2010 Summer Dance Camps, Classes and Intensives

At

Taylor Academy of Dance

 

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In Order to be Enrolled, a Non-Refundable Deposit of ½ the Tuition for the Camp/Class/Intensive must be received along with Completed and Signed Registration Forms

~You must Register for all Classes 2 weeks prior to their start~

~All Classes are subject to cancellation based on low enrollment~

 

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First Steps in Dance - Ages 2 – 3 Years

Mondays & Wednesdays June 14th, 16th, 21st, 23rd, 28th, & 30th from 8:30 – 9:00 AM

Cost $45

First Steps was designed for our youngest dancers age 2 - 3 years old and is an abbreviated version of PreBallet.  The student, assisted by their parent, learns basic movement and coordination skills. We will do a warm-up followed by some very introductory dance steps, followed by a rhythm section for counting music. Integrating structure with creative movement, First Steps is the perfect beginning dance experience for our littlest dancers.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pre-Ballet - Ages 3 – 5 Years

Mondays & Wednesdays June 14th, 16th, 21st, 23rd, 28th, & 30th from 9- 10 AM

Cost: $120

Designed for our youngest students who are new to ballet or just beginning their first lessons in dance. Basic ballet steps and terminology are introduced and interspersed with creative movement and free dance to create the perfectly balanced beginning ballet class that any young student will enjoy.

 

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Petite Princess Mini-Camp - Ages 3 - 7 years

Monday - Friday, June 21st - 25th from 10 – 12 AM

Cost: $130

Dress-up as your favorite fairy princess and come join us for a week of very princess-like dance fun!  Dance videos, books, music, props and crafts will be used to inspire creative movement and free dance that promotes rhythm, coordination and most of all, creativity.  Attire:  Please wear your prettiest princess outfit.  Wands and Crowns will be provided. 

 

 

 

 

 

Beginning Ballet - Ages 5 – 7

Tuesdays and Thursdays June 15th, 17th 22nd, 24th, 29th & July 1st from 5:30 – 6:30 PM

Cost $120

A step up from Preballet in discipline and structure, the beginning ballet student will move on to learn more advanced ballet steps and continue learning new terminology.  Beginning ballet students will be introduced to the barre, how to properly stand when at the barre and the concept of placement.  In the center we will begin putting basic movements in combination and learning how to count the music while dancing.  

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A Taste for Tap & Jazz - Ages 7 and Up

Mondays, Tuesdays & Wednesdays June 21st, 22nd, 23rd, 28th, 29th & 30th

from 1:00 – 2:00 AM

Cost: $120

Rhythm, balance, and coordination will all be developed in this Tap and Jazz combo class.  Basic tap fundamentals will be reviewed and we will move on to learn more advanced tap steps in this dynamic tap class. During the second part of class, put your jazz shoes on as this class is for the young jazz dancer who loves to move.  Warm-up, turns, leaps, progressions across the floor and combinations will all be included in this dynamic jazz class.

Summer Dance & Art Enrichment ½ Day Camps

5 Day Camps begin July 5thth and run through July 31stst

Drop Off is at 8AM and Pickup is at 12 PM

Designed for Ages 5 and Up

2 Dance Classes are offered each day in styles that include Jazz, Tap, Ballet & Modern

A sample of some of the activities include: MonArt, Yoga, Painting, Jewelry Making, Tie-dying, Cookie Decorating, Music Appreciation, Pajama Fridays, Tutu Making, Model Magic, Make Your Hat Day, Dress-up Days, Dance Contests etc…

 

A Sample Day:

8 – 9:  Drop off, Yoga, Group Stretch, Movement Games

9 – 10: Dance Class

10 – 11:  Art Class/Crafting

11 – 12: Dance Class

PICKUP IS AT NOON

 

5 Day Camps cost $150 per week (Monday – Friday)

~ You must Register for camps 2 weeks prior to their start~

~All Camps are subject to cancellation based on low enrollment~

 

 

 

 

 

Senior Ballet Intensive with Miss Jill Taylor

***Ages 12 and Up with Previous Dance Experience

Monday - Friday June 14th – 18th from 10:00 – 4:00 PM

Cost: $330

Designed for the serious ballet student who loves ballet, this 5 hour a day ballet intensive includes a 2 hour ballet class, advanced work on turns, pointe class, and ends in relaxation work through yoga, Pilates, strengthening/stretch and constructive rest. Variations will also be taught so each ballet student can further develop their dancing potential and performance capabilities. 

 

Ongoing Ballet Classes

 

Intermediate Ballet Ages 8 and Up  

Mondays & Wednesdays June 14th, 16th, 21st, 23rd, 28th, & 30th from 4:30 – 6:00 PM

Cost: $150

While continuing to stress the importance of proper ballet placement and technique, this class introduces longer and more advanced exercises at the barre.  Work in the centre and across the floor is now combined to form short dances or combinations of more advanced steps.

 

Advanced Ballet   Cost: $250

Mondays & Wednesdays June 21st, 23rd, 28th, & 30th, July 5th, 7th, 12th, 14th 19th, & 21st

from 6 – 8:00 PM

Cost: $250

 

 

Pointe & Variations Class Cost: $75

Mondays & Wednesdays June 21st, 23rd, 28th, & 30th July 5th, 7th, 12th, 14th 19th, & 21st

from 8:00 – 9:00 PM

Cost: $75

*Placement in Pointe class is to be determined by Miss Jill*

 

Have Questions?  Please Call 919.556.2332.

 

Taylor Academy of Dance

839-D Wake Forest Business Park

Wake Forest, NC 27587

www.tayloracademy.com

919.556.2332