Youth Modern Dance and Jazz

Information Packet

June 21–July 2, 2010
Boys and Girls, Ages 13–18
Beginning–Advanced

Registration for 2010 Dance Camps will begin Wednesday, February 17, 2010, at 9:00 a.m. MT.

Experience quality professional instruction in modern dance, jazz and ballet technique, composition, improvisation, repertory, and choreography from BYU’s nationally recognized dance faculty and guest instructors. Participants will experience valuable enrichment as they progress at their own individual pace—beginning to advanced.

Each day will include six intense hours of dance training in some of the finest facilities available. Classes are kept small so that each participant will receive personal attention and beneficial feedback. Dancers will grasp new dimensions in dance as they view films and attend lectures on injury prevention, dance philosophy, and dance as art. Master classes will include Folk, Hip Hop, Musical Theatre and Ballet. Dancers will be encouraged to create original movement, thus gaining experience in Composition and Improvisation. In Repertory, dancers will learn and perform choreography while working with experienced choreographers.

Dancers will have an opportunity to showcase their learned skills and artistry in a closing demonstration performance.

During free time, on-campus participants can relax and enjoy recreation provided by our friendly recreation counselors. Other activities include a day at Seven Peaks Waterpark, swimming, bowling, dances, games, movies, contests, and skits. There will be some free time to explore the beautiful campus, shop at the bookstore, or visit any of three museums on campus.

Director

Kathleen Sheffield is a member of the BYU Modern Dance faculty. She is also the director of the BYU Children’s and Teens’ Creative Dance Program. Kathleen enjoys working with dancers of all ages. She focuses on building sound technical dancers while nurturing the individual spirit of each student. Her most recent work was seen as a part of Remembering the Prophet Joseph Smith Spectacular commemorating Joseph Smith’s 200th birthday and The Light of the World production, celebrating the 2002 Winter Olympics.

Benefits

• Enjoy widely known faculty and staff conducting lectures and classes in choreography, composition, and repertory.
• Receive personal attention in small classes from top instructors.
• Have fun under the supervision of a trained summer staff of residence hall and activity counselors.
• Gain performance experience.
• Receive 60 hours of classroom instruction.

Special Features

• Professional faculty
• Performance and creativity
• Strong technical training in modern dance and jazz
• Training in choreography, composition, and repertory
• Supplemental training in ballet, tap, and African dance
• Closing performance
• Lectures, films, and demonstrations
• Individual ability levels
• Great campus recreation
• Catered picnic
• Workshop novelty
• Optional camp performance video

BYU Department of Dance Acceptable Studio and Rehearsal Attire

Tuition

Workshop Package: $465 ($25 nonrefundable)
Workshop Package with Campus Housing: $665 ($25 nonrefundable)

Registration

There are three convenient ways to register:

1. Online

   Modern Dance & Jazz Camp

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   Online Registration Closed: 16 June 2010

2. By phone at 877–221–6716. VISA, Discover, and MasterCard payments are accepted. Weekdays 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. MST
3. In person at the Harman Continuing Education Building, 770 E University Pkwy, Provo UT 84602   See Map
   8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. MST on weekdays, excluding holidays.

Registration Notes

• A full refund (minus $25 nonrefundable) will be granted to all cancellations requested by 5:00 p.m. Monday, June 7 (two weeks before the workshop begins). No refunds will be given after this deadline.
• Full tuition is due at the time of registration. No deposits will be accepted.
• Information packets with updated check-in times will be available on our Web site six to eight weeks before the workshop begins.