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SUMMER MINI-CAMPS, WORKSHOPS & INTENSIVES

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THE SUMMER 2010 MINI-CAMP, WORKSHOP & INTENSIVE SCHEDULE IS HERE...

 dancers participating in multiple sessions will receive tuition discounts...

email us with your dancer(s)' desired sessions and we will calculate all applicable discounts...

all dancers will need to complete a summer registration form for their sessions

unless otherwise noted, all sessions will be instructed by our director, Cynthia D. King

     
Week of 6/14
Dance, Dance, Dance for ages 4 to 6

Let your budding dancer have fun in these age appropriate movement classes! Dance is a joyful, kinetic experience that encourages skill building, focus, creative thought and an appreciation for one's self and the arts. Idea Factory's Early Childhood Dance Program is designed to provide an enriched dance experience in a supportive and safe environment, and to ensure each young dancer is developing a love and appreciation for dance that lasts a lifetime. Classes include Creative Movement, Ballet Technique, Tap Rhythms and Jazz Styles. Previous experience is not required, but enthusiasm and commitment to learning is!

Introduction to Contemporary for ages 8 and up

An introduction to the contemporary dance form that has its roots in ballet. Classes include floor and center work that incorporates the use of gravity and a sense of weightedness in the body on top of technique work. The movement vocabulary and range of motion used is endless and creative and draws on each student's personal expression. Classes may include improvisation and creative exercises.

Dance Level: Idea Factory recommends at least 2 full semesters of previous dance training. May be waived by director.

Dance, Dance, Dance 
Mon to Fri , 9:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Tuition: $122.50

Intro to Contemporary   Tues, Wed, Thurs 2:00 PM - 5:30 PM Tuition: $73.50

Week of 6/21

Ballet/Pre-Pointe/Pointe Boot Camp for ages 8 and up

Don't miss this opportunity to bring elements of ballet technique into your dancing. Basic positions of the feet and arms, proper alignment, ballet vocabulary, barre exercises and center work will be taught and reviewed in depth. Build strength, increase flexibility, and establish a foundation that will improve your performance in all dance styles. 


Dance Level: Idea Factory recommends at least 3 full semesters of previous dance training in ballet.

Jazz Boot Camp for ages 8 and up

Jazz Boot Camp for kids is the ultimate way to focus on multiple syles of jazz technique and training. The camp will include focused clinics on jazz technique including turns, leaps, floor crossings, and challenging combinations. Camp will also include sessions in strecthing and strengthening for jazz dancers. Students should bring a water bottle for use during the day.


Level: At least two years of training in jazz dance required.  May be waived by permission of director.

Ballet Camp
Mon to Thur , 9:30 PM - 1:00 PM
Tuition: $98.00

Jazz Camp 
Mon to Thur , 2:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Tuition: $98.00

Week of 6/28

Dance, Dance, Dance for ages 5 to 10

Let your aspiring dancer have fun in these age appropriate movement classes! Dance is a joyful, kinetic experience that encourages skill building, focus, creative thought and an appreciation for one's self and the arts. Idea Factory's Dance Programs are designed to provide an enriched dance experience in a supportive and safe environment, and to ensure each dancer is developing a love and appreciation for dance that lasts a lifetime. Classes include Ballet Technique, Tap Rhythms and Jazz Styles. Previous experience is not required, but enthusiasm and commitment to learning is! 

This session will be instructed by Ms. Caroline Scott. 

 

Jazz/Hip Hop/Funk Fusion Dance for ages 5 to 10

This dance style fuses jazz, funk and hip hop in a fluid style known as JFH.

Street Jazz is a dance form combining jazz, hip hop and funk. This style of dance can be seen in the latest hip-hop, pop and R & B videos. Students will put it all together into a fun, high-energy combination that will be presented the last day of class for friends and family. Special emphasis will be placed on performance and presentation skills.

Come on and join in the spinning, shaking and breaking. All done (of course) with age appropriate music.  Are you bursting with energy? Do you have a passion to move? Then, this program is for you.

This session will be instructed by Ms. Caroline Scott.

 

 
Dance, Dance, Dance
Mon to Fri , 9:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Tuition: $122.50

Jazz/HipHop/Funk
Mon to Fri , 2:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Tuition: $122.50

Take both sessions this week for the tuition of $200.00

Week of 7/5

Idea Factory will be closed Monday, July 5th in observance of the 4th of July holiday.

Jazz/Hip Hop/Funk Fusion Boot Camp for ages 8 and up

This weeklong intensive will kick start your dance moves into high gear with the energetic and popular form of dance-hip hop! Learn the latest and hottest moves. Each day will consist of a technique class, followed by the breakdown and teaching of specific choreography.  This "hot" intensive boot camp will be a lot of fun!


Dance Level: Idea Factory recommends at least 1 full semester of previous dance training in hip hop.

Ballet Intensive Class for ages 10 and up

Can't come to the Ballet Boot Camp...need even more technical strength to continue your growth in ballet...here is your chance...

Don't miss this opportunity to bring elements of ballet technique into your dancing. Basic positions of the feet and arms, proper alignment, ballet vocabulary, barre exercises and center work will be taught and reviewed in depth. Build strength, increase flexibility, and establish a foundation that will improve your performance in all dance styles. 


Dance Level: Idea Factory recommends at least 3 full semesters of previous dance training in ballet. Director may waive this requirement for the serious dance student.

Jazz Intensive Class for ages 10 and up

Can't come to the Jazz Boot Camp...need even more flexibilty, style and strength to continue your growth in all forms of jazz...here is your chance...

