Summer Dance & Musical Theater Classes At Bender Performing Arts
Check “fun plans” off of your child’s summer to-do list! Send your student to Bender Performing Arts for summer dance, musical theater, tumbling, pom and cheer classes. BPA offers multiple week-long sessions to fit your family’s schedule – join us for one, two or all three sessions! Every class selected within your chosen session meets twice during the week, either on Monday / Wednesday or Tuesday / Thursday.
Bender Performing Arts summer dance classes will be held throughout the summer during the following weeks:
WEEK 1: June 8 – 11, 2026
WEEK 2: June 15 – 18, 2026
WEEK 3: July 20 – 23, 2026
Explore BPA’s class options below based on your child’s age or grade level. If you are new to our dance studio, create an account and follow the steps to register. If you are a returning family, login to your parent portal account to complete registration.
Questions? Call Bender Performing Arts at (602) 971-9170 or email us at info@benderperformingarts.com.
Ballet Summer Classes
Princess Ballet | Ages 3 - 4
Students engage in this creative movement class that uses imagery, games and “Princess” themed music to teach the foundations of ballet.
Class Dates and Times
Week 1
- Option 1: Monday, June 8 from 4 – 4:45 pm and Wednesday, June 10 from 4 – 4:45 pm
- Option 2: Tuesday, June 9 from 5:30 – 6:15 pm and Thursday, June 11 from 5:30 – 6:15 pm
Week 2
- Option 1: Monday, June 15 from 4 – 4: 45 pm and Wednesday, June 17 from 4 – 4:45 pm
- Option 2: Tuesday, June 16 from 5:30 – 6:15 pm and Thursday, June 18 from 5:30 – 6:15 pm
Week 3
- Option 1: Monday, July 20 from 4 – 4: 45 pm and Wednesday, July 22 from 4 – 4: 45 pm
- Option 2: Tuesday, July 21 from 5:30 – 6:15 pm and Thursday, July 23 from 5:30 – 6:15 pm
Pricing: $70 per week, or $210 for all three weeks when you register by May 31. $75 per week, or $225 for all three weeks after May 31.
Dress Code: Pink or black ballet shoes. NO JEANS, JEAN SHORTS, SKIRTS OR DRESSES are permitted.
New to BPA? Create An Account to Register.
Returning family? Login To Your Parent Portal To Register.
Beginner and Intermediate Ballet | Grades 4 - 8
Students build the foundation of classical ballet techniques at the barre, in the center and across the floor.
Class Dates and Times
Week 1
- Tuesday, June 9 from 5 – 6 pm
- Thursday, June 11 from 5 – 6 pm
Week 2
- Tuesday, June 16 from 5 – 6 pm
- Thursday, June 18 from 5 – 6 pm
Week 3
- Tuesday, July 21 from 5 – 6 pm
- Thursday, July 23 from 5 – 6 pm
Pricing: $80 per week, or $240 for all three weeks when you register by May 31. $85 per week, or $255 for all three weeks after May 31.
Dress Code: GIRLS: Pink ballet shoes. Pink footed tights, black leotard, hair in a bun. BOYS: Black ballet shoes. Black shorts and white t-shirt.
NO JEANS, JEAN SHORTS, SKIRTS OR DRESSES are permitted.
New to BPA? Create An Account to Register.
Returning family? Login To Your Parent Portal To Register.
Advanced Ballet | Grades 6 - 12
Students focus and build upon classical ballet techniques at the barre, in the center and across the floor.
Class Dates and Times
Week 1
- Monday, June 8 from 5 – 6 pm
- Wednesday, June 10 from 5 – 6 pm
Week 2
- Monday, June 15 from 5 – 6 pm
- Wednesday, June 17 from 5 – 6 pm
Week 3
- Monday, July 20 from 5 – 6 pm
- Wednesday, July 22 from 5 – 6 pm
Pricing: $80 per week, or $240 for all three weeks when you register by May 31. $85 per week, or $255 for all three weeks after May 31.
Dress Code: GIRLS: Pink ballet shoes. Pink footed tights, black leotard, hair in a bun. BOYS: Black ballet shoes. Black shorts and white t-shirt.
NO JEANS, JEAN SHORTS, SKIRTS OR DRESSES are permitted.
New to BPA? Create An Account to Register.
Returning family? Login To Your Parent Portal To Register.
Combo Dance Summer Classes
TAP & JAZZ COMBO | AGES 3 - 4
Students learn fun dance routines and develop key motor skills to improve tap and jazz skills in BPA’s summer tap / jazz combination class.
