Welcome to ADTC’s VT Dance Camp!
At ADTC’s VT dance camp, you’ll take 4 – 5 dance classes per-day, Mon through Fri. Classes are taught by our professional choreographers. The core dance disciplines you’ll take are contemporary, hip hop and jazz (styles vary and may include Bwy or lyrical). Elective dance classes include ballet, tap & world dance.
No matter what your dance level or background, our VT dance camp curriculum is designed to challenge you. You’ll be organized into groups by age & ability and get to perform in a big Friday Show.
Life @ ADTC in Stratton, VT
Our VT dance camp home is a beautiful, fully accredited boarding academy located near Stratton Mountain Resort. Parents, you’ll be happy to know that our school is accredited with the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) and is also a certified member of the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS).
At ADTC “ULTIMATE Green Mountains” in Vermont, campers and staff live together in traditional-style dorms. Hallway blocks are organized so that girls of similar ages are grouped together. ADTC staff is housed in rooms on each floor, providing campers with 24-hour supervision and support.
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AWESOME ACTIVITIES AT OUR VT DANCE CAMP
At ADTC’s ULTIMATE Green Mountains, VT dance camp you can enjoy awesome activities & extras like stand-up paddle boarding, horseback riding, kayaking, paintball, a beach trip, girl’s night out in the village, zip lining, and a trip to the Bromley Thrill Zone (alpine slides, water rides, trampolines, mini golf & more!)
Just Some of Our Amazing Stratton, VT Dance Camp Staff
Ashley Peter
Ashley Peter is a New York City based professional dancer, choreographer, adjudicator and educator. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Dance with a concentration in Jazz and Ballet from Point Park University in Pittsburgh, PA.
Ashley grew up in Central Florida, but she holds dual citizenship in the United States and Canada. She travels all over the US and Canada to dance competitions & conventions such as Beyond the Stars, Breakout Dance, SHINE, Starquest, Legacy Dance and Impact Dance in pursuit of her passion – to educate young dancers.
Ashley has been on staff with Universal Dance Association, DivaDance NYC, the Broadway Theatre Project (founded by Ann Reinking), and The Jimmy Awards. Ashley has choreographed for Flash Mob America, the OMMA Awards, Florida Dance Masters, and singer/songwriter Joey Contreras.
Some of Ashley’s favorite performance credits include the Brooklyn based contemporary dance company, UrbanHumans, the NYC Jazz Dance Festival, the Walt Disney Company, Pittsburgh Musical Theater, and RWS & Associates. She has also done national industrials, original Broadway workshops, and numerous shows & festivals throughout NYC.
Ashley has been a Program Director and Instructor-Counselor at ADTC in Vermont, Maryland, Illinois, Colorado, North Carolina & virtually since 2016. She has a twin brother and is obsessed with her senior dog, Trotter. Another passion of Ashley’s is painting with acrylics – especially painting nature and pets!
Eileen Boyle
Eileen Boyle is a New York City based dancer, choreographer & educator specializing in contemporary, jazz & heels. Originally from Virginia, she moved to NYC to study at the Joffrey Ballet School as a Jazz and Contemporary trainee.
Eileen recently completed Broadway Dance Center’s Professional Semester where she worked with industry-leading choreographers such as Meghan Sanett, Theresa Stone & Marc Kimelman. Eileen has 10+ years experience choreographing, directing productions & teaching dancers of all ages.
Eileen is thrilled to be returning to ADTC for her 16th summer (she started as a camper at ADTC in Vermont in 2006). She is now Program Director of our dance camps in North Carolina & Mayland!
Eileen wants campers to leave ADTC with the sense that dance is a safe place. She says, “I think some dancers come to camp from studios that put girls down for not rising to the level of others or for not doing well in competition. I would love to instill in all campers that dance is for everyone.”
When Eileen is not dancing, you’ll find her reading about anthropology, drawing or napping. Her favorite animal is the manatee, and a good grilled cheese will always be her perfect food!
Alli Gallant
Alli Gallant is a professional dancer, teacher and choreographer in the NY area. Originally from Massachusetts, Alli grew up dancing competitively in a multitude of styles including jazz, hip hop, musical theatre, tap, ballet and Irish step dancing.
Alli recently completed the Broadway Dance Center’s Professional Semester in NYC where she worked with leading choreographers in the dance industry. She has also performed Improv Comedy throughout the city with her team, “Good For You.”
Alli’s recent performance credits include being a featured dancer in the award winning short film, Youthful Faces (directed and choreographed by Lane Napper), dancing in NY Fashion Week and performing at Six Flags for the Halloween Season Unleashed!
Alli so excited to be back for her 17th summer at ADTC! She has been a camper, CIT, JIC, IC, APD and PD in Vermont, Colorado and Wisconsin, and has directed and taught many ADTC virtual camps!
Sakina Ibrahim
Sakina Ibrahim is a performer, teaching artist, and coach based in Los Angeles. She has a Bachelors in Fine Arts from the University of the Arts in Philadelphia where she earned “Dance Outreach” and “Excellence in Performance” awards.
Sakina also received scholarships to the Bates Dance Festival, University of Illinois, and The Martha Graham School of Contemporary Dance. Most recently, she earned a scholarship to the University of California, Irvine, where she received her Masters of Fine Arts.
Sakina has worked with choreographers such as Anthony Burrell, Christopher Huggins, Troy Kirby, Brian Sanders, Zane Booker, and the legendary Louis Johnson. She has also danced with Rennie Harris Pure movement as well as in videos for Jill Scott and Raheem Devaughn.
Sakina has used her research in African Diaspora Dance to present at academic conferences and to work with children in programs such as The Dance Theatre of Harlem and the Blues Babe Foundation. She recently published a book to help empower young girls on the journey of self-discovery.
Sakina has directed & taught at American Dance Training Camps dance camps in Illinois, New Jersey, Vermont & Maryland since 2010.
Gina Daugherty
Gina Daugherty is a professional dancer and choreographer in Chicago. She currently performs with the Season 61 Ensemble of Giordano Dance Chicago, “America’s original jazz dance company.” When she isn’t performing, Gina also adjudicates and teaches for many competitions and studios around the country.
Gina previously resided in NYC where her associate choreographer credits include The Elf On the Shelf (Nat’l Tour), The Quiet World (Jerome Robbins Foundation), Newsies, Saturday Night Fever, Evita, Noël (Nat’l Tour), and BCEFA charity events. While in NYC, Gina also participated in Broadway Dance Center’s Professional Semester and studied at Peridance Capezio Center, and Axis Connect NY/LA.
Gina’s favorite performance credits include Dance Captain/Swing of the 2nd National Tour of Charlie & the Chocolate Factory, DanceBreak 2019, Battery Dance Festival, and Danza Heights Festival. Gina has worked with world renowned choreographers including Tony Testa, Peter Chu, Mandy Moore, Jaci Royal, Michael Mindlin, and Ephrat Asherie.
Gina has been with ADTC since 2018, teaching in Vermont, North Carolina, Illinois & virtually.
Jo Liebenberg
Joanne Liebenberg is a professional performing artist and dance instructor from South Africa based in New York City. She recently performed on the First National Tour of The Thorn as Dance Captain and Associate Choreographer, and in Shade Productions’ cirque Halloween show, Unleashed.
Joanne has completed two contracts cruising and performing for audiences around the world with Royal Caribbean International Cruise Lines. She studied Dance and Musical Theatre through Trinity Guildhall, Trinity College London and graduated from the Waterfront Theatre College in South Africa. She then moved to New York City to complete a Professional Semester at Broadway Dance Center where she had the opportunity to train with many brilliant choreographers and artists, performed at the Alvin Ailey Citigroup Theater and became BDC’s poster girl.
Before she booked her first contract with Royal Caribbean, Joanne performed in the show ’Another Day’ as Lead Dancer and Actress at the Kalk Bay Theatre in South Africa after being headhunted by Followspot Productions back when she was performing with the Waterfront Theatre Company. Growing up, she trained extensively at a high performance level, and represented her country in the World Championships for 5 consecutive years in Jazz, Modern, Ballet and Showdance winning Gold, Silver and Bronze medals.
