Summer

Master Classes

7,24 - 7,25 - 7,26, 2026

LEVEL II



Wonder Youth Master Classes is dedicated to providing young dancers with access to exceptional training, rooted in classical ballet, contemporary dance, and choreography.  The program brings together a community of world-class faculty and mentors, offering excellence in skill to promising young dancers, preparing them for the rigor, artistry, and technical demands

of both professional and college-level dance.

An intensive consisting of contemporary and ballet, participants of the master classes will broaden the scope and depth of their dance training while investing in their readiness for post-high school and professional dance opportunities.  Participants receiving mentoring from the program are expected to commit to the required schedule and program courses.

The program includes:

Ballet Technique

Classical Variation

Contemporary Repertoire

Choreography

Available for youth from ages 12 - 20.  Level II dancers are required to be able to be on pointe.

• Date: Friday 7/24 - Sunday 7/26, 2026.
• Time: 12:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
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Admission Fee:  $120

Application Fee:  $55

Registration is a first come, first served basis.

Dress Code:

Ballet:

Girls:  Black leotard, pink tights, pink shoes.

Boys: White shirt, black tights, black shoes.

Contemporary:

Dancers can wear their ballet attire or choose free-form clothing.

Financial assistance is available.  If you have questions please email us to  wonderyouth@wonderyouthfoundation.org
Questions about program tuition and financial aid can be found here.

LEVEL I

Level I is for dancers ages 8 - 12, open to students from 3rd grade to 6th in middle school. Students will receive training to refine their technical and artistic skills in classical and modern forms of dance.  Level I participants will focus on fundamental ballet development while exploring the variety of techniques utilized in contemporary repertoire.

The program includes:

Ballet Technique

Contemporary Repertoire

Available for youth from ages 8 - 12. Level I dancers are required to have a minimum of 2 years of ballet experience.

• Date: Friday 7/24 - Sunday 7/26, 2026.
• Time: 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
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Admission Fee:  $110

Application Fee:  $55

Registration is a first come, first served basis.

Dress Code:

Ballet:

Girls:  Black leotard, pink tights, pink shoes.

Boys: White shirt, black tights, black shoes.

Contemporary:

Dancers can wear their ballet attire or choose free-form clothing.

Financial assistance is available.  If you have questions please email us to  wonderyouth@wonderyouthfoundation.org
Questions about program tuition and financial aid can be found here.

LOCATION

Classes are being held at OC Music & Dance (OCMD) in Irvine, California. A non-profit performing arts school inspired by the stories of founders Charlie Zhang and Doug Freeman, OCMD community strives to empower youth through instrumental and dance education, growing an advanced appreciation for the arts. They plan to expand their endeavors through their new campus within Irvine Great Park, set to open in 2027.

OC MUSIC AND DANCE

17620 Fitch #160 

Irvine, CA 92614

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