Dance Classes

ADTC weekend campers participate in four 1 hour dance classes each day. Standard weekend camps offer classes in jazz, funk, hip hop and musical theatre disciplines, but hosts can customize their camp and choose from a wide variety of additional dance techniques, including (but not limited to) lyrical, modern, tap, ballet, Latin, and street jazz.

Dance Classes can be held in dance studios, gymnasiums, fitness centers, cafeterias, hotel conference rooms, and even outdoors. It is up to the host to secure and pay for the camp facility. Each dance space must have ample room to accommodate up to 20 dancers per class (though ADTC classes are typically smaller).

All-Camp Show (Sunday or Monday, 2:00pm)

Each session culminates in an all-camp afternoon performance. In just one, two or three days, campers learn performance pieces in one, two or three different dance disciplines. Camp awards are presented at the end of the show and an ice cream party follows. Parents, siblings and friends are encouraged to attend. Don’t miss out!

Dance Discussion (Daily, 12:30 – 1:00pm)

Daily dance discussions are held from 12:30 – 1:00pm to explore dancer related issues like nutrition, technique, performance, dance history, dances of the world, and self-esteem. We have a list of popular topics – hosts choose which topics are the most appropriate for their camp.

Dance Tech Competition (Saturday, 1:00 – 2:00pm, three-day camps only)

Our "Dance tech" competition lets individual campers compete for their teams in dance events that showcase their talents. Dance tech night is made up of five different events: dance jeopardy, leaps, pirouettes, strength, and flexibility.

American Dance Idol Competition (Saturday or Sunday, 1:00 – 2:00pm)

American Dance Idol is the highlight of the week for ADTC campers and staff. Dance Idol takes place on Saturdays from 1:00 - 2:00pm for two-day camps and Sundays at the same time for three-day camps. Campers choreograph their own dances and ADTC staff judge.

Dance Screening and Dance Groups

Because dance is the focus at ADTC, we need to know everyone's dance ability. This is for the safety and comfort of our participants. Check-in on Saturday morning begins at 8:00am SHARP (every other camp day begins at 9:00am). Campers must arrive by 7:55am to ensure they are placed in the right dance group for the week.  Campers will learn two short dance combinations (one in jazz and one in hip hop) for an evaluation, which determines dance groups. Dance groups are broken down by both age and ability level. Class sizes are kept as small as possible to enable plenty of one-on-one interaction and attention.

Sample Schedule (One-Day Camp)

9:00 – 9:55am               Dance Class 1

10:00 – 10:55am           Dance Class 2

11:00 – 11:55am           Dance Class 3

12:00 – 12:30pm           Lunch Break

12:30 – 1:00pm             Dance Discussion

1:00 – 2:00pm               American Dance Idol Competition

2:00 – 2:55pm               Dance Class 4

Sample Schedule (Two-Day Camp)

Saturday:

9:00 – 9:55am               Dance Class 1

10:00 – 10:55am           Dance Class 2

11:00 – 11:55am           Dance Class 3

12:00 – 12:30pm           Lunch Break

12:30 – 1:00pm             Dance Discussion

1:00 – 2:00pm               American Dance Idol Competition

2:00 – 2:55pm               Dance Class 4

Sunday:

9:00 – 9:40am               Dance Class 1

9:45 – 10:25am             Dance Class 2

10:30 – 11:10am           Dance Class 3

11:15 – 11:55am           Dance Class 4

12:00 – 12:30pm           Lunch Break

12:30 – 1:00pm             Dance Discussion

1:00 – 2:00pm               Show Rehearsal

2:00pm SHARP              SHOW!!!!!!!!!

Sample Schedule (Three-Day Camp)

Saturday:

9:00 – 9:55am               Dance Class 1

10:00 – 10:55am           Dance Class 2

11:00 – 11:55am           Dance Class 3

12:00 – 12:30pm           Lunch Break

12:30 – 1:00pm             Dance Discussion

1:00 – 2:00pm               Dance Tech Competition

2:00 – 2:55pm               Dance Class 4

Sunday:

9:00 – 9:55am               Dance Class 1

10:00 – 10:55am           Dance Class 2

11:00 – 11:55am           Dance Class 3

12:00 – 12:30pm           Lunch Break

12:30 – 1:00pm             Dance Discussion

1:00 – 2:00pm               American Dance Idol Competition

2:00 – 2:55pm               Dance Class 4

Monday:

9:00 – 9:40am               Dance Class 1

9:45 – 10:25am             Dance Class 2

10:30 – 11:10am           Dance Class 3

11:15 – 11:55am           Dance Class 4

12:00 – 12:30pm           Lunch Break

12:30 – 1:00pm             Dance Discussion

1:00 – 2:00pm               Show Rehearsal

2:00pm SHARP              SHOW!!!!!!!!!

ADTC Camp Directors & Teachers

ADTC camp directors are members of some of the best national and international studios and performance groups. You can choose between Level 1 and Level 2 instruction for your camp (price is dependent on the level of instruction you choose – see below).

Level 1 Instruction – Your instructors are usually competitive college dancers who are certified to direct beginner, advanced beginner and intermediate level ADTC camps.

Level 2/3 Instruction – Your instructors are professional dancers, teachers and ADTC choreographers who are certified to direct intermediate, advanced and professional-level ADTC camps.

Instructor-Camper Ratios:
Less than 16 participants 1 Instructor (for private camps with one dance group only)
16 - 30 participants  2 Instructors (two dance groups, divided by level)
More than 30 participants 3 Instructors (three + dance groups, divided by level)

ADTC One-Day Weekend Camper Fee

Note: ADTC one-day weekend camps can take place on either a Satruday or a Sunday. One day weekend camps usually focus on one style of dance and one performance piece per dance group. Session pricing is per-camper, per-weekend and based on the level of your ADTC instruction and number of participants. Our per-camper fee is all-inclusive – that means that you pay only the tuition and we take care of staff housing, staff travel and camper awards. As the host, you may even add a dollar amount to the per-camper registration fee to earn a profit!

Instruction Type:	20 > Dancers	20 - 30 Dancers	30 < Dancers
Level 1 Instruction	$95 / dancer	$85 / dancer	$75 / dancer
Level 2/3 Instruction	$125 / dancer	$115 / dancer	$105 / dancer

 

ADTC Two-Day Weekend Camper Fee

Session pricing is per-camper, per-weekend and based on the level of your ADTC instruction and number of participants. Our per-camper fee is all-inclusive – that means that you pay only the tuition and we take care of staff housing, staff travel and camper awards. As the host, you may even add a dollar amount to the per-camper registration fee to earn a profit!

Instruction Type:	20 > Dancers	20 - 30 Dancers	30 < Dancers
Level 1 Instruction	$195 / dancer	$185 / dancer	$175 / dancer
Level 2/3 Instruction	$245 / dancer	$235 / dancer	$225 / dancer

ADTC Three-Day Weekend Camper Fee

Session pricing is per-camper, per-weekend and based on the level of your ADTC instruction and number of participants. Our per-camper fee is all-inclusive – that means that you pay only the tuition and we take care of staff housing, staff travel and camper awards. As the host, you may even add a dollar amount to the per-camper registration fee to earn a profit!

Instruction Type:	20 > Dancers	20 - 30 Dancers	30 < Dancers
Level 1 Instruction	$295 / dancer	$285 / dancer	$275 / dancer
Level 2 Instruction	$345 / dancer	$335 / dancer	$325 / dancer