WELCOME to the ULTIMATE Dance Camp!

Thanks for your interest in ADTC – the ULTIMATE dance camp for spirited girls like you.

Our mission is to help you do what you love because we believe the world needs strong & inspired girls like us who are doing more of what we love.

Whether you’re brand new to dance or a seasoned competitor, we want you to have fun and grow as a dancer and a person.

At ADTC you’ll find a tight-knit, all-girl community; a place where you aren’t bombarded by confusing media images; and a unique opportunity to reconnect with YOU.

We’ve successfully empowered thousands of girls around the world for 20 years with our ULTIMATE dance camp experience.

We hope you’ll join us for dance, adventure, new friends & fun this summer.

With love & gratitude,

~ ADTC.

April Virtual Dance CampsFREE Zoom Dance Camp ~ Sat, Apr 13, 2024 (2-5pm EST)

Free Virtual Dance Camps 2023 I American Dance Training Camps

Join us for our FREE Zoom Dance Camp Sat, Apr 13, 2024 (2-5pm EST). Our theme will be Earth Elements, and we’ll be celebrating our amazing planet in this month of Earth Day & Spring by dancing to songs about earth, water, fire, air, wind, etc. We’re inviting all girls ages 8 – 17 to join us on zoom for this “triple-threat” boot camp ~ dancers will learn combinations in 3 styles (contemporary, hip hop & jazz) with 3 different ADTC choreographers. Every dance class includes fresh choreography & technique. Dancers are divided into groups by age/ability and practice videos are emailed after class so you can keep dancing at home.

Why I Created ADTC…

“I started American Dance Training Camps – the ULTIMATE dance camp – because my experience attending an overnight gymnastics camp for 8 summers gave me the ability to love myself in a way I didn’t know I was capable of during school years focused on grades, cliques, going to the mall and prom.

At camp, self-love is easy. Camp inspires intrinsic motivation – autonomy, competence, connection, and a “flow” state you can’t achieve when you’re doing something for someone else or for an external reward.

At camp you slow down, remember you’re ALIVE, savor simple pleasures and do the things that give you joy. At camp, miracles are natural (we define a “miracle” as a shift in perception from fear to love). Girls NEED more miracles…more self-love. And the world needs more inspired women.

Today I’m a round-the-world traveling entrepreneur, inner peace activist, yoga addict and self-proclaimed ‘Spiritual Gangster’ – and I’m still inspired by camp.”

~ Lindsey Fadner, ADTC ULTIMATE Dance Camp Founder (aka “The Visionary”)

Lindsey Fadner - Founder of ADTC, the ULTIMATE dance camp!

Alumni Praise

We’re honored to have a vibrant global community of passionate alumni who can attest to the power of ADTC’s ULTIMATE dance camp program. See more stories and contact alumni parents. And check out our mission, manifesto & story here.

“Our daughter Lauren attended camp in Lake Tahoe during summer 2016 for 1 week. This summer she is attending for 2 weeks because she loved it so much! Lauren made lovely friends at camp and continues to correspond with many of them. She really enjoyed the dance classes and felt challenged. Her background has been in ballet, jazz, and contemporary, with over 8 years of dance. Lauren also really enjoyed the excursions/field trip during which she went kayaking, zip-lining, and to the beach. This camp experience is the best!” ~ Katy D. Napa, CA

Overall rating: out of 5 based on 223 reviews.

Can’t Say Enough Positive Things!

“Can’t say enough positive things about this camp! Amazing experience – this was my daughter’s second year (attending solo) and she always comes home with a ton of new friends, experiences and a renewed love of dance! My kid LOVES this camp! It caused her to start picking up different styles of dance in her regular studio. Three adjectives I’d use to describe ADTC are fun, positive, and self-esteem building. kimberlyagil@yahoo.com”

