Please enroll carefully. Except for medical reasons (requiring a Dr.'s note) or major emergencies, we do not provide refunds for classes after enrollment.

Name
Days
Location
2026 Haunted Maze Actors & Volunteers
This is the "class" that all Haunted Maze Actors and Volunteers must sign up for. This is not really a class, but an agreement to participate.

For safety and liability reasons, we require you to read/agree to our waivers and policies before you participate in any C.R.O.W. activity.

If you have questions, contact Melanie at artisticdirector@crowkids.com or Robin at admin@crowkids.com

12:00 PM to 12:00 PM
C.R.O.W. Center for the Performing Arts
Summer Camp #5 - Tiny Tots - "Once Upon A Stage" (ages 3.5-7)
"Once Upon A Stage" Tiny Tots Camp is a magical week designed especially for our youngest performers, where imagination comes to life through music, movement, and storytelling. Tiny tots will explore creative characterization, simple dance choreography, hands on crafts, and interactive story adventures as they step into fairytales, become brave heroes, and sparkle like storybook stars. With a nurturing, playful atmosphere and plenty of giggles along the way, this camp builds confidence, coordination, and creativity. This camp is perfect for little ones ready to shine on their very first stage!

This camp does not include a T-shirt. A small snack and all materials are provided. Please send your child with a bagged lunch and a water bottle, and have them wear clothing that they can easily move in. Costume touches are encouraged!
Tuesday Wednesday Thursday
10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
C.R.O.W. Center for the Performing Arts
Summer Camp #6 - Tiny Tots - "Move, Groove, & Make-Believe!" (ages 3.5-7)
Move, Groove & Make Believe Tiny Tots Camp (Ages 3.5–7) is a joyful, imagination-filled adventure where little ones dance, play, and create their own magical worlds. Each day is packed with upbeat music, creative movement, playful storytelling, simple crafts, and themed activities that encourage confidence, coordination, and self-expression. Campers will twirl like butterflies, balance on top of blocks like superheroes, and dream up characters in a nurturing, high-energy environment designed just for young performers. This camp is the perfect blend of imaginative play, movement, and make-believe fun for your tiniest stars.

This camp does not include a T-shirt. A small snack and all materials are provided. Please send your child with a bagged lunch and a water bottle, and have them wear clothing that they can easily move in. Costume touches are encouraged!
Tuesday Wednesday Thursday
10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
C.R.O.W. Center for the Performing Arts

Summer Season

Name
Days
Location
Ballet One (Summer)
Ages: 6-11
Ballet One is an introductory course in ballet technique, which will enhance the student's understanding & appreciation of this aesthetic art form while developing & improving balance, flexibility, and musicality. Ballet is an essential art form for all styles of dance, and all students who wish to become a stronger dancer should enroll in this class. This class begins at the barre, and then the students will go across the floor and do center work. Students must be able to focus on instructions from the teacher and may not be disruptive to others in order to participate in this class. Please see dress code.

About the Instructor: Elyse was born in Billings, Montana and moved to Florence in 2010, where her family has well established roots. In 2014, Elyse began her journey with C.R.O.W. Elyse says, "Wow what a ride it has been!" She has performed in multiple mainstage musicals including portraying the roles of "Sandy" in The SpongeBob Musical and "Princess Anna" in Frozen Jr., plus multiple roles in The Holly Jolly Follies, Haunted Mazes, Dance Showcases, as well as many other events. Elyse attended the 2024 Summer Intensive Program with the Joffrey Ballet in New York and San Francisco. Elyse has soaked up every bit of training available to her, always giving her all. Elyse has training in many areas from silks, Lyra (aerial hoops), tap, contemporary, jazz, hip hop, and her favorite - ballet/pointe. She has worked with a multitude of instructors over the years, as well as being a part of the Flight Dance Team for four years. Elyse is excited for a new chapter in her journey as Director of Jr. Flight. Elyse says, "I look forward to sharing my knowledge with my young dancers, and I absolutely love to help fulfill C.R.O.W’s mission to provide high-quality Arts education to our community."
Tuesday
2:30 PM to 3:25 PM
C.R.O.W. Center for the Performing Arts
Ballet Two/Three (Summer)
Ages: 12+ with instructor permission
Ballet 2/3 is a more challenging course in ballet technique, which will enhance the student's understanding & appreciation of this aesthetic art form while developing & improving balance, flexibility, and musicality. In addition, this class will begin to perfect jumps, turns, and leaps. This class begins at the barre, and then the students will go across the floor and do center work. Ballet is the basis for all forms of dance, and is essential for building good technique. Permission is required from the instructor or Artistic Director in order to enroll in this class (please ask if you are unsure). Please see dress code.

