Summer Schedule

Summer term begins July 9th and goes through August 31st.

Summer registration begins First Friday in June. Deadline to register for any class is the day before the class/camp begins, or when they are full. You may not register for a camp after it has already begun.

Partial payment of $25 (or full payment) must be received in order to hold placement in the camp or class, otherwise your spot cannot be guarenteed.

Summer Camps

Budding Star Dance Camp

Ages: 7-10       Cost: $200       Instructor: Marta Hazekamp-Stovin (Owner & Director)

July Session: Monday the 9^th-Thursday the 12^th. 12:30-5 pm daily with a performance on Friday the 13^th at 6 pm at the Academy (rehearsal for dancers at 5 pm prior). Family and friends are welcome!

August Session: Monday the 6^th-Thursday the 9^th. 12:30-5 pm daily with a performance on Friday the 10^th at 6 pm at the Academy (rehearsal for dancers at 5 pm prior). Family and friends are welcome!

Description:

Students, who are returning to their love of dance or are new to dance altogether, will love the variety that this camp has to offer! Each day begins with Ballet - the foundation of all dances – and from there they will put that knowledge to use in learning a ballet dance from a classical ballet and a jazz dance, both to be performed for family and friends at the conclusion of the camp. Fun daily “extras” include inspirational dance story/history lesson time and learning dance related crafts, including simple sewing, which every dancer should learn!

Camp Schedule:

12:30-1:30 Ballet Technique

1:30-2:30 Choreography/Rehearsal time

2:30-3:30 Dance History/Dance Story Time/Snack time

3:30-4:15 Jazz Technique

4:15-5:00 Dance Crafts

Materials Needed: Ballet leotard, ballet pink tights, leather ballet shoes, chiffon skirt, hair supplies (for bun), black jazz pants or leggings and black jazz shoes. Water bottle and snacks.

Prima Ballerina Dance Camp

Ages: *10-20   *Intermediate-advanced ballet ability.       Cost: $325

Instructors: Christine Carlisle and Marta Hazekamp-Stovin

July Session: Monday the 30^th-Friday the 3^rd (of August). 10 am -3 pm daily with a performance on Friday the 3rd at 7 pm at the Academy. Family and friends are welcome!

August Session: Monday the 27th-Friday the 31st. 10 am -3 pm daily with a performance on Friday the 3rd at 7 pm at the Academy. Family

Description:

Serious dance students will get to study rigorously with professional dancers and experience a typical “day in the life of a professional dancer”. They will learn real ballet variations/repertory of famous classical ballets, as well as dance choreography of contemporary/modern dance, jazz and Broadway style dance, which will all be presented at the end of the week for family and friends.

Camp Schedule:

10:00-11:00 am Ballet Barre with Christine Carlisle

11:00-12:00 Ballet Center & Choreography with Christine Carlisle

12:00-12:30 Lunch time/Story Time with Marta Hazekamp-Stovin and/or Christine Carlisle

12:30-1:00 Dance History with Marta Hazekamp-Stovin and/or Christine Carlisle

1:00-2:00 Contemporary/Modern Dance with Marta Hazekamp-Stovin

2:00-3:00 Jazz/Broadway American Theatre Dance with Marta Hazekamp-Stovin

Materials Needed: Ballet leotard, ballet pink tights, leather ballet shoes, pointe shoes (and supplies), chiffon skirt, hair supplies (for bun), black jazz pants, leggings or tights, and black jazz shoes. Water bottle and snacks/lunch.

Theatre Production Camp

Ages: 7-12       Cost: $225       Instructor: Penny Bays

July Session: Monday the 16^th-Friday the 20^th. Noon-3 pm daily, with a performance on Friday the 20^th at 6 pm. Family and friends are welcome!

August Session: Monday the 13^th-Friday the 17^th. Noon-3 pm daily, with a performance on Friday the 17^th at 6 pm. Family and friends are welcome!

