Where can you find all day camps for youth, specializing in dance training? Right in Jamaica Plain! Tony Williams Dance Center (est. 2000) has a mission of “diversity through dance.” We pride ourselves in making sure that anyone who has the interest to dance, is taught to dance to their best abilities. Over the course of six weeks, we offer 14 different styles of dance, and even science one week, and art most weeks! Camps are offered per week, or you may mix and match any weeks that work with your schedule for a discounted rate.
TWDC Summer Camps have two different styles of camp, to meet the needs of different levels of dancers. Fun camp provides four different dance styles in one week, each style is one hour per day. We have regular snack time and a prolonged lunch period (food is provided by families). If the weather is warm enough, we go to one-of-four nearby parks, including a splash park if the weather is above 80 degrees and sunny. Afternoons include art class, related to the dances during the week. Fridays at 3pm offer a showcase of the week’s dance styles. Family and friends are welcome! Fun camp is $325 per week.
We know that most parents work full days in the summer, so we offer early drop/ after care services covering all hours between 8am to 6pm for an additional $10/hour outside camp hours.
● 12:1 ratio max for student to teacher, 6:1 max for student to chaperone (includes TA’s aged 14+)
● All teachers are trained dancers in their respective fields
● All teacher assistants are certified babysitters
● Park time in Jamaica Plain offers a variety of outdoor options for freeplay and movement
● Our 4,000 sq/ft dance complex consists of three studios, and a private bathroom inside our facility.
● CORI/SORI checks for all teachers, staff
● Food allergy preparedness
● Multi-week discount/ sibling discount
● Styles of dance taught: ballet, jazz, hip hop, tap, afro jazz, contemporary, lyrical, modern, folklorico,
breakdancing, step, afro cuban, irish step. Each week is different.
● Open viewing dance studios if parents wish to peek in at the end of the day
● End of week showcases from 3-330pm each Friday, open to friends and family
● 18 years of summer camps, 12 years in this facility
● Tony Williams was the first bi-racial member of Boston Ballet, in the original company. His dedication to
dance, and providing dance to his hometown of Boston is his way of giving back to the community that
got him into his career in dance.