When Joanne is not performing, she is teaching Hot Yoga and Sculpt classes at Corepower Yoga NYC as well as Dance and Choreography at many different studios along the east coast. She is also a certified Nutritionist and Adv PADI scuba diver.
Joanne has been an Instructor-Counselor at ADTC in Vermont, Maryland and Colorado for two summers. She is a creative, passionate and life-loving artist who cannot wait to see where her future in the performing industry will take her next!
Sophia Michitson
Sophia Michitson is a professional dancer, choreographer and educator based in New York City where she is a member of Hanna Q Dance Company.
Sophia grew up dancing at her mom’s studio in Massachusetts and started teaching when she was 14. She trained pre-professionally at The Bolshoi Ballet Summer Intensive, The American Academy of Ballet, Koltun Ballet Academy, and the Joffrey Ballet School Trainee Program. She completed the Broadway Dance Center’s Professional Semester at eighteen.
Sophia’s film credits include El Tigre Productions “306 Hollywood,” and Eryn Martin’s “BALLET” music video. Her performance credits include being a production cast dancer for Royal Caribbean’s “Rhapsody of the Seas” and “Voyager of the Seas,” as well as a featured dancer in Maria Caruso’s “Rearview Mirror” and performing with XY Dance Project.
When she’s not performing, Sophia teaches contemporary & hip hop in NYC, in addition to continuing to teach at her mom’s dance studio, The Center for Performing Arts in Methuen, MA.
Sophia joined the ADTC team in 2022 and has been an Instructor-Counselor in Vermont, Maryland & California for two summers.
Katelyn Martin
Katelyn Martin is a professional dancer, choreographer and educator based in Los Angeles. She graduated Summa Cum Laude from Loyola Marymount University with a BA in Dance and Communication Studies.
Growing up in New Hampshire, Katelyn’s mother always encouraged her to be a performer and she has been dancing and performing since she was three years old. In addition to dance, she loves theatre and performing in musicals.
While at LMU, Katelyn danced with Radix Dance Crew and Kuumba Beatz Dance Crew. She also trainined with Jason Myhre, Chad Michael Hall, Tony Czar, and Rogelio Lopez, and performed works by Marjani Forte, Holly Johnston, Paige Porter, Laila Abdullah, and J.T Hornstein.
Katelyn started as a Junior Instructor-Counselor (“JIC”) at ADTC in Vermont in 2010. She’s been an Instructor-Counselor (“IC”) in Vermont, California & Maryland for more than 10 summers, as well as Program Director (“PD”) at ADTC in Colorado for 2 summers.
Carissa Bellando
Carissa Bellando is originally from New Jersey but she is currently based in Burlington, Vermont. She holds a MFA in Contemporary Dance from Case Western Reserve University and a BA in Theatre and Speech with a concentration in Musical Theatre and a minor in Dance from Wagner College.
Before moving into teaching and choreographing full-time, Carissa performed professionally for thirteen years throughout the US, Taiwan, and at sea with Norwegian Cruise Line and Aida Cruises. She has taught and choreographed in the US and Germany for colleges, conservatories, theaters, dance companies, and studios.
Some of Carissa’s favorite performance roles include Broom Queen in Wagner’s Busted Nuts: The Dance Project, Tumblebrutus in Cats, Carpet in Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, Die Hexe (The Witch) in Es War Einmal (Once Upon a Time), the Summer Fairy in Polaris, and Mandy in Zack Zack.
Carissa was an Adjunct Professor at her alma mater, Wagner College, for four years. During that time she taught Musical Theatre and Dance majors and minors in multiple levels of jazz, modern, contemporary, ballet, pointe, and choreography/composition. She also choreographed five original full-length dance concerts and multiple musicals.
Some of Carissa’s past choreographic credits include Disney’s Beauty and the Beast (2010) and Dance Project 2017 for Wagner College, Rivela and Sea Swept (both original Modern dance works) for Case Western Reserve University (2013), and Comeback! Das Karl Marx Musical (2015) in Berlin, Germany.
In addition to being a professional dance teacher and choreographer in VT, Carissa is a Registered Vinyasa and Prenatal Yoga Teacher (RYT, RPYT) and a certified Zumba teacher. She has been an Instructor-Counselor at ADTC in Vermont & Maryland since 2021. She loves bringing her high energy and extensive dance training and knowledge to dancers of all ages and levels.
Sam Gardner
Samantha Canty-Gardner is a New York City based professional dancer, choreographer, teacher, and adjudicator. She has a BA in Musical Theatre from James Madison University, where she graduated Cum Laude.
Sam grew up dancing and competing in Michigan. After graduating from JMU, she headed straight to NYC and began teaching and choreographing throughout the tri-state area. She has over 15 years of dance teaching experience in ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical, hip hop, kickline, acro, musical theatre, and pom. Her work has received numerous judges awards, both regionally and nationally.
Sam’s favorite performance credits are Gershwin! (Off-Broadway), Mary Poppins, 42nd Street, and The Addams Family. Additional credits include Show Boat, Happy Days, Urinetown, Madagascar, Kiss Me, Kate! and more.
Sam’s teaching experience is not limited to competition students, but also includes professional performers, as well as absolute beginners of all ages. She has been an Instructor-Counselor at ADTC in Vermont & Maryland since 2022. Sam wants campers to learn that above all else, dance is FUN.
Outside of dance, Sam is obsessed with her cat, Snow White. She also practices her Italian Duolingo every day – her streak is over 300 days!
CJ Johnson
Christina Johnson (“CJ”) is a professional dancer, choreographer and educator based in New York City. CJ fell in love with dance back in the 1900’s in Oregon.
CJ began dancing professionally with BodyVox, Bent, and Kinetic Images in Portland, then moved to Seattle, where she spent quality time learning and performing with many prominent dance companies and choreographers, including Cheronne Wong; BetterBiscuit; XODO; Alethea Adsitt; Fusion; and Seattle Jazz, to name a few.
In 2003 CJ co-founded her own eclectic modern dance company, Jerboa Dance, where she choreographed, co-directed, co-produced, and starred in many successful shows, including a special guest appearance with Dance Masters of America.
CJ joined the NYC dance scene in 2005 and is proud to have shared the stage and performed all over the world with The Love Show and Shir Dance Theater, She also choreographed and produced the Jerboa Dance NYC premier “Back from the Brink.”
CJ’s choreography has been featured on Fox 5, America’s Got Talent, and “Loosen My Tie” video. She has also performed for P Diddy, Beyoncé, Martha Stuart, and was an opening soloist for Diana Ross.
CJ has directed and taught at ADTC locations in California, Colorado, Vermont, Texas, New Jersey, Maryland & Wisconsin since 2010.
Gianna Torres
Gianna Torres is a recent graduate of Towson University in Maryland with a degree in Elementary and Special Education. While at Towson, Gianna was a teacher and choreographer for the Fusion Dance Team.
Gianna grew up dancing competitively at New Jersey Dance Academy, and at 17 she began assisting dance classes. Gianna loves working with children as much as she loves dancing.
Gianna started as a Junior Instructor Counselor (“JIC”) at ADTC in Vermont four years ago. In 2022, she stepped up as an Instructor-Counselor (“IC”). Gianna wants to teach campers that “regardless of level, they are all so special.” She wants girls to feel empowered and supported when they are with her and hopes they take this feeling and use it to make other campers feel the same way “so that our camp environment is inclusive and filled with good energy.”
Kiley Corcoran
Kiley Corcoran is a New York City based dancer, choreographer and educator. She graduated Valedictorian with her BFA in Dance & Minor in Musical Theatre from The University of The Arts. She is currently on faculty at American Youth Dance Theatre in NYC where her work has been shown at the Kaye Playhouse Theatre at Hunter College.
Kiley’s love of dance and theatre began in her hometown of Andover, Massachusetts. She studied ballet, jazz, tap & Horton technique under Jeannette Neill’s pre-professional dance company, Boston Youth Moves. She also worked with Jim Viera and guest artists such as Kirven Douthit-Boyd & Matt Anctil.
Kiley has trained at the Alvin Ailey Summer Intensive, Rockettes Summer Intensive, and the American Dance Festival. Some of her favorite credits include performing in works by Milton Myers, Sidra Bell, Paul Matteson, and performing Tommie Waheed-Evans’ piece, “Bodies as Site…” at the International Association of Blacks in Dance in Los Angeles.
