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Ballet, Jazz and Musical Theatre Dance Camp
University Place, Washington
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253-778-6534
dancetnw[AT]gmail.com
2811 Bridgeport Way W #24
University Place, Washington 98466
CAMPER AGES: 9-17
TYPE OF CAMP: Day Camp. Weekdays Monday thru Thursday
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: An exciting summer dance week incorporating ballet, jazz, tap, musical theatre, and dance science workshops to help every dancer grow and thrive. This week is for dancers with ballet training and some performing experience.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Dance, Theater, Musical Theater, and more.
CAMP LOCATION: We are located in beautiful University Place on Bridgeport Way
CAMP FACILITIES: We have two beautiful dance studios with floating wood/Marley covered dance floors and all amenities for dance and theatre arts training
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: This fun and energetic dance camp will work on dance technique, movement concepts, choreography, music concepts, dance history, nutrition, basic sewing skills, creating your own dance camp workbook, acting, drama and stage presence. Dance Theatre Northwest has received multiple awards for artistic excellence and community service. This comprehensive summer intensive will not only improve your dance technique with ballet, jazz and musical theatre classes but will also give you dancer tools for increasing your stage presentation, strength and flexibility with injury prevention, special skin care survival tips, dance history, nutrition, stage and professional make-up, dance art science, choreography, and music concepts.
Directed by Melanie Kirk-Stauffer, DTNW's Artistic Director, former professional dancer and TV fitness expert. Earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Dance from Skidmore College in Saratoga Springs, New York; has numerous certifications in dance and fitness; is a former adjunct faculty member of Western Washington University and former part-time faculty member of Tacoma Community College. DTNW has received several awards of excellence from the City of University Place has become a city partner and was recognized for over 26 years of service to the community in a “Proclamation” by the City Council and Mayor in 2012. Awards and Honors... DTNW's solid foundation of professional artistic tradition and continued development as a positive force in the community and the arts draws regional and national attention and support.
DTNW was one of the few studios in the nation to be included in Dance Magazine's special supplement “Secrets of Successful Studios” in June of 2007. DTNW's Community Outreach projects have grown in popularity and scope each year, generating several positive media reports including, articles in University Place Life, Goodlife Northwest, Showcase, Dancer and Dance Magazines.
Various awards and honors bestowed on the school and company include the 1998 Margaret K. Williams Arts Award from Pierce County Arts Commission, a Cultural Diversity Award in 1999 from Access Broadway of New York, and by the BRAVO film and arts network. In addition to regional and national awards as a choreographer and director, Melanie Kirk-Stauffer has been the recipient of numerous schoalrships in dance including Joffrey and San Francisoc Ballet, Banff School of Fine Arts and Interlochen Arts Academy. She was honored locally In 2003, in A Celebration of Women--a travelling photo exhibit organized by Ruthann Reim (McCaffrey) as well as in the Mt Tahoma Alumni’s Hall of Fame..
YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Dance Theatre Northwest offers year round performances and classes in Classical ballet, tap, jazz, musical theatre, aerobic dance exercise, stretch and conditioning.
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
August Dates: August 1st thru August 4th with possible performing opportunity August 6th
Times: 10:00am - 3:00pm
Price: $200.00 additional 10% off if paid in full by July 10th
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