Dance

The Dance major is offered Session 2 only.  

In the Dance major class, students will:  

• Learn appropriate dance warm-up, strength, and flexibility techniques.
• Practice proper technique through a variety of combinations (including turns and jumps).
• Learn an expressive dance routine.
• Explore personal style and performance quality.
• Perform a show-stopping number at the end of the week!

Campers enrolled in the Dance major should also select an elective. Because of the major’s physical intensity, we recommend choosing a non-dance elective unless you are already used to dancing that many hours each week.

• Comfortable, form-fitting dancewear: jazz pants, leggings or shorts with a t-shirt or leotard. (No short-shorts or jeans.)
• Jazz or ballet shoes.
• A small notebook and a pen/pencil for choreography notes.
• For the performance: black dance shorts, black jazz pants, and a plain black tank top.

All applicants must have had at least 2 years of recent dance experience that includes either ballet or jazz.

Be ready to AUDITION with a dance routine that is 1-2 minutes longthat shows your dance technique (pointed toes, proper turn-out, clean lines, etc.). Personality & character are encouraged!

Recommended elements for your routine to include:

• grand jetés
• chaîné turns
• piqué turns
• pirouettes

All registered Dance majors are accepted; the audition is used only for level placement.