2024 Types of Summer Programming
Toledo Met offers several categories of summer programming. There are weekly intensives and weekly camps, clinics and trainings. In addition, all classes are open to drop ins. Drop in pricing is listed next to each class eligible for drop in attendance.
Weekly Schedule - All Toledo Met summer program runs in weekly increments. We have found that this schedule offers families the flexiblity they need to avoid paying for multi-week summer sessions that interfere with vacations or other summer time commitments.
- What's an Intensive? An Intensive is a week long, rigorous performing arts program taught be a highly skilled, professional guest teacher.
- What's a Camp/Clinic? A camp or clinic is a weekly program that is themed and is taught by a combination of Toledo Met faculty members.
- What's a Training Week? A "training week" is a series of classes scheduled in the same week and are specially designed for a specific level of dancer. Training weeks are taught by a combination of Toledo Met faculty members. Training weeks allow dancers to purchase a " class package" and is less expensive than purchasing the classes a la carte.
- Drop In Classes - Each week there are several late afternoon or evening classes that can be purchased individually for the "drop in" price. When dropping in to a class, just show up. There is not need to let us know you are coming.
- Volume Discounts Available - Students who register in more than one Intensive or more than one Camp/Clinic/Training Week are eligible for discount pricing. The more programs the student registers for, the higher percentage of discount. To learn more about discounts scroll down to the bottom of this page!
Level 4+ Ballet Intensive with Lauren Veyette, Kansas City Ballet
ABT Level 4+, 9:30 – 3:30 pm, cost - $450.00
Pre-Requsite - Proficient in center, en pointe or by Toledo Met Placement)
Daily Schedule, Monday – Thursday
9:30 – 12:00 pm – Ballet, Lauren Veyette
12:00-12:45 pm – Lunch
12:45 – 1:45 pm – PBT Conditioning or Contemporary with Madeline Rick or Maria Jacoby
2:00 – 3:30 pm - Ballet, Lauren Veyette
Friday Schedule
ABT Level 4+, 9:30 – 12:30 pm (Parent observation at 12:10 pm)
Level 2B-3B Ballet Intensive with Lauren Veyette, Kansas City Ballet
Daily Schedule, Monday – Thursday, 12:30 – 3:30 pm (no class on Friday)
Cost - $240.00
Pre-Requisite - Age 9+, 3-5 years of formal ballet placement; about to get pointe shoes or en pointe but not proficient in center
12:30 – 2:30 pm - Ballet with Lisa Mayer Lang (includes pre-pointe/beginning pointe)
2:30 – 3:30 pm – PBT Conditioning or Contemporary Dance w/Jessica Espinosa or Maria Jacoby
Ella Bella Ballerina Beginning Ballet Camp (Ages 3-7)
Monday – Thursday, 9:30 – 11:30 am, Olivia Curth and Maria Jacoby
Cost - $160.00
Students enrolled in Ella Bella Ballerina Camp will learn the stories behind the four classic ballets Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, Swan Lake and the Magic Toy Factory through the literary series Ella Bella Ballerina. Each day will include a beginning ballet class; craft; snack and story time. Students will be broken into groups for dance class based on age, skill level and experience.
Adult Ballet Class - Thursday Evening
6:00-7:00 pm, Beginning Adult Ballet, Madeline Rick
7:00 - 8:30 pm, Int/Advance Adult Ballet, Madeline Rick
Level 4+ Ballet Intensive with Renato Penteado, Miami City Ballet
ABT Level 4+, 9:30 – 3:30 pm, $450.00 (Proficient in center, en pointe or by Toledo Met Placement)
Cost - $450.00
Daily Schedule, Monday – Thursday
9:30 – 12:00 pm – Ballet, Renato Penteado
12:00-12:45 pm – Lunch
12:45 – 1:45 pm – PBT Conditioning or Contemporary with Madeline Rick
2:00 – 3:30 pm - Ballet, Renato Penteado
Friday Schedule
ABT Level 4+, 9:30 – 12:30 pm (Parent observation at 12:10 pm)
Level 2B-2B Ballet Intensive with Renato Penteado
Daily Schedule, Monday – Thursday, 12:30 – 3:30 pm pm (no class on Friday)
Cost - $240.00
12:30 – 2:00 pm, Ballet with Renato Penteado
2:00 – 2:30 pm, Pre-Pointe or Beginning Pointe with Jessica Espinosa
2:30 – 3:30 pm, PBT with Jessica Espinosa
Level 3A - 3B Ballet Intensive with Lisa Mayer Lang
Daily Schedule - Monday -Thursday, 2:30 - 5:30 pm (no class on Friday)
Cost - $240.00
2:30 - 3:30 pm - PBT with Jessica Espinosa
3:30 - 5:30 pm - Ballet with Lisa Mayer Lang
Musical Theatre Small Group Singing Workshop with Jane Atwood
Monday - Friday, 10:00 am - 11:00 pm, Ages 11+, $80.00
Monday - Friday, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm - Ages 7-11, $80.00
Designed for students ages 13-18 with a maximum enrollment of 10
One week voice class, where students learn and practice concepts in a group setting with areas of focus and concepts including body awareness and alignment; breathing; learning solfege for pitch and intonation, training for changing voices, finding your head voice, learning songs and tips for how to rehearse independently.
