Our summer dance camps are so much fun and you are going to learn so much! Check out our camps dates for this year below - we hope you can find a way to join us for a week or two! As we are Calgary's premier Hip Hop and Streetdance destination, our camps explore Hip Hop, Breaking, Popping, Locking, Choreography, and House. Campers will also learn about the history of these dances: how they came about, who are the people that created these dances and how these dances have changed over time. We will also learn about other elements of Hip Hop culture such as : DJ’ing, Graffiti Art and MC’ing. Intermediate and Advanced levels available in addition to Beginner level camps. With an emphasis on skill building and having fun, Pulse summer dance camps provide an opportunity for your child to really learn what Hip hop is all about!
Please note: Camps with low enrolment will be cancelled with a minimum of one week's notice.
Each week is facilitated by a different team of qualified summer camp instructors, so feel free to sign up for multiple weeks. Each team includes at least one First Aider.
The days are divided into different classes in a variety of dance styles. This gives campers a chance to explore not only different dance techniques but also other elements of Hip Hop culture.
Weather permitting, campers and leaders head to the park for lunch and outside for snack breaks to enjoy our long summer days.
We end the week with an in studio sharing celebration where friends and family are invited to watch and share with the campers the fruits of their hard work throughout the week.
Prices:
5 Day Full Day: $395 + GST
4 Day Full Day: $320 + GST
4 Day Half Day: $160 + GST
5 Day Half day: $200 +GST
Streetdance Intensive: Price varies year to year. Please see the Streetdance Intensive page for details
Before and After Care is available as early as 8AM and as late as 5PM and will be booked, if requested, the week before camp. We will reach out to parents and campers the week before camp begins with information about camp including the protocol for registering for care if needed.
Prices:
$15/day for Before OR After Care
$25/day for Before AND After Care
There is funding available through Jumpstart and Kidsport.
"I signed up my daughter for a week of summer camp at Pulse Studios because she loves music and dance. She was nervous to go but the staff were all amazing. They made her feel comfortable and by the end of the first day, she was hooked! From breaking to street dance, DJ scratching to graffiti, she is learning not only the moves and culture but the history of hip hop. This place is quality!"
- Nikole Okiring
"My kids and I have been dancing at Pulse for years. I LOVE this place. Unlike other dance studios that offer a little of everything, Pulse excels because they stick to one thing - hip hop. That being said, they offer so many different styles under the hip hop umbrella. This place is the real deal – not only with excellent instruction, but in providing a place that fosters the culture and community of hip hop. I love that they have a beginner class every day of the week, and that every teacher brings their own enthusiastic vibe to class. We’ll never go anywhere else."
- Marcia J
"My son is LOVING the hip hop/street dance camp this week. We drive him in from Cochrane and definitely worth it as he looks forward to going. =)"
- Melanie Marsh
"I signed up my daughter for a week of summer camp at Pulse Studios because she loves music and dance. She was nervous to go but the staff were all amazing. They made her feel comfortable and by the end of the first day, she was hooked! From breaking to street dance, DJ scratching to graffiti, she is learning not only the moves and culture but the history of hip hop. This place is quality!"
- Nikole Okiring
"My daughter is enrolled in the full day summer camp and she loves it! The teachers she says are really good and everyone is very friendly."
- Sarah Tardieu
July 7-11
8-12yr Full Day Beginner
6+ Full Day Intermediate
6/7yr old Full Day Beginner
July 14-18
6/7 yr Full Day Beginner
6+ Full Day Intermediate
8-12 yr Full Day Beginner
July 21-25
6/7 yr Full Day Intermediate
8-10 yr Full Day Beginner
4/5yr Half Day AM
6/7yr Half Day PM Beginner
July 28- Aug 1
6-9yr Full Day Beginner
10-13yr Full Day Beginner
8+ Full Day Intermediate
Aug 5-8 (4 day camp)
4/5yr Half Day AM
4/5yr Half Day PM
6-12yr Full Day Beginner
6-12 yr Full Day Intermediate
Aug 11-15
6/7yr Full Day Beginner
8-10 Full Day Beginner
6+ Intermediate
Aug 18-22
6-9yr Full Day Intermediate
10-13yr Full Day Intermediate
14 +yr Full Day Intermediate
Every year, campers will get to work with a handpicked team of dance specialists. We invite special guest educators who are some of the best and biggest names in Street Dance to share their knowledge and teach a week of camp at Pulse! It is truly a unique experience and the week has been so popular that now we call this special camp “Streetdance Intensive”. Past artists include: Bboy Venum (Skill Methodz), Logistx, Caroline "Lady C" Fraser, Leah McFly, Caleaf Sellers (Mop Top/Dance Fusion) Bboy Storm, Heat Rock, Bboy Kid David (Renegade Rockers), Sweepy Molina, Brooklyn Terry (Elite Force), Bboy Orko, Honey Rockwell, Chris Bonus and Natasha Jean Bart (Montreal, Cirque Due Soleil). Put any of these amazing artists into the same room and something special really happens! Some experience recommended but not necessary come ready to work hard! Check out this year's roster and don't miss this chance to deepen your knowledge and train with Masters from around the world!
This week will push your skills and get you to the next level. We call it an INTESIVE for a reason. Learn from our guest artists: some of the most successful and celebrated dancers, teachers, mentors and pioneers of Hip Hop dance and culture today!
Dive into a better understanding of Hip Hop, House, Locking and Popping. Learn choreography in all these styles. Work on your endurance and performance and come away with a wealth of knowledge and a new version of yourself as a Hip Hop and Street Dancer!
9:00
Welcome/warm up
Hip Hop
Snack
Breaking
12:00
Lunch
Elements of Hip Hop
DJ lesson
Craft
2:30
Snack
Popping
Locking
4:00
Home
9:00
Welcome/warm up
Breaking
Snack
Popping
12:00
Lunch
Graffiti lesson
Craft
2:30
Snack
Hip Hop
Locking
4:00
Home
9:00
Welcome/warm up
Hip Hop
Snack
Locking
12:00
Lunch
Guest Dance
Class TBA
2:30
Snack
Breaking
Popping
Craft is there is time
4:00
Home
9:00
Welcome/warm up
Breaking
Snack
Hip Hop
12:00
Lunch
MC lesson
Craft
2:30
Snack
Popping
Locking
4:00
Home
9:00
Welcome/warm up
Breaking
Hip Hop
Snack
Popping
Locking
12:00
Lunch
Review and set up with other camps
2:30
Snack and pack up
Sharing with families and parents
4:00
Home