SUMMER DANCE CAMPS at DAU!
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2016 Summer Camps and Intensives
Dance Academy USA Summer Camps and Intensives 2016
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DAU Camps & Intensives
Summer 2016
Pretty Princess Camp (ages 3-6) $170*/$190
Do you have a favorite Princess? Come spend the week in a magical adventure dancing and singing to some of your favorite princess songs. Your imagination will run free while creating crafts and learning ballet and tap. On the last day, there will be a special visit from a Princess that you won’t want to miss!
June 27-30 9:00am-12:00pm Penny Boyes
July 11-14 9:00am-12:00pm Denise Boucher
Barbie Ballet Camp (ages 3-6) $170*/$190
Have you ever wanted to twirl and leap like a graceful ballerina? Here’s your chance! Barbie has introduced many young dancers to the wonderful world of ballet. We will use music from famous ballets to teach terminology and technique. You will fall in love with this beautiful dance form, enjoy arts and crafts, and make many new friends – all while being inspired by Barbie!
June 27-30 12:30pm-3:30pm Penny Boyes
July 18-21 9:00am-12:00pm Kimberly Teodoro
Mary Poppins Camp (ages 4-8) $170*/$190
You will have a “supercalifragilisticexpialidocious” week of dancing, singing, tumbling, and crafts. You will explore the wonder and magic of Mary Poppin’s world as you sing along to your favorite songs – all while learning the fundamentals of tap, ballet, and tumbling. The best part is how you will come home talking about all your new friends!
July 18-21 12:30pm-3:30pm Kimberly Teodoro
Pre-Hip Hop Camp (ages 5-8) $170*/$190
Do you want to learn the hot new dances you see on your favorite music videos and TV shows? Here is your chance to learn the fundamentals of hip hop – and even create your own cool moves – while singing along to your favorite (age-appropriate) hit songs from the radio. You will make so many new friends as you discover your inner music video star! This camp welcomes all levels.
July 18-21 9:00am-12:00pm Joy Lee
Dance & Tumble Camp (ages 5-9) $170*/$190
Do you just love to MOVE? Then, this high energy camp is for you! We will use fun, upbeat music to practice our jazz technique and tumbling skills. You will gain strength, flexibility, and body awareness, all while making new friends! This camp welcomes all levels.
July 11-14 12:30pm-3:30pm Denise Boucher
Disney Dance Star Camp (ages 6-10) $170*/$190
It’s your turn to shine – just like the stars of popular Disney dance shows and movies. Jam along to your favorite tunes from Shake It Up, The Descendants, High School Musical, and Teen Beach Movie, all while learning the fundamentals of jazz and hip hop dancing. You will make so many new friends, as you let your inner Disney star shine!
June 27-30 9:00am-12:00pm Gabrielle Romero
Hip Hop Camp (ages 6-10) $170*/$190
Do you want to learn the hot new dances you see on your favorite music videos and TV shows? Here is your chance to learn the fundamentals of hip hop – and even create your own cool moves – while singing along to your favorite (age-appropriate) hit songs from the radio. You will make so many new friends as you discover your inner music video star! This camp welcomes all levels.
June 27-30 12:30pm-3:30pm Gabrielle Romero
Beach Blast Dance Party Camp (ages 6-10) $170*/$190
Cowabunga, dude! Surf’s up, and so is this high energy camp! You will think you are at a non-stop party as you learn jazz and tap to your favorite Disney Teen Beach Movie jams. With games, singing & dancing, and arts & crafts, this will be a beach party to remember!
July 6-7 10:00am-4:00pm Penny Boyes
Become A Star! Triple Threat Camp (ages 6-12) $170*/$190
In “the biz” – showbiz, that is – super stars can do it all: sing, dance, and act! Here’s your chance to channel your inner Vanessa Hudgens and Julianne Hough as you sing and dance your way down the halls of Rydell High. Recreating scenes from the smash TV hit Grease Live!, you will play acting games, learn fundamentals of jazz and “Broadway” dance, and explore your vocal range with singing exercises. You will make so many new friends as you show the world that you aren’t just a star, you’re a Triple Threat!
