Summer Dance Camps Bethesda
Discover the Salsa With Silvia Bethesda Summer Dance Camp 2026, where the world meets the dance floor in Bethesda’s most exciting and colorful summer experience for dancers ages 4–16!
Small groups, expert instructors, cultural immersion, and lifelong memories await. Spots fill fast for this unforgettable Bethesda summer dance camp!

What to expect?
World Meets The Dance Floor
Our one-week themed camps take kids on global adventures with no passport needed: younger stars (ages 4–9) twirl through ballet in Paris, samba in Rio, Italian cooking, Mexican traditions, Disney princess, Barbie, or K-Pop themes, blending dance, languages, stories, arts & crafts, outdoor play, and themed snacks;
While older dancers (ages 10–16) master intensive trends like Taylor Swift choreography, viral TikTok hip-hop, K-Pop idol training, Wicked Broadway musical theater, and modern dance, filming pro routines for spectacular in-studio recitals with costumes, lights, and proud parents.

Selling out fast!
All Summer Dance Camps
Schedule
Hours & Tentative Schedule
- 8:15 am – 9:00 am: Arrival & breakfast
- 9:00 am – 9:30 am: Circle time and morning dance warm up. We go over camp rules for indoor and outdoor activities.
- 9:30 am – 10:30 am: Outdoor time or “Practical Skill Activities”. Splash park on Tuesdays via public transportation.
- 10:30 am – 11:00 am: Learning time in Spanish or English: science/reading/writing/math (activities based on age).
- 11:00 am – 12:00 pm: Dance/music lesson
- 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm: Lunch & rest time (audiobooks, nap for youngest kids, work sheet and stories)
- 1:30 pm – 2:15 pm: Dance lesson
- 2:15 pm – 3:30 pm: Arts & Crafts time
- 3:30 pm – 4:00 pm: Snack time – Aftercare
- 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm: Outdoor time (depends on weather conditions)
- 5:00 pm – 5:30 pm: Dance Party / Storytime / Star awards
Important information!
Camp Rules & Policy
Cancellation & Refund Policy
- Full payment is required to finalize your reservation
- Reservation changes (switching weeks) are allowed no later than 30 days before the first reserved session’s start date and incur a $50 fee.
- If you want to cancel your reservation after making a full payment, make sure to contact us at least 30 days before your start date; you will receive an 80% refund to your card, and 20% refund as store credit for future use.
- Late cancellations (within 30 days of session start date) will receive a 60% refund.
- No refunds or credits for missed days, including illness-related absences.
- A $25 processing fee applies for tax documentation and receipt preparation
- If service cancellation is performed by the Salsa With Silvia studio, a full refund will be issued unless such cancellation is caused by a force majeure such as a war, strike, riot, crime, epidemic or an event described by the legal term act of God, preventing the Studio from fulfilling its obligations under the contract.
- In the event a child presents symptoms of illness (e.g., fever), we reserve the right to dismiss them to protect other campers and staff. Parents will be promptly notified to arrange pickup. We ask parents to refrain from sending their child/children to camp if they are exhibiting contagious symptoms (e.g., flu, COVID, seasonal colds). No refund or credit will be issued for missing camp days due to illness.
Studio Rules & Camp Dismissal
- Campers may be dismissed for behavior issues, including disruptive or unsafe conduct, lack of interest, or disregard for camp rules. In such cases, a child can be dismissed after three written warnings for disruptive behavior, no refund / pro-rate will be issued.
- These apply, but not limited to, the following circumstances: Continuous disruptive and violent behavior, pushing, hitting, spitting, offending other campers, being disrespectful to teachers, staff and other campers, continuously disobeying instructors, trying to stay separated from the group, pulling and playing with curtains, hanging off ballet barres, not following instructions, demonstrating continuous lack of interest for activities offered in the camp, or disturbing and distracting other campers.
- We want your child to have fun and if they seem not to be interested in the various activities that we offer, then we’ll advise searching other types of camps (sports, etc.).
Dismissal Process
- We will start by talking to the child and of course talking to the parents/guardians. We will write and give you incident reports. We will dismiss your child from camp after the third written report.
Refunds Due To Dismissal
- If you receive three warnings and your child is dismissed, we will not pro-rate or refund the rest of the camp enrollment fees.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
(Dance & Learning)
About The Salsa With Silvia Dance Classes & Programs For Kids
Why are the Salsa With Silvia dance classes for kids and summer camps the best in the Washington, DC/Bethesda area?
We stand for top quality, safety, care and fun! The Salsa With Silvia dance studios are located in Washington, DC and in Bethesda, MD. If you are looking for the best dance classes and the best summer camp programs, you have found the right place! We are proud to offer wonderful recreational dance classes and camp programs for children.
Our dance classes for kids include styles like: Ballet, Tap, Modern, Jazz, Hip Hop, Latin dance, Creative Movement, Mommy and Me and more. We offer group and private in person dance classes for children as well as virtual group and private lessons.
Our camp programs are bilingual learning programs with focus on dance. Students are constantly engaged in age appropriate learning activities including reading, writing, math, science, arts and crafts and more. In addition to summer camps, we also offer one day and one week camps (Winter and Spring) on days and weeks when DCPS schools are closed.
Our baby dance classes are super fun and engaging. They are designed to help young children with motor skill development and prepare them for future dance and music classes.
Got a kids birthday party coming up? Let us throw your child a fabulous celebration. Themed birthday parties, dancing, face painting and more. That’s our specialty. You can also rent our beautiful facilities and hire us to teach or perform at your event. Anything kids, we are here to help!











































