Take your dance skills further this summer! Join Nacel's residential dance camp in Mâcon, France, and train with qualified French coaches alongside teenagers who share your passion for dance. Designed for experienced dancers aged 13 to 17, the program combines over 30 hours of weekly training, creative choreography workshops, an end-of-camp performance and French cultural immersion.
With approximately 90% French participants, you'll practice your French, develop your technique and make new friends in an international setting.
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Throughout the week, dancers also collaborate on an end-of-camp performance, combining choreography, artistic expression and costumes. They present their work to fellow campers at the end of the session.
Can I practice French while attending a dance camp?
Absolutely! French is the language of everyday life. Around 90% of participants are French, as are the coaches and camp assistants. You'll use French during training, meals, evening activities and conversations with new friends. It's an opportunity to improve your communication skills through real interactions rather than classroom lessons.
Please note: The program does not include formal French classes. Participants must have studied French for at least two years.
Where does the dance camp take place?
The camp takes place at the Omnisports Center of Mâcon (COM), in Burgundy, on the banks of the Saône River. Located approximately four hours from Paris by train, the center offers a green campus and dedicated sports facilities, including a dance hall equipped with mirrors and wall bars.
The residential setting allows students to train, eat and socialize on the same campus.
Get an inside look at our French sports camps through an interview with Juliette, our Camp Director. Explore how young athletes improve their skills, experience everyday life in French, and connect with local students.
What will I learn at Nacel's Dance Summer Camp?
The dance program includes over 30 hours of intensive training per week, combining technical development, choreography and performance preparation.
Coaches introduce different exercises and creative challenges through five main workshops:
Technical Dance: Improve pirouettes, battements, isolations, body alignment and movement sequences.
Choreographic Creation: Explore musicality, space, movement and teamwork while creating choreography.
Interpretation & Challenge: Learn to communicate emotions and ideas through dance.
Performance: Develop stage presence, work with costumes and understand how to use performance space.
Boost Yourself: Build confidence, manage performance-related stress and work collaboratively with other dancers.
Training is adapted to participants' abilities, with activities designed to develop both technique and artistic expression.
What does a typical day at dance camp look like?
Campers generally train in the morning and afternoon, with breaks for meals and relaxation.
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 7:45–9:00 AM | Wake-up and breakfast |
| 9:00 AM–12:30 PM | Morning training |
| 12:30–2:30 PM | Lunch and free time |
| 2:30–5:30 PM | Afternoon training and snack |
| 5:30–8:00 PM | Showers, relaxation and dinner |
| 8:00–10:00 PM | Free time and evening activities |
The schedule may change according to the group's needs and planned activities.
What activities are available outside dance training?
After training, campers can enjoy supervised evening entertainment, group games and recreational activities with other participants. Students attending a two-week session also have a weekend outing to an adventure park.
These activities offer opportunities to relax, meet teenagers attending other sports camps and enjoy the social side of a French residential summer camp.
Where will I stay during the dance summer camp?
Students live in residential accommodation at the Omnisports Center of Mâcon, sharing bedrooms with 2 to 4 campers of a similar age and the same gender. French and international teenagers stay together, creating opportunities to socialize and practice French beyond the dance studio. Students may request to share a room with a friend or sibling.
Are meals included?
Yes. The camp includes full board, with four meals per day: breakfast, lunch, an afternoon snack and dinner. Meals are served in a self-service dining hall overlooking the Saône River. The center prepares balanced menus adapted to the nutritional needs of young athletes.
Families should inform Nacel in advance about allergies or special dietary requirements. Additional arrangements or fees may apply.
How are students supervised?
The residential camp has a dedicated team, including a camp director, qualified activity staff and a trained health assistant.
Students follow a structured daily schedule and cannot leave campus without adult supervision. Families also have access to a 24/7 emergency contact number during the program.
Each camp session lasts for 7 or 14 days. Arrival on Sunday and departure on Saturday.
Arrival dates in Macon are:
- July 4, 2027 (1 or 2 weeks)
- July 11, 2027 (1 or 2 weeks)
- July 18, 2027 (1 or 2 weeks)
- July 25, 2027 (1 or 2 weeks)
- August 1, 2027 (1 or 2 weeks)
- August 8, 2027 (1 or 2 weeks)
- August 15, 2027 (just 1 week)
Dance Summer Camp in France 2027
* Prices in Euros
TRAIN TRANSFERS
For an additional fee, we can arrange accompanied transportation by train from Paris, Lyon, Marseille, Lille, Rennes, Metz, and Bordeaux to the camp and back.
This extra option includes:
A round-trip train ticket
SEJ supervision throughout the journey
Transfers between the train stations and the camp
Students may also join the group directly at the designated train station and travel to the camp using our daily shuttle service.
Please note that this shuttle operates only once per day, at the same time as the group arriving from Paris, for both arrival and departure. (Please contact us for the exact schedule.)
AIRPORT TRANSFERS (On Request)
We can arrange airport transfers on request through a trusted taxi service specialized in transporting minors. This service is available for arrivals and departures, and pricing is customized based on the airport and schedule.
Please contact us to receive a personalized quote.
💰 What's Included in the Price?
- Administration fees
- Full board accommodation in shared rooms
- Sports activities are carefully supervised and led by certified chaperones
- Access to all sports equipment on the campus
- Social activities during the weekend and in the evenings
- Support, assistance, and 24 hours emergency response phone number during the whole program
🚫 What's Not Included?