Description:

Creativity and imagination thrive in this camp, which covers all aspects of the theatre in a compact and exciting week! Campers will learn and perfect acting skills while developing characters and a plot for their own original script, design their set, props, costumes and plan the entire production of their play (start to finish), which they will get to perform! Students will receive a hardcopy of their script to keep.

Camp Schedule:

12:00 Noon-1:00 pm Acting Lesson

1:00-2:00 Script Writing: Characters, Plot, blocking etc.

2:00-3:00 Production Management: Costuming, set/scenery design, props, stage make-up and more.

Materials Needed: Notebook, pencil with eraser and highlighters.

Triple Threat Performers Camp

Ages: *11-20   Cost: $300       Instructors: Penny Bays, Marta Hazekamp-Stovin & Michelle Kurns

July Session (2 weeks): 16, 18, & 19 (Mon/Weds/Thursday) AND 23, 25, 26, & 27 (Mon/Weds/Thurs/Fri). 10-2 pm each day with Performance on the 27^th at 6 pm. Family and friends are welcome!

August Session (2 weeks): 13, 15, & 16 (Mon/Weds/Thurs) AND 20, 22, 23, 24 (Mon/Weds/Thurs/Fri). 10-2 pl each day with a performance on Friday the 24^h at 6 pm. Family and friends are welcome!

Description:

“Triple Threat” is a term widely used in the theatre that refers to performers who are proficient artists in the areas of Acting, Singing and Dancing; a rare, elite and very valuable group of performers that directors are always looking for! Why hire three different people when you can hire one to do all three?! This camp trains our performers to excel in all three areas by working on excerpts from famous Broadway shows. They will experience developing a character as an actor, singer and dancer, practicing performing both as a solo and as an ensemble member. Camp includes advanced acting techniques, progressive vocal training, and learning original Broadway choreography from popular musicals. Campers will perform these at the conclusion of the camp. *Mature/experienced 11 & 12 year olds may apply but acceptance may be at staff’s discretion.

Camp Schedule:

10:00-11:30 am Character study and development/Acting skills/Rehearsal time. With Penny Bays

11:30-12:30 pm Vocal training/ Music rehearsal with Michelle Kurns

12:30-1:00 pm Lunch time

1:00-2:00 pm Choreography/Rehearsal with Marta Hazekamp-Stovin

Materials Needed: Notebook, pencil with eraser, highlighters, folder or binder. Fitness/dance attire and jazz shoes. Water bottle and lunch.

Summer Sampler

Ages: For adults          Cost: $50         Option 1: Week of July 23-28^th.         Option 2: Week of August 13-18^th.

Description: This is like a dance and fitness buffet! Pick and choose all you want to take of dance and fitness classes in one week for one flat price! Take a look at our weekly schedule and see what you want to take, then sign up. No experience required! All levels of ability welcome. All you need is fitness attire; no special dance attire needed. This is a great way to try new things that you maybe wouldn’t get to try otherwise, as well as get a week of awesome exercise, healthy benefits and of course tons of FUN!

Fitness Choices: Zumba (aerobic dance; offered 3 days a week), PiYo (Pilates/Yoga combo for hyper people J), Conditioning (core strengthening with a balance ball, floor mat series and stretching), YogAdadio (yoga combined with slow moving dance movements), Barre Fitness (uses the ballet barre, but not ballet! Total body strengthening and stretching) and Qi Gong Martial Arts.

Dance choices: Belly Dancing, *Adult Beginner Ballet, *Adult Beginner Jazz, Contemporary/Modern dance, and *Adult Beginner Tap. *We have dance shoes on hand that you can borrow for these classes if you would like, without having to purchase any. Please see the receptionist for details.  

Workshops

Speaking in Accents & Dialects

Ages: *11 and up        Cost: $30         Instructor: Marta Hazekamp-Stovin

Option 1: July 13^th, 12-2 pm.  Focuses on accents/dialects of the United Kingdom (English, Scottish & Irish)

Option 2: August 10^th, 12-2 pm. Focuses on accents/dialects of European areas (French, Russian and German).

