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Summer Camps 2013
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Please Note:
- Some camps are for one week or two weeks. Plus, there are 8 week classes available.
- Most camps will combine for a full day camp. There is an extra $10 fee for supervised lunch, campers bring their own sack lunch. Please combine camps according to age group within the same week. Suggested combinations are listed. For different combinations, please call the office at 502-241-6018.
- Deposit due at sign-up (non-refundable), remaining balance due by 1st day of camp.
- For instrument rentals see www.doowop.com or call them at 456-5250.
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From Screen to Stage Theatre Camp (Ages 5-8 Yrs)
Date: June 10 - 14
10am-12pm
$150 ($50 Deposit)
IT'S BACK! All new shows this year! We all know some of our favorite stage shows are turned into movies, but in this fun, energetic class, students will explore these “screen to stage” shows! Students will learn exciting choreography, basic music skills and grasp basic stage techniques, including projection and stage presence and learn how to work in both solo and ensemble settings. Jump on board as we bring the silver screen on the golden stage. Instructor: Gabe Vanover
Special Offer: Take From Screen to Stage and Beginning Guitar = Full Day Camp $250
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On Broadway Camp (Ages 9 and Up)
Date: June 10 - 14
10am-2:30pm
$250 ($50 Deposit)
This exciting camp will help students expand on their performance skills by combining three main areas of study: acting, dance, and music. Being an introductory level makes it appropriate for both those who have been in a lot of musicals, and also those who have never been in one. Songs and scenes from classic musicals will be taught to help them get closer to being a triple threat. Instructors: Kathie Davis and Trina Jackson
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All That Jazz (Ages 8-12Yrs)
Date: June 10 - 14
10am-12pm
$150 ($50 Deposit)
Concentrating on the fundamentals of movement onstage, this class will specialize in the knowledge and execution of basic dance technique, etiquette, and stage presence. Students will build endurance and poise as they sing and dance to jazz and musical theatre choreography. Designed to help build confidence and strength in dance, this class will prepare beginner students for future dance classes, performances and auditions.
Taught by: Haley or Heather Moore
*Special Offer: Take All That Jazz and Beginning Guitar = Full Day Camp $265
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Triple Threat Theatre Class (Ages 10 and Up)
Date: June 17 - 21
1pm-3pm
$150 ($50 Deposit)
Five, six, seven, eight! In the fast paced world of theatre auditions, casting agents, producers and directors are looking for the complete package! Can you sing, act and dance? If the answer is YES!, great and if the answer is NO!, even better! Join us as we break down the scary world of auditions so that you can handle them like a pro! This class will be intense, fast paced and REAL. The three basic skills of acting, singing and dancing will be taught by using fun Broadway tunes. In addition, instruction will be given on how to create a resume, audition tips and an opportunity to have a headshot taken to attach to an acting resume for auditions. Instructors: Gabe Vanover and Kathie Davis
* Special Offer: Take Triple Threat and Junior Potters on the Wheel = Full Day Camp $290. Take Triple Threat and LaVelle Smith (am only) = Full Day Camp $255 |
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From Screen to Stage Theatre Camp (Ages 5-8 Yrs)
Date: June 24 - 28
10am-12pm
$150 ($50 Deposit)
IT'S BACK! All new shows this year! We all know some of our favorite stage shows are turned into movies, but in this fun, energetic class, students will explore these “screen to stage” shows! Students will learn exciting choreography, basic music skills and grasp basic stage techniques, including projection and stage presence and learn how to work in both solo and ensemble settings. Jump on board as we bring the silver screen on the golden stage. Instructor: Gabe Vanover
Special Offer: Take From Screen to Stage and Super Hero/Princess Art = Full Day Camp $235
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GODSPELL Workshop (Ages 10 & up)
Date: June 24 - July 3
10am-2:30pm
$200 ($50 Deposit)
(precasting interview required Saturday, June 8th) 15 spots available
This camp is for students with some musical theatre experience and will incorporate learning scenes, choreography and songs from the Broadway show, Godspell, and performing for parents and friends the last day of camp.
