2025 Types of Summer Programming
Toledo Met offers several categories of summer programming. There are weekly intensives and weekly camps, clinics and trainings. In addition, all classes are open to drop ins. Drop in pricing is listed next to each class eligible for drop in attendance.
Weekly Schedule - All Toledo Met summer program runs in weekly increments. We have found that this schedule offers families the flexiblity they need to avoid paying for multi-week summer sessions that interfere with vacations or other summer time commitments.
- What's an Intensive? An Intensive is a week long, rigorous performing arts program taught be a highly skilled, professional guest teacher.
- What's a Camp/Clinic? A camp or clinic is a weekly program that is themed and is taught by a combination of Toledo Met faculty members.
- What's a Training Week? A "training week" is a series of classes scheduled in the same week and are specially designed for a specific level of dancer. Training weeks are taught by a combination of Toledo Met faculty members. Training weeks allow dancers to purchase a " class package" and is less expensive than purchasing the classes a la carte.
- Drop In Classes - Each week there are several late afternoon or evening classes that can be purchased individually for the "drop in" price. When dropping in to a class, just show up. There is not need to let us know you are coming.
- Volume Discounts Available - Students who register in more than one Intensive or more than one Camp/Clinic/Training Week are eligible for discount pricing. The more programs the student registers for, the higher percentage of discount. To learn more about discounts scroll down to the bottom of this page!
Tuition Payment Policy for Summer 2025
Pay in Full Option
Students registered for only one program must pay in full for their camp/clinic or intensive on June 1, 2025, or at the time of registration if the registration occurs after May 1, 2025.
Three Installment Plan Option
Students who register for MORE THAN ONE SUMMER PROGRAM before May 1, 2025, have the option of dividing their tuition into three monthly payments. The three tuition installments will be charged to your credit card on file at Toledo Met on 6/1/25; 7/1/25 and 8/1/25. If paying the installments via cash/check each installment is due to Toledo Met no later than 6/1/25; 7/1/25 and 8/1/25. Please note - Those using their credit cards for installment payments are subject to an automatic 5% convenience fee.
Level 4+ Ballet Intensive with Lauren Veyette, Indianapolis Ballet
ABT Level 4+, 9:30 – 3:30 pm, cost - $450.00
Pre-Requisite - Proficient in center, en pointe or by Toledo Met Placement
Daily Schedule, Monday – Thursday
9:30 – 12:00 pm – Ballet, Lauren Veyette
12:00-12:45 pm – Lunch
12:45 – 1:45 pm – PBT Conditioning or Contemporary with Madeline Rick
2:00 – 3:30 pm - Ballet, Lauren Veyette
Friday Schedule
ABT Level 4+, 9:30 – 1:45 pm (Parent observation 1:00 pm)
Level 2B-3B Ballet Intensive with Lauren Veyette, Kansas City Ballet
Daily Schedule, Monday – Thursday, 12:30 – 3:30 pm (no class on Friday)
Cost - $240.00
Pre-Requisite - Age 9+, 3-5 years of formal ballet placement; about to get pointe shoes or en pointe but not proficient in center
12:30 – 2:00 pm -Ballet with Lauren Veyette
2:00 - 2:30 pm - Pre-pointe, Pointe with Jessica Espinosa (2A barre work)
2:30 – 3:30 pm – PBT Conditioning or Contemporary Dance w/Jessica Espinosa or Madeline Rick
Advanced Tumbling Clinic w/Jamie Nissen
4:00 - 5:15 pm, Aerials on Monday and Tuesday (6/2-6/2), $50
4:00 - 5:15 pm, Back Handsprings on Wednesday and Thursday (6/2 and 6/4), $50
Beginning Tumbling Clinics w/Jamie Nissen
5:15 - 6:15 pm, Cartwheels on Monday and Tuesday, (6/2 - 6/3), $40.00
5:15 - 6:15 pm, Back Walkovers on Wednesday and Thursday, (6/4 -6/5), $40
Adult Ballet Classes
Wednesday, 6/4/25, 7:00 - 8:30 pm, Int/Advance Adult Ballet, Tess Caputo, $20
Thursday, 6/5/25 - 6:00-7:00 pm, Beginning Adult Ballet, Tess Caputo, $15
Level 4+ Contemporary Ballet Intensive with Thomas Dilley and Tatiana Melendez, Cincinnati Ballet
ABT Level 4+, 9:30 – 3:30 pm, $450.00 (Proficient in center, en pointe or by Toledo Met Placement)
Cost - $450.00
Daily Schedule, Monday – Thursday
9:30 – 12:00 pm – Ballet, Tatiana and Thomas
12:00-12:45 pm – Lunch
12:45 – 1:45 pm – PBT Conditioning or Contemporary with Madeline Rick
2:00 – 3:30 pm - Ballet,Tatiana and Thomas
Friday Schedule
ABT Level 4+, 9:30 – 12:30 pm (Parent observation at 12:10 pm)
Level 2B-3B Contemporary Ballet Intensive with Tatiana Melendez and Thomas Dilley
Daily Schedule, Monday – Thursday, 12:30 – 3:30 pm pm (no class on Friday)
Cost - $240.00
12:30 – 2:00 pm, Ballet with Tatiana and Thomas
2:00 – 2:30 pm, Pre-Pointe or Beginning Pointe with Jessica Espinosa
2:30 – 3:30 pm, PBT with Jessica Espinosa
Hip Hop and Tumbling/Tricks Clinic for the Intermediate Dancer with Maria Jacoby
Monday - Thursday
9:30 – 11:30 am, Cost - $160.00
Advanced Movement Clinic w/Tyrone Cobham
Ages 11+, $160.00
4:00 - 6:00 pm
This camp is for the intermediate/advanced dancer who is working to improve fluidity; the ability to quickly pick up choreography; and musicality.