Class Dates and Times
Week 1
- Monday, June 8 from 10 – 10:45 am
- Wednesday, June 10 from 10 – 10:45 am
Week 2
- Monday, June 15 from 10 – 10:45 am
- Wednesday, June 17 from 10 – 10:45 am
Week 3
- Monday, July 20 from 10 – 10:45 am
- Wednesday, July 22 from 10 – 10:45 am
Pricing: $70 per week, or $210 for all three weeks when you register by May 31. $75 per week, or $225 for all three weeks after May 31.
Dress Code: Girls – Jazz shoes or bare feet with any tank top or t-shirt and leggings, bike shorts or leotards. Tights are optional for summer classes. Boys – Jazz shoes or bare feet with shorts or sweatpants and a T-shirt.
No jeans, jean shorts, skirts or dresses are permitted.
New to BPA? Create An Account to Register.
Returning family? Login To Your Parent Portal To Register.
TAP & JAZZ COMBO |AGES 4 - 5
Students learn fun dance routines and develop key motor skills to improve tap and jazz skills in BPA’s summer tap / jazz combination class.
Class Dates and Times
Week 1
- Tuesday, June 9 from 4 – 4:45 pm
- Thursday, June 11 from 4 – 4:45 pm
Week 2
- Tuesday, June 16 from 4 – 4:45 pm
- Thursday, June 18 from 4 – 4:45 pm
Week 3
- Tuesday, July 21 from 4 – 4:45 pm
- Thursday, July 23 from 4 – 4:45 pm
Pricing: $70 per week, or $210 for all three weeks when you register by May 31. $75 per week, or $225 for all three weeks after May 31.
Dress Code: Girls – Jazz shoes or bare feet with any tank top or t-shirt and leggings, bike shorts or leotards. Tights are optional for summer classes. Boys – Jazz shoes or bare feet with shorts or sweatpants and a T-shirt.
No jeans, jean shorts, skirts or dresses are permitted.
New to BPA? Create An Account to Register.
Returning family? Login To Your Parent Portal To Register.
TAP / JAZZ / BALLET COMBO | AGES 4 - 5
Students explore tap, jazz and ballet in this combination class. Dancers work on the fundamentals of each style and learn fun routines to popular songs!
Class Dates and Times
Week 1
- Monday, June 8 from 9:15 – 10 am
- Wednesday, June 10 from 9:15 – 10 am
Week 2
- Monday, June 15 from 9:15 – 10 am
- Wednesday, June 17 from 9:15 – 10 am
Week 3
- Monday, July 20 from 9:15 – 10 am
- Wednesday, July 22 from 9:15 – 10 am
Pricing: $70 per week, or $210 for all three weeks when you register by May 31. $75 per week, or $225 for all three weeks after May 31.
Dress Code: Girls – Jazz shoes or bare feet with any tank top or t-shirt and leggings, bike shorts or leotards. Tights are optional for summer classes. Boys – Jazz shoes or bare feet with shorts or sweatpants and a T-shirt.
No jeans, jean shorts, skirts or dresses are permitted.
New to BPA? Create An Account to Register.
Returning family? Login To Your Parent Portal To Register.
TAP / JAZZ / BALLET COMBO | GRADES 1 - 3
Students explore tap, jazz and ballet in this combination class. Dancers work on the fundamentals of each style and learn fun routines to popular songs! These class sessions are 90 minutes in length.
Class Dates and Times
Week 1
- Tuesday, June 9 from 5:30 – 7 pm
- Thursday, June 11 from 5:30 – 7 pm
Week 2
- Tuesday, June 16 from 5:30 – 7 pm
- Thursday, June 18 from 5:30 – 7 pm
Week 3
- Tuesday, July 21 from 5:30 – 7 pm
- Thursday, July 23 from 5:30 – 7 pm
Pricing: $100 per week, or $300 for all three weeks when you register by May 31. $105 per week, or $315 for all three weeks after May 31.
Dress Code:
Girls – Jazz shoes or bare feet with any tank top or t-shirt and leggings, bike shorts or leotards. Tights are optional for summer classes. Boys – Jazz shoes or bare feet with shorts or sweatpants and a T-shirt.
No jeans, jean shorts, skirts or dresses are permitted.
New to BPA? Create An Account to Register.
Returning family? Login To Your Parent Portal To Register.
BEGINNER and INTERMEDIATE JAZZ / CONTEMPORARY COMBO | GRADES 4 - 8
Students learn a combination of jazz technique, including leaps, kicks, turns and jumps, along with the modern, trendy style of contemporary dance. This class is considered beginner / intermediate level, and is recommended for students up to 8th grade.