Taught by: Collin Jackson and Kathie Davis |
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THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST (Ages 11 and up)
Date: June 24 - July 3
10:00-2:30
$200 ($50 Deposit)
(precasting interview required Saturday, June 8th) 9 spots available
This camp is for students with a desire to learn greater skills in characterization and acting in the Non-musical theatre setting. In the 2 weeks of preparation this group will be cast and produce this timeless and award winning play.
Taught by: Adam Hendricks and Kathie Davis |
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All That Jazz (Ages 8-12Yrs)
Date: July 8 -12
10am-12pm
$150 ($50 Deposit)
Concentrating on the fundamentals of movement onstage, this class will specialize in the knowledge and execution of basic dance technique, etiquette, and stage presence. Students will build endurance and poise as they sing and dance to jazz and musical theatre choreography. Designed to help build confidence and strength in dance, this class will prepare beginner students for future dance classes, performances and auditions.
Taught by: Haley or Heather Moore
*Special Offer: Take Alll That Jazz and Rock 'n Roll = Full Day Camp $290 |
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Triple Threat Theatre Class (Ages 10 and Up)
Date: July 8 - 12
10am-12pm
$150 ($50 Deposit)
Five, six, seven, eight! In the fast paced world of theatre auditions, casting agents, producers and directors are looking for the complete package! Can you sing, act and dance? If the answer is YES!, great and if the answer is NO!, even better! Join us as we break down the scary world of auditions so that you can handle them like a pro! This class will be intense, fast paced and REAL. The three basic skills of acting, singing and dancing will be taught by using fun Broadway tunes. In addition, instruction will be given on how to create a resume, audition tips and an opportunity to have a headshot taken to attach to an acting resume for auditions. Instructors: Gabe Vanover and Kathie Davis
*Special Offer: Take Triple Threat Theatre and Rock 'n Roll = Full Day Camp $290 |
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Famous Fables ( Ages 8-12 Yrs)
Date: July 15 - 19
1pm-3pm
$150 ($50 Deposit)
Fables have so much to teach us about ourselves and the people around us! We will be exploring basic theatre skills in the context of fables with a performance at the end of the week.
Taught by: Martha Frazier
*Special Offer: Take Famous Fables and Hooray for Clay = Full Day Camp $275. Take Famous Fables and Folk Music = Full Day Camp $265. Take Famous Fables and Art Extraordinaire = Full Day Camp $255
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Beginning Guitar Camp (Ages 7-12 Yrs)
Date: June 10 - 14
1-3pm
$125 ($50 Deposit)
Start right away with hands on playing by learning basic chords, strumming patterns, and songs all in a nurturing environment. The goal is a good overall intro to the guitar. A great prep for our Rock Band camps! Visit our website for guitar rental info. Instructor: China Huddleston & Derek Harris
*Special Offer: Take Beginning Guitar Camp and Portrait Painting = Full Day Camp $250. Take Beginning Guitar and From Screen to Stage = Full Day Camp $265. Take Beginning Guitar and ALL THAT JAZZ = Full Day Camp $265 |
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Private Instrumental Lessons (All Ages)
Date: June 10 - August 2
8 weeks, 8/30 Min. Lessons $176, 8/45 Min. Lessons $256, 8/60 Min. Lessons $336
By Appointment
We welcome children and adults with no musical experience through advanced abilities to take private lessons in violin, viola, cello, piano, voice, guitar, electric guitar, keyboard, woodwinds, horns, mandolin, ukulele, bass, keyboard, or drums. The tuition fee is based on an 8 week session and payment is due by the first lesson. Taught by Arts Center Staff |
