TU Community Dance
Children's Dance
Summer 2012 Programs
Towson University’s Department of Dance employ nationally recognized dance faculty and staff who create an encouraging yet challenging environment that engages dancers to sample the exciting world of sophisticated, inventive choreography. Our curriculum emphasizes strong technical foundations while refining and inspiring each dancer’s body to reach full potential. The Dancing Higher Program offerings educate and broaden the minds to appreciate and integrate self expression while challenging young artistic voices through knowledge of dance past and present.
The following programs are offered this summer.
Moving with Literacy, Ages 4-5
Stimulate the imagination and inspire creativity, while exploring movement through words, images, and storytelling. Students will examine, interpret and demonstrate fine and gross motor skills through the five Dance Elements: Body, Space, Time, Energy and Force, from the fun loving children’s book “Angelina Ballerina.”
Program Dates:
June 25-29, 2012, 9 a.m.- 1 p.m.
Tuition: $198
The Dancing Higher Program, Ages 6-11
This one week program is designed for the dancer seeking to enhance their technical training, while expanding their knowledge of dance appreciation, and dance as an aesthetic art form. Dancers will train daily in classical ballet and modern technique, with supplemental studies in jazz technique, introduction into choreography, improvisation, and repertory. Participation in the Saturday, June 23rd placement class is required to determine proper level placement.
Program Dates:
June 25-29, 2012, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Tuition: $330
The Intermediate Program, Ages 11-14
Modeled and developed for the intermediate dancer to provide more in-depth training and focus to strengthen technique, alignment, core strength, and dance repertory. Daily classes include classical ballet, beginner pointe and modern technique, with supplementary training in ballet variations, introduction into choreography, Pilates and repertory. Participation in the Saturday, June 23rd placement class is required to determine proper level placement.
Program Dates:
July 9-13, 2012, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Tuition: $450
The Pre-Collegiate Intensive, Ages 14-18
The Pre-Collegiate Intensive focuses on refining technique, while gaining strength, stamina, self-expression, and knowledge of the many facets of dance as an art form needed to prepare the pre-professional student for collegiate acceptance. Daily instruction in Classical Ballet, Pointe, Modern Technique, with supplemental studies in Ballet Variations, Partnering, Pilates, Injury Prevention, and Nutrition will also be instructed during the two week intensive. Participation in the Saturday, June 23rd placement class is required to determine proper level placement.
Program Dates:
July 16-27, 2012, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Tuition: $960
The Masterwork Intensive, Ages 14-18
In collaboration with TU Dance Department, students will receive daily instruction in modern technique, dance science and reconstruction of three of Robert Battle’s signature works - The Hunt, Rush Hour, and Flock - to create “Battle Etude”
Program Dates:
July 30-August 3, 2012, 9 a.m.- 5 p.m.
Tuition: $480
Tuition and Fees
$30 Registration Fee will be applied to each registration.
TU Faculty and Staff- 10% (Excludes Intensive Package)
Moving with Literacy: $198
The Dancing Higher Program: $330
The Intermediate Program: $450
The Pre-Collegiate Intensive: $960
The Masterwork Intensive: $480
Intensive Pricing Package:
Enrollment for The Pre-Collegiate and The Masterwork Intensive combined: $1,224– 15% off
Registration
Enrollment is limited and registrations are accepted on a first come, first served basis. A non-refundable deposit of $150 for all summer programs and intensives must be enclosed with the registration form. The deposit is credited toward the tuition payment. Mail the form and payment to: Towson University, TUCD Summer Dance Camp, Towson, MD 21252-0001. Remaining Payment is due the first day of the summer program/ intensive. A Payment Plan is upon request. Summer 2012 Registration Form (PDF)
Summer Orientation
Saturday, June 23, 2012
10 a.m.- noon
Center for the Arts
Welcome and Tour: 10 a.m.-10:45 a.m.
Moving With Literacy Sample Class (ages 4-5): 11 a.m.- 11:30 a.m. (Studio 1004)
The Dancing Higher Program Placement Class: 11 a.m. - noon (Studio 1008)
The Intermediate Program Placement Class: 11 a.m. - noon (Studio 1006)
The Pre-Collegaite Intensive Placement Class: noon - 1 p.m. (Studio 1006)
Faculty
The faculty members teaching summer workshops and intensives include: Iris Andersen, Allsion Barnett, Rungiao Du, Catherine Horta-Hayden, Jaye Knutson, Heather Malone, Candice Webster, and Helanius Wilkins
Attire
Moving with Literacy: Black Leotard, Pink Tights, Bare Feet
The Dancing Higher Program: Black Leotard, Pink Tights, Black Jazz Pants, Ballet Slippers, Jazz Shoes
The Intermediate Program: Black Leotard, Pink Tights, Ballet Slippers, Poine Shoes,
The Pre-Collegiate Intensive: Black Leotard, Pink Tights, Black Jazz or Modern Pants, Ballet Slippers, Pointe Shoes
The Masterwork Intensive: Any Color Leotard, Black Tights, Jazz or Modern Pants
More Information
For more information contact Candice Webster at 410-704-3495.
TU Community Dance
Center for the Arts, Room 1002V (map)
Phone: 410-704-3495
Fax: 410-704-3752
E-mail: cwebster@towson.edu
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