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Cornerstone Academy for Performing Arts

Summer Intensives

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Summer is a great way to focus on cleaning and perfecting technique!

 

Check out our class schedule.

 We have maintenance classes, summer intensives, and themed summer camps for all ages!

Save the dates for Summer 2020

Intermediate/Advanced June 29-July 24

Beginning I/II June 29-July 3

Camps July 6-July 17.

Additional details coming soon!

 

See last year's schedule below for descriptions.

Deposits required upon registration.

Additional $15 summer registration fee also required

Cornerstone Academy 2019 Summer Intensive Options
Angelina Ballerina™  Camp! 
July 15 - July 19, Ages 3-6

Dates: July 15 - 19 

Times: 9:30-11:30 Monday-Friday

Cost: $80 (deposit of $20 due with sign-up)

Performance: 12:00-12:30pm Friday, July 19th 

Join Angelina Ballerina™ for this fun-filled camp! Students will
learn ballet technique as they dance through Angelina Ballerina's
stories.  We'll create fun crafts and make new friends.  Best of all
at the end of the week these little ones will  get to put on a tutu
and share all they learned in a performance for their family and
friends.  Designed for ages 3 to 6 years.

Location: 

Cornerstone Academy for Performing Arts 

830 W. Main St.

Peoria, IL 61606

Online Registration Available now!

To register now, please contact Laurel Filzen Etzel

309-620-3164

info@cornerstoneballetpeoria.com

 

At the end of a fun filled week enjoy a special performance to see your child's accomplishments. Friday, July 19th at 11:30 am.

Music and Movement Camp
June  24 - June  28, Ages 0-8 with Adult

Dates: June 24 - 28

Times: 10-11:30 Monday-Friday

Cost: $70 (deposit of $20 due with sign-up)

Location: 

Cornerstone Academy for Performing Arts 

830 W. Main St.

Peoria, IL 61606

Join us for a family music and movement class  for babies to big kids and their mom, dad, or other caregiver.  This will be a one hour class designed to get you and your child moving to the music.  We will sing and dance but you don't have to be "good" at either to join us! We will have a daily story and snack time. 

Online Registration Available Now!

To register now, please contact Laurel Filzen Etzel

309-620-3164

info@cornerstoneballetpeoria.com

 

At the end of a fun filled week enjoy a special performance to see your child's accomplishments. Friday, July 26th at 11:30 am.

Favorite Fairytale Princess Camp!
July 22 - July 26, Ages 3 - 7

Dates: July 22 - 26 

Times: 9:30-11:30 Monday-Friday

Cost: $80 (deposit of $20 due with sign-up)

Performance: 12:00-12:30pm Friday, July 26th 

For all little dancers ages 3 to 7 who want to be Cinderella, Ariel, Belle, Elsa or Anna, and Jasmine for a day...come join Ms. Pat as we explore these fairy tale princesses.  We will do ballet, tap, music theater and acting; color pages and crafts; story time and sharing.

Location: 

Cornerstone Academy for Performing Arts 

830 W. Main St.

Peoria, IL 61606

Online Registration Available now!

To register now, please contact Laurel Filzen Etzel

309-620-3164

info@cornerstoneballetpeoria.com

 

At the end of a fun filled week enjoy a special performance to see your child's accomplishments. Friday, July 26th at 11:30 am.

 Princes and Pirates Camp! 
July 22 - July 26, Ages 4 - 7

Dates: July 22 - 26 

Times: 9:30-11:30 Monday-Friday

Cost: $80 (deposit of $20 due with sign-up)

Performance: 12:00-12:30pm Friday, July 26th 

Princes and Pirates camp will be an action packed class!  This class was designed with boys in mind but is open to girls as well. We will focus on action and moving. Students will also learn ballet and tap.  We will also do other activities and crafts.

Location: 

Cornerstone Academy for Performing Arts 

830 W. Main St.

Peoria, IL 61606

Online Registration Available now!

To register now, please contact Laurel Filzen Etzel

309-620-3164

info@cornerstoneballetpeoria.com

 

At the end of a fun filled week enjoy a special performance to see your child's accomplishments. Friday, July 26th at 11:30 am

 Nutcracker Camp! 
July 22 - July 26, Ages 7-10

Dates: July 22 - 26 

Times: 9:30-11:30 Monday-Friday

Cost: $80 (deposit of $20 due with sign-up)

Performance: 12:00-12:30pm Friday, July 26th 

Dance with Clara through the Land of Sweets! Students will
learn ballet technique while exploring the different cultures represented in The Nutcracker.  Get to know the diverse cast of characters in this beloved ballet.  Best of all
at the end of the week these young dancers will  get to share all they learned in a performance for their family and
friends.  Designed for ages 7 to 10 years.