~ Kimberly G., Bear, DE

5 Summers So Far!

“My daughter has been attending ADTC in Colorado since she was 9 (5 summers so far!) and she has formed such a great bond with the counselors and other campers. She has gained so much confidence from this camp we could not imagine going anywhere else. The instructors are incredible, and my daughter has become great friends with all of them. They really know how to lift the girls up and create a safe place for the girls to feel at home while they are away from Read More

their families. We have loved that it is a fairly small group and they really get to know each other and become lifelong friends. My daughter never felt homesick, she missed me, but she loved camp. Regarding technique, I think anytime you do something 6 days a week for multiple hours you get better. They really learned how to learn choreography fast since they only have a week to put on a show. She was able to learn different styles of moves from seeing other dancers from other studios preform. When you have new instructors and are with new dancers you have a different perspective. They of course have fun, but they dance a lot and they do come away from camp a better dancer than when they arrived. Activities, girls’ night out is a must, they get to dress up and go out to dinner in town. It is really sweet to see how they have all bonded over the week during this activity. She has also enjoyed the day at the beach – they go to Boulder Reservoir and paddle board, swim and hang out. Another great activity they do is a talent night and the girls choreograph their own dances and perform for each other, and then at the end of week show. Never in my wildest dreams did I ever think my daughter would perform a solo in front of an audience. ADTC gave her the confidence to do that, and it brought me to tears. denisearnett@msn.com”

~ Denise A., Breckenridge, CO

Wonderful Experience!

“A wonderful experience overall! My daughter has attended two summers in a row – she dances most of her free time and this is the perfect camp for her. She makes new friends, gets to do what she loves (dance!) and learns new skills, both in dance and in life. The staff is great and so helpful all across the board. Communication is fantastic and we love seeing the daily photos! My daughter got a little homesick one weekend her first summer Read More

and the staff took great care to make sure she was ok (and to keep me updated). In fact, when she got home she said she was “camp sick” and wanted to go back to camp! ADTC provides excellent dance instruction and skill building, and allows her to broaden her experience in many dance styles. Equally important is the focus on interpersonal skill building and character development in an atmosphere of inclusivity, respect, dignity and fun. There are also non-dance activities to mix things up which she really enjoys. The shows are excellent! It is amazing to see what the girls accomplish in one week. You can tell they are having a great time. My daughter has kept in touch with new friends and can’t wait to attend camp again for her third summer next year. Thanks ADTC! krisgoldman@comcast.net”

~ Kristen G., Framingham, MA

ADTC ULTIMATE Dance Camp Find Your Spirit

Find Your Spirit!

Combine exercise with new friends, activities, and independence, and we feel happier and more connected to our true spirit than ever!
ADTC ULTIMATE Dance Camp - Get Independent

Get Independent

Growth experiences begin at camp. Each year we hear from parents about how these experiences impact the lives of our campers.
ADTC ULTIMATE Dance Camp - Go with the Flow

Go w/ the Flow

There’s something healing about rhythm, and when we experience this in our everyday life, we feel centered & balanced.
ADTC ULTIMATE Dance Camp Take Risks

Take Risks

Not only do our brains need stimulation to function, taking risks helps improve our physical health and makes us more creative.
ADTC ULTIMATE Dance Camp - Unplug to Check In!

Unplug

Facebook, Instagram, texting and bad TV can collaborate in a hostile takeover of our psychological space. At ADTC we unplug so we can check in with ourselves.
ADTC ULTIMATE Dance Camp - Be Creative

Be Creative

After just 20 minutes of exercise, our brain cognition significantly improves…the perfect time to tap into our inventive side w/ creative camp activities.
ADTC ULTIMATE Dance Camp - Grow Your Circle

Grow Your Circle

Community and a sense of belonging make life more fulfilling. Many girls come solo to ADTC and leave with dozens of new friends.
ADTC ULTIMATE Dance Camp - Get Outside

Get Outside

We operate in locations where the pace of life is slower. Turns out you can reduce stress, raise serotonin & boost your immune system just by breathing the fresh air.
ADTC ULTIMATE Dance Camp - Get Away

Get Away Nearby

Our airport shuttle services make it easy to get to your ADTC location of choice. But sometimes the greatest escape is right nearby. Our camps are close to major cities but feel away from it all.
ADTC ULTIMATE Dance Camp - Reap the Rewards

Reap Rewards

Enjoy a FUN and engaging program while improving your physical and emotional well-being. We promote character development, self-esteem, and a love for dance and life.