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School of Rock (Ages 11-17 Yrs)
Date: June 10 - August 2
Mondays, 6pm-8pm
$195 ($50 Deposit)
This exciting 8 week program offers students an ideal opportunity to immerse themselves in performance and ensemble techniques under the direction of experienced faculty. Students will be placed in a band of similar musical interest, age, and ability. Pre-formed groups are also welcome. Weekly activities include master classes, ensemble and vocal coachings, songwriting, rehearsals, and instrumental technique classes. Students perform in a 'Jam' Concert at 7pm on the final evening. Students should have at least 6 months of study on their instrument. Instructor: Derek Harris |
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Guitar Ensemble (Ages 9 & Up)
Date: June 10 - August 2
Tuesdays, 6pm-7:30pm
$95 ($50 Deposit)
This 8 week program offers guitarists the unique opportunity to experience ensemble playing of repertoire specifically for guitar groups. Rehearsals and performances create an exhilarating musical experience. Call the Arts Center to schedule a placement audition. Instructor: Derek Harris
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Rock 'n Roll Explorations Camp (Ages 7-12 Yrs)
Date: July 8 - 12
1-4pm
$150 ($50 Deposit)
Rock instruments, vocals, songwriting, recordings, and CD design! An action-packed week for the budding "rocker." No previous experience necessary. Bring your own guitar or bass or we provide keyboard or drums. Led by Arts Center faculty in a friendly atmosphere where students play in a band, learn and write songs, and perform in an All Camp Jam Concert on the final day at 11am.
*Special Offer: Take Rock 'n Roll Explorations Camp and All That Jazz Camp = Full Day Camp $290. Take Rock 'n Roll Explorations Camp and Triple Threat = Full Day Camp $290. Take Rock 'n Roll Explorations Camp and Comic Book = Full Day Camp $275 |
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Folk Music Camp (Ages 8-18)
Date: July 15-19
9am-12pm
$125 ($50 Deposit)
Join us if you have a guitar, mandolin, fiddle/violin, banjo, bass, or cello to learn the basics of American/Irish folk music. If you are either interested in folk music already or have no clue what folk music sounds like, delve in to this incredible summer experience working with experienced teachers of this genre. We will conclude the week with a performance. Students should have at least 6 months study on their instruments. Instructors: Derek Harris and Paul Martin
*Special Offer: Take Folk Music Camp and Skateboard Camp = Full Day Camp $240. Take Folk Music Camp and Famous Fables = Full Day Camp $265. |
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Beginning Strings (Grades 1-5)
Date: July 29 - August 2
9am-12pm
$125 ($50 Deposit)
This weeklong class filled with fun and music will serve as an introduction for new students to the violin, viola, or cello!
- Make Friends
- Play Games
- Learn to Play and Sing Songs
- Participate in a Strings Concert!
Are you a beginning strings student from the Arts Center, Buckner, Harmony, or LaGrange Elementary? Join your friends in classes and activities for returning students!!
Special Offer: Take Beginning Strings and Girls Rock Camp = Full Day Camp $265
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Girls Rock ! Camp (Ages 7-17)
Date: July 29 - August 2
1pm-4pm
$150 ($50 Deposit)
Designed for girls who want to perform rock 'n roll music as part of a Rock Band. Rock instruments, vocals, songwriting, recordings, and CD design! No previous experience necessary. Bring your own guitar or bass or we provide keyboard or drums. Led by Arts Center faculty in a friendly atmosphere where students play in a band, learn and write songs, and perform in an All Camp Jam Concert on the final day at 3pm.