Kiley joined ADTC as an Instructor-Counselor in Vermont in 2023. She is friends with long-time ADTC veteran staff member, Gina Daugherty (they met when they were just 18 years old at The University of The Arts). You’ll often see Kiley decked out in Lululemon as she is the Guest Experience lead at their UWS location!
Lauren Soto
Lauren Soto is a professional dancer, singer and actress based in New York City. She has a BFA in Commercial Dance from Pace University.
Lauren began dancing when she was 3 years old in South Florida and started choreographing and teaching at Meg Segreto’s Dance Center in Davie, FL.
Most recently, Lauren was on tour with Jesus Christ Superstar as the Dance Captain and swing. Other performance credits include the National Tour of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, and the International tours of Westside Story and Grease (The Rev).
Lauren joined ADTC as an Instructor-Counselor in Vermont in 2023. Outside of dance, Lauren is a PADI Scuba Instructor and has done over 250 dives – she is obsessed with the ocean!
Kelly MacMillan
Kelly MacMillan is a New York City based dancer and choreographer. She is originally from Toledo, OH and has a BFA in Dance from Indiana University.
Some of Kelly’s favorite theatre credits include the Pre-Broadway tryout of The Karate Kid the Musical (Stages St. Louis), Linda in the Wedding Singer (Gateway Playhouse), Footloose (The Muny), and DeLee in Smokey Joe’s Cafe (ACT of CT). You can also see Kelly as a Principle Dancer on Apple TV’s ROAR (choreography by Marguerite Derricks).
Kelly has danced throughout the world, including on the Holland America Line (Rotterdam) cruise ship. She was also a dancer and Show Captain for the Lights, Camera, Action! and Luminosity shows at Cedar Point theme park in Ohio.
Kelly joined ADTC as an Instructor-Counselor in Vermont in 2023. A fun fact about Kelly is that she has a frog that is 29 years old!! It was a birthday present for her older brother before she was born and it’s older than she is!
Sadie Arundale
Sadie Arundale is a dancer & choreographer in Massachusetts. She is currently pursuing a BFA in Dance and a minor in Business at UMass Amherst.
Sadie grew up dancing competitively at a local MA studio. She has also trained and performed with Pantos Project and Urbanity Dance companies in Boston. In college, Sadie is a member of the UMass Dance Company and a group fitness instructor for campus recreation.
This is Sadie’s 9th year with ADTC! She spent six summers as a camper & Counselor-In-Training (CIT) in Vermont before becoming a Jr. Instructor-Counselor in 2021. She has been an Instructor Counselor in Vermont, North Carolina & Colorado, as well as Assistant Program Director in Vermont!
Sadie has a passion for improv and choreography and she loves being a positive role model for younger campers. Read Sadie’s ADTC Idol Story!
Dylan Horwitz
Dylan Horwitz is a dancer & choreographer in South Carolina. She grew up dancing competitively in Connecticut.
Dylan is currently pursuing a BA in Dance at the College of Charleston. In Charleston, she also teaches at Dance Moves and trains at The Dance Space where she is a member of their hip hop performance group, “Dynamics.” A fun fact about Dylan is that she’s performed at Madison Square Garden in NYC!
This is Dylan’s 9th year with ADTC! She spent six summers as a camper & Counselor-In-Training (CIT) in Vermont before becoming a Jr. Instructor-Counselor in 2021. Dylan has a passion dance and inspiring younger dancers. Read Dylan’s ADTC Idol Story!
Kate Kenyon
Kate Kenyon is a professional choreographer, dancer and adjudicator based in New Jersey. She graduated Magna Cum Laude with a BFA in Dance from the University at Buffalo.
At Buffalo, Kate won the Amanda Occhino Award for enthusiasm, commitment and dedication to the dance department, and was in the Golden Key International Honors Society. Kate teaches all levels jazz, contemporary, musical theatre, Ballet, and modern.
Kate dances for Kristin Sudeikis Dance, Hutchinson Collective, and SynthesisDANCE. She is also a Master Teacher and judge for Step Up 2 Dance.
Kate has been an Instructor-Counselor (“IC”) at ADTC in Vermont & virtually for three summers. She wants to help campers improve in their dancing and work ethic, but most importantly, she want to inspire girls to be themselves. She loves the quote, “Self-confidence is the best outfit, rock it, and own it.”
Erica Messonnier
Erica Messonnier is a professional dancer, choreographer and teacher based in Dallas, Texas. She has a BFA in Dance from Point Park University.
Some of Erica’s performance credits include The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (Principal Dancer Season 5), Disney’s Descendants (Audrey), Holiday Inn (Lila Dixon), Grease (Ensemble/ us Marty), Once Upon A Time (Aerialist/Dancer), Invitation to Dance (Ballroom Dancer), Shrek The Musical (Duloc Doll, Fairytale Creature), Seussical the Musical (Bird Girl) both shows at Pittsburgh Musical Theater, and Miracles (Dancer) at Busch Gardens Christmas Town.
After traveling the world as the Principal Dancer on Viking Ocean Cruise Line’s first ship, the Viking Star, Erica continued her travels across oceans performing in Grease with Royal Caribbean Cruise Line. She has also traveled all over the U.S. as a featured dancer and swing with the national rout of Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella.
When Erica is not on stage, you can find her teaching & choreographing for dance studios around the country, or coaching fitness classes. Erica has been an Instructor-Counselor at ADTC in Maryland, Vermont and virtually since 2017. She wants to help girls push themselves to be the best they can be.
Corinne De Beer
Corinne De Beer is a professional dancer, choreographer, and teacher in South Africa. She is the owner of Diversify Dance Studio in Cape Town.
Corinne has studied with the Cape Town City Ballet, Gaynor Harris School of Dance and Fantastic Flying Fish Dance Co in South Africa. She is classically trained in ballet, jazz, hip hop, modern and contemporary, and also well-versed in African, African Gumboot Dancing, African Pantsula, Broadway, Disco, Fusion and Street Dance. Corinne also has a Certificate of Higher Education in Contemporary Dance, Primary-Advanced 11 in Imperial Modern, and Primary-Advanced 11 in Cecchetti Ballet.
After graduating from St. Mary’s DSG, Corinne moved to London to train at the prestigious London Contemporary Dance School, where she studied under big-name contemporary choreographers like Richard Alston and Matthew Bourne. She has since branched out into the commercial world, and teaches contemporary, hip hop, ballet, lyrical, street and jazz workshops in London and South Africa, and works with various international artists, shows and TV programs.
Corinne has choreographed for London’s fashion week, So You Think You Can Dance South Africa, BBC’s “The Hussle,” the “Kylie Minogue Special,” and BBC’s “Doctors,” and performed for crowds of 30,000 + on famous world stages like Wembley Stadium and London’s West End Theatre. She has taught contemporary, jazz and hip hop workshops from Glasgow to Liverppol, Birmingham & beyond at numerous schools and studios, including Oxford University.
Corinne was also the choreographer for South Africa’s most watched TV show, “South African Idols” for three years, choreographing pieces for top South African artists like Toya Delayze, Liquideep, Lloyd and Kurt Darren. Other choreography credits include Busta Rhymes/T-pain opening concert South Africa, Public Sector Summit with President Zuma, and the FIFA World Cup African Celebration Show (to name a few!).
Corinne is an annual judge for the South African Hip Hop Cup, South African Championships of the Performing Arts and Cape Town Eisteddfod. Her most recent credits include choreography for large corporate events like SAB and Total Mining Indaba, Nissan, British Airways and more. She also just completed work on the new music video for Die Antwoord, and is excited to begin an entertainment partnership with the South African Rugby Union.
Corinne joined the ADTC team in 2015. She has been an Instructor-Counselor at our dance camps in Vermont & California as well as virtually.
Ellen Henry
Ellen Henry is a professional choreographer and dancer based in New York City. She has a degree in Dance with a concentration in Jazz from Point Park University. She is also a professional masseuse
Ellen began her dance training in Louisville, KY at 360 Dance Studio. At the age of seventeen she was chosen to take part in the Kentucky Governor’s School of the Arts summer program.
