Summer Youth Dance Camp 2013

For children ages 6-10. Session I – July 15-19 Session II – July 22-26 Session III – July 28-August 2 SYDC Session Hours: Daily from 9am-5pm. Tuition includes instruction, supervision, art supplies, daily snacks and pizza on Fridays.  Campers need to bring their own lunch Monday – Thursday $175 per week $75 per week for [...]

Intro-Intensive: A Two Week Summer Dance Training Experience for Young Dancers of Ages 7 and Up

Prerequisite:  FDT Elementary Ballet II, III, or IV Date:  June 24 – July 5, 2013 (closed July 4th) Times:  Monday – Friday, 2p.m. – 6p.m. Dancers need to bring a snack Fees $110 1st week only $180 Full 2 week program Registration form and payment due by May 1st Schedule: 2:00 – 3:15 Ballet 3:15 [...]

Nutcracker 2012

It’s going to be a wonderful Lakeland Holiday Nutcracker Ballet! The Florida Dance Theatre’s public performances of The Nutcracker take place Saturday, December 8 at 7:30pm and Sunday, December 9 at 2pm at the historic Polk Theatre. Celebrate the season with this classic holiday event.  Reserved seating is available by calling the historic Polk Theatre at 863-682-7553. [...]

2012-2013 Academy Class Schedule

Click on the link or image below to view/download the 2012-2013 Florida Dance Theatre Academy Class Schedule and Fee Structure.  Schedule is subject to change. 2012-2013 schedule dated 8.17.12

Scholarship Auditions

FDT Scholarship Auditions August 18, 2012  Ages 6 – 8           1:00 – 1:30 Ages 9 – 11         1:30 – 2:00 Ages 12+             2:00 – 2:45 Florida Dance Theatre awards full and partial scholarships to students based on a combination of merit and financial need.  These scholarships are available through a generous donation from our long time sponsor, Publix Charities.

Florida Dance Theatre to Host Summer Youth Dance Camp 2012

Lakeland, FL – Florida Dance Theatre will host its annual Summer Youth Dance Camp starting July 16, 2012. The camp is open to students ages 6-10, with classes in ballet, hip hop, acting, art and more. Camp is divided into three sessions that are each one week long. Session dates are July 16 – 20, [...]

Summer Intro-Intensive 2012

Florida Dance Theatre Summer 2012 Intro-Intensive A two week dance training experience for young dancers ages 7-10 Prerequisite:  FDT Elementary Ballet II, III, or IV Date:  June 25 – July 6, 2012 (closed July 4th) Times:  Monday – Friday, 2p.m. – 6p.m. Schedule: 2:00 – 3:15  Ballet 3:15 – 3:30  Break 3:30 – 4:30  Modern [...]

Erin Gavin: From Baby Ballet to Ballerina

Erin Gavin began creative movement classes at age two and arrived at the Academy of FDT at age four. Florida Dance Theatre Artistic & Founding Director Carol Erkes saw the amazing raw talent and dedication even at that age. “She was very focused from the moment she walked in the door. She has her own [...]

Auditions for “The Nutcracker”

Auditions for Florida Dance Theatre’s annual classic performances of “The Nutcracker” take place on Saturday, September 17th at the studios of Florida Dance Theatre, 305 W. Main St. in Lakeland (corner of New York Avenue and Main Street). Ladies: Please bring pointe shoes if applicable. Auditions for ages 6-8 are 12:00-1:00pm. Auditions for ages 9-11 [...]

Aug 22, 23 or 24: Placement Classes & Registration

Placement Classes & Registration August 22, 23 or 24 4:00 – 6:00 at FDT Not required for Pre-Ballet students Not required for returning students New students ages 7 – 11   4:45 – 5:15 New students ages 12 and up 5:15 – 6:00