Musical Theatre and Singing Camp Programs

Each of our Musical Theatre Camps has a specific focus, such as vocal training, "triple threat" (acting, singing and dancing) or choreography and dance. The programs may also focus on a specific musical theatre style, period or composer.

At Centauri, campers choose one specialty arts program per session.

To see a chart listing all the programs and their sessions click here.

 

Jazz SingersSo You Want To Be a Pop Star!

Session 1 (ages 12-18)  Instructor: Melissa Shriner

Do you think you have what it takes to be the next big pop star? To make it as a pop star these days, you need more than just good vocal chops; you need to be able to move on stage as well!!! Join us as we explore the world of pop music! We will take a look at how to sing pop music and how to do pop 'ornaments' (all the fancy Christina/Mariah stuff!). Discover how to develop the great singing technique needed to maintain a healthy voice that will carry you through tough and rigorous days of singing and dancing. To give our voices a break, we will also work on stage presence and dance moves, essential skills for all pop artists. We’ll put together a repertoire of songs, then add choreography as we prepare to showcase several incredible, polished, performance-ready pop songs that will wow our audience! Beyonce, look out! Justin Timberlake, watch your back! Basic singing experience is necessary for this session.

 

Musical Theatre Camp at Centauri Arts CampMusical Theatre: Characters of Broadway

Session 2 - O (ages 14-18)  Instructor: Jeanette Hedley

Calling all triple threats! Use your acting, singing and dancing skills to bring to life the characters of Broadway. This session, omega campers will discover what it takes to bring musical theatre’s larger-than-life roles to the stage. We will go through an in-depth character study process, including everything from looking at the original production and the character’s background, to exploring their voice and physicality. In addition to tackling our work from an actor’s perspective, campers will also take workshops on dance and vocal technique. Our final production will showcase campers in solo or duet scenes as well as an ensemble piece that will integrate all of your triple threat skills. Be prepared to take risks and work hard - but also to have a whole lot of fun as we transform ourselves into characters that will amaze and enthrall our audience on the final day.

 

Music Theatre at Centauri Arts CAmpSinging Sensations: An Acapella Experience

Session 3 - O  (ages 14-18)

It's time to put away your instruments and bust out your killer voice! This is Centauri's first entirely acapella program. Using nothing but our voices, we will become an entire band as we recreate our favourite songs. If you liked your school choir or glee club, you'll have a ton of fun making great harmonies together. Discover - or refresh your knowledge of - part singing, blending, group sound-shaping, solo singing, tight harmonies and even vocal percussion (beatboxing). Get ready to learn some intense and awesome music from jazz to collegiate acapella style. Acapella is the genre you can sing anywhere, so stop carrying around those heavy instruments and start making sweet tunes with ‘Voices Only’! Campers must have a background in solo or choral singing and preferably be able to read music at a basic level.

 

Broadway CampMusical Theatre: 20 Fabulous Broadway Years!

Session 3 - A (ages 9-14)  Instructor: Robyn Levine

If you want to experience the triple threat - acting, singing AND dancing - then join us this summer for an exciting journey into the world of musical theatre! This year, we’re celebrating musicals that became famous between 1960-1980, such as Funny Girl, Chicago, Hair, Grease, Little Shop of Horrors and Les Miserables. During these decades, Barbra Striesand, Liza Minnelli and Bernadette Peters rose to stardom singing in the various musicals that you will have a chance to explore! In this innovative program, you will learn different songs from the various musicals of those decades and create a musical ensemble piece that tells a story to your audience! Along the way, you will discover character creation and storytelling, solo singing, duets and choral numbers with movement. We’ll also teach you the proper singing techniques that will allow your inner superstars to shine! Watch out Centauri, here come the latest musical theatre sensations!

 

Triple Threat CampMusical Theatre Dance

Session 4 - A/O (ages 9-18)  Instructor: Jeanette Hedley

How do you create characters and tell stories, using dance? Find out this session as we play with all sorts of songs and characters - some that you will recognise, and some you will never have heard of before! Dancers will learn the fundamentals of musical theatre dance while getting to create characters of their own. Daily classes include warm-ups, stretches, strengthening exercises, floor work and workshops in the many different styles of dance used in musical theatre. As campers develop their dance technique, work will begin on choreography for the final performance! This program will challenge through physical fitness and creative expression, with emphasis placed on the final show. No previous dance experience is required - just a willingness to work hard, try new things and explore dance in its many and varied forms!

A Summary of our 2010 Musical Theatre Summer Camps!

Session 1  Singing Camp: So You Want To Be a Pop Star! (ages 12+)

Session 2  Music Theatre Camp: Characters of Broadway  (ages 14-18)

Session 3  Singing Camp: Singing Sensations: An Acapella Experience  (ages 14-18)

Session 3  Musical Theatre Camp: 20 Fabulous Broadway Years!  (ages 9-14)

Session 4  Musical Theatre Camp: Musical Theatre Dance (ages 9 to 18)