Camps, Workshop and Intensives
ARTS & DANCE CAMP (Ages 3-7) Adventures in the World Around Us!
June 22–July 31, Monday – Friday, 9:00 am-12:00 noon
$270 per week ($135 deposit for each week)*
“Lunch Bunch” option, 12:00 noon-12:45 pm, $20/week, Monday – Thursday (pre-registration required)
Under the direction of Ballet School faculty Gabby Halley and Elizabeth Zander, we have lots of fun and exciting new adventures planned for our campers this summer! Campers are divided into two age groups: 3-4 and 5-7 to tailor projects and activities to specific developmental levels. Each week a different theme will offer your camper the opportunity to discover dance, art, music and storytelling in our creative studio space along with our outdoor playground area. Campers will dance each day – exploring creative dance with Ms. Gabby or Ms. Elizabeth and creative rhythm tap with Robin Vail. No worries about tap shoes, we can often fit even our youngest dancers! On the last day, campers will share what they have learned in dance classes for family and friends. Maximum enrollment each week is 10-14 depending on age group. A light snack of juice and crackers is provided each day. Lunch bunch is offered Mon. – Thurs. for campers choosing to stay an extra 45 minutes for lunch. Lunch bunch campers will need to bring a bag lunch each day. (Please note that pre-registration for lunch bunch is required prior to the first day of camp to allow for scheduling of staff). Be sure to join us this summer as we explore the world around us!
Week 1: June 22-26 (ages 3-4)Under the Sea*
Week 2: June 29-July 3 (ages 3-7) Stars and Stripes
Week 3: July 6-10 (ages 5-7) Winter Wonderland
Week 4: July 13-17 (ages 5-7)Story Ballets
Week 5: July 20-24 (ages 3-4) Superheroes Among Us*
Week 6: July 27-31 (ages 3-4) Under the Big Top (Circus Fun!)*
*Slightly older sibling that would like to enroll with 3–4-year-old sibling may enroll as a participant/helper.
MUSICAL THEATER CAMPS FOR THE NOVICE TO BEGINNER AGES 7-11
IT’S SHOWTIME!
A Musical Theater Camp for Ages 7-11
July 6-10, 9:00-12:30
$332.50 ($166.25 deposit)*
Under the direction of Laci McDonald, campers will dance, sing and act daily to create a musical theatre review. Campers will learn proper physical and vocal warm-ups, explore musical theatre choreography and songs, while creating an original short script inspired by a selected children’s book. Campers will assist with costumes, props and set design. Family and friends are invited to attend a performance on the last day of camp. For the daily rehearsals, campers should wear comfortable clothing and bring a light snack and water bottle each day.
INCLUSIVE WORKSHOP
DanceAbilities Workshop:
July 24-25 3-5pm (ages 8-15); July 31-Aug. 1 3-5pm (ages 16+)
$76 ($38 deposit)*
DanceAbilities students will explore various ways to create movement and play with various rhythms. Join Ballet School faculty member and partner, Laci McDonald and her staff of student volunteers for two days dancing! New this year, there will be two sessions: July 25-26 will be open to ages 8-15 and July 31-Aug 1 will be open to ages 16+. We welcome and encourage parents and/or community support person(s) to accompany students if extra assistance is needed. DanceAbilities is open to students of all abilities.
Laci McDonald is a dance teacher and choreographer for Durham Academy’s Upper School and is also the school’s Special Olympics Co-Coordinator. Laci has been a volunteer with Special Olympics Durham County for 18 years working closely with Special Programs Coordinator for Durham County, Kristen Randall. Laci holds a BFA in Dance Performance and an MBA from ECU.
Pre-Professional Ballet Intensive
June 15-19, 10:00am-3:00pm (1-hour break for lunch)
$440 ($220 deposit)*
Completion of Ballet 5 or above required.
This program is an exceptional opportunity for aspiring dancers to cultivate and hone their artistry and skills. The intensive offers classes in ballet technique, pointe, variations, contemporary techniques, choreography and body conditioning. We hope you will join us for this rewarding experience!
Pre-Pointe Workshop featuring Coppelia
June 22-26 (Week 1); June 29-July 3 (Week 2), 9:00am-1:00pm
$380 per week ($190 deposit)*
Completion of Ballet 2 or above required.
Dancers will receive a daily ballet technique class and additional classes in modern, jazz and other related topics such as ballet history, terminology and injury prevention. There will be an informal showing on the last day for family and friends. Students should bring a light snack and water bottle each day.
Intermediate Ballet Workshop featuring Nutcraker
July 6-10 (Week 1); July 13-17 (Week 2), 9:00am-1:00pm
$380 per week ($190 deposit)*
Completion of Ballet 4 or above required.
Dancers will receive a daily ballet technique class and additional classes in pointe, modern, jazz and other related topics such as ballet history, terminology and injury prevention.There will be an informal showing on the last day for family and friends. Students should bring a light snack and water bottle each day.
NEW & EXPANDED Fall Ballet Warm-Up Featuring Choreography from Chapel Hill Dance Theater Repertory.
August 10-14, 10:00 am-1:00pm
$330 ($165 deposit)
Completion of Ballet 5 or above required.
Students will have a daily technique class, pointe, take a short break and then learn repertory from Chapel Hill Dance Theater past and/or future productions. Students should bring a light snack.
HIP-HOP and CONTEMPORARY JAZZ INTENSIVES
Hip-Hop & Breaking Workshop with Jose Velasquez
June 29-July 3 9:30am-12:30pm
$285 ($142.50 deposit)*
Open to students who have completed Hip-Hop 1.
Dancers will learn fun hip-hop, breaking, street dance steps, combinations and routines. In addition, students will also explore the history of hip-hop, artists and choreographers through videography and a variety of materials. Students should wear clothes easy to move in and sneakers. Students should bring a light snack and water bottle each day.
EXPANDED Jazz Intensive with Laci McDonald and Ballet School Staff
June 22-26 (week 1) and Jun 29-July 3 (week 2) 10:00-3:00
$440 per week ($220 deposit)
Completion of Int Contemporary Jazz+
Join Ballet School jazz faculty during this two-week intensive providing dancers exposure to various styles and skill-training. Dancers can expect to dive deeper into this history of jazz dance, jazz techniques, improvisation, and choreographic principles. Building strength and consistency of leaps and turns, developing body awareness and confidence through partnering and lift techniques, expressing themselves through a series of combinations, the dancers will spend two weeks trying all, being challenged and having fun! Dancers can enroll in both weeks or just one, however material from the second week may build upon the first week.
RHYTHM TAP INTENSIVES
Adv. Rhythm Tap Intensive with Emily Shoemaker
July 7-9 4-6pm
Completion of Tap 4-Adv.
$140 ($70 deposit)*
Dancers will explore the art of “play“ through improvisation, choreography, and using their creative voice. Over the course of three days, dancers will be encouraged to reach outside their comfort zone and explore new ways of challenging what motivates their movement. They will work on technique, choreography, musicality and improvisation. Hopefully walking away with a revised sense of self and inspired by their peers. This workshop is for advanced dancers ages 13 and up.
*A deposit is required upon registration for any camp or workshop with the tuition balance payable on the first day of each session. Deposits are refundable until two weeks before the start of each camp. There are no refunds for absences. Camps or workshops that do not meet our minimum enrollment requirement may be cancelled with a full refund of all deposits. Families not currently enrolled in the Ballet School will be charged a one-time summer registration fee.