Class Dates and Times
Week 1
- Tuesday, June 9 from 6 – 7 pm
- Thursday, June 11 from 6 – 7 pm
Week 2
- Tuesday, June 16 from 6 – 7 pm
- Thursday, June 18 from 6 – 7 pm
Week 3
- Tuesday, July 21 from 6 – 7 pm
- Thursday, July 23 from 6 – 7 pm
Pricing: $80 per week, or $240 for all three weeks when you register by May 31. $85 per week, or $255 for all three weeks after May 31.
Dress Code: Girls – Jazz shoes or bare feet with any tank top or t-shirt and leggings, bike shorts or leotards. Tights are optional for summer classes. Boys – Jazz shoes or bare feet with shorts or sweatpants and a T-shirt.
No jeans, jean shorts, skirts or dresses are permitted.
New to BPA? Create An Account to Register.
Returning family? Login To Your Parent Portal To Register.
Advanced Jazz / Contemporary Combo | Grades 6 - 12
Students learn a combination of jazz technique, including leaps, kicks, turns and jumps, along with the modern, trendy style of contemporary dance.
Class Dates and Times
Week 1
- Monday, June 8 from 4 – 5 pm
- Wednesday, June 10 from 4 – 5 pm
Week 2
- Monday, June 15 from 4 – 5 pm
- Wednesday, June 17 from 4 – 5 pm
Week 3
- Monday, July 20 from 4 – 5 pm
- Wednesday, July 22 from 4 – 5 pm
Pricing: $80 per week, or $240 for all three weeks when you register by May 31. $85 per week, or $255 for all three weeks after May 31.
Dress Code: Girls – Jazz shoes or bare feet with any tank top or t-shirt and leggings, bike shorts or leotards. Tights are optional for summer classes. Boys – Jazz shoes or bare feet with shorts or sweatpants and a t-shirt.
No jeans, jean shorts, skirts or dresses are permitted.
New to BPA? Create An Account to Register.
Returning family? Login To Your Parent Portal To Register.
Hip Hop Summer Classes
HIP HOP TUMBLE TOTS |AGES 3 - 4
Students move, groove and boogie in this dynamic introduction to hip hop dance where they build coordination, rhythm and strength through activities and games.
Class Dates
Week 1
- Option 1: Monday, June 8 from 4:45 – 5:30 pm and Wednesday, June 10 from 4:45 – 5:30 pm
- Option 2: Tuesday, June 9 from 4 – 4:45 pm and Thursday, June 11 from 4 – 4:45 pm
Week 2
- Option 1: Monday, June 15 from 4:45 – 5:30 pm and Wednesday, June 17 from 4:45 – 5:30 pm
- Option 2: Tuesday, June 16 from 4 – 4:45 pm and Thursday, June 18 from 4 – 4:45 pm
Week 3
- Option 1: Monday, July 20 from 4:45 – 5:30 pm and Wednesday, July 22 from 4:45 – 5:30 pm
- Option 2: Tuesday, July 21 from 4 – 4:45 pm and Thursday, July 23 from 4 – 4:45 pm
Pricing: $70 per week, or $210 for all three weeks when you register by May 31. $75 per week, or $225 for all three weeks after May 31.
Dress Code: Girls – Tennis shoes with any tank top or t-shirt and leggings, bike shorts or leotards. Tights are optional for summer classes. Boys – Tennis shoes with shorts or sweatpants and a T-shirt.
No jeans, jean shorts, skirts or dresses are permitted.
New to BPA? Create An Account to Register.
Returning family? Login To Your Parent Portal To Register.
HIPPITY HOP | GRADES KINDERGARTEN - 2
Students move, groove and boogie in this dynamic introduction to hip hop dance where they build coordination, rhythm and strength through activities and games.
Class Dates and Times
Week 1
- Tuesday, June 9 from 4:45 – 5:30 pm
- Thursday, June 11 from 4:45 – 5:30 pm
Week 2
- Tuesday, June 16 from 4:45 – 5:30 pm
- Thursday, June 18 from 4:45 – 5:30 pm
Week 3
- Tuesday, July 21 from 4:45 – 5:30 pm
- Thursday, July 23 from 4:45 – 5:30 pm
Pricing: $70 per week, or $210 for all three weeks when you register by May 31. $75 per week, or $225 for all three weeks after May 31.
Dress Code: Girls – Tennis shoes with any tank top or t-shirt and leggings, bike shorts or leotards. Tights are optional for summer classes. Boys – Tennis shoes with shorts or sweatpants and a T-shirt.
No jeans, jean shorts, skirts or dresses are permitted.
New to BPA? Create An Account to Register.