July 11-14 9:00am-12:00pm Ember Hopkins
Dance Boot Camp (ages 6-12) $220*/$240
This intensive mentally and physically prepares young dancers to improve their technical skills in a loving and nurturing environment. Students who plan to join DAU’s Performance Team or our award-winning Production Company will greatly benefit from this fun, energetic approach to studying jazz, tap, lyrical/contemporary, and hip hop.
June 27-30 4:00pm-7:00pm Jessalyn Espiritu & Tara Roberts
SYTYCD: The Next Generation Camp (ages 7-12) $170*/$190
Who hasn’t dreamed of being on summer’s hottest dance show “So You Think You Can Dance”? This summer, the show focuses on the next generation of dancers – kids just your age! Live the dream along with your favorite contestants by tackling jazz, tap, hip hop, lyrical/contemporary, and Broadway routines. You never know what challenge will come your way next, but that’s why the show is so much fun! This camp welcomes all levels.
July 6-7 10:00am-4:00pm Terronique Brown & Joy Lee (This session is ages 8+)
July 18-21 12:30pm-3:30pm Terronique Brown
Beg/Int Ballet Intensive (ages 7-12) $220*/$240
This intensive gives students the opportunity to work closely with former San Francisco Ballet soloist Rudy Cassand on the intricacies and artistry of ballet. It will help students improve and challenge their technique, gain strength and flexibility, and focus on developing a well-rounded dancer. Dancers will work on ballet barre, stretching, petit allegro, grand allegro, adage, choreography, and more. This intensive is intended for students in Ballet 1-2b.
July 18-21 4:00pm-7:00pm Rudy Cassand
The Intensive (ages 7-18) $220*/$240
All dance and nothing but dance….”nuff said!” Designed for the serious dancer who is ready for a more fast-paced and challenging program, this intensive includes jazz, ballet, tap, hip hop, lyrical/contemporary, conditioning, nutrition & injury prevention, and more! Classes will be split into levels, based on age and experience.
July 11-14 4:00pm-7:00pm Jessalyn Espiritu, Lauren Zaharis & Aimee Boucher
Fab & Fierce Camp (ages 8-13) $170*/$190
Who is more fabulous and fierce than your favorite pop princesses? YOU, that’s who! Jam along to your favorite Taylor Swift and Ariana Grande tunes as you show off your sassiest moves. You will think you’re in a music video as you learn a fusion of jazz and hip hop dance. Making friends was never so much fun!
July 18-21 4:00pm-7:00pm Kimberly Teodoro
Int/Adv Ballet Intensive (ages 9+) $220*/$240
This intensive gives students the opportunity to work closely with former San Francisco Ballet soloist Rudy Cassand on the intricacies and artistry of ballet. It will help students improve and challenge their technique, gain strength and flexibility, and focus on developing a well-rounded dancer. Dancers will work on ballet barre, stretching, petit allegro, grand allegro, adage, choreography, and more. This intensive is intended for students in Ballet 2 or higher.
July 6-7 10:00am-4:00pm Rudy Cassand
Hip Hop/Breakdancing Workshop (ages 10+) $170*/$190
This workshop will explore all aspects of Hip Hop and Breakdancing, including popping, locking, breaking, commercial/new style, freestyling, and more. Designed to inspire and challenge beginning through advanced dancers, this workshop will prepare you to rock it out anywhere from a school dance to a music video!
July 11-14 12:30pm-3:30pm Frankie Mendoza
Lunch Bunch (all ages) $15
Bring your lunch for a supervised break between camps. Rest, relax, and make new friends as you enjoy your lunch break.
All sessions 12:00pm-12:30pm DAU Staff
Snack Break (all ages) $15
Bring your snack for a supervised break between camps. Rest, relax, and make new friends as you enjoy your snack break.
All sessions 3:30pm-4:00pm DAU Staff
