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Summer Camps &
Workshops 2011 What will you do next Summer? Musical
Theater? Hip Hop? Jazz? Ballet? All
camp participants will receive a certificate and prize at the completion of each camp. Along with dance instruction,
there will be some fun, special activities that are dance oriented. All camps are subject to change/cancellation
pending enrollment. Camp for Preschool Children Children (ages 3-6) will experience dancing ballet, jazz, hip hop & creative movement. Focus
is on dance fundamentals, movement concepts, combinations, terms, musicality, memorization, flexibility, and strength.
Using a fun, positive, and creative approach, this children's class provides a solid foundation for optimal learning
by refining visual, audio, and motor skills as they apply to learning dance. Besides the physical benefits, children
will be empowered with self-discipline, respect, focus, confidence, and motivation - not to mention it's a fun and constructive
way to harness all that boundless energy! Dance attire of leotard, tights & dance slippers preferred, but not
required. Clothing that allows ease of movement with stocking feet is sufficient. Camp for Moms & Tots A fun, interactive class for parent (Mom, Dad or Grandparent) and child (age 12-35 months, child must
be able to walk independently.) During this "one on one" time, parents will have the joy and fun of helping
to develop the child's motor skills, coordination, and musicality through dance movement. Class is formatted with structure
and continuity, yet is flexible enough to accomodate the varied levels of develpoment for optimal learning and fun.
Using music and props with dance movement, parents will see their child "make the connection" in their visual,
audio, and motor skills. Besides the physical benefits, this toddlers dance class provides the child with
focus, motivation, accomplishment, and social interaction- all while simply having fun! All
participants should wear comfortable clothing that allows for ease of movement. Tots should wear socks and shoes, while
parents go in stocking feet. Hip Hop & Jazz
Camp Learn some basic steps & combinations
of both Hip-Hop & Jazz dancing. Students will learn some of the older-style steps as well as newer-style steps to
develop an appreciation of how much these two dance styles have dramatically evolved. Camp will also focus on the differences
and similarities between Hip Hop and Jazz while learning some of the individual styles of both as well. Dancewear
preferred, but not required. Comfortable clothing that allows ease of movement, along with stocking feet works fine.
Please no dresses, baggy shorts or tops, or bare feet. Hair should be pulled back and secured away from face. Musical Theater Dance Camp This camp is perfect for exposure to a variety of dance styles used for the stage. Students
will learn Jazz, Hip Hop, & Broadway movement while establishing an awareness of both stage presence and the relationship
between movement and music as it applies to stage performance. Camp will also focus on team work, creativity and spontaneity
needed for performance. Fun for all and all for fun! Dancewear preferred, but not required. Comfortable
clothing that allows ease of movement, along with stocking feet works fine. Please no dresses, baggy shorts or tops,
or bare feet. Hair should be pulled back and secured away from face. Showstoppers
Dance Camp A variety of styled dance steps ranging from Broadway to Ballroom
will be presented at this camp. Students will learn some of the very steps seen in music videos, "Dancing With
The Stars", and "So You Think You Can Dance". Focus will be on dancing as a soloist, with a partner,
and as a group to stress the importance of both individuality and teamwork. This camp will enrich students with fun
that has focus. Dancewear preferred, but not required. Comfortable clothing that allows ease of movement,
along with stocking feet works fine. Please no dresses, baggy shorts or tops, or bare feet. Hair should be pulled
back and secured away from face. Jazz & Ballet Dance Camp This camp will provide students with foundational movement in these two fundamental dance forms. Students
will learn basic steps and combinations of both Jazz and Ballet while creating an awareness of coordination, musicality, expression,
and creativity. Camp will focus on movement as an individual and as a team while having fun as they're learning.
Dancewear preferred, but not required. Comfortable clothing that allows ease of movement, along with stocking feet
works fine. Please no dresses, baggy shorts or tops, or bare feet. Hair should be pulled back and secured away
from face. Summer
Camp Instructors Rebecca Hansen
bio coming soon. Lisa
Myhre B.A. in Theatre from Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter, MN. St. Peter children's
summer theatre full-scale productions: director of Midsummer Night's Dream; director of Charlie & The Chocolate
Factory; co-director of The Hobbit, co-director; co-director of Charlie & The Chocolate Factory. Director &
Designer one-act play & all-school play in Le Sueur, Minnesota. Puppet shows at Tomte Theater in St. Peter, MN.
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