Five Points Summer Camps – Summer Ballet Series

Summer Ballet Series

June 5-July 3 | Thursdays

Ages 3-4 | 2:30-3:15 p.m. 

Ages 5-7 | 3:15-4 p.m.

Learn the basics of ballet with Professional Ballerina Marie Ritschard! During this Summer Ballet Series, Marie will give lessons in the basic positions and steps of ballet as well as teach a dance that students will perform at the end of the last class for friends and family. She will start with the basic positions of ballet, move through exercises targeted at strength and alignment, work through active stretches and progress into classwork that builds into more full, musical movements. Class is open to beginners, second-time participants and those with outside previous experience. Students are encouraged to wear either socks or ballet slippers and comfortable clothing that allows full-body movement. 

Location: Studio 3

Ages: 3-4 and 5-7

Prices: $100 members and non-members.

*Maximum 12 participants per age group

Register online, at the front desk or by phone.

Meet Professional Ballerina Marie Ritschard

Since the age of four, Marie has studied dance with a strong focus on classical ballet technique, point and modern dance. She graduated from Butler University with a BA in Dance Pedagogy, danced for two seasons with the Louisville Ballet Studio Company, and just completed her fifth season as a Principal Artist with Central Illinois Ballet. During her time as a professional dancer some of her favorite roles have included Balanchine’s Serenade, Sugar Plum in the Nutcracker, Ariella in The Little Mermaid, Princess Aurora in Sleeping Beauty and Giselle in Giselle. She has a passion for teaching and performance and is excited to bring ballet classes to the Five Points community!

To see a full list of our Summer Camp offerings for 2025: 2025 Summer Camps

Questions? Contact Fitness Manager, Megan Summer: megans@fivepointswashington.org