Dance Camp Programs
Hip Hop, Ballet, Jazz, ContemporaryOur Dance Camp Programs encompass numerous forms - ballet, jazz, lyrical, hip hop, musical theatre dance and much more! We're all about celebrating the art form and discovering the joy that makes us want to DANCE! Our session 2 program is for dancers who have at least 4 years' experience in ballet and other dance forms. In addition, we have three recreational dance programs for campers who have a reasonable level of fitness, but little studio dance experience. A good staff ratio ensures everyone has a chance to be challenged in all our dance programs, regardless of skill level and experience.
At Centauri, dance campers choose one specialty dance program per
session.
To see a chart listing all the programs and their sessions
click here.
Dance and All That Jazz!
Session 1, ages 9-18. Instructor: Brandi Ferreira
This session, it痴 all about JAZZ!!! We start right at the beginning as we brush up on our jitterbug, cakewalk, black bottom and swing. Next, we値l make a stop to pick up some good old fashion Fosse. Moving swiftly along, we値l head down to Diva lane to get our Beyonce on! Join us on a Jazz journey that is going to be a massive amount of fun. All levels of dance experience are welcome, from beginner to skilled, although for this program you値l need a whole lot of energy and a willingness to get your groove on! Be ready to pull out your attitude, your high kicks and your smiles as you join us for some thrilling choreography, and work as part of our dance ensemble to mount a show-stopping performance for the final day. Campers must have a reasonable level of fitness and a keen interest in dance for this program.
From Inspiration to Dance CREATION!
Session 2, ages 11-18 Instructor: Brandi Ferreira
Welcome to our 2012 dance program for experienced dancers! This
year, we池e exploring the nature of creativity, and translating our
discoveries into exciting and original choreography. We値l seek out
opportunities to collaborate with other artists around camp, looking
at everything from sculpture to play scripts as inspiration for our
work. We値l dance with unusual objects, explore new ways to partner
each other, experiment with environmental dance, experience dance
improvisation and discover our inner choreographer. We値l work daily
on our technique, incorporating multiple dance styles. Join the
Centauri Dance Company this summer and discover afresh what inspires
you to dance as we work together to mount a performance for the
final day.
Please note that dancers must have danced
for no less that 4 years with a reputable dance studio, and must
have a grounding of at least 2 years in ballet, in order to take
this program.
Dance: The WE Project
Session 3, ages 9-18. Instructor: Veronica Lincoln
What does WE mean to YOU? In this arts experiment, we will reveal a series of bizarre objects, recordings and newspaper cuttings to three different programs on the first day. Using all this as inspiration, programs will work independently - and collaboratively - on original arts creations, sharing their work in front of an audience on the final day. Celebrate the joy and excitement of dance as you put together original choreography using a range of dance styles. We will explore ballet, jazz, hip hop, musical theatre, contemporary dance and more, moving swiftly from studio work into preparing our performance! As we create our pieces, campers with an interest in choreography will be able to try that, too. Join us for an exciting and unique dance program, try your hand at new and familiar dance styles, and combine your final show with the work of two other programs, for an explosion of creativity on the final day! Campers must have a reasonable level of fitness and some previous experience in one of the above dance styles, to take this program. See also: The WE Project Theatre and The We Project Photography).
Hip Hop and Contemporary Dance
Session 4, ages 9-18. Instructor: Veronica Lincoln
Get ready to move! In this session our dancers will focus on and push contemporary ballet technique as well as new hip hop styles from today痴 commercial dance industry! Jumps, kicks and turns will start our day, and we'll take inspiration from music videos and movies as we explore exciting combinations day after day! We'll have plenty of opportunities to develop solo and group choreography using our favourite music, so bring along your play list. The session will culminate in a final performance that's guaranteed to bring the house down! This will be a high energy session and our dancers will need a reasonable level of fitness and previous experience in one or more dance styles. Get ready to challenge yourself and try something new!
Also check out our Musical Theatre Camps
Dance Camps 2012 |
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| Session 1 July 1 to 14 |
Dance and all that Jazz (ages 9-18) |
| Session 2 July 15 to 28 |
From Inspiration to
Dance Creation (ages 11-18) |
| Session 3 July 29 to Aug 11 |
Dance: The WE Project (ages 9-18) |
| Session 4 Aug 12 to 19 |
Hip Hop and
Contemporary Dance! (ages 9 t 18) |
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- Download 2012 Brochure
- Program Director Bios
- Film Dept.
- Theatre Dept.
- Writing Dept.
- Fine Arts Dept.
- Dance Dept.
- Music Dept
"We were so impressed with the camp overall, and specifically the dance program [our daughter] participated in. The demonstration for the parents was marvellous - how creative and imaginative these young people are, and how enthusiastic are their counsellors! Our daughter gained a real appreciation of different styles of choreography."