While at Point Park, Ellen performed in productions by Cirque Dreams, took classes from prestigious choreographers in Los Angeles and New York City and studied dance abroad in Paris, France.
Ellen joined the ADTC team in 2012 in Illinois. She has also directed ADTC dance camps in Vermont and Wisconsin.
Elyse Rivera
Elyse Rivera is a professional dancer, choreographer and educator based in Florida. She has a BFA in Dance From UMass Amerst.
Elyse is from Massachusetts, where she was a performance member of Afrobeats Dance Boston and taught dance at Medfield Dance Academy before moving to Florida to further her dance career.
Elyse joined ADTC as an Instructor-Counselor in Vermont in 2021. She wants campers to learn never to take life too seriously and to brush your teeth twice a day!
Dani Vernon
Dani Vernon is a professional choreographer and educator based in Maryland. She is Director of the competition team at District Dance.
Dani began dancing when she was three years old in central New Jersey. She is trained in ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical, hip hop and Broadway. She started dancing competitively at age nine.
Dani attended OCVTS Performing Arts Academy and graduated as a dance major. She continued her dance and theatre education at The American Musical and Dramatic Academy in New York where she trained and worked with current and former Broadway performers, choreographers, and directors.
Dani is obsessed with Disney and her favorite food is Mac N’ Cheese. She has been on staff at ADTC in Vermont & Maryland since 2016.
Cassidy Gaudet
Cassidy Gaudet is a dancer & choreographer from Portland, Maine. She has a BA from University of Vermont where she was on the dance team.
Dance became Cassidy’s passion when she was ten years old and her mom opened up her own studio. Since college she’s been teaching hip hop, jazz and contemporary dance at a local Portland studio.
Cassidy was an ADTC camper from 2006 – 2009 and she became a Jr. Instructor-Counselor in 2016. In 2018 she became an Instructor-Counselor in Vermont & Maryland.
Morgan Morse
Morgan Morse is a dancer in Ohio. She grew up taking ballet, pointe, jazz, musical theatre, tap, modern, lyrical and hip hop at Perrysburg Dance Academy. She was captain of the studio’s performance and competition team, and during her last two years of high school, she also assisted younger classes.
This is Morgan’s 9th year with ADTC! She spent eight summers as a camper & Counselor-In-Training (CIT) in Maryland before becoming a Jr. Instructor-Counselor in Maryland, Colorado and Vermont in 2023. Morgan loved being a camper and hopes to help younger girls enjoy ADTC as much as she did!
Rebecca Morris
Rebecca Morris is an Australian dancer, singer, and actor. She studied dance at Brent Street, completing her Certificate IV in Performing Arts in 2012, and Diploma of Musical Theatre in 2013. She has also studied at the Broadway Dance Center in NYC and EDGE Performing Arts Center in LA.
Rebecca’s live performance credits include Bachelor & Spinsters Ball, Big “W” Summer Fashion Show, eMerge Foundation Rugby Luncheon, and Hair Expo. Television credits include Ricki Lee “Do It Like That” film clip choreographed by Marko Panzic, “Everbody Dance Now” Promo choreographed by Jason Gilkison, and The Election Chaser CNN.
Rebecca has an extensive background in dance teaching, sand safe dance practice for the prevention of injury in Australia. She is also a Massage Therapist, completing a Diploma of Remedial Massage at The Australasian College of Natural Therapies.
Rebecca joined the ADTC team in Stratton, Vermont in 2019. She wants girls to realize their love of the performing arts and have so much fun at dance camp that they enroll in even more dance classes at home!
Gaby Blaney
Originally from Northern California, Gabriella Blaney grew up a Nevada County native. At a young age she started competing as an elite gymnast, which in return led to the start of her career.
Gaby attended college at the University of California Irvine where she earned a full ride scholarship along with a degree in dance and education. Gaby is currently a member of SynthesisDANCE under the Artistic direction of Tracie Stanfield.
Gaby has performed at numerous venues including BAM, Jazz at Lincoln Center, High Line Ballroom, Ailey City Group Theater, and The Salvatore Capezio Theatre. In addition to performing, Gaby is on Faculty at Ridgewood Performing Arts Center where she teaches jazz, lyrical, contemporary, and acro.
Gaby has been Program Director at American Dance Training Camps since 2012, and on staff since 2010. She has worked at ADTC’s California, New Jersey, Vermont, and Illinois locations. She loves working with children and can’t wait for another amazing summer with ADTC!
Presley Rimel
Presley Rimel is a professional dancer and choreographer based in South Carolina. She is a recent graduate of Oklahoma City University where she earned a Bachelor of Science in American Dance Pedagogy.
Presley trained at Miss Marion’s School of Dance growing up. Her favorite style of dance is tap, but she loves training all styles. She has attended the Rockettes Summer Intensive, Broadway Bound Intensive, and has performed with Disney’s Electrical Parade.
Presley joined ADTC team in 2022 and she has been an Instructor-Counselor in Vermont, Maryland & North Carolina. Outside of dance, Presley plays the violin and has taught herself piano, ukulele and guitar. She loves plants and flowers and would happily open a plant shop one day!
Samantha Bright
Samantha Bright spent most of her young life in competitive gymnastics in Northern California. When her family moved back to her home state of Vermont, she became interested in hip-hop dancing.
At age 12, she began taking dance classes in Williston, VT and discovered her passion for dance. She was a member of the Varsity dance team at her high school all four years, winning the “Hip Hop State Champions” title her senior year.
Sam also auditioned for a traveling dance company called the Vermont Elements, and was awarded one of the lead roles in their Hip Hop version of Dirty Dancing. She has performed on stage with the Vermont Elements in many local productions, and you can also find her in a music video called “I Make Records” by a local Vermont Hip Hop Group, The Aztexts.
By 16, Sam became a teacher at two different dance studios where she has taught many different styles of hip hop dance ranging from Contemporary Hip Hop, Freestyle Classes, Hip Hop Technique classes, and Heels Classes.
Sam has been an Instructor-Counselor at ADTC’s Vermont, New Jersey and Maryland locations for 5 summers. Aside from dance, Sam works as a cosmetologist and enjoys drawing, photography, and working with kids and teens.
Michaela McGowan
Michaela McGowan is a professional dancer, choreographer and educator based in New York City. She has has a BFA with honors from New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts, class of 2012.
Michaela began her dance training at the age of five in Northern Virginia. She was an apprentice with Loudoun Ballet Company under the direction of Maureen Miller, performing such roles as Dewdrop, Arabian Soloist, and Snowflake (Nutcracker) and Odile (Swan Lake).
Michaela has worked with Mia Michaels (Mia Michaels Live), Josh Bergasse (Tisch Gala 2010), Jazz at Lincoln Center, Greg Graham (Tisch Gala 2012), Lisa Shriver (PHISH at MSG, Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade), Katarzyna Skarpetowska (Jacob’s Pillow with Periapsis Music and Dance), Aszure Barton (NYU SADC ’12), Larry Keigwin (If/Then), as well as choreographers Rachel M. Hettinger (metaphors&similesDANCE), Emily Greenwell (ACE Awards), Josh Assor, Jaclyn Walsh, Calen J. Kurka, and Mike Esperanza (film).
Michaela is currently on faculty at Broadway Dance Center. She can be found featured on Organic Doctor Beauty’s latest online commercial campaign and is on faculty at several other prestigious NYC dance studios.
McKinley Pierce
McKinley Pierce is from Williston, VT where she works as a dance/fitness instructor and personal trainer. She also trains for the popular TV show, American Ninja Warrior, and is a Business Owner/Distributor for Qivana.
McKinley has taught hip hop dance with American Dance Training Camps since 2014 at our Stratton, VT; Squaw Valley, CA; Sparks Glencoe, MD; and Lawrenceville, NJ locations. Before ADTC, she worked at a theater camp for many summers as a counselor.
Iana McCalebb
Iana McCalebb (@sweizayne) is a TikTok star from Glen Burnie, Maryland. She is known as The Dancing Comedian and has earned more than 2.1 million followers on her sweizayne account.
She was a Junior Instructor-Counselor and Instructor-Counselor for many summers at ADTC dance camps in Vermont, New Jersey, North Carolina and Maryland. She specialized in hip hop.