- Round-trip international airfare
- Non-compulsory insurances (luggage lost, flight delay etc.)
- Visa, passport and medical exam fees
- Group transfer from a Paris train station to the Vichy campus by train, with French chaperones, and back
- Premium transfer package
- Personal expenses and spending money
- Medical, Liability and Emergency Repatriation insurance: please provide an insurance certificate
Who can join the Dance Summer Camp in France?
The program welcomes motivated teenagers who meet the following requirements:
Age: 13 to 17 years old.
Dance level: At least two years of competitive dance experience.
French: A minimum of two years of French studies.
Physical fitness: Able to participate in intensive daily dance training.
Attitude: Willing to communicate in French, participate in group activities and follow camp rules.
Students should be ready to live in a shared residential environment, meet new people and take part in an active daily schedule.
Frequently Asked Questions
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During our sports camp in France your child will be surrounded by French teens. Improvement comes from constant immersion, using the language daily with native speakers. Studies show that four weeks of immersion can be as effective as a year of college language study due to the constant practice.
Cell phones are allowed at the camp and their use is subject to the following rules:
- They may only be used during free time and just before meals.
- They cannot be used during camp activities to ensure smooth operation.
- Phones are collected by the management team every night to avoid disturbing campers while they sleep.
- Wifi access on campus is not guaranteed.
- Parents can contact the camp director daily from 6 pm to 7 pm.
- In case of an emergency, parents can contact our 24/7 emergency phone number.
Please remember to disclose any allergies during registration. If you indicate on the booking form that your child has allergies, we will provide you with an allergy form. Please complete the allergy form as soon as possible so that we can assess the camp's ability to accommodate your child's condition.
For stays of two consecutive weeks, laundry will be done at the end of the first week. However, we advise you to bring clothes for 10 days.
The supervision ratio is one adult for every 6 children. The camp staff is present during the campers' daily activities, including waking up, meal times, bedtime, evening entertainment, sports training, and language classes. Campers are not allowed to leave the campus unsupervised.
It is common in France not to have A/C in school buildings. As the camps are held in boarding schools that are available during the summer, they do not have A/C.
Their day starts at 7:30 am and ends at 10:00 pm
Yes. Your child can be dropped off between 3:30 pm and 5:30 pm on the first day. Pickup time on the last day is between 10:00 am and 12:00 pm.
If you are unable to collect your child yourself and allow another person to pick them up, we will send you a parental authorization form, which you will need to complete and sign.
If you authorize your child to return home alone, we will send you a parental authorization form, which you will need to complete and sign. For those traveling on their own, we provide a free shuttle service between the station and the accommodation center, at a fixed time on arrival and departure. The shuttle times will be shared 1 week in advance. We recommend booking a taxi in advance to make sure your child catches the train/plain.
After booking you will receive a welcome pack with all the information about the camp including a packing list with clear instructions what to bring for each sport.
.If your child's train timetable does not correspond to the free shuttle bus timetable you'll need to book a cab in advance. You must let us know the name of the cab company, phone number and pick-up time
Once classes are booked, they are non-refundable.
Your child may need a medical consultation. In that case one of the staff members will accompany your child to the doctor or hospital. The cost of the visit is their responsibility and should be immediately paid at the location of the appointment.
- Estimated price for a doctor who comes to see the patient: 45€
- Estimated price for a visit to a general practice doctor: 23€
- Estimated price for a visit to a specialized doctor: 45€
Please keep in mind the following information:
- To fully immerse your child in the French experience, we would like to encourage you to limit contact with them. However, your child may reach out to you if necessary.
- In case of an emergency, please contact our 24/7 emergency phone number
- A blog with daily updates and pictures of the camp will be available. You will receive the login and details a week before the camp.
All stays include full-board meals (breakfast, lunch, snack, and dinner) served either self-service or at the table, well-balanced and adapted to sports activities.
- 7:45 am - 8:15 am: Wake-up call
- 8:15 am - 9:00 am : Breakfast
- 9 am - 12:30 pm: Sports program
- 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm: Lunch
- 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm: Free time
- 2:30 pm - 5:30 pm: Sports program or French courses
- 5:30 pm - 7 pm: Showers + Free time
- 7 pm - 8 pm: Dinner
- 8 pm - 9 pm: Free time
- 9 pm - 10 pm: evening activities
We recommend that participants have 25 € pocket money per week. To avoid loss or theft, the pocket money must be given (it is compulsory) to the center's director. A coach opens the “bank” daily.
We are committed to doing everything in our power to motivate your child to stay and provide the necessary support. However, if your child decides to leave early and you agree to end the camp, please note that there will be no refund for the remaining days.
Arrival:
Direct Drop-off: Bring your child to the camp in Macon, Montauban, or Vichy on Sunday.
Train Arrival: Bring your child to Paris' Gare Bercy (for Vichy) or Gare de Lyon (for Macon) to join campers traveling by train between 12-2 p.m.
Departure:
Pick-up: Collect your child from camp on Saturday.
Train Return: Your child can return by accompanied group train travel to Gare Bercy or Gare de Lyon. You may pick them up at the station.
Other French stations available upon request. We do not offer Airport transfers.
Yes. As part of the application process, students must provide a copy of their vaccination record before joining the programme. Families should make sure that all required health information is updated and submitted to Nacel during the registration process.
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