Hip Hop and Tumbling/Tricks Clinic for the Intermediate Dancer with Maria Jacoby & Jamie Nissen
Monday - Thursday, Ages 8+; Must have at least three years of formal dance instruction
9:30 – 11:30 am, Cost - $160.00
Daily Schedule
9:30 – 10:30 – Hip Hop with Maria Jacoby
10:30 – 10:40 – Break
10:40 – 11:30 – Tumbling for the Contemporary Dancer with Jamie Nissen
Hip Hop and Beginning Tumbling/Tricks Camp for the Young Dancer with Maria Jacoby and Jamie Nissen
Monday - Thursday, Ages 6+, Cost - $160.00
9:30 – 11:30 am
Daily Schedule
9:30 – 10:15 – Beginning Tumbling with Jamie Nissen
10:15 – 10:30 – Snack/Break
10:30 – 11:30 - Hip Hop for the Young Dancer, Maria Jacoby
Hip Hop Technique for the Advanced Dancer
Monday -Thursday, 12:00- 2:00 pm, $160.00
Pre-Requisite – At least 3 years of formal hip hop instruction/experience; Ages 11+ or with permission
Daily Schedule
12:00 – 2:00 pm – Hip Hop with Maria Jacoby
Adult Ballet Class - Thursday Evening
6:00-7:00 pm, Beginning Adult Ballet, Tess Caputo
7:00 - 8:30 pm, Int/Advance Adult Ballet, Tess Caputo
Level 4+ Ballet Intensive with Simon Plant, Cincinnati Ballet
ABT Level 4+, 9:30 – 3:30 pm, $450.00 (Proficient in center, en pointe or by Toledo Met Placement)
Cost - $450.00
Daily Schedule, Monday – Thursday
9:30 – 12:00 pm – Ballet, Simon Plant
12:00-12:45 pm – Lunch
12:45 – 1:45 pm – PBT Conditioning or Contemporary with Madeline Rick
2:00 – 3:30 pm - Ballet, Simon Plant
Friday Schedule
ABT Level 4+, 9:30 – 12:30 pm (Parent observation at 12:10 pm)
Level 2B-3B Ballet Intensive with Simon Plant, Cincinnati Ballet
Daily Schedule, Monday – Thursday, 12:30 – 3:30 pm pm (no class on Friday)
Cost - $240.00
12:30 – 2:00 pm, Ballet with Simon Plant
2:00 – 2:30 pm, Pre-Pointe or Beginning Pointe with Jessica Espinosa
2:30 – 3:30 pm, PBT with Jessica Espinosa
Musical Theatre Small Group Singing Teen Workshop with Jane Atwood
Monday - Friday, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm, Cost - $300.00
Designed for students ages 13-18 with a maximum enrollment of 10
One week voice class, where students learn and practice concepts in a group setting with areas of focus and concepts including body awareness and alignment; breathing; learning solfege for pitch and intonation, training for changing voices, finding your head voice, learning songs and tips for how to rehearse independently.
Junior Musical, The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley, Jr.
Two Week Camp
Monday through Friday, June 17 - 28, 2024, 9:30 - 3:00 pm, (No class on Saturday, 6/22 and Sunday 6/23)
Incoming 4th graders - Incoming 8th graders (no exceptions) Ages 9-14
Cost - $360.00
Directing Team - Jeffrey Beam, Ben Tittl, Sanibel Kujawa Maria Jacoby
Students will be cast on day #1 of camp and be off book by Monday, June 24th.