Description: Speaking with an accent or specific dialect from a country or area is a highly valued skill for actors to have, and a skill you will use over and over again! Students will learn to speak accents by reading/speaking phrases phonetically, then practicing accents within acted out scenes at the conclusion of the workshop. 

“Learn to Tap” Workshop for Kids

Ages: 7-12       Cost: $25         Instructor: Emily Eikleberry

Option 1: July 28^th, 1:00-2:30 pm.     

Option 2: August 18^th, 1:00-2:30 pm.

Description: Perfect for kids who have always wanted to try tap dance, but with low risk; a one day workshop and WE provide the tap shoes to borrow, so you don’t have to buy those either! Learn the basics in tap dance and a short dance within the workshop.

“I’ve Always Wanted to Tap!” Workshop for Adults!

Ages: teens-adults      Cost: $25         Instructor: Emily Eikleberry

Option 1: July 28^th, 4:30-6:00 pm.     

Option 2: August 18^th, 4:30-6:00 pm.

Description: Perfect for someone who have always wanted to try tap dance, but with low risk; a one day workshop and WE provide the tap shoes to borrow, so you don’t have to buy those either! Learn the basics in tap dance and a short dance within the workshop.

Tap Workshop for Experienced Kids & Adults

Ages: 12-adult             Cost: $25         Instructor: Emily Eikleberry

Option 1: July 28^th, 2:30-4:00 pm.     

Option 2: August 18^th, 2:30-4:00pm.

Description: A fun and intensive workshop for those that have some experience in tap dance. Learn some fun new “fancy” steps and tricks as well as a fun dance within this workshop.

Saturday Night Summer Sizzles

Every Saturday Night this summer we are having an open dance party at the Academy; family friendly and all ages! $8 per person/per night ($5 students) includes the lesson and the open dance party.

7:30-8:30 pm Dance Lesson – Each week a different style of Social Dance will be featured, including Waltz, Cha Cha, Tango, Rumba, Salsa, Swing and more!

8:30-10:30 pm open dance party with DJ.

First Friday Ballroom Workshop with Special Guests

6-8 pm First Friday’s in July and August. $20 per person.

