Summer Dance Camp
Get ready for a summer filled with rhythm, movement, and joy!
PUSH Summer Dance Camp (Ages 5-11)
Our Summer Dance Camp offers young movers a fun, nurturing space to discover the joy of dance! Children ages 5-11 will explore contemporary, jazz, hip hop, tap, lyrical, theater and other dance styles through building confidence and coordination while making new friends.
Learn more about our knowledgable and experienced team!
RAISSA SIMPSON
Artistic Director, BFA, MFA
Raissa Simpson is currently a faculty member of Stanford University’s TAPS department and an in demand educator. She trained at Glenna Bell Moening’s Dance Art Studio, San Jose Dance Theatre, Dance Theatre of Harlem, Taylor School, SUNY Purchase Conservatory of Dance, and many more. Most notably, she dance professionally with Robert Moses Kin and Joanna Haigood’s Zaccho Dance Theatre.
ASHLEY GAYLE
Associate Artistic Director, BFA
Ashley Gayle has taught at Oakland Unified School District, Shawl Anderson Dance Center, and PUSH Youth Program, among others. She is a performer, director, and co-curated Yerba Buena Gardens Choreofest for three years while presenting original choreography for the company. Ashley holds a BFA in Dance with Minor in Business Management from UC Irvine.
Avery Rissling
BFA, Teacher & Sanctuary Manager
Bio coming soon…
No experience necessary—just bring curiosity, plenty of positivity, and a packed lunch! This program is a wonderful way to dance and meet new friends for our youngest aspiring dancers.
Please note: Children must bring their own lunch. Before and after care services are not available.