Join us for a retelling of the Cinderella story by Passion Academy dance students. 

Passion Academy is thrilled to present for the first time our full-length version of the classic fairytale Cinderella. Join us in this enchanting and humorous production, and experience the heartwarming story where good overcomes evil and wishes do come true. Be sure to get your ticket before the stroke of midnight!

• Location: Deep Run High School
• Date: Sunday, May 19th
• Time: 1:00pm and 4:30pm
• Everyone is required to have a ticket regardless of age.
• Tickets: $20

GET TICKETS 1:00pm  $20

GET TICKETS 4:30pm $20

Tangled Preschool Music and Dance Camp

Dates: June 3-7

Ages: 4 and 5 

Time 9:00 am -12:00 pm

Cost: $250

This is the perfect camp for aspiring young performers! Join us as we explore the magic of “Tangled,” a popular Disney movie, inspired by the classic fairy tale of Rapunzel. Each camper will engage in dance class, musical activities, and creative crafts that revolve around the story of “Tangled.” This preschool camp also features jazz style dance and is a great option for those younger students wanting a bit more energized movement. Led by experienced instructors, this camp encourages children to unleash their creativity, build confidence, and have fun while learning new techniques. Get ready to sing dance, create, and shine! 

 The last day of camp will conclude with a short performance at 11:30 am. 

Teacher: Katie Johannesson

This Camp Includes:

• Singing and Instruments
• Dance/Creative Movement 
• Storytelling 
• Imaginative and Fun Games 
• Art & Crafts
• Performance Opportunity 

What To Wear: 

Ladies should wear a leotard ( any color)  with tan tights everyday to camp. ( a dance skirt or dance shorts may be worn with leotard)  Footwear is tan jazz shoes. Hair should be pulled off of face in a ponytail, braid,  or bun. A white leotard should be worn for performance day.

Gentlemen should wear black pants or black shorts and a plain white t-shirt. Footwear is black jazz shoes. 

What To Bring: 

Please send your child with two snacks ( at least one high protein) and a water bottle with his or her name on it everyday.

Summer Ballet Intensive

June 10 – July 27 6 week ballet intensive for ballet levels 6 – 8 (ages 11+)

This new “full” intensive will consist of evening classes Monday through Thursday for a schedule of 6 weeks (not including 4th of July week). Each day will consist of an hour and a half ballet class plus an additional subject or two (including Jazz/Musical Theater, Contemporary, Pre-Pointe/Pointe, Conditioning & Variations). A short performance, in which the students demonstrate any choreography they have learned, will be held at the culmination of the session.

Note for current Passion Academy dancers: this intensive set of classes will take the place of our usual Summer Session offering of classes for these levels. 

Requirements:

Ages 11+

Current Passion Academy students: students that have completed Ballet levels VI, VII, & VIII or who were a part of the Passion Academy Performance Ensemble during the 2024 season are eligible 

New dancers to Passion Academy: must be evaluated by the Program Director to attend this intensive. Please contact the Program Director, Sarah Ruppel Bullis, at dance@passionacademy.net for an assessment. 

Schedule

Ballet VI 

• Monday

6:00 – 7:30 Ballet 

7:30 – 8:30 Contemporary 

• Tuesday

6:00 – 7:30 Ballet 

7:30 – 8:30 Pre-Pointe

• Wednesday

6:00 – 7:30 Ballet 

7:30 – 8:30 Jazz/Musical Theater 

• Thursday

5:15 – 6:00 Conditioning 

6:00 – 7:30 Ballet

7:30 – 8:30 Variations 

Ballet VII & IX 

• Monday

6:00 – 7:30 Ballet 

7:30 – 8:30 Contemporary

• Tuesday

6:00 – 7:30 Ballet 

7:30 – 8:00 Pointe

8:00 – 8:45 Variations 

• Wednesday

6:00 – 7:30 Ballet 

7:30 – 8:30 Jazz/Musical Theater 

• Thursday

5:15 – 6:00 Conditioning 

6:00 – 7:30 Ballet

7:30 – 8:30 Variations 

Teachers: Passion Academy faculty 

What is the tuition?

• Tuition for all 6 weeks of the intensive is $930.00.
• Tuition for each maintenance week is $71.25/week for Ballet VI and $87.50/week for Ballet VII and IX
• There will be a $200 deposit required at commitment of registration contract.
• The remainder of the tuition will be billed on our usually monthly cycle during Summer Session.

How do I enroll?

• Fill out the form found here
• If you filled it out previously then there is no need to fill it out again, but please email me regarding your student’s commitment based on the schedule noted below.