Heather Gaffin
Heather Gaffin is a native of Philadelphia, PA where she trained in all style of dance since the age of 3. She grew up performing at dance competitions and pageants where she was awarded numerous titles and scholarships including the title of Junior Miss Pre-Teen New York.
As an Independent Study Program student in high school, she was able to train full-time in NYC and tour nationally with Tremaine Dance Conventions as an assistant for Desiree Robbins, Liz Imperio and Joelle Martinec. She received her Associates Degree from The Borough of Manhattan Community College where she was on a full academic scholarship.
Heather assisted at numerous Broadway Dance Center Summer and Winter Intensives also giving her the opportunity to perform in NYC since the age of 11. She moved to Manhattan at 18 where she trained extensively with Tracie Stanfield, Sheila Barker, Michelle Assaf and Wes Veldink at Broadway Dance Center and Joe Lanteri at STEPS.
She taught and choreographed at many studios in the NJ, NY and PA area and also joined the The Pulse on Tour and Broadway Dance Center as a Work-Study student. Heather’s performance credits include “Fly with Me Workshop” Tracie Stanfield/SynthesisDANCE, EOS Caseology Watches Industrial Commercial “How We Roll”, along with additional performances with numerous companies and choreographers in the NYC and Philadelphia area.
Heather has been an Instructor-Counselor and Program Director at ADTC dance camps in Vermont, California, Illinois, North Carolina & New Jersey since 2010.
Erin Weinberger
Erin Weinberger hails from sunny Sarasota, FL and has been dancing since age 2. She always knew she wanted a career performing, and studied theatre with a dance minor at Wilkes University in PA.
In 2013, Erin moved to the Big Apple and attended the Broadway Dance Center Summer Professional Semester. She has trained with Michael Mindlin, Richard J. Hinds, Al Blackstone, Billy Griffin, and Chip Abbot, to name a few.
Erin’s most recent theater credits include the National Tour of Cinderella, Beauty & the Beast, The Music Man, and Guys and Dolls. Her past dance performance credits include Broadway Backwards, Leg Up on Life, The Choreographer’s Canvas, and DanceHouseUSA’s Prepro.
Erin is thrilled to join ADTC in Vermont this summer! She wants to teach girls confidence and self-expression through dance. Erin believes that “if you love to dance, you’re good enough to dance!”
In addition to her “triple threat” performance resume, Erin is a licensed massage therapist and stilt walker in NYC!
Allison Slavin
Alli Slavin is from Indianapolis Indiana. She has a degree from Purdue University. Alli was an ADTC camper in North Carolina before becoming an Instructor-Counselor in Vermont, Wisconsin, Colorado, Illinois, California and Maryland.
Inspiring VT Dance Camp Testimonials from Our Parent-Camper Surveys
We invite you to read the ADTC VT dance camp testimonials below (submitted by parents through our post-camp survey). Most testimonials below include an email for the alumni parent at the end of their review – please feel free to contact parents for more feedback about their ADTC experience.
Overall rating: 5 out of 5 based on 83 reviews.
Wonderful Experience!
“A wonderful experience overall! My daughter has attended two summers in a row – she dances most of her free time and this is the perfect camp for her. She makes new friends, gets to do what she loves (dance!) and learns new skills, both in dance and in life. The staff is great and so helpful all across the board. Communication is fantastic and we love seeing the daily photos! My daughter got a little homesick one weekend her first summer Read More
and the staff took great care to make sure she was ok (and to keep me updated). In fact, when she got home she said she was “camp sick” and wanted to go back to camp! ADTC provides excellent dance instruction and skill building, and allows her to broaden her experience in many dance styles. Equally important is the focus on interpersonal skill building and character development in an atmosphere of inclusivity, respect, dignity and fun. There are also non-dance activities to mix things up which she really enjoys. The shows are excellent! It is amazing to see what the girls accomplish in one week. You can tell they are having a great time. My daughter has kept in touch with new friends and can’t wait to attend camp again for her third summer next year. Thanks ADTC! krisgoldman@comcast.net”
~ Kristen G., Framingham, MA
Best weeks of the year!
“Best weeks of the year! My oldest daughter has attended the VT location for 4 summers and my youngest daughter has attended for 3 summers. Three adjectives I’d use to describe ADTC are fun, challenging & accepting. amyshoumerdmd@gmail.com”
~ Amy S., Wayne, PA
Really Positive Experience!
“My daughter really had a positive experience with ADTC! She was a first-time camper in Vermont and can’t wait to go back next year for two weeks! Any interactions I had prior to the camp to ask questions etc., were handled courteously and professionally. She had a great time! I thought the location and size of the facility was perfect – not too big and not too small. The end of week show was well done for all they did that week. Very impressed with all the routines!”
~ Anita L., Jamesville, NY
More Independent & Confident!
“My daughter felt uncomfortable and wanted to come home the next day of camp. Staff contacted me immediately via e-mail letting me know of the situation and we scheduled a phone conversation with staff the next day. Reassuring us that our daughter was fine and the staff spending the extra time to listen to her concerns and fear, she ended up staying for the remaining time and now she’s more independent, more confident of herself and it crossed her mind to participate the next year as well.”
~ Kinga G., New Rochelle, NY
Love the Counselors!
“This is the second year my daughter has gone to ADTC in Vermont for two weeks. She loves the counselors, facility, quality of dance instruction and the friends that she makes.”
~ Tobi S., Frisco, TX
Fantastic Memories!
“ADTC Vermont was a great experience for our daughter. We combined English immersion together with dance and more dance everyday! Was easy to access from Montreal, great environment. Fun and sweat was on the daily menu and our daughter came back with fantastic memories, more confident talking English and ready for the next experience! She spent a week with new friends doing what she loves which is dancing 🙂 The VT Director and her team were the best! I was Read More
in great hands, felt comfortable even many miles away. When I had to communicate to get some info’s I got an answer very quickly from the Director and got a fantastic update about how my daughter was doing. My husband and I were impress with the show, the quality of the dance, the execution of the show, animation … everything was upscale 🙂 karinetousignant74@hotmail.com”
~ Karine T., Carignan, QC Canada
Great Time!!
“If my daughter could design a camp for herself I think it would look like this! ADTC was fun, challenging and welcoming. She had a great time!! Kobcholew@gmail.com”
~ Karen O., New Windsor, NY
We Love ADTC!
“My daughter has attended the Vermont location for 3 summers and this was the first time I was able to see the show in person. I was blown away! What they were able to accomplish in a week was amazing! To see my girl do Irish dance again was awesome. We love ADTC! It’s a great camp!”
~ Caryn M., Rhinebeck, NY
Experiences she will treasure!
“This will be my daughter’s third summer at the Vermont location. ADTC has given her experiences she will treasure. There are wonderful caring counselors to support her growth, incredible teachers that really focus on each child, and lifelong friendships. Stephajose@aol.com”
~ Stephanie J., Huntington Station, NY
Long Lasting Friendships!
“My daughter had such a great time at ADTC and felt welcomed from the moment she stepped foot on campus. ADTC was so great in helping my daughter find her confidence in herself, dancing and making long lasting friendships.”
~ Jaqulyn R., Highland Falls, NY
Favorite Camp!
“My daughter had a great time at ADTC. She came home from camp ecstatic with a whole new confidence level. It was her favorite camp she has done so far!”
~ Amanda B., Danvers, MA
The Best, Very Professional!
“Very pleased with the overall experience, management quickly and thoroughly answered our questions and took care of our concerns. My daughter was nervous since she didn’t know what to expect and the counselors were all great. The best, very professional. thank you all very much for a great week for my daughter!”
~ William W., Chatham, NY
She Loved It All!
“Overall it was a really great experience, staff members were kind and welcoming along with the campers. Everyone there made my daughter feel really at home and motivated. She loved it all. yelenashpln@hotmail.com”
~ Yelena M., Westport, CT
Fun, Exciting & Educational
“Just an overall great experience. Fun, exciting and educational.”
~ Brooke B., Newburgh, NY
Really great time!
“This was my daughter’s first time at an overnight camp and she had a really great time. Three adjectives I’d use to describe ADTC are fun, instructive, and comfortable. erinkeaney@gmail.com”
~ Erin N., Marblehead, MA
So pleased with ADTC!