Instructor: Derek Harris
*Special Offer: Take Girls Rock! Camp and Glitter Girls Camp = Full Day Camp $235. Take Girls Rock! Camp and Beginning Strings = Full Day Camp $265. |
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Portrait Painting/Drawing Art Camp (Grades 5-8)
Date: June 10 - 14
9am-12pm
$135 ($50 Deposit)
Discover how to paint and draw portraits using amazing brush and pencil techniques. For people, focus will be placed on rendering facial features, shading and hair, and for pets we will focus on facial features and fur, feathers, or scales! Students will create a finished portrait by the end of the week. Bring your own picture to work from. All other supplies provided! Instructor: Kari Haan
*Special Offer: Take Portrait Painting and Beginning Guitar = Full Day Camp $250 |
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Junior Potters on the Wheel Camp (Grades 5 - 8)
Date: June 17 - 21
9am-12pm
$150 ($50 Deposit)
Cups and mugs, bowls and plates, pottery are loads of fun to create! From the wheel to the table, Junior Potter's wedge, throw, trim and glaze unique works of utilitarian art. Instruction will be given to each student at her or his level of experience. Come get your hands in clay in the OCSAC's pottery studio. Both new and returning students are welcome.
Instructor: Marie-Elena Ottman
*Special Offer: Take Junior Potters and Triple Threat = Full Day Camp $290. Take Junior Potters and Papier-Mâché = Full Day Camp $$275 |
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Papier-Mâché Summertime Animals Art Camp (Grades 3
and up)
Date: June 17 - 21
1pm-4pm
$135 ($50 Deposit)
Birds, bunnies, butterflies, ladybugs and more! Create a summertime animal of your own design using newspaper and papier-mâché. Sculptures will be embellished creative ways using feathers, fluff, felt, wire, pom-poms etc. Then make an art book about your animal.
Instructor: Marie-Elena Ottman
*Special Offer: Take Papier-Mâché and Junior Potters = Full Day Camp $275. Take Papier-Mâché and LaVelle Smith Dance AM Camp = Full Day Camp $240
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Clay Play Camp (Grades 1-3 & 4-6)
Date: June 24 - 28
9am - 12pm
$135 ($50 Deposit)
What can you make with a lump of clay? So many wonderful, imaginative things! Find out as you work in our pottery studio and learn clay hand-building techniques including pinch, coil and slab. Explore form, texture and design. Creative projects include pots, wind chimes, zany cool creatures, characters from favorite books, movies or games, and a house/habitat for a pet/animal. Try out ideas from your imagination, too. Some pieces will be fired and you will also learn glazing techniques. Includes introduction to the wheel.
Instructor: Marie-Elena Ottman
*Special Offer: Take Clay Play and Digital Photography = Full Day Camp $275. Take Clay Play and Super Hero/Princess Art = Full Day Camp $220.
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Creature Features Art Camp (4-8th Grade)
Date: June 24 - 28
10am-12pm
$125 ($50 Deposit)
Create your own creature! Who will he be? Where does he come from? Students will use fabric, polyfil, and other materials while learning to sew their own creature whether it looks like a dragon, robot, Martian, or anything else from their imaginations.
Instructor: Michael Liles
*Special Offer: Take Creature Features and Digital Photography = Full Day Camp $265. |
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Digital Photography Camp (Grades 4-8)
Date: June 24 - 28
1pm-4pm
$150 ($50 Deposit)
Learn how to use your camera to take landscape, protraits and still life photographs. This camp will teach the basics fo good phtography and then have fun applying special effects with Adobe Photoshop Elements. By the end of the wek you will be taking pictures like a pro! Requirement: Must have a digital camera to use for the week.
Instructor: Colvin Atchison
*Special Offer: Take Digital Photography and Clay Play = Full Day Camp $275. Take Digital Photography and Creature Features = Full Day Camp $265. |
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Super Hero/Princess Art Camp (Ages 4 and up)
Date June 24 - 28
1-3pm
$95, ($50 Deposit)
Get together with other princesses to make a fashionable new ensemble for ruling your realm! You will make princess jewelry and jewelry box, a princess skirt and even your own mini castle out of clay!
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Learn to be a super hero while you create your own super outfit. Will you be faster than a speeding bullet......stronger than steel.......or even invisible? We can help you make your ultra identity and outfit, utility belt, and special tools for your power and even make your arch-nemesis out of clay.
Instructors: Joan and Michael Liles
*Special Offer: Take Super Hero/Princess Art and Clay Play = Full Day Camp $220. Take Super Hero/Princess Art and From Screen to Stage = Full Day Camp $235.
