Summer at CaRu
Ballet Boot Camp
BALLET BOOT CAMP with Miss Maura is perfect for dancers ages 6 and up. This energetic and engaging ballet program is designed to build a strong technical foundation while fostering a love for dance. Through consistent daily training, dancers will develop proper ballet vocabulary, posture, musicality, flexibility, and coordination in a positive and encouraging atmosphere. Whether new to ballet or looking to strengthen existing skills, dancers will gain confidence while having fun.
CAMP DATES:
Session I: July 14–17 | 10:15–11:00 a.m.
Session II: July 20–23 | 10:15–11:00 a.m.
PRICING:
$95/dancer
Questions? Email emily@caruentertainment.com.
Ballet Intensives
BALLET INTENSIVES with Miss Maura are designed for dedicated competition-level dancers, ages 10+. This focused intensive provides the opportunity to deepen technical training and elevate artistry in a supportive and challenging environment. Each day includes conditioning, a full ballet technique class, and a pre-pointe/pointe session aimed at building strength, alignment, precision, and confidence. Dancers will leave with stronger fundamentals and a greater understanding of the discipline and artistry that make ballet the foundation of all dance forms.
INTENSIVE DATES:
Session I: July 14–17 | 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Session II: July 20–23 | 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
PRICING:
$295/dancer
Questions? Email emily@caruentertainment.com.
Pre Comp Intensive
Get ready for an exciting new season with Miss Isabella and her specialized PRE COMP INTENSIVE. This week-long intensive is designed for dancers ages 6+, and will prepare dancers for CaRu's pre competition team through strengthening technique and performance skills. Dancers will learn a new combination each day in styles such as lyrical, jazz, contemporary, and musical theater while also focusing on flexibility, turns, leaps, and overall performance quality. The week culminates in a mock audition and showcase experience, giving dancers the opportunity to perform, bolster confidence, and start the season feeling prepared and inspired.
INTENSIVE DATE:
August 10–14 | 4:30–7:00 p.m.
PRICING:
$355/dancer
Questions? Email emily@caruentertainment.com.
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. Open to competition level dancers, ages 10+, 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
CaRu Entertainment is excited to officially introduce a brand-new summer training opportunity for dancers aspiring to perform at the collegiate level!
This summer, CaRu Director Cassie Russo-Sweeney will be leading an exclusive Collegiate Dance Team Prep Series, designed to give dancers an authentic collegiate recruitment experience while developing the skills today's college dance team coaches are looking for.
Open to dancers ages 12+, this intensive training series is perfect for those looking to elevate their technique, performance quality, confidence, and professionalism as they begin preparing for future collegiate dance team opportunities.
Advanced Pre-Prep dancers (ages 10–11) may be accepted by instructor approval following the submission of training credentials via email to Cassie@caruentertainment.com.
CLASS DATES:
August 17 | 6:00–8:00 PM
*Additional dates announced soon!
TEAM CARU RATE:
• $65 Per Session
Space is intentionally limited to provide individualized coaching, personalized evaluations, and meaningful recruiting-style feedback throughout each class.
Preparation creates confidence. Confidence leaves an impression.
Questions 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
Questions? 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
Questions? Email cassie@caruentertainment.com.