Returning family? Login To Your Parent Portal To Register.
HIP HOP | GRADES 3 - 6
Students move, groove and boogie in this dynamic introduction to hip hop dance where they build coordination, rhythm and strength through activities and games. This class is considered beginner / intermediate level, and is recommended for students up to 6th grade.
Class Dates and Times
Week 1
- Tuesday, June 9 from 4 – 5 pm
- Thursday, June 11 from 4 – 5 pm
Week 2
- Tuesday, June 16 from 4 – 5 pm
- Thursday, June 18 from 4 – 5 pm
Week 3
- Tuesday, July 21 from 4 – 5 pm
- Thursday, July 23 from 4 – 5 pm
Pricing: $80 per week, or $240 for all three weeks when you register by May 31. $85 per week, or $255 for all three weeks after May 31.
Dress Code: Girls – Tennis shoes with any tank top or t-shirt and leggings, bike shorts or leotards. Tights are optional for summer classes. Boys – Tennis shoes with shorts or sweatpants and a T-shirt.
No jeans, jean shorts, skirts or dresses are permitted.
New to BPA? Create An Account to Register.
Returning family? Login To Your Parent Portal To Register.
Musical Theater Summer Classes
BROADWAY BABIES | AGES 3 - 4
Students make their debut in the creative world of musical theater! Engage in the fun of this multi-disciplinary art with a mix of vocal, acting and dancing exercises and workshops.
Class Dates and Times
Week 1
- Option 1: Monday, June 8 from 9:15 – 10 am and Wednesday, June 10 from 9:15 – 10 am
- Option 2: Tuesday, June 9 from 4:45 – 5:30 pm and Thursday, June 11 from 4:45 – 5:30 pm
Week 2
- Option 1: Monday, June 15 from 9:15 – 10 am and Wednesday, June 17 from 9:15 – 10 am
- Option 2: Tuesday, June 16 from 4:45 – 5:30 pm and Thursday, June 18 from 4:45 – 5:30 pm
Week 3
- Option 1: Monday, July 20 from 9:15 – 10 am and Wednesday, July 22 from 9:15 – 10 am
- Option 2: Tuesday, July 21 from 4:45 – 5:30 pm and Thursday, July 23 from 4:45 – 5:30 pm
Pricing: $70 per week, or $210 for all three weeks when you register by May 31. $75 per week, or $225 for all three weeks after May 31.
Dress Code: Girls – Tennis shoes or bare feet with any tank top or t-shirt and leggings, bike shorts or leotards. Tights are optional for summer classes. Boys – Tennis shoes or bare feet with shorts or sweatpants and a T-shirt.
No jeans, jean shorts, skirts or dresses are permitted.
New to BPA? Create An Account to Register.
Returning family? Login To Your Parent Portal to Register.
MUSICAL THEATER | GRADES KINDERGARTEN - 3
Students make their debut in the creative world of musical theater! Engage in the fun of this multi-disciplinary art with a mix of vocal, acting and dancing exercises and workshops.
Class Dates and Times
Week 1
- Option 1: Monday, June 8 from 10 – 10:45 am and Wednesday, June 10 from 10 – 10:45 am
- Option 2: Monday, June 8 from 3:30 – 4:15 pm and Wednesday, June 10 from 3:30 – 4:15 pm
Week 2
- Option 1: Monday, June 15 from 10 – 10:45 am and Wednesday, June 17 from 10 – 10:45 am
- Option 2: Monday, June 15 from 3:30 – 4:15 pm and Wednesday, June 17 from 3:30 – 4:15 pm
Week 3
- Option 1: Monday, July 20 from 10 – 10:45 am and Wednesday, July 22 from 10 – 10:45 am
- Option 2: Monday, July 20 from 3:30 – 4:15 pm and Wednesday, July 22 from 3:30 – 4:15 pm
Pricing: $70 per week, or $210 for all three weeks when you register by May 31. $75 per week, or $225 for all three weeks after May 31.
Dress Code: Girls – Tennis shoes or bare feet with any tank top or t-shirt and leggings, bike shorts or leotards. Tights are optional for summer classes. Boys – Tennis shoes or bare feet with shorts or sweatpants and a T-shirt.
No jeans, jean shorts, skirts or dresses are permitted.
New to BPA? Create An Account to Register.
Returning family? Login To Your Parent Portal To Register.
MUSICAL THEATER | GRADES 3 - 8
Students explore more challenging musical theater concepts as they engage multi-disciplinary classes that include singing, dancing and acting! This class is considered beginner / intermediate level, and is recommended for students up to 8th grade.