What if we will be away some of the weeks?

Please email sarah@passionacademy.net any conflicts ahead of time and we will adjust their schedule and tuition accordingly.

Dress code: 

All female students should wear light pink convertible tights under a solid camisole style black

leotard with pink ballet shoes.

All male students under 12 should wear black-knitted shorts or leggings, a white fitted t-shirt,

white socks, and black ballet shoes (leather or canvas). All male students ages 12+ should

wear black tights, a dance belt undergarment, a white-fitted t-shirt, white socks, and black

ballet shoes (leather or canvas). 

Ballet shoes must have elastic sewn across the in-step.

Questions? Please contact the Program Director at sarah@passionacademy.net for all tuition and scheduling inquiries 

Pre-Register here with your student’s interest

Broadway Through The Decades ( Hits from Singin’ In The Rain,

Grease, Footloose) 

Dates: June 17th-21st

Ages 10-16

Time 9:00 am-2:00 pm 

Cost: $275

Join our Musical Theatre Mentors for a high energy week of fun and learning! We will be working with fellow campers to develop a performance that includes different Broadway hits. Using songs from select musicals, mentors will introduce students to important aspects of acting, dance, singing, and work with students to sharpen skills. Students will benefit from exploring different dance styles of each musical. Dance is an integral part of musical theatre, as it adds an extra layer of storytelling to the performance. This music theatre camp offers jazz, and an option for tap as well! Students not participating in tap will do jazz only. At the end of the week, parents are invited to see a showcase of all the students have worked on. No matter your child or teen’s  experience level, our musical theatre campers are sure to have fun, develop social skills, learn new things, and discover a deeper understand of theatre performance.

***The last day of camp will conclude with two performances at 12:15 and 1:30 pm in studio 1 of our facility, in order to accommodate guests. 

Teachers: Katie Johannesson, Daniel Johannesson and Chelsea Delano

This Camp Includes: 

• Techniques to help you speak clearer and with more confidence
• Proper Vocal Warm Up/ Vocal Techniques
• Improvisation and Theatre Games 
• Dance ( Jazz and Tap) 
• Acting The Song 
• How To Audition 
• Performance Opportunity 

What to Wear:

Ladies may  wear any color leotard with fitted dance pants, leggings or dance shorts over leotard. Tights should be tan colored, and footwear is tan jazz shoes. Hair should be pulled off the face in a bun, braid, or ponytail. A solid black leotard and black capri leggings should be worn over tan tights for performance day. 

Gentleman should wear plain black pants or shorts and a solid colored t-shirt. Footwear is black jazz shoes. A solid black t – shirt should be worn the last day with fitted black pants.

*We are providing two optional tap sessions for our students: Beginner and Intermediate/ Advanced

Any students interested in tap will have their Tap placement audition on the first day of camp. Tap shoes are required for the audition. 

*All campers must bring a flannel shirt or denim jacket and/or jeans shorts or jeans for Footloose performance. All other costumes and accessories needed for performance will be provided by Passion Academy.

What to Bring: a hearty snack, lunch, and a water bottle. Please make sure to label items with name. 

Summer Ballet Intensive

June 10 – July 27 6 week ballet intensive for ballet levels 6 – 8 (ages 11+)

This new “full” intensive will consist of evening classes Monday through Thursday for a schedule of 6 weeks (not including 4th of July week). Each day will consist of an hour and a half ballet class plus an additional subject or two (including Jazz/Musical Theater, Contemporary, Pre-Pointe/Pointe, Conditioning & Variations). A short performance, in which the students demonstrate any choreography they have learned, will be held at the culmination of the session.

Note for current Passion Academy dancers: this intensive set of classes will take the place of our usual Summer Session offering of classes for these levels. 

Requirements:

Ages 11+

Current Passion Academy students: students that have completed Ballet levels VI, VII, & VIII or who were a part of the Passion Academy Performance Ensemble during the 2024 season are eligible 

New dancers to Passion Academy: must be evaluated by the Program Director to attend this intensive. Please contact the Program Director, Sarah Ruppel Bullis, at dance@passionacademy.net for an assessment. 