So Why Choose ADTC?

The ADTC Difference: Great Teachers

ADTC is the ULTIMATE dance camp, but most important, we believe in core values that inspire us every day we wake up. Our summer staff is trained to empower girls…we just happen to be some of America’s best choreographers, too.

In addition to being Broadway performers, finalists from your favorite dance TV shows, collegiate dance team competitors and Radio City Rockettes, we’re also CEOs (“Chief Experience Officers”) at camp.

Each year ADTC staff (new and returning) undergo a rigorous hiring process that includes an extensive application, interviews, employment verification, criminal background check, CPR & first aid certification, physical exam, health screening, skills verification, and a multi-day pre-camp staff training. ADTC offer a wide range of dance intensives per week.

And it works! It takes a whole crew of enthusiastic, dedicated people to create the ULTIMATE dance camp experience around the country. We couldn’t ask for more interesting, sensitive and enjoyable teachers and counselors.

Just Some of Our ULTIMATE Dance Camp Staff

Brooklyn, NY
Ballet, Contemporary, Hip Hop, Jazz, Lyrical, Tap
New York, NY
Ballet, Contemporary, Hip Hop, Jazz, Lyrical
New York, NY
Ballet, Contemporary, Hip Hop, Jazz, Lyrical
Los Angeles, CA
Ballet, Contemporary, Hip Hop, Jazz, Lyrical
Chicago, IL
Ballet, Broadway, Contemporary, Jazz, Lyrical, Tap
New York, NY
Contemporary, Lyrical, Jazz, Ballet
New York, NY
Contemporary, Hip Hop, Ballet, Lyrical, Jazz
Los Angeles, CA
Ballet, Hip Hop, Broadway, Jazz, Contemporary, Lyrical
Burlington, VT
Ballet, Broadway, Contemporary, Jazz, Lyrical, Tap
New York, NY
Jazz, Broadway, Ballet, Lyrical, Contemporary, Tap
New York, NY
Ballet, Contemporary, Hip Hop, Jazz, Lyrical
New York, NY
Hip Hop, Jazz, Contemporary, Lyrical
New York, NY
Ballet, Broadway, Contemporary, Jazz, Lyrical, Tap
New York, NY
Ballet, Contemporary, Hip Hop, Jazz, Lyrical, Tap
New York, NY
Jazz, Hip Hop, Broadway, Contemporary, Lyrical
Amherst, MA
Contemporary, Jazz, Lyrical, Hip Hop
Charleston, SC
Contemporary, Jazz, Lyrical, Hip Hop, Tap
Brooklyn, NY
Ballet, Contemporary, Jazz, Lyrical
Dallas, TX
Ballet, Broadway, Contemporary, Jazz, Lyrical
Cape Town, South Africa
Ballet, Contemporary, Hip Hop, Jazz, Lyrical, Tap
New York, NY
Ballet, Contemporary,Jazz, Lyrical
Miami, FL
Ballet, Jazz, Hip Hop, Contemporary, Lyrical
New York, NY
Ballet, Broadway, Contemporary, Jazz, Lyrical, Tap
Portland, ME
Jazz, Hip Hop, Contemporary
Maumee, OH
Ballet, Contemporary, Hip Hop, Jazz, Lyrical, Tap
New York, NY
Broadway, Contemporary, Jazz, Lyrical, Tap
Grass Valley, CA
Ballet, Contemporary, Jazz, Lyrical
Greenville, SC
Ballet, Contemporary, Hip Hop, Jazz, Lyrical, Tap
Williston, VT
Hip Hop
New York, NY
Ballet, Contemporary, Jazz, Lyrical
Williston, VT
Hip Hop
Glen Burnie, MD
Hip Hop
Miami, FL
Ballet, Contemporary, Jazz, Lyrical
New York, NY
Ballet, Broadway, Contemporary, Jazz, Lyrical, Tap
New York, NY
Ballet, Contemporary, Hip Hop, Jazz, Lyrical

