Take The Stage Camps: SUMMER 2025
Does your child sing and dance around the house, adding just a little extra theatrical pizzazz to all they do? Are you looking for an outlet to nurture your child’s confidence and creativity? (And let's be honest, give them a platform that is not your home where they can move with all this energy and enthusiasm) Give them the opportunity to hone their talents and feel like a star! Let us pull back the curtain for you, it's time for your budding performer to take the stage!
6 things you will LOVE about Take the Stage Camp (and will simplify your life)
Free extended care
Non-screentime fun!
Convenient location from any side of town
Easy online registration process and all-inclusive payment
Clean, organized and safe facility
Friendly enthusiastic helpful staff
Camp: 9:00-3:00 PM
Early Care: 8:00-9:00 AM
After Care: 3:00-5:30 PM
**If you required extended care, please send an email to us with your request.
Register early to secure your place! 50% is due upon registration.
Reminder: Dancers enrolled in our All-Inclusive Tuition attend summer camps at no additional charge! Enjoy unlimited classes, workshops, and camps as part of your all-inclusive tuition—no hidden fees, no extra costs. Keep your dancer growing and thriving all summer long!
50% Scholarship for Foster Children!
We believe every child deserves the chance to shine! Kids in foster care are eligible for a 50% scholarship to attend Take The Stage camp.
Select your desired camp date
June 23-27, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM, $329, ages 4 to 14 years old, REGISTER
July 28-August 1, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM, $329, ages 4 to 14 years old, REGISTER
Take The Stage, Junior! Half-day camp for ages 3 to 6 years old!
August 4-8, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM, $179, REGISTER
*Take the Stage Camps are included in our All-Inclusive Tuition.
MEET THE TAKE THE STAGE TEAM
Bella ruffino – Acting Instructor
Bella is thrilled to return for her second year with Take The Stage Summer Camps! As the lead acting instructor, she brings fresh insights from her studies at the University of Texas, where she’s majoring in Theater and Dance. Bella is passionate about helping young performers discover their voice, build confidence, and explore the magic of storytelling. With her warm, energetic approach, she creates a safe and exciting space for kids to step into character and take center stage.
Liana Walles – Dance Instructor & Choreographer
Liana has been dancing her entire life and brings an infectious passion for movement and creativity to every class. As the former President of her high school drill team and a competitor in advanced theater during junior high, Liana blends discipline with expression to create fun, high-energy routines that inspire confidence and joy. She’s a natural leader who thrives on teaching, connecting with campers, and encouraging every child to shine on stage.
Amaya hall– Dance & performance Instructor
With a lifelong love for movement and storytelling, Amaya has been dancing since the age of three and hasn’t looked back since! Trained in jazz, lyrical, and competitive dance throughout childhood and her teen years, she brings both technical excellence and emotional expression to every class.
A proud alumna of Texas A&M University, she holds a Bachelor of Science in Dance Science with minors in Psychology and Sociology—giving her unique insight into both the physical and emotional aspects of performance. Her experience as a drill team member and theater competitor allows her to blend the worlds of dance and drama into an unforgettable learning experience for young performers.
In the classroom, Amaya is all about connection, confidence, and creativity. She’s passionate about helping campers express themselves through movement while building solid technique and stage presence. Her goal? To inspire every dancer to move with purpose, passion, and heart.
Hydia Brooks – Singing Instructor & Camp Counselor
We're thrilled to welcome Hydia Brooks to the Take The Stage team as our lead singing instructor this summer! With a rich background in early childhood education as a preschool teacher, Hydia brings warmth, patience, and infectious energy to every camper interaction.
Her love for music began early—singing in church choirs and winning multiple vocal competitions throughout junior high and high school. Now a passionate singer-songwriter, Hydia blends her talents in both music and dance to create fun, expressive experiences that campers adore.
Hydia’s approach is all about confidence, creativity, and joy. She believes singing and movement go hand-in-hand, and she’s excited to help every camper find their voice and feel empowered on stage.