Schedule

Ballet VI 

• Monday

6:00 – 7:30 Ballet 

7:30 – 8:30 Contemporary 

• Tuesday

6:00 – 7:30 Ballet 

7:30 – 8:30 Pre-Pointe

• Wednesday

6:00 – 7:30 Ballet 

7:30 – 8:30 Jazz/Musical Theater 

• Thursday

5:15 – 6:00 Conditioning 

6:00 – 7:30 Ballet

7:30 – 8:30 Variations 

Ballet VII & IX 

• Monday

6:00 – 7:30 Ballet 

7:30 – 8:30 Contemporary

• Tuesday

6:00 – 7:30 Ballet 

7:30 – 8:00 Pointe

8:00 – 8:45 Variations 

• Wednesday

6:00 – 7:30 Ballet 

7:30 – 8:30 Jazz/Musical Theater 

• Thursday

5:15 – 6:00 Conditioning 

6:00 – 7:30 Ballet

7:30 – 8:30 Variations 

Teachers: Passion Academy faculty 

What is the tuition?

• Tuition for all 6 weeks of the intensive is $930.00.
• Tuition for each maintenance week is $71.25/week for Ballet VI and $87.50/week for Ballet VII and IX
• There will be a $200 deposit required at commitment of registration contract.
• The remainder of the tuition will be billed on our usually monthly cycle during Summer Session.

How do I enroll?

• Fill out the form found here
• If you filled it out previously then there is no need to fill it out again, but please email me regarding your student’s commitment based on the schedule noted below.

What if we will be away some of the weeks?

Please email sarah@passionacademy.net any conflicts ahead of time and we will adjust their schedule and tuition accordingly.

Dress code: 

All female students should wear light pink convertible tights under a solid camisole style black

leotard with pink ballet shoes.

All male students under 12 should wear black-knitted shorts or leggings, a white fitted t-shirt,

white socks, and black ballet shoes (leather or canvas). All male students ages 12+ should

wear black tights, a dance belt undergarment, a white-fitted t-shirt, white socks, and black

ballet shoes (leather or canvas). 

Ballet shoes must have elastic sewn across the in-step.

Questions? Please contact the Program Director at sarah@passionacademy.net for all tuition and scheduling inquiries 

Pre-Register here with your student’s interest

Registration coming for this soon

Wonka Jr. Music Theatre Camp 

Dates: July 8 – 12

Ages 6-10

Time 9:00am-2:00 pm

Cost $275

Join our Musical Theatre mentors in a delicious, musical adventure as we explore a world of ‘Pure Imagination’ in our short adaption of Willy Wonka JR. Our performance will include many songs that are in the 1971 movie “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory,” starring Gene Wilder in the title role, and new songs. This camp will be filled with singing, dancing  acting, and provide a wonderful opportunity for kids to learn the ins and outs of music theatre. With memorable characters, including children who learn the consequences of not following rules – and ageless songs, this adaption is sure to satisfy everyone’s sweet-tooth! 

The last day of camp will conclude with two performances, in order to accommodate guests, at 12:00 pm and 1:30 pm. 

Teacher: Katie Johannesson, Chelsea Delano

This Camp includes: 

• Singing & Vocal Instruction
• Dance 
• Character Development
• Improvisation & Theatre Games
• Art & Crafts
• Performance Opportunity

What to Wear: 

Ladies should wear any color leotard. (black dance pants or capri-length leggings may be worn over leotard) Tights should be tan colored and footwear is tan  jazz shoes. Hair should be pulled off the face in a bun, braid, or ponytail. A solid white leotard should be worn the day of the performance.

Gentleman should wear plain black pants/ shorts and a plain white t-shirt. Footwear is black jazz shoes. 

***Costumes and accessories for performance will be provided by Passion Academy***

What to Bring: two snacks, lunch, and a water bottle. Please make sure to label.

THIS CAMP IS FULL – SIGN UP FOR WAITLIST HERE

Voice and Songwriting Camp

Dates: July 22-26

Ages: 9-15

Time: 9am-2 pm 

Cost $275

Join us for a Taylor Swift–themed music camp! Come sing your heart out, journey with us through the process of writing a song, and unleash your creativity in this one of a kind camp! Our talented Voice Mentors will work with students on finding their voice through vocal warm ups and exercises, and each student will also have the opportunity  to sing with a microphone.We will analyze Taylor’s powerful songwriting and meaning behind her lyrics, write our own songs, master iconic dance choreography from Taylor’s music videos, craft friendship bracelets inspired by our favorite Taylor Swift music, design our own album covers, and dress up as our favorite Taylor Swift Era on the last day of camp. Whether each camper is Swiftie or wanting to grow as a singer/songwriter, this will be a fun and wonderful week filled with growth opportunities! 

