Our goal is to promote the Art of Dance through excellence in education, instruction and performance throughout the Greater Kennebec Valley.  The study of dance builds creativity, confidence, and discipline.  For the students interested in improving their skills over the summer, we have created five different programs to fit everyone's needs!

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SUMMER DANCE STAFF

Artistic Director: Keltie Collins, Ballet Mistress: Andrea Michaud Tracy, Assistant to the Director: Holly Collins. Teachers: Heather Collins Barlow, Christopher Gilman Scott

Sample Schedule from the Summer of 2007 is  listed below

For Summer 2008 information, please call the studio at: 207-623-1933

Summer 2007 Programs

PROGRAM #1......... DANCE CAMP (ages 8 to 17)

This program is designed to strengthen technique and learn other dance-related studies along with singing to enhance the student's performance level. Students must bring the following items on a daily basis: lunch, pen & paper, towel along with the appropriate dance wear and shoes for each class.  Friday, the final day of each week, we will have a demonstration for family and friends.  Classes will include: Classical Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip-Hop, Body Conditioning, Theatre Dance, Music Appreciation, and Dance Study.  (Demo) Friday @ 3:00pm.

Time: 9:00 am to 3:00 pm

WEEKS AVAILABLE

Week #1 June 26th to June 30th     Week #2 July 10th to July 14th

Week #3 July 24th to July 28th     Week #4 July 31st to August 4th

TUITION

1 WEEK: $170.00     2 WEEKS: $315.00 ($25 SAVINGS)     3 WEEKS: $460.00 ($50 SAVINGS)     4 WEEKS: $580.00 ($100 SAVINGS)

PROGRAM # 2........ DANCE MAGIC (ages 5 to 7)

A 4-day workshop, formatted the same as Program # 1, with the exception of a starting time at 10:00 am, this fun-filled week is created to instill the joy of movement in all phases of dance and introduce the fundamentals of technique. 

June 19th to June 22nd 10:00 am to 2:00 pm or July 17th to July 20th 10:00 am to 2:00 pm

     TUITION: $150.00

THURSDAY 2:00 PM DEMONSTRATION

PROGRAM #3........ SUMMER INTENSIVE (Encore Dance Company members and Advanced students)

An 8-week course devoted to emphasis on strengthening technique and awareness. 

Tuesday nights from 6:00 to 9:00 pm Jazz and Tap

Thursday Nights 7-8:30 pm Contemporary/Modern

June 27th to August 15th

     TUITION: $250.00

Tap will be offered on Thursday nights from 6:00 to 7:00 pm

TUITION: $100.00

Both: $325.00

PROGRAM #4A........  JAZZ & TAP (Adults & High School Students)

An 8-week course for those with a desire to progress to a higher level over the summer.

Tuesday nights from 5:30 to 7:00 pm

June 27th to August 15th

     TUITION: $150.00

PROGRAM #4B........  HIGH SCHOOL HIP HOP (Adults & High School Students)

An 8-week course for those with a desire to progress to a higher level over the summer.

Thursday nights from 5:00 to 6:00 pm

June 29th to August 18th

     TUITION: $125.00

PROGRAM #5........ BALLET INTERIM CLASSES

An intensive, twice-a-week course for serious students who desire to continue ballet technique & pointe immediately following the recital until the summer courses begin. 

Tuesdays & Thursdays June 6th to June 22rd

3:30 pm to 5:00 pm -Technique class

5:00 pm to 6:00 pm -Pointe class

TUITION: $100.00 (Technique class only)

$175.00 (Both Technique & Pointe classes)

To register: call the dance office and let us know what weeks & programs you are interested in enrolling for.  These programs fill quickly, so please respond promptly!  (207) 623-1933

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