Class Dates and Times
Week 1
- Monday, June 8 from 5 – 6 pm
- Wednesday, June 10 from 5 – 6 pm
Week 2
- Monday, June 15 from 5 – 6 pm
- Wednesday, June 17 from 5 – 6 pm
Week 3
- Monday, July 20 from 5 – 6 pm
- Wednesday, July 22 from 5 – 6 pm
Pricing: $80 per week, or $240 for all three weeks when you register by May 31. $85 per week, or $255 for all three weeks after May 31.
Dress Code: Girls – Tennis shoes or bare feet with any tank top or t-shirt and leggings, bike shorts or leotards. Tights are optional for summer classes. Boys – Tennis shoes or bare feet with shorts or sweatpants and a T-shirt.
No jeans, jean shorts, skirts or dresses are permitted.
New to BPA? Create An Account to Register.
Returning family? Login To Your Parent Portal To Register.
Pom, Cheer and Tumbling Summer Classes
TUMBLING | GRADES KINDERGARTEN - 3
Students build strength and flexibility in BPA’s summer tumbling class that creates a strong foundation and introduction to basic tumbling movements.
Class Dates and Times
Week 1
- Option 1: Monday, June 8 from 10:45 – 11:30 am and Wednesday, June 10 from 10:45 – 11:30 am
- Option 2: Monday, June 8 from 4:15 – 5 pm and Wednesday, June 10 from 4:15 – 5 pm
Week 2
- Option 1: Monday, June 15 from 10:45 – 11:30 am and Wednesday, June 17 from 10:45 – 11:30 am
- Option 2: Monday, June 15 from 4:15 – 5 pm and Wednesday, June 17 from 4:15 – 5 pm
Week 3
- Option 1: Monday, July 20 from 10:45 – 11:30 am and Wednesday, July 22 from 10:45 – 11:30 am
- Option 2: Monday, July 20 from 4:15 – 5 pm and Wednesday, July 22 from 4:15 – 5 pm
Pricing: $70 per week, or $210 for all three weeks when you register by May 31. $75 per week, or $225 for all three weeks after May 31.
Dress Code: Girls – bare feet with any tank top or t-shirt and leggings, bike shorts or leotards. Tights are optional for summer classes. Boys – bare feet with shorts or sweatpants and a T-shirt.
No jeans, jean shorts, skirts or dresses are permitted.
New to BPA? Create An Account to Register.
Returning family? Login To Your Parent Portal To Register.
TUMBLING | GRADES 3 - 8
Students build strength and flexibility, while forming a solid foundation and introduction to basic and intermediate tumbling moves. This class is considered beginner / intermediate level, and is recommended for students up to 8th grade.
Class Dates and Times
Week 1
- Monday, June 8 from 6 – 7 pm
- Wednesday, June 10 from 6 – 7 pm
Week 2
- Monday, June 15 from 6 – 7 pm
- Wednesday, June 17 from 6 – 7 pm
Week 3
- Monday, July 20 from 6 – 7 pm
- Wednesday, July 22 from 6 – 7 pm
Pricing: $80 per week, or $240 for all three weeks when you register by May 31. $85 per week, or $255 for all three weeks after May 31.
Dress Code: Girls – bare feet with any tank top or t-shirt and leggings, bike shorts or leotards. Tights are optional for summer classes. Boys – bare feet with shorts or sweatpants and a T-shirt.
No jeans, jean shorts, skirts or dresses are permitted.
New to BPA? Create An Account to Register.
Returning family? Login To Your Parent Portal To Register.
POM & CHEER | GRADES KINDERGARTEN - 2
Students get a fun introduction to pom and cheer, learning basic moves, stunts and jazz technique to high-energy music!
Class Dates and Times
Week 1
- Monday, June 8 from 5:30 – 6:15 pm
- Wednesday, June 10 from 5:30 – 6:15 pm
Week 2
- Monday, June 15 from 5:30 – 6:15 pm
- Wednesday, June 17 from 5:30 – 6:15 pm
Week 3
- Monday, July 20 from 5:30 – 6:15 pm
- Wednesday, July 22 from 5:30 – 6:15 pm
Pricing: $70 per week, or $210 for all three weeks when you register by May 31. $75 per week, or $225 for all three weeks after May 31.
Dress Code: Girls – bare feet with any tank top or t-shirt and leggings, bike shorts or leotards. Tights are optional for summer classes. Boys – bare feet with shorts or sweatpants and a T-shirt.
No jeans, jean shorts, skirts or dresses are permitted.
New to BPA? Create An Account to Register.
Returning family? Login To Your Parent Portal To Register.