The Ephyras Summer Intensive

2026

The Ephyras Sleep Away Summer Intensive offers two transformative weeks of immersive dance-theater training led by distinguished faculty from some of New York City’s most celebrated institutions. Each day is designed to challenge, inspire, and expand young artists through a diverse schedule of classes in ballet, modern, hip-hop, Afrobeats, competition-style jazz (leaps and turns), acting, improvisation, and voice.

Throughout the intensive, students collaborate to create original work that culminates in a fully produced final showcase—an exciting celebration of their growth, artistry, and imagination.

Campers enjoy delicious and nourishing meals prepared by a dedicated on-site chef, with full accommodation for allergies and dietary needs. Evenings wind down with classic camp traditions—group games, campfires, s’mores, and joyful community time—before waking to another full day of training, creativity, and summer magic.

Summer Intensive 2023
Summer Intensive 2023
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Arts on site Residency + Retreat

Arts on Site Residency + Retreat Center
94 Decker Dr, Kerhonkson, NY 12446

Friday, August 14th - Friday, August 28th

August 14th: drive up to location

August 28th: final performance in the late afternoon + drive back

activities

Everyday your child will have class in Ballet, Modern, Hip Hop, Afrobeats, Competition Jazz Leaps & Turns, Acting, and Voice.

meals

Healthy + filling - accommodating all allergies+ restrictions.

Snacks + fruit/veggies will be available for grabs at all times!

adults on-site

ChristinaNoel, Liz, Basia, Isabelle, Jamie, Tonya, Kate, Demarko, and Shadé!

accommodations

Campers will stay in yurts and large canvas bell tents on the campsite in groups of 3-6 depending on the size! Groups will be assigned by Christina.

travel

We will meet at the studio in the morning. Carpool groups will be assigned once everyone has registered!
Parent volunteers will drive everyone up + back.

electronics

Students may NOT bring their phones. We wholeheartedly believe in unplugging during the week and enforce very limited phone use!
This is a wonderful opportunity to connect with each other, themselves, and nature!

PACKING LIST

leotards, tights, any additional dance clothes for 7 days (we will be running laundry only a couple times during the week)

  • Everyday your child will have class in Ballet, Modern, Hip Hop, Afrobeats, Competition Jazz Leaps & Turns, Acting, and Voice.

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  • fresh clothes for 14 days

    Ballet: Ballet shoes, leotards, transitional/convertible tights, hair accessories for a secure bun (each child should have their own hair bag for their bun accessories).

  • Modern: barefoot, NO SHORTS! Must have leggings or flowing pants, or athletic pants that allow your child to slide along the floor. Tank top or leotard, hair off of face and out of eyes.

  • Hip Hop: Sneakers and cool hip hop clothes (your child cannot wear pants that are too long and get stepped on).

  • Afrobeats: Same as modern.

  • Competition Jazz Leaps & Turns: Ballet clothes, but with tights rolled-up in a cuff so that the child is barefoot.

  • swimsuit

  • shower towel + toiletries

  • shower shoes

  • sneakers (for hiking)

  • sunscreen / bug spray

  • flashlight / lantern

  • mini battery - operated fan (ideally one that can clip or attach to a bed frame to be cooling during the night

  • pack extra batteries for all battery powered items

  • battery - operated alarm clock

  • re-fillable water bottle

  • bedding and pillows are provided by the residency site, but not towels for showering and swimming.

SUMMER INTENSIVE 2023