This triple threat musical theater camp will culminate in a production of a junior musical.. Title and Theater is TBD.
Junior Musical, Young Performers Ensemble - The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley Jr.
Two Week Camp
Monday through Friday, June 17 - 28, 2024, 9:30 - 11:30 am, (No class on Saturday, 6/22 and Sunday 6/23)
Incoming 1st - 3rd graders (no exceptions) Ages 6-8
Cost - $320.00
Students will participate in group acting and singing class while learning two ensemble numbers for the junior musical. . The camp will culminate in two shows on June 28, 2024. (Note - Students will need to pack a lunch and stay all day on Friday, June 28, 2024.). Title is TBD.
Adult Ballet Class - Thursday Evening
6:00-7:00 pm, Beginning Adult Ballet, Tess Caputo
7:00 - 8:30 pm, Int/Advance Adult Ballet, Tess Caputo
Musical Theater Dancer Intensive with Lisa Mayer Lang, University of Michigan
10:00 – 3:00 pm, Monday – Thursday
10:00 – 12:30 pm on Friday, 6/28
Cost - $450 (eligible for volume discounts)
Students will learn critical musical theater dance instruction from Lisa Mayer Lang fom the University of Michigan’s world renown musical theater program. Instruction in musical theater ballet, jazz and contemporary dance will be covered! Students will also learn choreography from well-known productions! The week will culminate with a parent performance at 12:10 pm on Friday, June 28th.
Week #4 - Level 4+ Ballet Training Week
Advanced ballet proficient in center en pointe
Ballet - Monday 5:30 – 7:30 pm with Kristi Delverne and Madeline Rick ($36)
Ballet – Tuesday, 5:30 – 7:30 pm with Kristi Delverne and Madeline Rick ($36)
PBT Conditioning – Wednesday, 5:30 – 6:30 pm, Tess Caputo ($18)
Advanced Contemporary – Wednesday, 6:30 – 7:30 pm, Maria Jacoby($18)
Cost for entire six hour training week - $90.00
Drop In pricing indicated next to class.
All classes included in the training week can be "dropped in on" for the published drop in rate.
Week #4 - Level 2B – 3B Ballet Training Week with Pre-pointe/Beginning Pointe
Ballet - Monday – 5:30 – 7:30 pm with Jessica Espinoza ($36)
Ballet – Tuesday – 5:30 – 7:30 pm with Jessica Espinosa ($36)
Intermediate Contemporary, Wednesday- 5:30 – 6:30 pm, with Maria Jacoby ($18)
PBT Conditioning – Wednesday, 6:30 – 7:30 pm with Tess Caputo ($18)
Cost for Training Week - $90.00
Drop In pricing indicated next to class
All classes included in the training week can be "dropped in on" for the published drop in rate.
Week # 4 - Level 2A Ballet Class
Thursday, 6/27, 6:00 – 7:15 pm with Emma Cole $22.50
For students ages 8+ who have completed at least two years of formal ballet instruction.
This class can be registered for in order to be eligible for volume discount. Drop in pricing listed.,
Beginning Jazz Class
Thursday, 6/27/24, 5:00 – 6:00 pm, w/Maria Jacoby, $18
For students ages 7+ who are just beginning or have had a year of jazz instruction.
This class can be registered for in order to be eligible for volume discount. Drop in pricing listed.
Intermediate/Advanced Jazz Class
Thursday, 6/27/24 , 6:00 – 7:00 pm w/Maria Jacoby, $18
For students ages 9+ who have had at least two years of formal jazz instruction.
This class can be registered for in order to be eligible for volume discount. Drop in pricing listed.
Dance Team/Pom Pom Camp
Ages 4-7, 9:30 - 11:30, Monday - Thursday
Kiera Lang and Lily Herl from St. Ursula Academy's Award Winning Dance Team
Cost - $160.00
Students will be separated into two groups and move between a pom pom class and a dance team class. There will also be a craft and snack time. parent showing will be at 11:10 on Thursday, July 11th.
Dance Team/Pom Pom Clinic
Ages 8-13, 12:30 - 2:30 pm, Monday-Thursday
Kiera Lang and Lily Herl from St. Ursula Academy's Award Winning Dance Team
Cost - $160.00
Students will be separated into two groups and move between a pom pom class and a dance team class. There will also be a snack and craft time. Parent showing will be at 2:10 pm on Thursday, July 11th.