This intensive will focus on learning the power, energy, and dynamics inherent in jazz dance. Students will have a jazz technique class followed by jazz choreography. Students will have an opportunity to perfect skills and to learn jazz tricks-special moves that can add flair to your movement vocabulary.


Dance Level: Idea Factory recommends at least 2 full semesters of previous dance training in jazz.

Contemporary Intensive Class for ages 10 and up

Can't come to the Contemporary Boot Camp...need even more technical strength and performance skills to continue your growth in contemporary...here is your chance...
Classes include floor and center work that incorporates the use of gravity and a sense of weightedness in the body on top of technique work. The movement vocabulary and range of motion used is endless and creative and draws on each student's personal expression. 

Dance Level: Idea Factory recommends at least 2 full semesters of previous dance training. May be waived by director.

Jazz/HipHop/Funk Camp 
Tues to Fri , 9:30 PM - 1:00 PM
Tuition: $98.00

INTENSIVE CLASSES 

Ballet - Tues 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Jazz - Wed 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Contemporary - Thur 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Tuition: $40.00 per class; all three disciplines for $100.00

Week of 7/12

Contemporary Boot Camp for ages 8 and up

Modern dance is a contemporary dance form that has its roots in ballet. Classes include floor and center work that incorporates the use of gravity and a sense of weightedness in the body on top of technique work. The movement vocabulary and range of motion used is endless and creative and draws on each student's personal expression. Classes may include improvisation and creative exercises. Students will also learn basic choreography. Different styles of modern dance technique will be presented throughout this intensive camp week.


Dance Level: Idea Factory recommends at least 1 full semester of previous dance training in modern, comtemporary,lyrical or ballet.

 

Tap Boot Camp for ages 8 and up

Tap focuses on rhythms and intricate footwork, creating an instrument out of the dancer's feet. Just like jazz vocalists who add rhythms by scatting, tappers add their voice by "scatting" with their feet.

Rhythm tap tends to be a heavier ir harder-hitting than Broadway tap, and sounds are made not only with the bottom of the shoe, but also with the back, sides and tips. This intensive will teach the basics of tap technique and terminology, and will encourage dancers to discover more complex rhythms and improvisation. 


Dance Level: Idea Factory recommends at least 2 full semesters of previous dance training in tap. May be waived by permission of director.

Contemporary Camp 
Mon to Thur , 9:30 PM - 1:00 PM
Tuition: $98.00

Tap Camp 
Mon to Thur , 2:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Tuition: $98.00

Week of 7/19

Apprentice Performance Group - Company Intensive Week

This intensive week is designed specifically for those students who are, or who have plans to be, a member of Idea Factory’s apprentice performance group during the 2010-2011 season. Work on new choreography in all styles in preparation for our new year of performing. Most of the dances that will be performed by the companies in 2010-11 season will be choreographed and taught at this time. While this camp is NOT MANDATORY to be a member of performing company, preferences will be given to members who attend this intensive with regards to specialty dances, such as solos, etc.

Mon to Fri , 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuition: $215.00

No discounts apply to this tuition.

Week of 7/26

Musical Theatre Dance for ages 8 to 14

Calling all theater gypsies! “Let’s put on a show!” In the tradition of summer theater, this Broadway Dance Camp will include training in JAZZ and TAP, with tips in COSTUMING, THEATRICAL MAKE UP and AUDITION TIPS. Students will learn and perform choreography from selected Broadway musicals. Students should bring a water bottle for use during the day. This camp will end with a Broadway Dance Camp performance.

Dance, Dance, Dance for ages 5 to 10

Let your aspiring dancer have fun in these age appropriate movement classes! Dance is a joyful, kinetic experience that encourages skill building, focus, creative thought and an appreciation for one's self and the arts. Idea Factory's Dance Programs are designed to provide an enriched dance experience in a supportive and safe environment, and to ensure each dancer is developing a love and appreciation for dance that lasts a lifetime. Classes include Ballet Technique, Tap Rhythms and Jazz Styles. Previous experience is not required, but enthusiasm and commitment to learning is!

Musical Theater Dance 
Mon to Fri , 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Tuition: $105.00

 
Dance, Dance, Dance
Mon to Thur , 2:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Tuition: $84.00

Week of 8/2

Performance Group - Company Intensive Week

This intensive week is designed specifically for those students who are, or who have plans to be, a member of Idea Factory’s performance group during the 2010-2011 season. Work on new choreography in all styles in preparation for our new year of performing. Most of the dances that will be performed by the companies in 2010-11 season will be choreographed and taught at this time. While this camp is NOT MANDATORY to be a member of performing company, preferences will be given to members who attend this intensive with regards to specialty dances, such as solos, etc.

Mon to Fri , 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuition: $215.00

No discounts apply to this tuition.

Week of 8/9

Body Conditioning for Dance

Improve your technique and performance skills in all disciplines of dance by strengthening your body’s core while improving your coordination, balance, alignment and flexibility

Dancers in this class will need to bring two towels, a water bottle and a "gatorade" type drink to each day of classes.  Therabands will be provided.

Introduction to Choreography for ages 8 and up

The mapping out of dances, creating sequences of movement to music on a stage…where does one begin…explore the creative process of “making up a dance”

Student choreographed dances from this session will be presented at a Special Performance at 4:00 on Friday.

Body Conditioning 
Mon to Fri , 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Tuition: $105.00

 
Choreography
Mon to Fri , 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Tuition: $105.00

Week of 8/16

studio is closed for this week

new season of classes start 8/23/10

 

idea factory inc dance studio
po box 15416 
asheville nc 28803
828-277-4010