Best Dance Camps for Kids in Nashville — Summer 2026 Guide

Nashville's dance camp scene has expanded well beyond the obvious options. Between preschool princess weeks in Green Hills, Nashville Ballet's themed summer sessions downtown, and studio intensives that run into late July, there are options for every age from 3 to 18 — at prices ranging from $160 for a half-day week to $785 for multi-week training programs. Here is what is actually worth booking, sorted by age and style.

Preschool Dance Camps in Nashville (Ages 3–6, 2026)

The youngest dancers have some genuinely charming options. Ensworth runs three dedicated preschool dance camps open to the community (not just Ensworth families): Dance With My Doll Preschool Camp is $160 for a half-day week, Tiny Dancer Princess Camp runs ages 3–5 for $250, and Mermaids, Unicorns & Fairies Preschool Camp at $250 tends to sell out fastest of the three (capped at 25 kids). In Franklin, Franklin Road Academy: Cheernastics starts at age 4 for $325.

Hip Hop, K-Pop, and Pop Star Dance Camps (Ages 5–12, 2026)

This is the fastest-growing corner of Nashville's dance camp market. Ensworth: Hip Hop Camp is a perennial hit for kids who have announced that ballet is not for them — grades K–5 (roughly ages 5–11), $225 for the week. Ensworth: Pop Star Dance Camp: K-Pop Edition! taps into the obvious current obsession, same age range and price. Harpeth Hall: K-Pop Academy is one of the few camps in Nashville actually focused on K-pop choreography — rising 1st through 3rd grade (ages 6–9), $230, one week in late July. Over at Davidson Academy, Pop Star Dance Party runs rising 2nd through 6th graders (ages 7–12) for $165 early bird ($185 after May 31 — that deadline is still live) and includes making a music video. Zootopia Dance is a gentler intro for ages 4 through rising 2nd grade at the same early-bird pricing — good for a first real dance camp experience.

Ballet Camps in Nashville (Ages 3–14, 2026)

If your kid is drawn to ballet specifically — or is already training and wants a structured week — Nashville Ballet is the obvious starting point. They run seven themed summer camps for ages 3 through 9 at $300 per week in their downtown studios: Broadway Stars and Dance Through the Eras for ages 6–9, Once Upon A Time for ages 7–9, and several options for younger dancers including Animal Adventures (ages 3–5), Magical Creatures, Royal Celebration, and Cartoon Classics (all ages 4–6). These are structured like a real ballet school week rather than a general activity camp. For a more affordable Franklin option, Franklin Road Academy: Leaps & Turns Camp covers ages 5–14 at $225 per week. CPA: Fairytale Ballet Camp is a playful intro for ages 5–8 at $225.

Dance Technique and Team Prep for Tweens and Teens (Ages 11–18, 2026)

If your dancer is serious about training, a few Nashville options move past the casual camp format. Brentwood Academy: Dance Skills Training Camp is a dedicated week for girls ages 11–17 at $275 — the name says exactly what it is. Franklin Road Academy: Dance Technique Camp and Jazz & Lyrical Camp both run ages 5–14 for $225 each and stack neatly: many families book one technique week and one style week back to back for a full two weeks of training. For older teens and pre-professionals, Fellowship School of Creative Arts in Brentwood runs summer intensives from $259 to $785 depending on program length — the range covers themed week-long sessions up to multi-week performance tracks.

Studio-Based Dance Camps in Nashville (2026)

Beyond the school programs, two dedicated dance studios run summer camps worth calling about. HisTown Summer Dance Camps runs from age 3 through adult and covers hip hop, musical theater, ballet intensive, acro, and tap workshops — they group by age and skill level, which is rarer than you would think. Milele Academy Summer Dance Intensive offers something genuinely distinct: a focus on African diaspora dance traditions alongside contemporary styles, with a Summer Preschool Camp for ages 3–5 (Monday–Thursday mornings in June and July) and age-separated intensives for older dancers in June. HisTown lists camps at $300 per week; Milele Academy does not list prices publicly — contact them directly or register through their portal.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are there ballet camps for kids in Nashville?

Yes — Nashville Ballet runs seven themed summer camps for ages 3–9 at $300 per week in their downtown studios. Franklin Road Academy offers Leaps & Turns Camp for ages 5–14 at $225 per week in Franklin. CPA Fairytale Ballet Camp is a more playful intro for ages 5–8 at $225.

Are there K-pop dance camps in Nashville?

Two strong options: Harpeth Hall runs a K-Pop Academy one week in late July for rising 1st through 3rd graders (ages 6–9) at $230. Ensworth runs a Pop Star Dance Camp: K-Pop Edition for grades K–5 (roughly ages 5–11) at $225. Both sell out before summer — book as soon as registration opens in January.

Do Nashville dance camps require prior experience?

Most camps on this list are designed for beginners. The exceptions are the technique-focused programs: Franklin Road Academy's Dance Technique Camp and Brentwood Academy's Dance Skills Training Camp both assume some prior training. Nashville Ballet's themed camps also work best if your child has had at least one season of dance class. For preschool camps, pop star camps, and hip hop camps, no experience is needed.

How much do dance camps in Nashville cost?

Budget options start around $160–$225 — Nashville Christian School: Cheer + Dance Camp at $165 and Franklin Road Academy programs in the $225 range. Most week-long camps run $165–$300. Studio intensives and multi-week programs can reach $500–$785. The sweet spot for a solid week of dance training is usually $185–$275.

Is it too late to register for a Nashville dance camp in 2026?

Private school programs (Ensworth, Brentwood Academy, Franklin Road Academy) fill fast — many popular weeks are already on waitlist by May. Studio programs like FSCA and HisTown tend to stay open longer and still have July availability. Davidson Academy's early-bird pricing ends May 31, so that window is closing. For any camp, it is always worth calling directly — cancellations open spots throughout the summer.