Intermediate/Advanced Contemporary Dance Improv Clinic
Maddie Rick and Maria Jacoby
Ages 10+ - 3:00 - 5:00 pm, Monday - Thursday
Cost- $160.00
Students will be separated by level and move through two different styles of contemporary dance class with an emphasis on improvisational dance. This is a critical skill for developing dancers.
Intermediate/Advanced Ballet Variations Clinic
Ages 8-10 and Ages 11+, Monday - Thursday
Maddie Rick and Emma Cole
5:30 - 7:30 pm, Monday - Thursday
Cost- $160.00
Students will learn classical ballet variations on flat and en pointe. Students will be separated by level and the week will include one level appropraiate PBT conditioning class.
Musical Theater Triple Threat Intensive
Julie O’Connell, Jane Atwood and Jeffrey Beam
Ages 8-18 (Students separated into groups according to age)
10:00 – 4:00 pm, Monday – Thursday
10:00 – 1:00, Friday, July 19, 2024 (Parent showing at 12:30 pm)
Groups – 7-10; 11-13 and 14-18
Students will need to pack a lunch each day and
$450.00
Students will move through five different classes each day. Musical Theater Tap (Julie O'Connell); Acting (Jeffrey Beam) and Group Voice (Jane Atwood) and Ensemble Production (all three instructors will collaborate on this class). This is a first of its kind workshop with the best instructors Toledo has to offer. (No previous dance experience is required for this workshop. Tap shoes are required.)
American Girl Ballet Camp – (Ages 3-7)
w/Olivia Curth and Emma Cole
Monday – Thursday, 9:30 – 11:30 am
Parent Performance Thursday @ 10:35 am
Cost - $160.00
Students will be separated into two groups according to age and level. They will experience an skill appropriate ballet class, daily craft, snack time and daily jazz or contemporary ballet class.
Week #6 - Level 4+ Ballet Training Week
Advanced ballet proficient in center en pointe
Ballet - Monday 5:30 – 7:30 pm with Kristi Delverne and Madeline Rick ($36)
Ballet – Tuesday, 5:30 – 7:30 pm with Kristi Delverne and Madeline Rick ($36)
PBT Conditioning – Wednesday, 5:30 – 6:30 pm, Tess Caputo ($18)
Advanced Contemporary – Wednesday, 6:30 – 7:30 pm, Maria Jacoby($18)
Cost for entire six hour training week - $90.00
Drop In pricing indicated next to class
All classes included in the training week can be "dropped in on" for the published drop in rate.
Week #6 - Level 2B – 3B Ballet Training Week with Pre-pointe/Beginning Pointe
Ballet - Monday – 5:30 – 7:30 pm with Jessica Espinoza ($36)
Ballet – Tuesday – 5:30 – 7:30 pm with Jessica Espinosa ($36)
Intermediate Contemporary, Wednesday- 5:30 – 6:30 pm, with Maria Jacoby ($18)
PBT Conditioning – Wednesday, 6:30 – 7:30 pm with Tess Caputo ($18)
Cost for Training Week - $90.00
Drop In pricing indicated next to class
All classes included in the training week can be "dropped in on" for the published drop in rate.
Level 2A Ballet Class
Thursday, 7/12, 6:00 – 7:15 pm with Jessica Espinosa ($22.50)
Nutcracker Ballet Camp, Ages 4-6
9:30 – 11:30 am with Olivia Curth and Emma Cole
Monday - Thursday
Cost $165.00
Students will learn all about the Nutcracker Ballet through a formal ballet class and choreography work from Toledo Met's annual production of the Nutcracker. Each day, students will be "visited" by one our advanced ballerinas who will demonstrate dances from Act II (Land of The Sweets); Students will be split into levels based on age and experience and experience story time, craft time and a snack break each day! The week will culminate with a parent showing on Thursday, July 25 at 11:10 am. This camp typically sells out early so make your reservation now!
Nutcracker Choreography Clinic, Ages 7+
12:30 – 2:30 pm
Monday - Thursday
Cost $160.00
Students will learn all about the Nutcracker Ballet through a formal ballet class and choreography work from Toledo Met's annual production of the Nutcracker. Each day, students will learn choreography from Toledo Met's annual production of the Nutcracker. Choreography choices will coincide with the scenes/roles the students are eligible for during casting. The week will culminate with a parent showing on Thursday, July 25 at 2:15 pm. This camp typically sells out early so make your reservation now!
