“My feeling is that kids learn technique best in the service of their own creativity. Kids integrate technique into their own dances. It’s motivating” —Lydia Johnson, quoted in South Orange Patch
Dance Camp For Kids and Teens 2012
July 9 – 27, 2012
Three weeks, Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The Burgdorff Center, 10 Durand Road, Maplewood
Best for Summer following Grades 1-10, the camp covers
Dance Technique (contemporary and ballet), Choreography Workshop, Dance History and Survey of Contemporary Dance with
Guest Artists teaching Jazz and Hip Hop.
Read what South Orange Patch has to say about the LJD Summer Camp.
Staffed by professional dancers from Lydia Johnson Dance.
Explore Dance in depth this summer with professional dancers from New York! Under the direction of Choreographer Lydia Johnson, LJ Dance company members will lead small groups through a varied day of creative dance! Our schedule will include:
- Daily Dance Technique Classes Contemporary and Ballet Students will work at their own level to expand their ability to use these basic dance techniques. The classes will allow each child to develop at their own pace.
- Choreography Workshop This class will encourage kids to explore the unique process of developing dance phrases and thinking compositionally. The focus will be on dynamics, musicality, elements of design and spacing, use of levels and gesture, and stage design. The workshop will culminate in an opportunity for children to perform the phrases developed.
- Dance History and Contemporary Survey Taught through viewing and discussing a wide range of dance videos both current and historic, the class will give young students a broader sense of the amazing range of dance styles and choreography. The workshop will be used as a springboard for projects in the Choreography Workshop.
- Special Events Throughout our three weeks together dancers from the company will perform as guest artists, demonstrating partnering, phrasing and performing excerpts from LJD’s repertory. Our dancers all have extensive teaching experience love to work with kids!
Class Fees:
The first two weeks are available as a separate session. The final week is available as a separate session. Other single weeks may be available To inquire about other single weeks please email lydia@lydiajohnsondance.org
First Child Attending:
- Three weeks: $900 total fee by check for July 9-27>
$910 total fee by PayPal for July 9-27 - Two weeks: $600 total fee by check for July 9-20
$610 total fee by PayPal for July 9-20 - One week session: July 23-27
$300 total fee by check July 23-27
$310 total fee Paypal July 23-27
2nd Sibling Attending
- Three weeks: $850 total fee by check July 9-27
$860 total fee PayPal July 9-27 - Two weeks: <$550 total fee by check July 9-20
$560 total fee PayPal July 9-20 - One week session: July 23-27
$300 total fee by check July 23-27
$310 total fee Paypal July 23-27
Enrollment is limited. Bring a bag lunch! (though watch for our special Pizza Day, to be announced!) Wear comfortable, non-baggy clothes or warm-up/dance wear. Ballet or jazz shoes are required as the stage floor is imperfect. Bring water bottles and a small spritzer if it's very hot.