“You’re off to great places. Today is your day! Your mountain is waiting. SO…get on your way!” ~ Dr. Seuss

Vermont Dance Camp: ADTC ULTIMATE Green Mountains, VT

Maryland Dance Camp: ADTC ULTIMATE Mid Atlantic, MD

Illinois Dance Camp: ADTC ULTIMATE Chicago Lake Shore, IL

California Dance Camp: ADTC ULTIMATE Sierra Tahoe, CA

North Carolina Dance Camp: ADTC ULTIMATE Smoky Mountains, NC

Colorado Dance Camp: ADTC ULTIMATE Rocky Mountains, CO

Wisconsin Dance Camp: ADTC ULTIMATE Central Lakes, WI

Texas Dance Camp: ADTC ULTIMATE Hill Country, TX

Sedona AZ Dance Camp: ADTC ULTIMATE Red Rocks

But is ADTC Really Right for Me? (and is it worth the money?!)

If you’re still wondering, please choose from the following:

Honest Answers to Tough Questions

ADTC isn’t right for everyone. We’ve been sad to see a few negative reviews on yelp and we invite you to read them here. Please also read our responses and the 20+ positive reviews from real camper parents that, for reasons we don’t understand, are “not recommended” by Yelp. Families also love us on Activity Hero and Facebook and our end-of-week parent surveys. And please visit our FAQs page for answers to our most commonly asked questions. 

The True Value of Dance Camp

We believe the true value of dance camp is not in the dance skills learned, but in the life lessons, memories, and self-esteem gained. We believe the true value of dance camp is in the collaboration, creativity, outside-the-box thinking, and other socio-emotional skills you develop. These skills are in demand today and will be in demand in the future.

We believe overnight camp is a better place to learn these skills than school. And we believe dance camp is a safe place for girls to challenge any feelings of inadequacy that may plague them during the school year. Read more about the value of dance camp.

Happiness Lessons From Camp

We believe that happiness is a skill and not an in-born personality trait. And unfortunately, it’s not a skill that most girls get to focus on enough during the school year. There are so many happiness lessons from camp because camp teaches skills to be content with whatever is going on for us, whether we like it or not. Kind of like yoga, camp is good for us. Read more about happiness lessons from camp.

Unplug to Check In

We believe that girls (well actually, all people) need a cell phone detox. Summer camp is a great excuse to unplug, go outside, jump in a lake or just sit around with new friends.

Sound boring? We think boredom fuels creativity. It is what leads campers to sing into hairbrushes at the top of their lungs with new friends and use every color in the rainbow pack of markers to write letters home.

We believe that intuitively everyone understands that too much time spent glued to our phone, tablet or computer is not good for us. Read more about ADTC’s “healthy cell phone detox”.

Our Zero Negativity Challenge

The ADTC community shares one simple, unifying mission: to empower girls to move to love. The “love” we’re moving towards is our source of peace, joy, happiness, and a whole bunch of other “positive” emotions. Luckily, love isn’t something external & elusive that we can “get” from the outside world. Love is internal and always available, we just have to choose it. It is a practice.

ADTC is a tight-knit, all-girl community where we have the “move” part DOWN! We dance, which is a practice of “love”, but we also practice love as individuals and a community each and every day at camp with our “Zero Negativity Challenge” – read about it here.

Show Your True Colors

We like to say we live in “DiverCity” (yes – with a “c”) at dance camp. Each and every week at each and every ADTC location, we create a pop-up “city” where campers and staff of different backgrounds, styles, perspectives, beliefs and competencies live as a community.

And while we all have a unique cultural lens through which we’ve been taught to view the world, our goal at camp is to understand our own and each others’ competencies to create an environment that values differences. Read more about our culture & take our “True Colors” personality test!

WELCOME HOME!

To a friendly, spirited, inclusive community called ADTC.

If you’d like more information on ADTC, request a brochure below.

We hope to have you join our summer family.