Summer Dance & Creativity Camp for Kids

Mutual Dance Theatre and Arts Center’s Summer Dance Camp options in Cincinnati is about the creative, empowering, expressive, and active practice of dance!

Our camps are unique because, according to our research, it is the only camp in Cincinnati that offers Modern Dance. We have MANY options this summer- half day camps, full day camps, and even aftercare!

We also DE-emphasize pink and princesses so that all children feel welcome and absolutely comfortable.

We have multiple different camps for different age groups!

Please register your child for their CURRENT age. Our half day camps are for ages 3-6 and full day camps are for ages 5-10.

If parents feel that their child would do well with activities for a camp that is outside of their age range (whether with or without parental help, as preferred by parents), they are invited to sign-up children outside that target age.

FOR HALF DAY CAMP:

Our doors will not open until 8:45am. Please do not drop your child off before above time as the building will not be open. Pick up is at 12noon!

FOR FULL DAY CAMP:

Our doors will not open until 8:45am. Please do not drop your child off before above time as the building will not be open. Pick up is at 3pm! We will have extended day aftercare from 3-6pm but you will need to sign up for that!

Historically, Modern Dance developed in the early 1900s and became a recognizable form by the 1950s, when it got its name from the Modern Era. It is different from Ballet because of its use of inversions, “free-er” use of the body (less restrictions), and a strong relationship with the ground. It has strong influences from many different forms of ethnic dance, as well.

Modern Dance and Creative Movement is excellent for children because it encourages them to think outside the box, to be creative, to be expressive, to be physically aware, and to move freely.

Kids Bop is what we call a fun, energetic, and basic hip hop or jazz movements for kids!

Creative Movement is all about they joy of movement: in its creativity, freedom, and power to express! A pre-cursor to Modern Dance, Creative Movement is more about innovation and individuality, and less about traditionalism and rules. Think: moving through space with different kinds of energy and flow, and nurturing your child’s individual creativity! It is often paired with the basics of Ballet! 

Please send your child in comfortable clothes appropriate for the weather. Think gym clothes (easy to move in). We do lots of crafts so consider sending them in clothes that you do not mind getting a little but messy!

All dancing will be done barefoot, but we do have some outdoor time! Sneakers or outdoor shoes are best.

Yes, we have three restrooms available in our building!

When you register for our Half Day Camp or Full Day Camp you are agreeing to the following release of liability and photo release.*

“I am a legal guardian of named child(ren) and give permission for said child(ren) to fully participate in the Mam-Luft and Company Dance (dba Mutual Dance Theatre and Arts Center) Half Day Camp and/or Full Day Camp while fully recognizing the inherent physical risks involved in movement, crafts, games, and other camp activities. I do hereby release, forever discharge, and agree to hold harmless Mam-Luft and Company Dance (dba Mutual Dance Theatre and Arts Center), their trustees, staff, instructors, volunteers, employees, and agents and their heirs (collectively known as the “Indemnities”) from and against any and all liability and expenses of any kind that my assignees and representatives may have now or in the future including attorney fees, property damage, personal injury as a result of, in association with, or in relation to participation in said camp. I also hereby grant permission to photograph my child(ren) and release all rights into perpetuity to Mam-Luft and Company Dance (dba Mutual Dance Theatre and Arts Center)for lawful purposes such as marketing, funding, publicity, and so forth.”

(*Photos of the camp activities are used for things such as: grant-writing purposes, public relations, marketing [like this website or fliers], social media, presentations, reports, fundraising, and so on.)