Groove in the Grove

August 10–14, 2026

Ages 8-18+

Groove In The Grove Summer Intensive is an immersive, professional-level training program designed for dancers serious about growth, artistry, and technique. Our program combines focused Ballet and Contemporary classes, professional guest artists, and a public performance at the end of the week.

This is not a recreational camp—this is professional training.

We’re bringing WORLD-CLASS artists and teachers RIGHT TO YOUR COMMUNITY! An incredible opportunity to experience professional training without missing out on summer in Brights Grove.

Two Levels of Training

Junior Intensive (ages 8-11) Register Here

  • Half-day program (9:00 AM – 12:00 PM)
  • Focus on Ballet and Contemporary Technique
  • Technique driven classes with emphasis on artistic development
  • Professional guest faculty from across North America
  • Culminates in a public performance

Senior Intensive (Ages 12 – 18+) Register Here

  • Full-day program (10:00 AM – 4:00 PM)
  • Intensive Ballet and Contemporary training
  • Technique driven classes with advanced artistic development
  • Professional guest faculty from across North America
  • Culminates in a public performance

Why choose Groove in the Grove?

  • Professional level instruction from industry professionals
  • Technique driven Ballet and Contemporary curriculum
  • Performance experience to showcase growth
  • Age-appropriate, focused, and challenging training
  • Small class sizes to maintain quality and attention

This intensive is ideal for dancers ready to train seriously, be challenged, and grow in a professional environment.

Tuition & Registration

Junior Intensive (Ages 8 – 11)

  • GLDA Student Tuition: $228 (Until March 1)
  • Early Bird Tuition: $270 (March 1 – April 1)
  • Regular Tuition: $312 (After April 1)

Senior Intensive (Ages 12+)

  • GLDA Student Tuition: $560 (Until March 1)
  • Early Bird Tuition: $598 (March 1 – April 1)
  • Regular Tuition: $650 (After April 1)

Spots are limited to ensure quality training and attention for every dancer. Early registration is highly recommended.

Important Dates

  • Early Bird & GLDA Registration Opens: February 15
  • Early Bird Pricing Start and End: March 1 – April 1
  • Regular Tuition Begins: April 1
  • Intensive Dates: August 10-14, 2026

Public Performance

All dancers will participate in a public performance at the end of the week, providing an opportunity to showcase their growth, artistry, and training. Parents and friends are invited to celebrate the dancers accomplishments on stage!

Meet our incredible guest faculty:

Camille Kellems

Robert Fulton

Chivas Merchant Buckman

Leah Totten

***Bios Coming Soon***

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Robert’s dance journey began in Pennsylvania at Allegheny Ballet Company under Connor Kilian Weigand. He continued his training at the Houston Ballet Professional Division before joining Ballet West as a trainee. Now a dancer with Nevada Ballet Theatre, Robert has performed lead roles in works by George Balanchine, Ben Stevenson, Nicolo Fonte, Septime Webre, Trey Mcintyre, and more.  His favorites have been Scarecrow in Septime Webre’s Wizard of Oz & Siegfried in Ben Stevenson’s Swan Lake.

In addition to his dance career, Robert is pursuing a Business Major at Penn State World Campus. Drawing on his education and passion for dance, he founded BalletScout, a comprehensive database for dancers seeking auditions, training programs, and jobs. His aim is to streamline information and applications, providing a centralized network for the dance community.

Camille Kellems is currently a Company Artist with Nevada Ballet Theatre under direction of Roy Kaiser. She graduated from Indiana University with a Bachelor of Science in Ballet Performance and an Outside Field in Arts Management in May 2019, working closely with Kyra Nichols, Carla Körbes, Michael Vernon and Sarah Wroth. She was born and raised in Newport Beach, California, and primarily trained at the Maple Conservatory of Dance. Some career highlights have been performing the Second Violin in George Balanchine’s Concerto Barocco, as well as the principal woman in Jerome Robbins’s Spring.