This Camp includes: 

• Singing & Vocal Instruction
• Songwriting Sessions 
• Singer Movement and Microphone Coaching 
• Recording ( Group Collaboration) 
• Art and Crafts 

Teachers:

Jody Lacy
Daniel Johannesson
Katie Johannesson

Wonka Music Theatre Camp 

Dates: July 29-August 2nd

Ages 10-16

Time 9:00am-2:00 pm

Cost: $275

Join our Musical Theatre mentors in a delicious, musical adventure as we explore a world of ‘Pure Imagination’ in our short adaption of Willy Wonka JR. Our performance will include many songs that are in the 1971 movie “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory,” starring Gene Wilder in the title role, and new songs. This camp will be filled with singing, dancing  acting, and provide a wonderful opportunity for kids and teens to learn the ins and outs of music theatre. With memorable characters, including children who learn the consequences of not following rules – and ageless songs, this adaption is sure to satisfy everyone’s sweet-tooth! 

The last day of camp will conclude with two performances, in order to accommodate guests, at 12:00 pm and 1:30 pm. 

Teachers: Katie Johannesson, Daniel Johannesson

This Camp includes: 

• Singing & Vocal Instruction
• Dance 
• Character Development
• Improvisation & Theatre Games
• Creating Props
• Performance Opportunity

What to Wear: 

Ladies should wear any color leotard. (black dance pants or capri-length leggings may be worn over leotard) Tights should be tan colored and footwear is tan  jazz shoes. Hair should be pulled off the face in a bun, braid, or ponytail.

Gentleman should wear plain black pants/ shorts and a plain white t-shirt. Footwear is black jazz shoes. 

***Costumes and accessories for performance will be provided by Passion Academy***

What to Bring: two snacks, lunch, and a water bottle. Please make sure to label.

Wonka Music Theatre Camp 

Dates: July 29-August 2nd

Ages 10-16

Time 9:00am-2:00 pm

Cost: $275

Join our Musical Theatre mentors in a delicious, musical adventure as we explore a world of ‘Pure Imagination’ in our short adaption of Willy Wonka JR. Our performance will include many songs that are in the 1971 movie “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory,” starring Gene Wilder in the title role, and new songs. This camp will be filled with singing, dancing  acting, and provide a wonderful opportunity for kids and teens to learn the ins and outs of music theatre. With memorable characters, including children who learn the consequences of not following rules – and ageless songs, this adaption is sure to satisfy everyone’s sweet-tooth! 

The last day of camp will conclude with two performances, in order to accommodate guests, at 12:00 pm and 1:30 pm. 

Teachers: Katie Johannesson, Daniel Johannesson

This Camp includes: 

• Singing & Vocal Instruction
• Dance 
• Character Development
• Improvisation & Theatre Games
• Creating Props
• Performance Opportunity

What to Wear: 

Ladies should wear any color leotard. (black dance pants or capri-length leggings may be worn over leotard) Tights should be tan colored and footwear is tan  jazz shoes. Hair should be pulled off the face in a bun, braid, or ponytail.

Gentleman should wear plain black pants/ shorts and a plain white t-shirt. Footwear is black jazz shoes. 

***Costumes and accessories for performance will be provided by Passion Academy***

What to Bring: two snacks, lunch, and a water bottle. Please make sure to label.

Wonka Jr. Music Theatre Camp 

Dates: August 5th-9th 

Ages 6-10

Time 9:00am-2:00 pm

Cost: $275

Join our Musical Theatre mentors in a delicious, musical adventure as we explore a world of ‘Pure Imagination’ in our short adaption of Willy Wonka JR. Our performance will include many songs that are in the 1971 movie “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory,” starring Gene Wilder in the title role, and new songs. This camp will be filled with singing, dancing  acting, and provide a wonderful opportunity for kids to learn the ins and outs of music theatre. With memorable characters, including children who learn the consequences of not following rules – and ageless songs, this adaption is sure to satisfy everyone’s sweet-tooth! 

The last day of camp will conclude with two performances, in order to accommodate guests, at 12:00 pm and 1:30 pm. 

Teacher: Katie Johannesson, Chelsea Delano

This Camp includes: 

• Singing & Vocal Instruction
• Dance 
• Character Development
• Improvisation & Theatre Games
• Art & Crafts
• Performance Opportunity

What to Wear: 

Ladies should wear any color leotard. (black dance pants or capri-length leggings may be worn over leotard) Tights should be tan colored and footwear is tan  jazz shoes. Hair should be pulled off the face in a bun, braid, or ponytail. A solid white leotard should be worn the day of the performance.

Gentleman should wear plain black pants/ shorts and a plain white t-shirt. Footwear is black jazz shoes. 

***Costumes and accessories for performance will be provided by Passion Academy***

What to Bring: two snacks, lunch, and a water bottle. Please make sure to label.