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DANCE CAMP
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Countdown 'Till Summer Camp!
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PRIME DANCE MAUI'S SUMMER CAMP
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Week 1: June 1 - 5
Week 2: June 8 - 12 (no classes on the 11th)
Kick off your Summer at West Maui’s biggest dance experience this June!
We welcome students from any dance studio across Maui and beyond to be part of this unique experience.
Join us for one or both weeks of our Summer Dance Workshop hosted at Maui Preparatory Academy, featuring full days of training in jazz/funk, contemporary, tumbling, ballet, cheer, and performance. 🎉
Student's will leave the program feeling inspired, confident, and will have made drastic improvements in their dance skills and performance quality.
We hold 2 weeks of our Summer Dance Workshop back to back – you may purchase a spot for either week or both.
On Friday June 12 we will hold a casual evening showcase showing off everything the dancers have learned during camp.
Each day begins at 8:30 AM and concludes at 2:00 PM. Students should arrive between 8-8:15 each morning. The program includes multiple structured sessions throughout the day across jazz/funk, tumbling, ballet, cheer, strength and conditioning, and choreography.
Students are grouped by age and level to ensure a supportive and developmentally appropriate training experience.
NOW Pre K–1 students may choose between a half-day option (8:30 AM – 11:30 AM) or a full-day option (8:30 AM – 2:00 PM), with the afternoon session including a mix of crafts, movies, and games in a relaxed and creative setting after a full morning of dance classes. Just like last year Pre-K will participate in Ballet, Jazz/Funk and Tumbling classes.
It’s so much more than just dance classes—it’s an opportunity to build friendships, challenge yourself physically, and learn from experienced, inspiring instructors in a positive and supportive environment.
Throughout the intensive, dancers will be encouraged to work hard, grow in confidence, and develop their performance skills as they prepare for a live showcase at Maui Prep on the evening of June 12.
Be ready to challenge yourself, push your limits, and have fun along the way!
Prime Dance Maui is proud to bring this one-of-a-kind program to West Maui, and we’re excited to share this experience with you.
We can’t wait to see you there!
Meet Your TRAINERS & COACHES ✨💫
Miss Nathalie Smith, the visionary force behind Prime Dance Maui—West Maui’s newest destination for expert dance training—is a classically trained dance professional and the Director of Performing Arts at Maui Preparatory Academy.
Educated at Brent Street and Bodenweiser Ballet in Sydney, she trained in contemporary and modern dance, earning a Bachelor of Performance Theory and Practice (Dance Studies) from the University of Western Sydney and a postgraduate degree in Secondary Education. Nathalie has also trained at Millennium Dance Complex in both Hollywood and Salt Lake City and worked with renowned choreographers including Alan Salazar, Chonique Sneed, and Ashley Wallen.
Her professional career includes performing in music videos such as Will Young’s Your Game (2003) and appearing on MTV’s Room 208 (2001), as well as performing ballet at the Sydney Opera House and Parramatta Riverside Theatre.
She has choreographed for musical theatre companies and served as Head Choreographer for the National Youth Dance Theatre Australia in both Sydney and Melbourne, with performances at major festivals including Melbourne Town Hall.
Nathalie has taught Dance, Drama, and Theatre Studies at Westall Secondary College and Dance and English at Blacktown Girls High School in Sydney. Today, she brings this global experience into the studio and classroom—empowering dancers to refine their technique, build confidence, and develop a strong, expressive artistic voice.
Kisha Stewart is the co-founder of K&C Cheer and Dance Academy of Lahaina, which will be a new training hub in Lahaina dedicated to empowering young athletes through cheer, dance, and tumbling.
With a lifelong background in dance and cheerleading, she brings passion, discipline, and a deep love for the sport to every team she leads. As the current head coach of the Pop Warner Lahaina Chiefs Cheer program, she has helped revive the spirit of cheer on the West Side, guiding young athletes with heart, technique, and a strong sense of community.
Her experience as both a performer and a coach shines through in her hands-on, high-energy approach that inspires confidence and teamwork in every child she works with.
Coach Kisha will be teaching Cheer classes at our Summer Showcase!
Jennifer Andrade has taught dance of many genres such as ballet, jazz, tap, lyrical, and musical theater since 2005 in both Maui and San Diego. Her focus when teaching is fostering creativity, technique, and confidence creating a fun and supporting environment for dancer of all levels. Classes blend foundational skills with artistic expression, helping students both technicality and creatively. Jennifer brings her 25 years of experience as a dancer and teacher to her classes. She is passionate about sharing the joy and love of dance, while inspiring students to reach their full potential and a dancer.
Jennifer currently teaches classical ballet classes for Prime Dance Maui and will be teaching Ballet for our Summer Showcase.
Maui Tumblers. Since 2004, Maui Tumblers has been a local powerhouse in tumbling, founded by award-winning coach Melissa Rajesh. Certified by the USA Gymnastics Federation, their expert coaches focus on building proper technique, safety, and confidence through hands-on drills. Whether you're enhancing your cheer or dance routine—or aiming to master flips, twists, and rolls—Maui Tumblers is dedicated to helping you elevate your performance.