“We were so pleased with ADTC. The instruction was excellent, the performances were incredible, and lots of friendships were formed. Non-dance activities were fun and there was plenty to choose from. The Stratton Mountain School was a beautiful location – we thought the accommodations were great and I was told that the food was very good. I never had any trouble getting in touch with the staff and everyone was very friendly. Our daughter will definitely return next summer!”
~ Paula J., Medfield, MA
Excellent Time!
“My daughter had an excellent time in all aspects of camp in Vermont this summer. Three adjectives I’d use to describe ADTC are welcoming, fun and challenging. kristine.shah@gmail.com”
~ Kristine S., Bedford, MA
Exceptional 5th year!
“Dancers, CITs, JICs, Counselors, classes, choreography, culture/spirit of camp were all amazing & surpassed our already high expectations. It’s nice to come back year after year. I love Ashley and Alli as leaders. I think they are amazing role models for the girls. Exceptional year! marundale@gmail.com”
~ Michelle A., Sharon, MA
Big Fan of ADTC!
“I’m a big fan of ADTC. This will be my daughter’s third year in Vermont and second year attending for three total weeks. ADTC is great for girls who love to dance. My favorite part is the constructive and positive environment. My daughter also loves the food and the kitchen staff. ADTC is positive, healthy & fun. brentwgodfrey@gmail.com”
~ Brent G., Dover, MA
Part of Our Summer Plan!
“This camp has become a part of our summer plan – four years & counting! The experience has been great and from 1 suggestion you now have over 6 families with multiple kids coming to the camp. Thank you for making our daughter feel like she has a second home – she can’t wait to return as a CIT! wswinter@yahoo.com”
~ Bill W., Easton, CT
6th Year at ADTC VT!
“This was my daughters 5th year at ADTC in Stratton, VT and the best in many ways. We appreciate a program that grows and develops stronger as our girls grow too. We’ve registered her for all three weeks next summer – year 6!! melkahn@gmail.com”
~ Melany K. West Chester, NH
Very Well Run
“ADTC was very well run, professional and accommodating. Everyone we encountered was more than willing to help answer questions and super friendly. My daughter can’t wait to return to the Vermont location for three weeks next summer! Three adjectives I’d use to describe ADTC are fun, well-organized and welcoming.tmfranzese@hotmail.com”
~ Tracey F., North White Plains, NY
Fun & Empowering for My Daughters!
“What a wonderful experience for my daughters. Both fun and empowering – let them be independent while at the same time building some great friendships. Both of my girls had a great time. Dance was wonderful but even more important they made really good friends and had a blast. They are already missing their friends and looking forward to returning next year. annebloss@hotmail.com”
~ Anne B., Wilton, CT
If It Were Up to Her, She’d Never Leave!
“My daughter has attended the Stratton, VT location for three summers. She loves camp, and if it were up to her she’d never leave. Three adjectives I’d use to describe ADTC are fun, learning & friendships. aguardino85@gmail.com”
~ Audrey G., Newburgh, NY
Perfect Blend – Dance & Fun!
“ADTC is the perfect blend of improving dance skills and having fun with friends. I liked how it was a mix of dance and other activities. My daughter can’t wait to attend the Vermont location for three weeks again next summer! I’d describe ADTC as fun, memory making, and diverse in activities. jelombardo@me.com”
~ Julie L., Pleasantville, NY
Not 1 Complaint.
“My experience as a parent was amazing. Communication was amazing. My daughter absolutely LOVED her first sleep away camp and cannot wait to return. She didn’t have 1 complaint. I was very happy with all of the staff. I talked to a few of them and I watched interactions with my daughter after the show and it confirmed all of my feelings about the camp. I knew that my daughter was in good hands!!! Three adjectives I’d use to describe ADTC are fun, variety & comfortable. We’ve already registered for next year! raquelrt.rrt@gmail.com”
~ Raquel T., Millstone Twp, NJ
Great Experience.
“Great experience. My daughter attended two weeks in Stratton, VT and is signed up for two weeks again next summer. Adjectives I’d use to describe ADTC are fun & structured. mfarmstrong@hotmail.com”
~ Marie A., Newtown, CT
Coming back for 3 Weeks!
“My daughter loves this camp! She’s coming back for all three Vermont weeks this summer. kellyloparrino@yahoo.com”
~ Kelly L., Pleasantville, NY
No Problem Making Friends
“This was my daughter’s second year at ADTC. Both years she went alone and had absolutely no problem making friends that she still keeps near to her. The staff is energetic, engaged and inclusive with all the kids. It is something that my daughter looks forward to every year – they do an excellent job! The communication is great. The entire experience is great. For me from an administrative end as well as my daughter’s experience. Three adjectives I’d use to describe ADTC are inclusive, fun and well-run. carey@scinto.com”
~ Carey O., Oxford, CT
First Sleep Away Camp
“Wow! What an amazing experience our daughter had. It was her first sleep away camp so we were a bit nervous…she couldn’t stop talking about the week the entire 3 hours we drove home on Saturday. She’s already planning on attending next year and wants to stay for 2 weeks. She met some fabulous girls and quickly made friendships that surely will last for years. She loved the food, and absolutely loved all of her instructors who pushed her hard (but in a good way). Everyone was very down Read More
to earth and very professional. She really enjoyed her contemporary class, and had a blast during her free time participating in almost all of the off campus activities (horse back riding was her favorite). She also loved taking an acting class with the special guest…Lane Napper! We loved the performance on Friday night – we definitely will be signing her up for next year. jennifer_a_dean@comcast.net”
~ Jennifer D., Stratham, NH
Uplifting & Inclusive
“This camp is wonderful! Very uplifting and inclusive. My daughter finds ADTC challenging & fun – it combines wonderful dance training as well as fun summer activities, which I think is important. Wonderful communication – we were asking questions prior to camp and always received helpful and timely responses. Some interpersonal issues happened with another camper that I feel were dealt with very well. The staff was wonderful! Caring, energetic and fun. And my daughter made some good friends, too – she can’t wait for next year! rtanner8@aol.com”
~ Robyne T., Melrose, MA
ALL Fantastic!
“Communication, facilities, experience were ALL fantastic! She loved ALL her teachers and couldn’t pick a favorite! Three adjectives I’d use to describe ADTC are professional, motivating & empowering! eharper@otisatwell.com”
~ Erin H., Windham, ME
Everything was fantastic!
“ADTC was the best place for my daughters first sleep away camp experience (for both of us). Everything was fantastic! The registration was easy. The pre-camp information was sent a little at a time so easier to digest – it put me at ease and excited my daughter. Although slightly nervous upon arrival, she was quickly welcomed and was off and running – the positive energy and excitement was contagious. My daughter has several food allergies and the staff was super accommodating Read More
and made sure we were comfortable before I left. The staff were super sweet and helpful and put me at ease knowing my daughter was in good hands. I was very impressed with the Friday show and was filled with joy to see my daughter having so much fun with new friends. She is already talking about going back next summer for 2 weeks! tcvigliotti@gmail.com”
~ Erin H., Windham, ME
Absolutely Loved Every Minute!
“My daughter absolutely loved every minute of her first time at ADTC Stratton. She really enjoyed all the dance classes, and felt there was a good balance of electives and other activities. She made some good friends in the short week she was there and had only positive things to say about the counselors. And I thought the end of week show was very impressive for the short amount of time. When we picked her up, she said she is definitely going again next summer! waltandjess2004@yahoo.com”
~ Jessica H., Needham, MA
Boosted Confidence
“My daughter loves ADTC. She just finished her third year and is still talking about it. She always comes home with boosted confidence and great self esteem. Three adjectives I’d use to describe ADTC are independent, positive & challenging. mariaconnorgolding@gmail.com”
~ Maria G., Neptune, NJ
Absolutely Enjoyed It.
“It was my daughters first time at a sleep away camp and she absolutely enjoyed it. She met new friends and gained a lot of experience from her instructors. Three adjectives I’d use to describe ADTC are fun, inspiring & education. jmhutton08@gmail.com”
~ Joanna H., Lane, NH
I’d Give the Friday Show an 11!