Beginning Contemporary, Jazz and Hip Hop Dance Camp
Ages 7+, 9:30 - 11:30 am
Tuesday - Thursday with Maria Jacoby and Sanibel Kujawa
Cost - $120.00
Students will learn critical technique applicable to the three dance genres of contemporary, jazz and hip hop. Each day will include instruction in all three dance genres and culminate in a performance that incorporates everything they've learned. Parent showing is scheduled for Thursday, July 25 at 2:00 pm. (*Students staying for the afternoon Nutcracker Clinic may pack a lunch each day and eat at the Met. Lunch time supervision is provided free of charge.) Please note - this clinic runs Tuesday through Thursday due to teacher availability.
Nutcracker Divert/Finale Clinic, Ballet Level 3.5 and up w/Madeline Rick
Monday – Thursday, 9:30 – 11:30 am
For students with at least five years of formal ballet instruction and eligible for casting in Act 2 of the Nutcracker
Cost $160.00
Clinic will consist of daily ballet technique, one weekly PBT class, and choreography for Gen Horiuchi’s Nutcracker Divertissement and Finale. Highly recommend for advanced dancers interested in auditioning for Nutcracker 2024.
Int./Advanced Contemporary and Jazz Clinic w/Maria Jacoby
Tuesday – Thursday, 12:30– 2:30 pm
$120.00
Pre-Requisite - Must have at least two years of competitive dance experience or ABT Level 3 and up ballet placement.
Clinic will consist of int./advanced level jazz technique for competitive dancers/dance team members. Please note - this clinic runs Tuesday through Thursday due to teacher availability.
Ballet for the Competitive Dancer
Ages 6-9
9:30 – 11:30 am, Monday - Thursday
Cost $160.00
Come "up your competitive dance game" ! Focusing on ballet technique, this class will provide eight hours of technical ballet instruction designed to enhance performance in other dance genres in competition dance. Suitable for non-competitive dancers (ABT Levels 1-2).
Ballet for the Competitive Dancer
Ages 10+ (Levels 2B and Up)
12:30 – 2:30 pm, Monday - Thursdaya
Cost $165.00
Come "up your competitive dance game" ! Focusing on ballet technique, this class will provide eight hours of technical ballet instruction designed to enhance performance in other dance genres in competition dance. Suitable for non-competitive students (ABT Levels 3 and up) and will include one hour of PBT conditioning during the week.
Week #8 - Pointe/Pre-Pointe Add-On
2:45 -3:30 pm, Monday - Thursday
For students enrolled in the 12:30 – 2:30 pm camp that are en pointe or are about to be en pointe. This class will focus on beginning pointe instruction and barre work for students who are newly en pointe or about to earn their pointe shoes. This is an add-on class and is not eligible for volume discount. Students in this class must be also registered in "Ballet for the Competitive Dancer" from 12:30 - 2:30 pm on the same days.
Cost $54.00
Tap Camp for Experienced Tappers
Maria Jacoby - 9:30 - 11:30 am, Monday - Thursday
Cost $160.00
This class is for dancers with significant tap experience. (At least two years of formal tap instruction with two tap performances (either studio based or musical based) on their resume.) The goal of the class is to improve intermediate/advanced technique prior to the competition/musical theater season starting. Call if you are unclear regarding student placement in this class.
Tap Camp for Beginning Tappers
Maria Jacoby - 12:30 - 1:30 pm, Monday - Thursday
Cost - $160.00
For dancers of any age (no younger than 7, please) who are just beginning their tap dance career. Students will focus on basic and beginning steps, combinations and technique. The goal of this clinic is to learn tap dance basics to better prepare the performer for tap dance numbers in musical theater or continuing on into formal tap dance instruction. Dancers of all ages are welcome.
Week #8 - Level 4+ Ballet Training Week
Advanced ballet proficient in center en pointe
Ballet - Monday 5:30 – 7:30 pm with Kristi Delverne and Madeline Rick ($36)
Ballet – Tuesday, 5:30 – 7:30 pm with Kristi Delverne and Madeline Rick ($36)
PBT Conditioning – Wednesday, 5:30 – 6:30 pm, Maddie Rick ($18)
Advanced Contemporary – Wednesday, 6:30 – 7:30 pm, Maddie Rick($18)
Cost for entire six hour training week - $90.00
Drop In pricing indicated next to class
All classes included in the training week can be "dropped in on" for the published drop in rate.