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Comic Book Art Camp ( Grades 3-5 & 6-8)
Date: July 8 - 12
9am-12pm
$135, ($50 Deposit)
This exciting and super-powered class will help you create your very own comic book. Learn the ins and outs of comic book design while sending your own hero or heroine on the greatest adventure of their life! Instructor: Michael Liles
*Special Offer: Take Comic Book and Rock 'n Roll Explorations = Full Day Camp $275. |
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Make a Mark, Paint a Mural (Grades 6-10)
Date: July 15 - 19
9am-12pm
$125 ($50 Deposit)
It isn't often that someone says, "Sure, you can paint on my wall." The Art Center has, so let's make the most of it! Students will have the opportunity to learn what it takes to paint a mural that will be inside the Art Center. They will learn everything from the tricks of sketching a large work on the wall, to watching the colors come to life, to seeing the impact on the place and people around the mural. Building teamwork through collaborative work while developing artistic skills will make this an opportunity students will not forget.
Instructor: Kari Haan |
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Hooray for Clay Camp (1-3 & 4-6 Grades)
Date: July 15 - 19
9am-12pm
$135, ($50 Deposit)
Get excited to create with clay! Inspired by familiar and experimental art, as well as one another, students will imaginatively design, build and glaze vessels, figures and sculptures. Projects include sculpting animals, slab-built buildings, coil-building visionary vessels and more. Instruction focuses on creative hand-building. Includes introduction to the wheel. For new as well as continuing students.
Instructor: Marie-Elena Ottman
*Special Offer: Take Hooray for Clay and Skateboard Art = Full Day Camp $250. Take Hooray for Clay and Famous Fables = Full Day Camp $275. |
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Art Extraordinaire Camp (Grades 1-3 & 4-6)
Date: July 15 - 19
10am-12pm
$115 ($50 Deposit)
Spend a week this summer making insane amounts of art! From painting, to clay, to creating a diorama, this camp is filled with high-art adventure!
Instructors: Joan & Michael Liles
*Special Offer: Take Art Extraordinaire and Skateboard Art = Full Day Camp $230. Take Art Extraordinaire and Famous Fables = Full Day Camp $255 |
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Skateboard Art (Ages 9 & up)
Date: July 15 - 19
1pm-3pm
$125 ($50 Deposit)
Start with a creative mind and a blank skateboard deck. Design it, paint it, ride it, or hang it as wall art! For yourself or a favorite skater! We'll also help you apply your skateboard theme by customizing your favorite skating apparel. Skateboard deck provided.
Instructor: Mike Liles
*Special Offer: Take Skateboard Art and Art Extraordinaire = Full Day $230. Take Skateboard Art and Folk Music = Full Day $240. Take Skateboard Art and Hooray for Clay = Full Day Camp $250. |
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Summer Visual Art Institute (Grades 9-12)
Date: July 22 - August 2
8:30am-3:30pm
$300 / Full Scholarship for Credit
Two week course that will focus on creating sculpture and ceramics sculpting. Will include a field trip featuring an artist that sculpts in limestone.
Instructor: Colvin Atchison
For scholarship students, gallery entrance fee and supplies fee: $60
Click Here for additional information.
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Little Explorers Art Camp (Ages 4-6)
Date: July 22 - 26
10:30am - 12pm
$75 ($50 Deposit)
Young explorers will make all the familiar tools to go exploring with their pals, Dora and Diego. Campers will make backpacks, telescopes and maps to be well equipped for their next backyard adventure.
Instructors: Joan & Michael Liles
*Special Offer: Take Little Explorers and Princess Dance = Full Day Camp $160.