Meet Your TRAINERS & COACHES ✨💫
Miss Nathalie Smith, founder of Prime Dance Maui and Director of Performing Arts at Maui Preparatory Academy, is a classically trained dance professional with an international career.
Trained at Brent Street and Bodenweiser Ballet in Sydney, she holds a Bachelor of Dance Studies and a postgraduate teaching degree, and has further trained at Millennium Dance Complex in Hollywood and Salt Lake City.
Nathalie has performed in music videos, on MTV, and at prestigious venues including the Sydney Opera House, and has choreographed for musical theatre companies and led the National Youth Dance Theatre Australia.
With extensive experience teaching dance, drama, and theatre, she now brings her global expertise to Maui—empowering dancers to build strong technique, confidence, and a powerful artistic voice.
Kisha Stewart is the co-founder of K&C Cheer and Dance Academy of Lahaina, which will be a new training hub in Lahaina dedicated to empowering young athletes through cheer, dance, and tumbling.
With a lifelong background in dance and cheerleading, she brings passion, discipline, and a deep love for the sport to every team she leads. As the current head coach of the Pop Warner Lahaina Chiefs Cheer program, she has helped revive the spirit of cheer on the West Side, guiding young athletes with heart, technique, and a strong sense of community.
Her experience as both a performer and a coach shines through in her hands-on, high-energy approach that inspires confidence and teamwork in every child she works with.
Coach Kisha will be teaching Cheer classes at our Summer Showcase!
Jennifer Andrade has taught dance of many genres such as ballet, jazz, tap, lyrical, and musical theater since 2005 in both Maui and San Diego. Her focus when teaching is fostering creativity, technique, and confidence creating a fun and supporting environment for dancer of all levels. Classes blend foundational skills with artistic expression, helping students both technicality and creatively. Jennifer brings her 25 years of experience as a dancer and teacher to her classes. She is passionate about sharing the joy and love of dance, while inspiring students to reach their full potential and a dancer.
Jennifer currently teaches classical ballet classes for Prime Dance Maui and will be teaching Ballet for our Summer Showcase.
Maui Tumblers. Since 2004, Maui Tumblers has been a local powerhouse in tumbling, founded by award-winning coach Melissa Rajesh. Certified by the USA Gymnastics Federation, their expert coaches focus on building proper technique, safety, and confidence through hands-on drills. Whether you're enhancing your cheer or dance routine—or aiming to master flips, twists, and rolls—Maui Tumblers is dedicated to helping you elevate your performance.
FAQs
When is it?
We hold 2 weeks of our Summer Dance Workshop back to back – you may purchase a spot for either week or both. Our showcase is June 12th in the evening.
Week 1: June 1 – 5
Week 2: June 8 – 12 ( No classes on Thursday June 11)
Each day begins at 8:30 AM and concludes at 2:00 PM.
Each day includes 4x1 hour dance sessions and 1x 30 min conditioning session.
The program includes multiple structured sessions throughout the day across ballet, jazz/funk, tumbling, cheer, strength and conditioning, and choreography.
Students are grouped by age and level to ensure a supportive and developmentally appropriate training experience.
Pre K–1 students may choose between a half-day option (8:30 AM – 11:30 AM) or a full-day option (8:30 AM – 2:00 PM), with the afternoon session including crafts, movies, and games in a relaxed setting for Pre-K-1 students only.
Instructors may vary slightly between weeks based on availability.
However, all classes are led by experienced and qualified teachers, and we ensure consistency in the quality and structure of the program across both weeks.
Who can come to this workshop?
This program is suitable for 4 – 18-year-old students with a passion and desire to dance. Students must be independent, able to change their own shoes and follow instructions.
What do I need to bring?
We encourage attendees to wear what they feel comfortable to dance in. Dance attire needs to to be clean, fitted and comfortable. All dancers 12 and under will need a pair of pink ballet tights. NO jewelry - students will be asked to remove jewelry for injury prevention.
Shoes:
- Athletic for jazz/funk & cheer
- clean bare feet for tumbling
- ballet shoes
Hair:
MUST be tied back off of their face and secured. Often poytails can whip dancers faces when turning.
Students need to bring a dance bag each day with their change of shoes and lunch, including snacks and water to get them through the day. The workshop is physically demanding so it’s vital that they fuel their body with nutritious foods and plenty of water. Maui Preparatory Academy, in which the workshop is located, offers a variety of food and beverage vendors nearby at Napili Market, at the food trucks in the parking lot and on Wednesday's at the Napili Market, however please be aware that only ages 12+ are permitted to leave the premises during the lunch break. 12 years and under will be supervised on site.
I can no longer attend the workshop - what do I do?
We allocate instructors and program resources based on the number of enrollments received. For this reason, we are unable to offer refunds or credits if you are no longer able to attend.
If your plans change, you are welcome to transfer your spot to another student. Please notify us so we can update our records accordingly.
If you are unable to attend due to extenuating circumstances, please contact us at [email protected]
Does my dancer get to perform?
Yes! Whether your child comes to only one of the weeks or both, they will be offered the opportunity to perform in our Showcase on Friday June 12 in the evening. Students who attend the full program of both weeks will be in many performances