Summer at CaRu
Competition Camp
COMPETITION CAMP, hosted by CaRu's Kendall Storcella, is an exciting and focused summer training experience designed to help dancers elevate their technique and performance heading into the 2026–2027 dance season. Throughout the week, dancers will strengthen jumps, turns, leaps, flexibility, and conditioning while learning dynamic choreography across a variety of styles. The intensive culminates in a final showcase performance where dancers will bring their growth, artistry, and confidence to the stage. Open to competition level dancers.
CAMP DATES:
July 27–31 | 8:00 AM–3:00 PM
PRICING:
$495/dancer
Questions? Email emily@caruentertainment.com.
College Dance Team Pre Class
COLLEGE DANCE TEAM PREP is designed for dancers ages 13+ looking to elevate their performance quality, confidence, and college-style training. Hosted by CaRu Director Cassie Russo-Sweeney, this focused training experience will include technique, pom and game day performance elements, projection, presentation, and recruiting-style feedback for dancers interested in future collegiate dance opportunities. With limited spots available, dancers will receive individualized corrections in a high-energy, supportive environment built to prepare them for what’s next.
CLASS DATES:
July 17th | 6:00–8:00 PM
August 17th | 6:00–8:00 PM
TEAM CARU RATE:
• $50 Per Session
• Both Class Bundle — $90
NON-TEAM CARU PRICING:
• Early Registration — $60
• Drop-In Rate — $65
• Both Sessions Bundle — $110
For more information or to register, email cassie@caruentertainment.com.
The Return Intensive
THE RETURN, hosted by CaRu's Cassie Russo-Sweeney, is a dance intensive created for dance teachers, former professionals, and college dancers ready to reconnect with the artist within. Led by CaRu Director Cassie Russo-Sweeney, this experience is designed to challenge, inspire, and reignite the joy of simply being back in the room again. Join us on August 16 for a day of movement, artistry, community, and connection.
CLASS DATE:
August 16
For more information or to register, email cassie@caruentertainment.com.
The Next Step Competition Intensive
THE NEXT STEP, hosted by CaRu's Cassie Russo-Sweeney, is a high-level training experience for intermediate and elite competitive dancers ready to push beyond their comfort zone and elevate their craft. Dancers will train through advanced technique, choreography, conditioning, and performance-based instruction in a focused and supportive environment designed to build confidence, versatility, artistry, and discipline heading into the new season.
INTENSIVE DATES:
Session I: August 18 & 19 | 5:00–9:00 PM
Session II: August 25 & 26 | 5:00–9:00 PM
For more information or to register, email cassie@caruentertainment.com.