AMAZING MOMENTS

"Life is made of millions of moments, but we live only one of these moments at a time. As we begin to change this moment, we begin to change our lives."

THE INTANGIBLES

Whenever we ask one of our campers or parents to describe what makes us different, we get the same reaction: they get quite excited, and insist they'd never go to another dance camp. But the right words are tough to find. Eventually, they start talking about all the things we don't write about in our brochures or schedules; the intangibles; the "amazing moments," if you will. When your mantra is to embrace the unexpected and be spontaneous, magical, unscripted moments never fail to happen along the way.

STRATTON MOUNTAIN, VERMONT PARENT REFERENCES

“It's all about dance, with great instructors and kids with a range of abilities and not too far from home. They loved shopping in Manchester, Bromley Thrill Zone, and joking around with the teachers and counselors.”
Heather G., Needham, MA, (’09 – ‘12 Parent)
Campers Age 12 & 14
hdgoss@verizon.net

“It is a small, personal atmosphere where my child isn't lost in a crowd of hundreds of dancers. It has opened my daughter’s eyes that not all dancers from other studios are her competition. She had fun with all these girls and it didn't matter who they danced with or what team they were on…I think she grew a lot from it.”

Debra L., Manchester, CT (’11 - ’12 Parent)
Camper Age 12
slemdlem@yahoo.com

“Julie had a blast this summer and she brings home new friends, new skills, new songs, new memories, but most of all she's motivated to continue dancing at a different level. She liked that she was placed with girls who challenged her and made her work harder and learn more.”

Liette T. Quebec, Canada (’10 – ’12 Parent)
Camper Age 13
liettet@crestar-limited.com

SQUAW VALLEY, CALIFORNIA PARENT REFERENCES

“…the dance teachers were sweet and fun… very responsible. She loved the end of session show. It really seemed like she made some good friends, too. My daughter absolutely loved the camp.”
Jill S., Monte Sereno, CA (’11 - ‘12 Parent)
Camper Age 16
jill_sullivan@comcast.net

“Both of my girls absolutely love the experience. They make new friends, try new/fun activities, and they get to do their favorite thing in the world-dance! The staff and accommodations are fabulous! It is a memorable lifetime experience.”

Tami M., Gillette, WY (’10 – ’12 Parent)
Camper Ages 11 & 13
tamaramass@hotmail.com

“My daughter loved all aspects of the camp...she loved the variety, the instructors and all the other campers, the extra activites and the classes. She talked about her experience the whole way home after the Friday night show...she was so excited and asked if she could go for 2 weeks next year!”

Anne W. Singapore (’11 – ’12 Parent)
Camper Age 11
anne@wilhoitfamily.com

LAKE FOREST, ILLINOIS PARENT REFERENCES

“Alexandra is still flying high from her awesome experience at dance camp. Thank you to the whole ADTC team for making her experience so fantastic. The staff was exceptional!!!!! Alexandra has decided to take hip hop lessons as a result of dance camp. She met wonderful people and made new friends that sent her confidence level sky rocketing.”

Sandy W., Verona, WI (’11 – ’12 Parent)
Camper Age 13
sandy.wildenborg@tdstelecom.com

“We were very pleased and had complete confidence in leaving our daughter with all of you. All our communications were professional and helpful. It was a wonderful experience and I would recommend the program to anyone. Ally loved every minute of camp and cannot wait to come back. She's done nothing but talk about the experience! I believe she feels more confident going into Competition this year...confidence she gained at camp.”

Jennifer P., Lima, OH (’11 – ’12 Parent)
Camper Age 14
jpatterson2@woh.rr.com

LAWRENCEVILLE, NEW JERSEY PARENT REFERENCES

“I sent my child to ADTC because I liked that the kids got to do other things than just dance. As a dancer/dance teacher myself I know how you can burn out with 24/7 dance, giving the kids other social opportunities help make for a well rounded dancer and kid.”

Rebecca W., Mount Kisco, NY (’11 – ’12 Parent)
Camper Age 11
busymom43@gmail.com

“I chose ADTC because it also allowed my daughter to experience camp away from home while comforting me that she would be well taken care of. The daily pictures were helpful to ensure that all was well. ADTC is a wonderful camp and I would recommend it to anyone.”

Rhoda G. Clinton, MD (’11 Parent)
Camper Age 14
rhodagoodwin@gmail.com

CHAPEL HILL, NORTH CAROLINA PARENT REFERENCES

“She went the first year, not knowing anyone or having been to camp before, and had a fantastic time. She couldn't wait to go back. The recital at the end was so well put together! The staff is professional, caring and highly qualified. We are looking forward to next summer!”

Arden G. Georgetown, KY (’10 – ’12 Parent)
Camper Age 14
ardengood@yahoo.com

“Awesome, amazing, the highlight of my summer… I love to dance and I can do this every day for 1, 2 or 3 weeks.”

Danielle G. Lewisville, NC (’09 – ’11 Camper, age 12)
Cheryl G. (Parent)
ggross@triad.rr.com

“All the staff, the directors as well- were so positive to the girls, and it truly seemed that they had become friends as well as role models- not just instructors. This camp has really helped my daughter come out of her shell, and has given her extra confidence as a dancer as well as a young lady.”