“We had a great experience. If i could give the Friday night show an 11 i would! Three adjectives I’d use to describe ADTC are focused, fun and supportive. brooke@cfwelectric.com”
~ Brooke P., Danville, VT
Mom, I Want to Do It Again Next Year!
“Our daughter (10) attended ADTC as her first “sleep away camp”, which, of course, can be scary. While she was slightly homesick, I think the friendliness of the staff and the focus of the dance routines alleviated the homesickness. And she gave the best (and simplest) testimonial: ‘Mom, I want to do it again next year’ mtc@kingchaves.com”
~ Misty C., Palm Beach, FL
More Than Just Dancing!
“This was my daughter’s first year at ADTC and she absolutely loved it! It was well structured and kept her busy with more than just dancing. She loved that she had lots of choices of different things to do and made lots of new friends! She even loved the food and all the good healthy choices! The dinner rolls are excellent!! sennshens@gmail.com”
~ Roberta T., Benson, VT
An Adventure!
“ADTC is fun, exciting, and an adventure! My camper enjoyed her time and she hopes to come back next year! aenovak@bellsouth.net”
~ Amy N., Freehold, NY
Show Was Wonderful
“This was my daughter’s 1st time attending and she loved it. We’ve signed her up for two sessions next summer. The show was wonderful. We truly enjoyed everything. Adjectives I’d use to describe ADTC are fun, friendly, caring & confidence-building. lynlaverty@gmail.com”
~ Lynette L., Deerfield, NY
I Was So Happy!
“It was a truly amazing experience for my daughter. It was her first time at a sleep away camp – she is 12. She loves to dance so we decided to give this camp a try. She went with two friends. She absolutely loved everything about camp! Danced every day, made a ton of new friends. She wants to go for two weeks next year! There was so much information given to the parents before and so many pictures on FB, I was so happy! cdmilliot@aol.com”
~ Caryn M., Rhinebeck, NY
Loved Everything.
“My daughter had a wonderful time and loved everyone and everything about dance camp in Stratton, VT. She can’t wait to go back next year! nhfords@yahoo.com”
~ Kristin F., Portsmouth, NH
Appreciate the caring staff!
“This was my daughter’s 4th summer in Stratton, VT. All the staff were so nice and amazing to work with! Everything was well-organized and planned out. Three adjectives I’d use to describe ADTC are friendly, challenging (in a good way), and exciting. kate@graycliff.net”
~ Katherine J., Newton, MA
Enjoyed Doing New Activities She Can’t Do At Home
“My daughter had a wonderful experience. She enjoyed learning new dances, dance styles and doing new activities she cannot do at home. The dance teachers were all friendly and warm. The elective classes were wonderful. kimmydarcy@gmail.com”
~ Kimberly D., Oak Bluffs, MA
Great Experience – 2 Summers
“My daughter has had a great experience at ADTC the past two summers. I’d describe ADTC as fun, beautiful location, and full of activities. pritingandhi@hotmail.com”
~ Priti G., Lexington, MA
Very Cool Camp
“Great program, excellent communication, dance focused with some other fun on the side – a very cool camp that my daughter very much enjoyed. wrex@encinacapital.com”
~ Wren R., Southport, CT
Left Happy & Inspired!
“My daughter had a awesome time at camp. She left happy and inspired. The staff were all fantastic. Awesome performance! sferrucci@ffmechanical.com”
~ Sandy F., Madison, CT
Great Experience
“My daughter had a great experience as a first-time camper and CIT. I was very impressed with pre-camp and during camp communication – always prompt and helpful. kjokepler@gmail.com”
~ Karen K., Beverly, MA
Loved the Experience!
“My daughter loved the experience! I’d describe ADTC as Fun, challenging and friendly. ldybg80@netzero.com”
~ Kimberly D., Gansevoort, NY
Can’t Wait for Next Year!
“Everything was great, my daughter loved her first time at ADTC. While my daughter went with a friend, I was happy to find out that she made new friends at camp. It is always a parental concern that a child’s experience with other campers can make or break their time at camp. Overall, she had a very positive experience in every aspect of ADTC and she can’t wait for next year. giovanna.seldin@gmail.com”
~ Giovanna S., Rhinebeck, NY
Already Packing for Next Year!
“My daughter recently returned from her first ‘stay away’ camp at ADTC’s Stratton Vermont location. She attended with 3 friends, and they all had a blast! She has danced for 10 years and she enjoyed the fact she was able to learn new moves, befriend others, and have a lot of fun. She enjoyed all the dancing of course, but also the additional activities. The counselors and teachers were great, and she also appreciated that they were so thoughtful and accommodating of her food allergies. The Read More
communications by management were great prior to, and during the week. The day after her return home she posted… ‘already packing for next year!’. Can’t find a stronger recommendation than that. Maryane.chapman@gmail.com”
~ Maryane C., Monroe, CT
She is in great hands.
“ADTC is a wonderful dance camp experience! My daughter will be returning for her 4th summer in 2018! She spends 2 wonderful weeks making new friends, experiencing new activities, growing, laughing, making memories but above all dancing. The staff is caring and attentive. Communication is wonderful. I know when I leave her that she is in great hands. slahorwitz@yahoo.com”
~ Stephanie H., Fairfield, CT
FANTASTIC!
“Lindsey, Dani, and Ashley went above and beyond to make my Little Sister’s ADTC experience FANTASTIC! It’s wonderful to see her come back glowing – she didn’t want to leave! I hope we can send her again next year. Thank you to ADTC for the generous scholarship, inspiring counselors, and wonderfully inclusive experience! #bigsisterboston alisonrogers@gmail.com”
~ Alison R., Boston, MA
Friends from all around world!
“I was extremely impressed with the Friday night show, and what my daughter had learned in one week!! She made friends from all around the world that she has kept in contact with since home. She is looking forward to attending again next year!! jodyinzitari@yahoo.com”
~ Jody I., Trumbull, CT
Dance camps of this caliber are rare.
“Dance camps are aplenty…dance camps of this caliber are rare. We feel lucky to have found them. It is the people, the kids who attend, the philosophy driving the program, the dance program itself, and the parental support by the camp pre/during/post camp that defines the type of experience you and your child will have. They are the brightest option I have found, they have separated themselves from the crowd in many obvious ways. My child absolutely loved it, made friends Read More
from as far away as the Cayman Islands and as local as a few miles away from our home. Her confidence in dance grew tremendously…we thank them for that. Most importantly, we had a divorced parents situation that surfaced during camp and they handled it with amazing aplomb and compassion…preventing any impact on either my child or the other campers….these are not things you can foresee in a brochure. When they are handled without and friction, you know you have a quality management team. Thanks for the experience! jrmaxiv@gmail.com”
~ James M., Stamford, CT
Absolutely recommend
“I would absolutely recommend this camp! It is a welcoming and fun place for girls. My daughter felt welcomed by all of the teachers and campers from the moment we arrived. The dance program was superb. I cannot believe how much my daughter learned in one week. mrsb71@optonline.net”
~ Jodi B., Monroe, NY
So much more than just a dance camp!
“This was our daughter’s first year attending ADTC in Stratton VT, and her first extended stay away from home. She had a wonderful time and experienced many new things. To anyone thinking of attending, this is so much more than just a dance camp! The outdoor activities are a great addition as well as the focus of unity amongst the campers is a powerful message. The new techniques learned are so inspiring! It is worth every penny and every moment of missing your child, the returns are wonderful! tjohnstone515@yahoo.com”
~ Kurtiss J., Rensselaer, NY
Bond with girls from all over!
“ADTC is an awesome and diverse dance camp! There are a variety of fun dance classes where you get to learn choreography to be performed in the final show, but you also get to do a lot of fun summer activities like kayaking, horseback riding and a ropes course! It is a great balance of dance and traditional camp activities! I love the special elective classes like African and yoga. It is a chance to bond with girls from all over and build friendships that will last a lifetime! I highly recommend this camp!”
~ Ashley C., Brooklyn, NY
Every day was new adventure!
“The staff at ADTC Vermont were so amazing and supportive. My daughter was a first year camper and she felt so welcomed by the staff and the other girls. My daughter loved learning choreography from the ADTC teachers- everyday was a new adventure. There was such a team atmoshere- all the girls encouraged one another. I highly recommend ADTC – especially to new campers!!! aielynnhawke@yahoo.com”
~ April M., Claremont, NH
So many new friends!
