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DANCE-n-ARTS CAMP - 2011
(ages 5 - 14 yrs.) 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Period I - July 9 - 20, 2012
Period II - July 23 - August 3, 2012
Period III - August 13 - 24, 2012


The Dance-n-Arts Camps.....are specialty camps for ages 5 - 14 yrs. the focus of each camp is a practical hands on learning through experience. In each period the campers participate in creating and performing in a Broadway style musical. They are involved in every aspect production, acting, singing, dancing, costume and set design.
The camp also offers a CIT program for youth ages 15 - 16, who are interested in developing leadership skills and working in a pleasant artistic and performance oriented environment.

Dance each camper receives professional instruction in Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Modern, Acro and choreography related to the final showcase of talent.


Art...... Art is a creative, multi-media program designed to compliment the theme of each camp. Includes Scene Shop (set and costume design).

Drama...Building confidence in self expression, concentrating on creativity, voice development, language, the senses, improvisation, script work, theatrical games, script and characterization

Musical Theatre .....Focus on performing, developing vocal skills, breath control, timing, rhythm, song and dance to be used in the final show ending each camp period.

Production.....
Combines all the talents and skills into a final Broadway style show presented for the pleasure of the parents on the last day of camp.

Recreation.....
Theme days and arts related activities, including games and play time.

Services
- extended hours (PM only) extra fee required, (see below).
- supervision at all times
- juice and drink machine, on premises
- refrigeration for lunches
- Microwave oven available with supervision.

Transportation
The Camps are conveniently accessible by TTC.
There is ample parking for Drop off and Pickup.

Morning Drop off and arrival times, from 8:30 a.m. to 8:50 a.m.

Extended Hours
An extended hours program is availble from 4:00 to 6:00 PM (additional fee). (See Fees)
The extended hours program is designed for fun and provides an enrichment to the camp day. Included are board and party games, creative movement concepts and mini competitions. There are no extended hours on the last day of each period when parents are invited to the camp presentation

FEES - North York

Each two week period..... $550.00

Early Bird (Register with deposit before April 1),save 5%

Family & sibling discount, 2 or more children from the same family, 5% for each additional child. Attend additional camp periods and receive further dicounts.

Extended hours..4:00 - 6;00 P.M....... $95.00 per period (9 days). There are no extended hours following the show on the last Friday of each camp period

Non-refundable $100.00 deposit required with early bird registration; half the balance of fees due by April 1, complete balance by June 1, 2011

'The Dance Place' a registered not-for-profit educational corporation with head office at,
885 Sheppard Avenue West
Toronto, Ontario M3H 2T4

(416)- 633-2726

Email danceplace@bellnet.ca

The Dance Camps are staffed by professional instructors and we also offer a special program for youth ages 14 - 16, who are interested in developing leadership skills and working in a pleasant artistic environment.

Faculty

Jacque Foesier.....School Director Emeritus, Music, Ballet, Creative Movement, Art

Melissa Foesier.....Camp Co-ordinator,instructs Jazz, Lyrical, Ballet, Art, Production

Melissa Souther.....Associate Camp Co-ordinator, instructs Lyrical, Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Music, Creative Dance, Art assistant

Christine Kinghorn..........Musical Theatre, Song and Dance, Jazz, Drama

Rina Shainhouse.........Associate teacher all programs.

For more detailed information and to be included on the mailing list, please call the school office
416 633 2726 or e-mail - thedanceplace@bellnet.ca

WHAT PARENTS NEED TO KNOW!?

In order for each participant to obtain the best possible experience, please note the following:

Dress:
- Clean, dry dancewear is essential, daily

- Ballet slippers with elastics sewn on (preferably pink for girls and black or white for boys) also if you have, bring your jazz and tap shoes.

- Pink or beige tights for girls, black tights or biker shorts for boys (fresh daily)

- Medium and long hair must be off the face and neck; pony tail or buns

- Jewelry and watches must not be worn during dance classes (we suggest you leave these and other items of value at home)

T shirt & shorts are acceptable wear when out of dance class

- If you do not have Tap shoes, hard soled dress shoes may be used as a substitute for this program, or you may be able to arrange for a rental at the studio

- If you already own Jazz shoes, bring these with you for your jazz class, if not, your Ballet slippers are acceptable

Dance Bag: You should have a tote bag or knapsack - Every Day – Empty your bag of its contents then use the following check list to prepare yourself for the next day

Make sure your bag contains:
- *One lunch and two snacks, two tetra packs, juice or fruit drinks (sunpac bottled fruit juices & water (COR) are available from studio vending machine @ $1.25)

- Leotard, tights and 1 pair of ankle socks, fresh daily

- Ballet shoes, and/or Jazz shoes, required daily
- Tap shoes or hard soled dress shoes.

*No peanuts or peanut products are allowed in the Camp

Supervised, extended hours if required, must be arranged at time of registration,

Note: Late arrivals are unacceptable; for the physical well being of each dancer they must be present for the warm up at the beginning of each dance class. Participants arriving late for any class of the day, may be asked to observe the balance of that class, they may then participate in all other classes and activities.

Last update december 29, 2011

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