Ellen R. Blowing Rock, NC (’07, ’09 & ’11 Parent)
Camper Age 17
oneyaya@skybest.com

MORE AMAZING ADTC EXPERIENCES, AS DESCRIBED BY HAPPY CAMPER PARENTS

"My daughter has attended American Dance Training Camp in Squaw Valley, California for the past two years and is looking forward to her third year. At the age of 12, she went by herself. However at the end of the week she had many best friends, and I was delighted to find that they were from all over, even some out of the country (as far away as Germany and Iraq). She has kept in touch with all of them.

On the third day of camp, my daughter called home and was so excited to report that she had auditioned for a duet with her new friend to be performed on Friday night. She wasn't sure at that point if the dance would be selected. On Friday, I was so proud to see her dance had been selected, and I was amazed at how she had grown as a dancer in just one week. The choreography the girls learned for the week was amazing.

Year two she met a great friend from Colorado. The two of them said they were so close that they were like sisters. They are looking forward to rooming together again this year. As a parent, I think it's so wonderful to meet girls that you otherwise would not have met. These friendships will last a lifetime.

This is an amazing camp and I highly recommend it for dance girls looking for a great experience. The dance performance was excellent, and ADTC offers so many fun camp experience like kayaking and river rafting. The camp was well organized, and very well chaperoned and supervised 24/7. All of the girls had a blast! Most of all I felt 100% comfortable that she was taken care of and having fun.

Each year I have felt that my daughter was safe, having a wonderful time, so I could enjoy the week as well.  One thing that I love is that the camp posts pictures of the campers every night.  I look forward to signing on, seeing her smiling face, and knowing that she is having a great time. This group does an awesome job! Both with dancing, and a summer camp experience.

Thank you to ADTC. We'll see you next year!"

~ Susan S. from Danville, California

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"It's been a little over a week since our daughter returned from dance camp in North Carolina and we are still raving about it! Her experience surpassed our expectations in so many ways. Your staff could not have been more friendly, professional, nurturing, and talented. From the very first conversations when we arrived on Sunday, to the conversations after the performance on Friday night, we were in awe.

Our daughter had such a great week of learning new forms of dance, new techniques, making new friends, and gaining so much more self-confidence. We were so impressed by how much the girls were taught in just five days!! The performance was so well orchestrated and we could see and feel the girls' enthusiasm and pride as they each performed their numbers.

We know that something like your staff was able to do in one week does not happen by magic. They are an incredibly hard-working and talented group of dancers and we want you to know that we are very grateful that our daughter had the opportunity to learn from them."

~ Belinda C. from Charlotte, North Carolina

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"Fiona has really told us a lot about how much she enjoyed the camp. We see a big change in her confidence and perspective. She wants to return next year, perhaps to the same camp and dates as she made some good friends. We even hear her talking to friends about it and teaching others some of her dance moves. Thanks so much for your caring leadership."

~ Jodi T. from Denver, CO

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"I just wanted to email you to THANK YOU and everyone at ADTC-Squaw Valley. My daughter attended Session 4 and she is still talking about it!  She had a wonderful time meeting the other campers and staff. She learned so much during the one week session and she can't wait to share some of her new dance moves with her friends at school. She made a lot of nice friends from all over the Bay Area and beyond, and she is keeping in touch with them via Facebook. 

The photos that the girls are sharing proves that everyone had a FANTASTIC time! Cameryn is already talking about her plans to return next summer, and she hopes to also apply to be a CIT for next year.

I am thrilled that she had a such a great experience and I want to again THANK YOU ALL for making it such a positive summer adventure!"

~ Mary Ellen S. from Novato, CA

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"I just wanted to tell you what a wonderful experience Cami had at your New Jersey Dance Camp.  Cami loves to sing and act and once she got into high school, she realized that in order to have a chance at getting larger parts in the school musicals, she needed to improve her dance skills.  She was a little hesitant to attend the camp since she knew there would be some excellent dancers there (and she has had very little dance training), but couldn't have had a better time!  She initially signed up for one week, but begged us to stay a second week since she was having so much fun.

We were very impressed with how organized you were, how fantastic the instructors were and how many fun activities you planned.  And we were very impressed with the huge increase in Cami's confidence and skill level.  But I think we were most impressed with how you made each and every girl at every skill level feel like a great dancer.  I'm not sure if she will be too old to attend next year (17?), but if not, she would love to return.

~ Beth A. from New Canaan, CT

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"I need you all to know how wonderful you are to make this one of the most fantastic experiences Simone has ever had.

Perhaps you may have learned that Simone can be quiet and not a forthcoming young lady. She's reserved at times and it absolutely has no bearing as to the joy she experiences about her experience.

When she got in the car, knowing her as I do, I asked her how she felt about the week by rating it on a scale of 1 to 10. She immediately said 10. She is a very discerning girl and does not give out 10's to much of anything...except perhaps Michael Jackson..

Thank you, thank you and thank you so very much from the bottom of my heart for everything you have done to give my daughter the most meaningful experience she has had to date."

~ Neale B. from Colorado Springs, CO

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