Adult Ballet Classes
Wednesday, 6/11/25, 7:00 - 8:30 pm, Int/Advance Adult Ballet, Tess Caputo, $20
Thursday, 6/12/25 - 6:00-7:00 pm, Beginning Adult Ballet, Tess Caputo, $15
Toledo Met Ballet 2025-26 Ballet Company Intensives
9:30 - 1:00 pm - Mini Company, $240.00
9:30 - 1:15 pm - Junior/Pre-Pro Company, $260.00
Parent Demonstration on Thursday, 6/19 at 12:45 pm
This is a mandatory intensive for all students who are plan on taking part in the Toledo Met Mini, Junior and Pre-Pro Company programs during the 2025-2026 season.
Optional Pre-Pointe/Beginning Pointe Add-On
Monday-Wednesday, $50.00
Jazz/Contemporary Clinic
Monday - Thursday
Cost - $160.00
2:00 - 4:00 pm - All Levels
Parent Showing - Thursday, 6/19 at 3:45 pm
Students will be split into two levels on the first day and move through a level appropriate jazz and contemporary dance class each day.
Adult Ballet Class
Wednesday, 6/18/25 - 7:00 - 8:30 pm, Int/Advance Adult Ballet, $30
Thursday, 6/19/25 - 6:00 - 7:00 pm, Beginning Adult Ballet, $20
Musical Theater Dancer Intensive
10:00 – 2:00 pm, Monday – Thursday
Cost - $240
Students will learn critical musical theater dance instruction from Toledo Met faculty. Instruction in musical theater ballet, jazz and contemporary dance will be covered! Students will also learn choreography from well-known productions! The week will culminate with a parent performance at 1:40 pm on Thursday, July 26, 2025. (There will be 30 minute lunch break for performers. Please pack your own lunch.)
Week #4 - Ballet Training Week
Level 3B+ - Monday -Thursday, 4:30 - 6:30 pm, $160.00 (includes prepointe/beginning pointe and advanced pointe)
Level 1-2B - Monday and Tuesday, 4:30 - 6:00 pm, $45.00
Intermediate/Advanced PBT - 6:30 - 7:30 pm on Wednesday, 6/25/2025 - $20 for the class
All classes included in the training week can be "dropped in on" for the published drop of $20/hour.
Dance Team/Pom Pom Camp
Ages 4-7, 9:30 - 11:30, Monday - Thursday
Cost - $160.00
Students will be separated into two groups and move between a pom pom class and a dance team class. There will also be a craft and snack time. parent showing will be at 11:10 on Thursday, July 10th.
Ballet Training Week
Level 3+, 12:30 - 2:30 pm, M-Th, $160
Level 1&2, 12:30 - 1:45 pm, M-T, $60
Adult Ballet Class
Wednesday, 7/10/24, 7:00 - 8:30 pm, INT/ADV BALLET w/ Tess Caputo, $30
Thursday, 7/11/24, 6:00 - 7:00 pm, BEGINNING BALLET w/Tess Caputo, $20
Musical Theater Triple Threat Intensive
Julie O’Connell, Jane Atwood and Jeffrey Beam
Ages 9-18 (Students separated into groups according to age for singing and acting. Students will be separated into beginners and experienced for tap instruction.)
10:00 – 4:00 pm, Monday – Thursday
10:00 – 1:00, Friday, July 18, 2025 (Parent showing at 12:30 pm)
Groups – 9-10; 11-13 and 14-18
Students will need to pack a lunch each day and
$450.00
Students will move through different classes each day. Musical Theater Tap (Maria Jacoby); Acting (Jeffrey Beam) and Group Voice (Jane Atwood) and Ensemble Production (all three instructors will collaborate on this class). This workshop is back by popular demand with the best instructors Toledo has to offer. (No previous dance experience is required for this workshop. Tap shoes are required.)
