Summer Camps

For Ages 4-7:
Dance and Art in Me
July 5-9, Camps with openings: Aug. 9-13, Aug 16-20 CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
9:30am-12pm ~ $140
For ages 4-7 yrs. (students will be divided into smaller groups by age)
Children will begin each day with a Creative Movement class with Amanda Stanger-Read and then move on to an Art class with Lesley Criscenti. Both classes will focus on concepts common to both dance and visual art such as line, shape, form, path, volume, emotion, depth, and pattern. After a short snack break the children will work with Amanda to create a performance piece to present on the final day of camp. Children will have input into all aspects of the performance: choreography, music and costumes. Campers should come in comfortable dance clothes that they can move in (no jeans or dresses) and bring a snack and a smock.

Dance and Music in Me
July 12-16, July 19-23, July 26-30, Aug. 2-6
9:30am -12pm ~ $140
(Students will be divided into smaller groups by age)
Children will begin each day with a Creative Movement class and then move on to a music class. Both classes will focus on concepts common to dance and music such as rhythm, pattern, tempo, solo vs. ensemble work, group dynamic, and cannon/round. After a short snack break the children will work with the dance teacher to create a performance piece to present on the final day of camp. Children will have input into all aspects of the performance: choreography, music and costumes.

Campers should come in comfortable dance clothes that they can move in (no jeans or dresses) and bring a snack.

For ages 7 & Up :
Ballet/Lyrical Mini Course (7-12 yrs.)
July 5-9
1:00-4pm ~ $175
Dancers will take a Ballet Technique class each day followed by a Lyrical class. Dancers will prepare a presentation for family and friends on the last day of camp.

Ballet shoes required. Girls should come with pink convertable tights, leotard, ballet skirt, pink ballet shoes, and hair should be neatly pulled back away from the face and neck. Boys should wear black convertable tights or leggings, tank top or T-shirt and black or white ballet shoes. Bring a snack and a water bottle.

Musical Theatre Mini Course (7-12 yrs.)
July 12-16
1:00-4pm ~$175
Dancers will take classes in Jazz, Tap and Voice each day and will prepare a performance piece for family and friends on the last day of camp.

Girls should wear leotard and jazz pants or footless tights. Boys: black footless tights, leggings, or jazz pants, tank top or T-shirt. All: jazz and tap shoes w/ socks or tights. Bring a snack and a water bottle.

Choreography and Improvisation Mini Course (9 yrs. and up)
July 19-23
1:00-4pm ~ $175
Dancers will be divided into age appropriate groups and will take classes in both choreography and improvisation each day. They will be given daily assignments to work on in class - solos and group studies. Dancers will showcase their pieces on the last day of the mini course.

Girls should wear leotard and jazz pants or footless tights. Boys: black footless tights, leggings, or jazz pants, tank top or T-shirt. Ballet or Jazz shoes optional. Bring a snack and a water bottle.

Summer Repertory w/People Dancing (12 and up)
July 26-30
1:00-4pm ~ $175
Summer Repertory Camp with People Dancing at Arts in Motion is a chance for advanced pre-teen, teen and young adult dancers to work together in a fabulous, fun, supportive environment.
This exciting camp experience focuses on performance technique, with a technical warm-up, and building a beautiful and challenging contemporary dance- theatre piece.
Arts in Motion Staff Member Christina Sears-Etter has also been the Artistic Director of People Dancing for 10 years, and she brings multiple areas of expertise to the campers, including choreography, coaching for personal best and a working knowledge of Laban Movement Analysis.

There is a performance opportunity, more details closer to the date.

This will be a summer dance experience to remember!
Girls should wear leotard and jazz pants or footless tights. Boys: black footless tights, leggings, or jazz pants, tank top or T-shirt. All: bare feet or jazz shoes. Bring a snack and a water bottle.

Chamber Music Mini Course (10 yrs. and up)
July 26-30
1:00-4pm ~ $175

Rock Band Mini Course (10 yrs. and up)
Aug 9-13
1:00-4pm ~ $175

Ongoing Events:
1st Friday Family Ballroom Dance Parties 6-7:30pm
1st Friday of every month
$10/Family (includes a Lesson)

Learn the basics of several Ballroom Dance styles in a relaxed fun atmosphere. Waltz, Foxtrot, Salsa, Tango, Rumba, Merenge. Lessons given throughout the night. Reservations recommended.

Reservations recommended.