About the Instructor: Elyse was born in Billings, Montana and moved to Florence in 2010, where her family has well established roots. In 2014, Elyse began her journey with C.R.O.W. Elyse says, "Wow what a ride it has been!" She has performed in multiple mainstage musicals including portraying the roles of "Sandy" in The SpongeBob Musical and "Princess Anna" in Frozen Jr., plus multiple roles in The Holly Jolly Follies, Haunted Mazes, Dance Showcases, as well as many other events. Elyse attended the 2024 Summer Intensive Program with the Joffrey Ballet in New York and San Francisco. Elyse has soaked up every bit of training available to her, always giving her all. Elyse has training in many areas from silks, Lyra (aerial hoops), tap, contemporary, jazz, hip hop, and her favorite - ballet/pointe. She has worked with a multitude of instructors over the years, as well as being a part of the Flight Dance Team for four years. Elyse is excited for a new chapter in her journey as Director of Jr. Flight. Elyse says, "I look forward to sharing my knowledge with my young dancers, and I absolutely love to help fulfill C.R.O.W’s mission to provide high-quality Arts education to our community."
Tuesday
3:30 PM to 4:45 PM
C.R.O.W. Center for the Performing Arts
Contemporary Workshop with Elyse (ages 6-10)
Miss Elyse will share her knowledge of Contemporary style dance with our beginning level students in a fun and informative workshop! This is a chance to try out a new style or refine your skills with our amazing Elyse before she departs for her summer intensive at Oregon Ballet Theatre in Portland, followed by A&A ballet in Chicago for the next year! DO NOT MISS THIS! All proceeds from this workshop will be donated to Elyse to assist with tuition costs, travel, and housing expenses for her exciting career advancement in professional dance.
Saturday
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
C.R.O.W. Center for the Performing Arts
Dancing Royalty Workshop with Darcy Rust (ages 8+)
Join Darcy Rust for a beginning/intermediate level lyrical contemporary class this June! Students will work on soft movement while portraying the story of the music. We will have opportunities to grow comfortable in expressing oneself through improvisation. During class Darcy will lead students in a warmup, through across the floor exercises, improvisation, and a combination to a cover of Dancing Queen by Lizzy McAlpine. She looks forward to dancing with you and learning with you! Beginning/Intermediate Level. Suggested age 8+.
Saturday
4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
C.R.O.W. Center for the Performing Arts
Hip Hop One (Summer)
Ages: 7-11
Hip hop 1 is a high-energy dance genre using the latest youth-appropriate music. This style features movements that are influenced by some of today's top music video choreographers. Hip Hop was founded from a broad collection of urban street dance styles. Classes will provide a structured method of learning various styles of movement in a fun and fast-paced environment. Each class will incorporate dance combinations and will encourage individual expression and personal style. Please see class dress code.

About the Instructor: Noah Reed is a passionate hip hop dance instructor who has been teaching since 2017. With years of experience guiding dancers of all skill levels, Noah is committed to helping students develop not only their technical abilities but also their confidence and personal style. In 2024, Noah made history by founding the first-ever high school dance team at Newport High School, opening doors for young dancers to grow their skills and showcase their talents. Known for high-energy classes and innovative choreography, Noah combines technique with creativity to inspire each student to express themselves fully through movement. Whether leading workshops, rehearsals, or performances, Noah brings enthusiasm, dedication, and a deep love for dance to every session.
Monday
4:20 PM to 5:15 PM
C.R.O.W. Center for the Performing Arts
Hip Hop Two (Summer)
Ages: 12-25
Note: Younger or older dancers may be admitted with special permission.
Hip hop 2 is a high-energy dance genre using the latest youth-appropriate music. This style features movements that are influenced by some of today's top music video choreographers. Hip Hop was founded from a broad collection of urban street dance styles. Classes will provide a structured method of learning various styles of movement in a fun and fast-paced environment. Each class will incorporate dance combinations and will encourage individual expression and personal style. Please see class dress code.