	Summer Camps & Workshops Per Week 2012
July		Closed July 2-6th
Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
9	10	11	12	13	14
Budding Star Dance Camp	Budding Star Dance Camp	Budding Star Dance Camp	Budding Star Dance Camp	Budding Star Dance Camp
Ages 7-10 ~ 12:30-5 pm	Ages 7-10 ~ 12:30-5 pm	Ages 7-10 ~ 12:30-5 pm	Ages 7-10 ~ 12:30-5 pm	Rehearsal/Performance 5-6 pm
				Accents/Dialects Workshop
				12-2 pm ~ Ages *10 and up
				"First Friday"	Summer Sizzle Dance Party
				Ballroom Special 6-8 pm	Ballroom 7:30-10:30 pm
16	17	18	19	20	21
Triple Threat Performers		Triple Threat Performers	Triple Threat Performers
Camp 10-2 pm ~ Ages *11-20		Camp 10-2 pm ~ Ages *11-20	Camp 10-2 pm ~ Ages *11-20
$300 for two week camp
Theatre Production Camp	Theatre Production Camp	Theatre Production Camp	Theatre Production Camp	Theatre Production Camp
Ages 7-12 ~ Noon-3 pm	Ages 7-12 ~ Noon-3 pm	Ages 7-12 ~ Noon-3 pm	Ages 7-12 ~ Noon-3 pm	Ages 7-12 ~ Noon-3 pm	Summer Sizzle Dance Party
$185 for the entire week				Performance in Park at 6 pm	Ballroom 7:30-10:30 pm
23	24	25	26	27	28
Summer Sampler #1	Baby Ballerina Camp Ages 4-6 ~ 1-5 pm  $65 Includes: Ballet, dance history, ballet pantomime and crafts.				"Learn to Tap" Kids Workshop
Triple Threat Performers		Triple Threat Performers	Triple Threat Performers	Triple Threat Performers	1-2:30 pm
Camp 10-2 pm ~ Ages *11-20		Camp 10-2 pm ~ Ages *11-20	Camp 10-2 pm ~ Ages *11-20	Performance in the Park 6 pm	Tap Workshop  2:30-4 pm
					(for experienced kids & adults)
					"I've always wanted to Tap"
					Adult Workshop 4:30-6 pm
					Summer Sizzle Dance Party
					Ballroom 7:30-10:30 pm
30	31	1	2	3	4
Prima Ballerina Dance Camp	Prima Ballerina Dance Camp	Prima Ballerina Dance Camp	Prima Ballerina Dance Camp	Prima Ballerina Dance Camp	Summer Sizzle Dance Party
Ages 10-18 ~ Intermediate +	Ages 10-18 ~ Intermediate +	Ages 10-18 ~ Intermediate +	Ages 10-18 ~ Intermediate +	Ages 10-18 ~ Intermediate +	Ballroom 7:30-10:30 pm
10 am - 3 pm	10 am - 3 pm	10 am - 3 pm	10 am - 3 pm	10 am - 3 pm. 7 pm Performance
August
Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
6	7	8	9	10	11
Budding Star Dance Camp	Budding Star Dance Camp	Budding Star Dance Camp	Budding Star Dance Camp	Budding Star Dance Camp
Ages 7-10 ~ 12:30-5 pm	Ages 7-10 ~ 12:30-5 pm	Ages 7-10 ~ 12:30-5 pm	Ages 7-10 ~ 12:30-5 pm	Rehearsal/Performance 5-6pm
				Accents/Dialects Workshop
				12-2 pm ~ Ages *10 and up
				"First Friday"	Summer Sizzle Dance Party
				Ballroom Special 6-8 pm	Ballroom 7:30-10:30 pm
13	14	15	16	17	18
Summer Sampler #2					"Learn to Tap" Kids Workshop
Triple Threat Performers		Triple Threat Performers	Triple Threat Performers		1-2:30 pm
Camp 10-2 pm ~ Ages *11-20		Camp 10-2 pm ~ Ages *11-20	Camp 10-2 pm ~ Ages *11-20		Tap Workshop  2:30-4 pm
Theatre Production Camp	Theatre Production Camp	Theatre Production Camp	Theatre Production Camp	Theatre Production Camp	(for experienced kids & adults)
Ages 7-12 ~ Noon-3 pm	Ages 7-12 ~ Noon-3 pm	Ages 7-12 ~ Noon-3 pm	Ages 7-12 ~ Noon-3 pm	Ages 7-12 ~ Noon-3 pm	"I've always wanted to Tap"
$185 for the entire week				Performance in Park at 6 pm	Adult Workshop 4:30-6 pm
					Summer Sizzle Dance Party
					Ballroom 7:30-10:30 pm
20	21	22	23	24	25
Triple Threat Performers		Triple Threat Performers	Triple Threat Performers	Triple Threat Performers	Summer Sizzle Dance Party
Camp 10-2 pm ~ Ages *11-20	Baby Ballerina Camp Ages 4-6 ~ 1-5 pm  $65 Includes: Ballet, dance history, ballet pantomime and crafts.	Camp 10-2 pm ~ Ages *11-20	Camp 10-2 pm ~ Ages *11-20	Performance in the Park 6 pm	Ballroom 7:30-10:30 pm
$300 for two week camp
27	28	29	30	31	1
Prima Ballerina Dance Camp	Prima Ballerina Dance Camp	Prima Ballerina Dance Camp	Prima Ballerina Dance Camp	Prima Ballerina Dance Camp	Summer Sizzle Dance Party
Ages 10-18 ~ Intermediate +	Ages 10-18 ~ Intermediate +	Ages 10-18 ~ Intermediate +	Ages 10-18 ~ Intermediate +	Ages 10-18 ~ Intermediate +	Ballroom 7:30-10:30 pm
10 am - 3 pm	10 am - 3 pm	10 am - 3 pm	10 am - 3 pm	10 am - 3 pm. 7 pm Performance

Summer Weekly Class Schedule