The Pretenders Studio
Summer Dance Session 2022
4 Weeks of Dancing Fun • For Ages 8-18 • Mixed levels welcome • Dancers will be grouped by age and level
An excellent way to keep up your technique, build up your own skills and enjoy your friends! Along with great dance training, dancers will enjoy arts and crafts throughout each week. Each day of summer dance sessions begins with yoga for all.
We expect our students to approach their art with openheartedness, support, love, full commitment and, most importantly, FUN!
We enforce the notion that dance is not about attaining perfection but rather about investing in the process and therefore, our measure of success is in witnessing how far we have come and how much progress we have made both individually and collectively.
“I love dancing and Miss Lisa. I have fun at Pretenders.”
Summer Camp Weekly Breakdown
Week 1: Ballet by the Beach • June 20th-23rd • Monday-Thursday 10-3pm
This week will be a ballet intensive. Students will work on ballet technique, improve ballet vocabulary, strengthen and refine ballet skills and learn choreography to famous ballets. Students will participate in a mock ballet audition and evaluation and take their dancing feet to the sands of the Pacific to enjoy jumping and leaping in the surf!
Week 2: Music Video Magic • June 27th-June 30th • Monday-Thursday 10-3pm
This week dancers will work both their jazz and hip hop skills and technique as they learn choreography to some famous music videos. They will focus on these disciplines while working to produce a music video which will be professionally shot and edited. Dancers will study costume and set design this week to prepare for their shoot!
Week 3: Broadway Bound • July 5th-8th • Tuesday-Friday 10-3pm
This week dancers will work on their musical theater sparkle! They will learn choreography to famous Broadway musicals, learn about character building, workshop short monologues, and be the models for a dance and headshot photoshoot!
Week 4: Dancing Passport • July 11th-July 14th • Monday-Thursday 10-3pm
This week dancers will “travel” the world of dance by participating in dance workshops with pros from around the world. Think Polynesian Hula, Spanish Flamenco, Indian Bollywood, Brazilian Samba and more! We will explore the different music, instruments, costuming, ritual and cultural significance of world dance as we expand our horizons and try new things!
“It’s not just dancing, it’s new learning opportunities, fun crafts and activities, and a wonderful way to meet and grow close with fellow dancers.”
Reserve Your Spot. First Come first served. Spaces limited.
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All safety measures, social distancing and sanitization recommendations will be enforced. COVID 19 safety is a fluid situation we monitor closely and policy and procedure will be updated accordingly. The studio is thoroughly cleaned and sanitized multiple times per week by our cleaning crew, our state of the air purifiers run constantly before, during and after all programs, increased ventilation measures are taken, hepa filters in the AC run continuously and commonly touched surfaces are disinfected regularly. All students complete a registration form confirming vaccination status and agree to terms and conditions regarding our health clearance protocols. Please be sure to see our health and safety tab for more details.
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Yes, Summer is a great time to experience an introduction to our studio. Beginners will get the opportunity to meet our staff, get a feel for our studio vibe, meet new friends and experience a “taster course” of our offerings. It is a fun and relaxed way to try lot of new things and find what styles you love the most! Summer session students are divided by age and level so you will be working with dancers in and around your same age group and dance experience. This is a perfect time to make new friends, be inspired by the older and more experienced dancers and explore the art and community that makes us such a unique studio. Groups are small so you will have plenty of opportunity to experience one on one training as well as small group training so you can work at whatever pace feels good for you.
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Yes, Summer is an optimal time to really focus on your technique, keep up your stamina and skills and apply what you have been working on during the academic year to new choreography. This is a great time to work on your over-all conditioning, retention of choreography, technical skills, vocabulary and also push yourself to explore new styles. This group of dancers works at a fast pace without any stress. Camp is fun, high energy and gives you the opportunity to work with guest instructors and Pretenders staff. While keeping up your momentum and progress and staying in shape, Summer is a great time to socialize with your peers and relax and enjoy what you all love…dance!
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Camp is intended for dancers 8-18yrs of age. Groups are divided by age and level. Field trips and some art projects will be inclusive of the entire group.
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The Pretenders staff all make appearances in the Summer so you will have the opportunity to work with our whole team. Additionally, lots of new guest instructors join us for master class workshops throughout the Summer so you will have the joy and privilege of working with talented industry professionals in a variety of disciplines.
Free Stainless steel water bottle when you reserve your spot on this form.
Tuition Information
By filling out the form you can reserve a spot in the summer session for one week before any payment.
Summer camp can be reserved per week OR for the full 4 weeks.
Tuition Per Week: $595
Full Tuition for all weeks: $2240 Early Reservation
June 20th - July 14th