About the Instructor: Noah Reed is a passionate hip hop dance instructor who has been teaching since 2017. With years of experience guiding dancers of all skill levels, Noah is committed to helping students develop not only their technical abilities but also their confidence and personal style. In 2024, Noah made history by founding the first-ever high school dance team at Newport High School, opening doors for young dancers to grow their skills and showcase their talents. Known for high-energy classes and innovative choreography, Noah combines technique with creativity to inspire each student to express themselves fully through movement. Whether leading workshops, rehearsals, or performances, Noah brings enthusiasm, dedication, and a deep love for dance to every session.
Monday
5:20 PM to 6:15 PM
C.R.O.W. Center for the Performing Arts
Hip Hop Workshop with Roshny - Intermediate Level (ages 9+)
Roshny Bhakta Martuscelli (pronouns she/ella) has been passionate about dance for as long as she can remember. She began her dance training at the age of six in Panama city, Panama where she was born. Since immigrating to the United States, she has trained with some of the finest instructors from the Eugene, Springfield, Portland, and Los Angeles area in ballet, modern, jazz, contemporary, tap, hip hop, and African dance. Roshny is a fantastic teacher and we are so excited to welcome her back to C.R.O.W. for this exciting workshop!

This workshop will focus on foundational elements and choreography. Technique and combos will be approachable and taught in an easy to learn way to leave you feeling confident in your hip hop style. Some dance experience is recommended.
Saturday
1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
C.R.O.W. Center for the Performing Arts
Le Jazz Hot Workshop with Darcy Rust (ages 10+)
Join Darcy Rust for an intermediate/advanced level jazz class this July! Students will work on subtlety moving through choreography with sass and style. In class, Darcy will lead students in a warm up influenced by classic jazz technique, across the floor combinations that work on different rhythms in the body, and finish by diving into a combination to Le Jazz Hot sung by Julie Andrews. She looks forward to challenging dancers and learning alongside them! Intermediate/Advanced Level. Suggested ages 10+ with experience

2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
C.R.O.W. Center for the Performing Arts
Lyrical Ballet Workshop with Elyse (ages 11+)
Miss Elyse will share her knowledge of Lyrical Ballet style dance with our beginning level students in a fun and informative workshop! This is a chance to try out a new style or refine your skills with our amazing Elyse before she departs for her summer intensive at Oregon Ballet Theatre in Portland, followed by A&A ballet in Chicago for the next year! DO NOT MISS THIS! All proceeds from this workshop will be donated to Elyse to assist with tuition costs, travel, and housing expenses for her exciting career advancement in professional dance.

12:15 PM to 2:15 PM
C.R.O.W. Center for the Performing Arts
Lyrical Ballet Workshop with Elyse (ages 6-10)
Miss Elyse will share her knowledge of Lyrical Ballet style dance with our beginning level students in a fun and informative workshop! This is a chance to try out a new style or refine your skills with our amazing Elyse before she departs for her summer intensive at Oregon Ballet Theatre in Portland, followed by A&A ballet in Chicago for the next year! DO NOT MISS THIS! All proceeds from this workshop will be donated to Elyse to assist with tuition costs, travel, and housing expenses for her exciting career advancement in professional dance.

10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
C.R.O.W. Center for the Performing Arts
Summer Camp #1 - "Summer Stage Project" (ages 7-13)
Summer Stage Project is an exciting, hands-on theatre camp where young performers collaborate to rehearse and present a fully staged short play in just one week. Campers will explore acting techniques, character development, stage movement, and teamwork in a supportive, high-energy environment. The week concludes with a live performance for family and friends, celebrating creativity, confidence, and the magic of the stage.

No experience is required.  Space is limited. Sign up EARLY.  Camp hours are Mon-Fri from 10 am to 2 pm. 

There is a FREE showcase for parents on Friday, July 10th at 2:30 PM at C.R.O.W.

Cost: $175 (includes T-shirt).

