Summer Camps – Discovering, Learning, Friendship and Creativity through Dance, Theatre & Music

Dance Camp 2008 (grades 3-8) All ability levels welcome. No previous dance experience required. This camp is for students who love to dance! It is designed to engage students in a multitude of dance styles (ballet, tap, jazz and modern). Students spend each morning of camp exploring two different dance styles. After a brief break and snack (which students bring from home), each session ends with a unique dance experience. Tuesdays, students are immersed in various choreographic styles as they learn a variety of new dances. Thursdays, guest artists from area professional dance programs challenge and inspire students. The 6-week program culminates in a Sharing Day program on Thursday, July 31 at 7:00 pm in the Corning Auditorium.

Auditions are required: To schedule an audition, call 440-951-7500.
Sharing Day program - Thursday, July 31 at 7:00 pm in the Corning Auditorium

Theatre Arts Camp 2008 (grades 3-12)
Designed to enrich, educate and introduce young people to the creative world of the theatre. This six-week summer program, beginning June 23, 2008, covers the theatrical aspects of music, dance, theatre and art three days per week.
Students will come to understand how all the arts interrelate during classes and rehearsals. Lessons in acting methods, dance technique/composition, voice/music skills and visual art design are taught. Collaboration, creative problem solving, stage presence and backstage protocol are also emphasized. Camp culminates with a fully staged student production, open to the public, the final weekend of camp. This year's camp production is Wipe Out! Beach Party FAA. Catch a wave back in time to the groovy world of 1960's pop music!

Auditions: To schedule an audition, call 440-951-7500.  Check out audition prep info here.
Open Audition Date: Sunday, May 4, 2008 beginning at 1:00 pm.  If you are unable to make this audition, please call 440-951-7500.
Final production dates are August 1, 2 & 3, 2008 at 7:30 pm and August 2 & 3, 2008 at 3:00 pm.

Young Actors Ensemble 2008 (grades 9-12 and 2008 high school grads)
This class is for a select group of students entering grades 9-12 and 2008 grads who want to enroll in an intensive acting study. In this challenging program, creativity, collaboration and discipline are emphasized as students explore the acting process in a supportive and nurturing environment. The Young Actors Ensemble provides a balance between studio work and performance by culminating in a showcase production at the end of the session. This year's showcase is entitled Relative Connections. The showcase consists of scripted scene work and original pieces from the students' work during the session. *Note: this is not a musical theatre class.
Placement in the class is by audition only. Previous theatre experience is encouraged, but not necessary. The student's depth of dedication to learning about the craft of theatre is considered in the selection process.

Auditions: To schedule an audition, call 440-951-7500. Check out the audition prep info here.
Open Audition Date: Sunday, May 4, 2008 beginning at 4:00 pm.  If you are unable to make this audition, please call 440-951-7500.
The Young Actors Ensemble 2008 Showcase is on Tuesday, August 5, 2008 at 7:30 pm. Dress rehearsal for this performance is Monday, August 4, 2008, time TBD.

Learning Through Music (ages 4-7)
Reinforce academics for your young child through music! Children with special learning or developmental needs are invited to participate in this musical adventure through song. Academics like colors, numbers, letters, shapes, animals, people and places are reinforced through singing, playing instruments, books, visual aids and props. Parents are invited to attend the sessions and provide assistance to their child as needed.
Maximum Enrollment: 8 participants

The More We Get Together (ages 8-12)
Children with special needs are invited to interact with their peers, learn basic social skills, learn how to work with others and make new friends through music and storytelling. Children are engaged with social songs, movement and instrument playing for 45 minutes. After a quick break, a 45 minute storytelling experience encourages reading, listening and interactive play.
Maximum Enrollment: 8 participants

Sing, Act or Compose (ages 13-Adult)
"Sing" Group members enjoy singing with the band! They also learn how to play drumset, guitar, keyboard and microphone at their own ability level. The importance of teamwork and communication when choosing a band name, songs, instruments and practice schedule is emphasized. Family and friends are invited to attend a fun performance on the last day of the session.

"Act" Group I and II join together to learn the basics of acting! Basic theater concepts are discussed and group members participate in short plays, improvs and theater games. Group members also work together to write and act out their own play.

"Compose" Ever want to make your own CD? Now is your chance! Group members learn how to use Garage Band in our state of the art computer lab! After learning the basics of this program, group members cut their own CD by recreating a song of their choice or composing their own song.

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