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Glitter Girls (Ages 4-10)
Date: July 29 - August 2
10am-12pm
$95, ($50 Deposit)
Yount girls will shine as we make pieces of art from castles to clothes that are full of glitter and jewels! Do you have a princess at home? This camp is for her! Instructors: Joan & Michael Liles
*Special Offer: Take Glitter Girls Camp and Girls Rock Camp = Full Day Camp $235. |
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Lavelle Smith Dance Camp (Ages 11-Adult)
Date: June 17 - 21
Half Day: 9am-12pm
$115 ($50 Deposit)
Internationally known and MTV award winning choreographer Lavelle Smith Jr.(whose clients have included Beyonce Knowles, Destiny's Child, Rolling Stones, Michael Jackson and Janet Jackson) returns along with his good friend Eddie Garcia (whose clients have included Jennifer Lopez and Michael Jackson). Individuals, dance studios, teams, and teachers will take part in hip hop, jazz, contemporary classes and more throughout the week. Open to beginners through advanced dancers. Instructors: Arts Center Staff. *Special Offer: Take Lavelle Smith Dance (AM) and Triple Threat = Full Day Camp $255. Take LaVelle Smith Dance and Papier-Mâché = Full Day Camp $240.
Click Here to go directly to the LaVelle Smith Dance Camp page.
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Lavelle Smith Dance Camp (Ages 11-Adult)
Date: June 17 - 21
Full Day: 9am-3pm
$150 ($50 Deposit)
Internationally known and MTV award winning choreographer Lavelle Smith Jr.(whose clients have included Beyonce Knowles, Destiny's Child, Rolling Stones, Michael Jackson and Janet Jackson) returns along with his good friend Eddie Garcia (whose clients have included Jennifer Lopez and Michael Jackson). Individuals, dance studios, teams, and teachers will take part in hip hop, jazz, contemporary classes and more throughout the week. Open to beginners through advanced dancers. Instructors: Arts Center Staff.
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Pre-Ballet/Tap Levels 1 & 2 (Ages 3-4, 4-5)
Date: June 24 - August 16
Tuesdays or Thursdays, call for class times
$100
Students participate in an hour long ballet/tap combination class. Boys and girls will love moving, shaking, jumping, and twirling in this combination pre-ballet/tap class. Students will learn select basic positions, work on large motor skills, with the use of props and imagination exercises, all while gaining appreciation and knowledge of dance. This is a fun environment where creativity and imagination are cultivated. Instructors: Arts Center Staff |
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Ballet/Tap Levels 1, 2, 3, & 4 (Ages 5-6, 7-8, 9-11)
Date: June 24 - August 16
Tuesdays or Thursdays, call for class times
$100
Students participate in an hour long ballet/tap combination class. They will enjoy expanding their dance vocabulary and exploring new steps all while gaining poise, confidence, and a strong technical foundation. Instructors: Arts Center Staff
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Youth Ballet/Tap/Jazz Levels A, B (Ages 12-14)
Date: June 24 - August 16
Tuesdays or Thursdays, call for class times
$195
For advanced beginners, this 2 hour class has students continuing their skills in ballet and tap and they are introduced to the fundamentals of jazz and hip hop. This fun, upbeat class now will include dance movements for musical theater class, for added confidence at a school dance, or just to pretend to be in a music video. Parents can rest assured that music is age appropriate and "kid-friendly". A great class for girls and boys! Instructors: Arts Center Staff |
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Youth Ballet/Tap/Jazz Levels C, D (Ages 12-18) OCPT Students Only
Date: June 24 - August 16
Tuesdays or Thursdays, call for class times
$250
For advanced intermediate students they will have 1.5 hours ballet, 1 hour tap, and 1 hour jazz weekly.
Instructors: Arts Center Staff |
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Princess Dance Camp (Ages 4-10)
Date: July 22 - 26
1pm-3:30pm
$95 ($50 Deposit)
Students will be divided into two- three age groups and will learn three dances, a ballet, tap, and camp-wide dance all about princesses. Students will take part in a craft and snack daily. No experience necessary.
Instructor: Arts Center Staff
*Special Offer! Take Princess Dance and Little Explorers = Full Day Camp $160 |
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