Westside Ballet — Cinderella
Westside Ballet's Cinderella-themed summer camp for ages 4-7 includes dance, crafts, and music exploration.
▌ Editor's read The Westside Ballet Cinderella Kids Camp website loads successfully and provides details for a day camp program for children aged 4-8. The camp focuses on ballet, crafts, and storytelling, culminating in a performance. Westside Ballet is a non-profit organization, founded in 1973 by Yvonne Mounsey, a former New York City Ballet principal dancer, indicating a strong legacy in ballet education. The organization's 'About Us' page states they have been operating for 49 years. The website does not mention ACA accreditation or specific staff-to-camper ratios. There is no explicit language regarding staff background checks. Google reviews for Westside Ballet show a rating of 4.9 stars based on 104 reviews, with many praising the quality of instruction and positive environment. Social media handles found are @westsideballet on Instagram and WestsideBallet on Facebook.
Who thrives here Ages 4–7
Westside Ballet — Cinderella is well suited to lower-elementary campers who can sit through a 30-minute activity block but still need movement breaks every hour. dance content lands when it's framed as play first, instruction second; this age responds to friend-group continuity more than to specific skill outcomes.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- 1977 (49 years)
- Operator
- Nonprofit organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Money & Policies
- Financial aid
- Available · Need-based
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The website mentions financial aid for dancers in need, but no specific details are published.
- FSA eligible
- Not FSA eligible
- Session lengths
- 5-day (full week)
- What campers take home
- Campers design a miniature backdrop and a costume.
Details
- Category: Dance
- Ages: 4–7
- Hours: 9:00 AM-2:00 PM
- Address: 1709 Stewart St, Santa Monica, CA 90404
- Phone: (310) 828-2018
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: $450 per week with 4 or more weeks' enrollment.
Runs 9:00 AM-2:00 PM, 7 sessions (7 one-week), from Jun 15 to Jul 31.
Sessions
Bookable units published by the camp. Each row is a one-week session.
- Session 1 Jun 15 – 19, 2026 · 1 week · $500
- Session 2 Jun 22 – 26, 2026 · 1 week · $500
- Session 3 Jun 29 – Jul 3, 2026 · 1 week · $500
- Session 4 Jul 6 – 10, 2026 · 1 week · $500
- Session 5 Jul 13 – 17, 2026 · 1 week · $500
- Session 6 Jul 20 – 24, 2026 · 1 week · $500
- Session 7 Jul 27 – 31, 2026 · 1 week · $500
↗ What parents like
- Themed weekly camps
- All skill levels welcome
↘ Watch for
- No lunch provided
- No transportation provided
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: Yes
- Setting: indoor
Frequently asked about Westside Ballet — Cinderella
- What ages does Westside Ballet — Cinderella accept?
- Westside Ballet — Cinderella is open to children ages 4–7. 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 Westside Ballet — Cinderella cost?
- Westside Ballet — Cinderella publishes $500/week for the standard session. $450 per week with 4 or more weeks' enrollment. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Westside Ballet — Cinderella's hours?
- Westside Ballet — Cinderella runs 9:00 AM-2:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs Westside Ballet — Cinderella?
- Westside Ballet — Cinderella is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 49 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does Westside Ballet — Cinderella provide lunch?
- Westside Ballet — Cinderella 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.
- Does Westside Ballet — Cinderella offer financial aid?
- Yes — Westside Ballet — Cinderella offers financial aid or scholarships. Most camp aid is need-based, application-based, and awarded on a rolling basis until funds are exhausted, so apply as soon as the form opens (usually January-February for the upcoming summer).
- How does Westside Ballet — Cinderella compare to other dance camps in Santa Monica?
- Westside Ballet — Cinderella is one of 7 dance camps in Santa Monica 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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