Babies on Broadway - Introduction to Musical Theater Camp
Ages 4-6, students will learn about musicals, enjoy singing, acting and dancing along with a craft and snack each day!
9:30 - 11:30 am, Monday - Thursday
Parent showing on Thursday, 7/17 at 11:00 am
Cost - $160.00
Level One Ballet Intensive
For beginning ballet students ages 6+
9:30 - 11:30 am with Jessica Espinosa
Cost - $160.00
Get a jumpstart on ballet instruction for the semester with Jessica Espinosa
Ballet Choreography Workshop
For intermediate/advanced ballet students, Levels 3+ with Jessica Espinosa and Madeline Rick
5:00 - 8:00 pm, Monday - Wednesday
Cost - $180.00
Adult Ballet
Wednesday, 7/16/25, Int/Advanced Ballet for Adults7:00 - 8:30 pm w/ Tess Caputo, 30
Thursday, 7/17/25, 6:00 - 7:00 pm, Beginning Adult Ballet, w/Tess Caputo, $20
Nutcracker Ballet Camp, Ages 4-11
9:30 – 11:30 am with Jessica Espinosa and Carolyn Savage
Monday - Wednesday
Students will be grouped by age and ballet level
Cost $120.00
Students will learn all about the Nutcracker Ballet through a formal ballet class and choreography work from Toledo Met's annual production of the Nutcracker. Each day, students will be "visited" by one our advanced ballerinas who will demonstrate dances from Act II (Land of The Sweets); Students will be split into levels based on age and experience and experience story time, craft time and a snack break each day! The week will culminate with a parent showing on Wednesday, July 23 at 11:10 am. This camp typically sells out early so make your reservation now!
Nutcracker Divertissement Choreography Clinic, Ages 10+
12:30 – 2:30 pm
Monday - Wednesday, ABT Level 3B+
Cost $120.00
Students will learn all about the Nutcracker Ballet through a formal ballet class and choreography work from Toledo Met's annual production of the Nutcracker. Each day, students will learn choreography from Toledo Met's annual production of the Nutcracker. Choreography choices will coincide with the scenes/roles the students are eligible for during casting. The week will culminate with a parent showing on Thursday, July 25 at 2:15 pm. This camp typically sells out early so make your reservation now!
Hip Hop Dance Clinic
Intermediate/Advanced, 9:30 - 11:30 am
Beginner - 12:30 - 2:30 pm
Monday - Wednesday with Maria Jacoby
Cost - $120.00
Students will learn technique applicable to hip hop. There is no parent showing for this camp due to it only being three days long.
Adult Int/Advanced Ballet Class
Wednesday, 7/24/24, 7:30 - 8:30 pm w/ Tess Caputo, $15
Thursday, 7/25/24, 6:00 - 7:00 pm w/Tess Caputo, $20
Tap Camp for Experienced Tappers
Maria Jacoby - 9:30 - 11:30 am, Monday - Thursday
Cost $160.00
This class is for dancers with significant tap experience. (At least two years of formal tap instruction with two tap performances (either studio based or musical based) on their resume.) The goal of the class is to improve intermediate/advanced technique prior to the competition/musical theater season starting. Call if you are unclear regarding student placement in this class. There is no parent demonstration for this class.
Tap Camp for Beginning Tappers
Maria Jacoby - 12:30 - 1:30 pm, Monday - Thursday
Cost - $160.00
For dancers of any age (no younger than 7, please) who are just beginning their tap dance career. Students will focus on basic and beginning steps, combinations and technique. The goal of this clinic is to learn tap dance basics to better prepare the performer for tap dance numbers in musical theater or continuing on into formal tap dance instruction. Dancers of all ages are welcome. There is a parent demonstration on Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 2:00 pm.
Mini/Intermediate/Advanced Jumps and Pirouettes Clinic
12:30 - 3:00 pm, Monday - Thursday
Cost $160.00
Dancers will warm up at the barre, move to center and then work specifically on jumping and turning throughout the week. There is no parent demonstration for this clinic. Minimum ballet level is 2B for this intensive. Students will be grouped by level.
Primary/Level One Ballet Intensive w/Jessica Espinosa
Monday - Thursday, 9:30 - 11:30 am
Cost - $160
Get a jumpstart on ballet training for the fall semester with this beginning ballet camp. Each day the dancers will take ballet class, learn about stretching and terminology, and enjoy a craft and a snack break! The week will end with a parent demonstration at 11:00 am on Thursday, July 31, 2025.
Adult Ballet Class
Wednesday, 7/30/25, 7:00 - 8:30 pm w/ Tess Caputo, $30
Thursday, 7/31/25, 6:00 - 7:00 pm w/Tess Caputo, $20
Winter/Spring 2025 Semester Class Schedule
Registration for fall opens November 7, 2024