Location: 

Cornerstone Academy for Performing Arts 

830 W. Main St.

Peoria, IL 61606

Online Registration Coming Soon!

To register now, please contact Laurel Filzen Etzel

309-620-3164

info@cornerstoneballetpeoria.com

 

At the end of a fun filled week enjoy a special performance to see your child's accomplishments. Friday, July 26th at 11:30 am

Beginning Ballet Intensive Week
(Beginning Levels I & II Combined) 
June 24 - June 28, Ages 7-12

Dates: June 24 - 28 

Times: 9:30am-1:00pm Monday-Friday

Cost: $150 (deposit of $30 due with sign-up)

Performance: 1:00-1:30pm Friday, June 28th

 

Students in the Beginning Levels I & II will enjoy the opportunity to clean and perfect the basics of ballet technique.  Along with a in-depth look at the basics, students will also get a jump start on the upcoming school year with some new steps as well!  Strong emphasis will also be placed on understanding and utilizing proper ballet etiquette.  Designed for ages 7 to 12 years.  Students should bring a light snack each day.

Location: 

Cornerstone Academy for Performing Arts 

830 W. Main St.

Peoria, IL 61606

Online Registration Coming Soon!

To register now, please contact Laurel Filzen Etzel

309-620-3164

info@cornerstoneballetpeoria.com

 

At the end of a fun filled week enjoy a special demonstration to see the results of your dancer's hard work. Friday, June 29th from 1:00-1:30

Cornerstone Academy Summer Intensive: 
Week 1-3 (Intermediate & Advanced Levels)
June 24-28, July 1-5, & 8-12

Dates: June 24-28, July 2-7, & 8-12

Times:

Intermediate Level 9:30am-3:00pm

Advanced Level          9:30am-4:30pm

Cost: 

Intermediate Level   $225 per week (one deposit of $50 due with sign-up)

Advanced Level         $375 per week (one deposit of $50 due with sign-up)

Options: A - Students who pay in full by June 1, 2019, receive a 10 % discount; B - Students who sign up for 3 weeks will receive a 5%  discount; C - Students who sign up for 4 weeks receive a 10% discount.  Options A and B can be combined for a total of 15% off; Options A and C can be combined for a total of 20% off.

Weeks 1-3 of Cornerstone Academy's 2018 Summer Intensive

   are split into two levels in order for instructors to give each child personal attention and work with them closely on where their technique needs the most improvement.  A great way to have one on one time with professional Cornerstone instructors, as well as guest faculty!

Classes could consist of Classical ballet technique, pointe, variations, conditioning, lyrical, jazz, contemporary, improvisation, Israeli folk dancing, Indian folk dancing, acting, belly dancing, pilates, and tap.

Stay tuned for a more detailed list of classes and teachers.

Students who participate in all 3 weeks of Intermediate Intensives will have a culminating performance in our Black Box Theater on Friday, July 19 at 1 pm.

Students who participate in all 4 weeks of Advanced Intensives will have a culminating performance in our Black Box Theater on Friday, July 19 at 1 pm.

Location: 

Cornerstone Academy for Performing Arts 

830 W. Main St.

Peoria, IL 61606

Online Registration Coming Soon!

To register now, please contact Laurel Filzen Etzel

309-620-3164

info@cornerstoneballetpeoria.com

*if not sure of child's level placement email info@cornerstoneballetpeoria.com

Cornerstone Academy Summer Intensive: 
Week 4 (Advanced Level) 
July 15-19

Dates: July 15-19

Times: 

Advanced Level     9:30am-4:30pm

Cost: 

Advanced Level    $375 (one deposit of $50 due with sign-up)

Week 4 of Cornerstone Academy's 2018 Summer Intensive could consist of classical ballet technique, contemporary, pointe, conditioning, jazz, hip hop, lyrical, jazz, choreography, and character.  This week the intensive is for Advanced dancers.  Students will enjoy diverse classes and challenging choreography.  A great way to have one on one time with professional Cornerstone instructors, as well as guest faculty!

 

Stay tuned for a more detailed list of classes and teachers. 

Students who participate in all 4 weeks of Advanced Intensives will have a culminating performance in our Black Box Theater on Friday, July 19 at 1 pm.

Location: 

Cornerstone Academy for Performing Arts 

830 W. Main St.

Peoria, IL 61606

Online Registration Coming Soon!

To register now, please contact Laurel Filzen Etzel

309-620-3164

info@cornerstoneballetpeoria.com

*if not sure of child's level placement email info@cornerstoneballetpeoria.com

Summer Maintenance Classes
Dates & Times

Beginning Level

TBA

Cost - $10 drop-in fee

Adult Ballet

TBA

Instructor - TBA

Cost - punch card or $10 drop-in fee

Intermediate & Advanced Levels

TBA

Instructor - TBA

Instructor - TBA

Cost - $10 drop-in fee

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