Instructors: Autumn Barrett and Tawna LaNasa

Pictures and videos will be shared on our Facebook page to keep parents involved in the camp experience!
Note: If campers enroll in more than one camp, they will only receive ONE T-shirt.
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
C.R.O.W. Center for the Performing Arts
Summer Camp #2: "Mix It Up Dance Camp" (ages 7-18)
Mix It Up Dance Camp is an exciting, high-energy week where dancers explore a new style each day with a different C.R.O.W. instructor. From jazz and hip hop to lyrical, contemporary, tap, ballet, and more, campers will build versatility, confidence, and technique while discovering what makes each style unique.  Who knows...you may just find a new style of dance that you absolutely love! 

The week wraps up with a FREE in-studio showcase at 2:30 PM to celebrate students' hard work and dynamic new choreography. This camp will be a combination of all ages.

No experience is required.  Space is limited.  Cost: $95 (includes T-shirt).  

Instructors: Melanie Heard, Noah Reed, Darcy Rust, & Elyse Stewart

Pictures and videos will be shared on our Facebook page to  keep parents involved in the camp experience!

Note: If campers enroll in more than one camp, they will only receive ONE T-shirt.
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
C.R.O.W. Center for the Performing Arts
Summer Camp #4 - AAC "One Act Conservatory" (Ages 12+ with audition or invite)
One Act Conservatory is an advanced summer intensive designed for serious teen actors ready to elevate their craft. Participants will dive deep into character analysis, ensemble work, and professional-level rehearsal techniques as they prepare a fully staged one-act performance (title coming soon). The experience culminates in a polished public showcase that highlights discipline, artistry, and the power of compelling storytelling.

There will be a public performance held at the end of the camp on Friday July 31st, at 7 pm and Saturday, August 1st at 7 pm.  Participants must perform if they wish to participate in this camp.   

AAC Camp hours are 10 am to 2 pm.  Minimum Age: 12+.  Cost: $175 (includes T-shirt).  

Participation in this camp is by audition or invitation.  Ask us for information if you are new to C.R.O.W. and would like to participate.

Instructed by: Melanie Heard & Robin Mendolia

**Parents, please be aware that this camp may contain some mature subject matter. Enrolling your student means that you accept and agree to their participation in these potential discussions, which will be carefully monitored for safety and age-appropriateness.  
Note: If campers enroll in more than one camp, they will only receive ONE T-shirt.
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
C.R.O.W. Center for the Performing Arts
Teen & Adult Strength & Conditioning (Summer)
Youth Strength & Conditioning (Ages 12+) is a fun, high-energy class designed to build strong, confident dancers and movers through age-appropriate exercises that improve strength, coordination, balance, and flexibility. Using core work, agility drills, and dynamic stretching, students develop proper technique, body awareness, and endurance in a supportive environment. Perfect for dancers, athletes, and more, this class helps enhance performance, prevent injuries, and build confidence—no experience needed, just a readiness to move and have fun!

Instructed by Elyse Owens
Friday
5:15 PM to 6:15 PM
C.R.O.W. Center for the Performing Arts
Youth Jazz/Tap Combo (Summer)
Youth Tap/Jazz Combo (Ages 6–11) is a high-energy class that introduces young dancers to the exciting worlds of tap and jazz through upbeat music, expressive movement, and strong foundational technique. Dancers will need both types of shoes (tap and jazz) for this class. Dancers will build coordination, flexibility, strength, and performance quality while learning beginning tap sounds, as well as turns, kicks, and stylized combinations. This class encourages confidence, musicality, and stage presence in a fun and supportive environment, perfect for young performers who love to move, groove, and shine.

Need to borrow tap shoes? Ask about our shoe bin!

Instructed by: Melanie Heard, C.R.O.W.'s Artistic Director and Founder
Monday
3:20 PM to 4:15 PM
C.R.O.W. Center for the Performing Arts
Youth Strength & Conditioning (Summer)
Youth Strength & Conditioning (Ages 6–11) is a fun, high-energy class designed to build strong, confident dancers and movers through age-appropriate exercises that improve strength, coordination, balance, and flexibility. Using core work, agility drills, and dynamic stretching, students develop proper technique, body awareness, and endurance in a supportive environment. Perfect for dancers, athletes, and all active kids, this class helps enhance performance, prevent injuries, and build confidence—no experience needed, just a readiness to move and have fun!
Wednesday
3:30 PM to 4:25 PM
C.R.O.W. Center for the Performing Arts