Youth Beginning Ballet (ages 10-12)
ODC Dance offers a variety of summer dance intensives and workshops for youth and adults in San Francisco, including a Youth Beginning Ballet program for age...
▌ Editor's read The ODC Dance website loads as a legitimate site offering summer dance programs. While specific reviews for 'Youth Beginning Ballet (ages 10-12)' were not found, ODC Dance generally holds a strong reputation, with a Google review rating of 4.8 stars from 160 reviews for ODC Theater, indicating overall positive community perception. The camp is not ACA accredited. The program type is day camp, offering various intensives and workshops. The website does not explicitly state staff-to-camper ratios or mention background checks for staff. Social media handles include @odcdance on Instagram and ODCDance on Facebook. The organization appears to be a non-profit dance company, though the specific owner type for the camp was not explicitly stated. The camp offers a diverse range of dance styles and levels, catering to different age groups and skill sets.
Who thrives here Ages 10–12
Youth Beginning Ballet (ages 10-12) sits in the upper-elementary to middle-school window where specialization starts to mean something. Kids in this band often want to go deeper on one thing rather than rotate through five, and many camps begin offering pre-CIT (counselor-in-training) tracks here. The right dance fit at this age depends on whether the child wants more autonomy or still wants the safety of a structured rhythm.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- Not listed
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Dance
- Ages: 10–12
- Hours: Saturdays 9am-10am
- Address: ODC Dance Commons, 351 Shotwell St, San Francisco, CA 94110
- Cost notes: Tuition per class is $208, with 10% off tuition when enrolling in multiple classes.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Youth Beginning Ballet (ages 10-12)
- What ages does Youth Beginning Ballet (ages 10-12) accept?
- Youth Beginning Ballet (ages 10-12) is open to children ages 10–12. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
- How much does Youth Beginning Ballet (ages 10-12) cost?
- Youth Beginning Ballet (ages 10-12) publishes $208/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Youth Beginning Ballet (ages 10-12)'s hours?
- Youth Beginning Ballet (ages 10-12) runs Saturdays 9am-10am. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Does Youth Beginning Ballet (ages 10-12) provide lunch?
- Youth Beginning Ballet (ages 10-12) does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
- How does Youth Beginning Ballet (ages 10-12) compare to other dance camps in San Francisco?
- Youth Beginning Ballet (ages 10-12) is one of 32 dance camps in San Francisco that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.
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