“My daughter attended this camp last summer in Stratton, Vermont. She came home very confident and full of life. She made so many new friends that she still keeps in touch with and felt it was a really supportive environment where even the most seasoned dancers supported the less experienced and younger girls. She really enjoyed every aspect of the camp and was so proud of the show they put on at the end. I think the week made her more independent and gave her a great sense of self. Read More
She said she worked hard but felt she learned a lot and more importantly was surrounded by very supportive campers and staff. laurie.findeisen@gmail.com”
~ Laurie F., Stamford, CT
“I Miss Camp”
“My daughter traveled to VT from CA. We were headed to Maine to see grandparents. This was her first camp away from home or a school camp and one where she did not know a single person. She was told, “You are going to a summer camp (resident). It can be about dance, archery, campfires, etc.” She found ADTC online and saw that VT was an easy 4 hr. drive from the In-Laws place. Other than what was online, we had no previous experience with ADTC. As an elementary educator, I was a little Read More
nervous. She attended the third week of the season. After a brief check in, we found her room. Within a minute, her roommate (on her third week of camp), entered and introduced herself. She was very friendly. Another min. and 5 more girls came running. They were asking my daughter questions and saying, “Hello.” I was impressed. My goal was for her to just have fun and gain confidence in herself and socialize. It was not about dance for me. The week was a BIG success. My child is one of those, “I’m here to dance,” and is a rule follower. She got along with others and plans to attend 1-2 weeks next summer. Within minutes of driving away, she stated, “I miss camp.” That’s about the best thing to hear as a parent. calisuse@hotmail.com”
~ Robert R., Goleto, CA
Highly Recommend
“Both of my kids ages 8 and 14 attended last summer to the Vermont program. I found the facilities to be a perfect setting for a camp. The girls made friends very easily because of their introductory type activities and want to go back next year for even longer! Their campers’ portal made it very easy to keep up with pictures and what activities they were doing as well as be able to send notes and care packages to them. I would highly recommend.”
~ Jessica H., Westwood, MA
Empowering Experience!
“ADTC was a wonderfully diverse and empowering camp experience for my daughter! I like the mix of dance classes and afternoon outdoor activities. There is also a strong focus an girl empowering themes with we loved for our daughter. Highly recommend this camp!”
~ Corinne M., Chappaqua, NY
EIGHT years!
“My daughter has been attending American Dance Training camps in Vermont for EIGHT years. I can’t believe it’s been so long! She refers to ADTC as her “second home” she loves it that much and that is directly a result of the teachers and counsellors. The facility is fine, but certainly not luxurious. But the teachers and staff make the kids feel like they really belong there, regardless of their level. I’m always amazed at how much progress my daughter makes in a couple of weeks Read More
considering that this is not a competitive program and she dances competitively the rest of the year. I have to disagree with one of the other reviewers that they sort by age and not ability in the dance classes. That’s totally wrong. You will see teenagers in the beginner class and little ones in the advanced class and guess what? No one cares. They are all friends and super supportive of each other. One year they did put my daughter in a lower class than she expected. I was worried that she was upset, but she was actually fine with it. And they moved her up the next week. No big deal. Frankly, it’s such a breath of fresh air after the grueling competitiveness of the competition year. Again, that’s a tribute to the teachers giving each kid the attention and instruction they need. This last year my daughter was actually a CIT and it was a great experience for her. I think some day she’ll be a teacher there. hdgoss@verizon.net”
~ Heather G., Needham, MA
Definitely going back.
“My daughter enjoyed every minute of her dance camp. All the instructors were so amazing and she is definitely going back next year. She made such wonderful friends and learned about friendship and team work and most importantly being good to one another. In a world of such turmoil this experience is what she needed to see the good in girls. I can’t thank you enough for all of the support and love and guidance she received at ADTC dance camp in Vermont. sbrowne@lions.molloy.edu”
~ Sarah B., Belle Harbor, NY
Great experience
“Great experience. The emails ahead of time helped greatly in preparing. Parisimb@aol.com”
~ Mary Beth P., Middletown, NY
Refreshing.
“My daughter’s week at ADTC was a great experience. She thoroughly enjoyed all of the dance instruction and activity she participated in. Was so refreshing for her to experience dance with others that she doesn’t dance with all year round – same for the instructors. Great to have fresh pointers and views on her style and technique. 4englanders@optonline.net”
~ Wendy E., West Milford, NJ
I would highly recommend.
“Both of my kids ages 8 and 14 attended last summer to the Vermont program. I found the facilities to be a perfect setting for a camp. The girls made friends very easily because of their introductory type activities and want to go back next year for even longer! Their campers’ portal made it very easy to keep up with pictures and what activities they were doing as well as be able to send notes and care packages to them. I would highly recommend. hennesseyfamily@me.com”
~ Jessica H., Westwood, MA
Highly recommend!
“My daughter attended the Stratton VT Camp this summer and I could instantly tell a difference in my her confidence level during the Friday Night Showcase in front of the parents…her shoulders were back, her posture was upright, and she had a huge grin on her face after each dance. I’m happy to say this new found confidence has continued over the months and she has become a bit of a social butterfly. We couldn’t be happier with our decision to send her to American Dance Training Camp and we have already signed her up for next year! Highly Recommend!”
~ Phil C., Charleston, SC
5 years – she loves it.
“This summer was our 5th at ADTC. Every year, without fail, my daughter says she wants to go back the following summer for a longer stay. Later in the summer my daughter was in 2 theater performances. One was a musical and she was asked to assist as choreographer. She said without her ADTC experience she probably would not have been ready to do that. She loves it. jrobertson@wwsu.org”
~ Jami R., Montpelier, VT
Great week.
“I knew very little about ADTC and picked the camp off the internet with no references just internet reviews. We were so delighted with our daughter’s experience. She learned a tremendous amount of dance and she has 10 years experience dancing. She made incredible friends. She had a fantastic week and can’t wait to go back. We loved the show at the end of the week. The girls learned 4 pieces and performed them. They were well choreographed and the girls had mastered them. It was a great week. ptcalayag@aol.com”
~ Patricia C., Stamford, CT
Loved pics on instagram!
“I was apprehensive having my daughter go to an overnight camp so far from home for her first overnight experience, but she had a great time, made new friends and adjusted well. She loved the classes and all of the instructors. The Friday night show was a great way to see how much she learned over the week! Seeing the daily pictures on Instagram helped me to see she was having fun. She will definitely be back next year (she’s already talking about 2 weeks)! plentine64@gmail.com”
~ Pamela L., Easton, MA
Absolutely loved it.
“My daughter loved ADTC! She was honored to be chosen for a solo in the Friday night performance. This camp allowed her the opportunity to make new friends, and to also dance with other children who are just as passionate about dance as she is. She absolutely loved the experience, and can’t wait to be back next year! bfoss@optonline.net”
~ Sue F., Milford, CT
Great time each year!
“This was my daughter’s third year at ADTC Vermont and she has had a great time each year. Highly recommend! betsy_depaolo@yahoo.com”
~ Elizabeth D., Cheshire, CT
10 years at ADTC!
“From a camper starting in 2007 to Counselor-In-Training, Junior Instructor-Counselor, and now Instructor-Counselor, ADTC has helped shape my daughter into a confident, kind and caring young lady! And, so strong, I should add! Thanks Lindsey and Shannon for your great leadership and offering this exceptional camp experience. You guys rock! Don’t forget to encourage folks to suggest ADTC to non-dancer friends. For five years, Alli attended with a friend who had switched to sports at home, but LOVED dancing for the fun of it – and FUN they have had! Love your Manifesto, too. What mother wouldn’t?”
~ Nancy G., Ipswich, MA
Perfect place for dancers!
“This was my daughter’s first year at ADTC. She spent 2 weeks in Stratton, Vermont and we couldn’t have been happier with the whole program. From the informative pre-camp emails to the friendly and awesome counselors to the impressive Friday night show…it is a perfect place for young girls that LOVE to dance!”
~ Jayme F., Natick, MA
Top notch!
“My daughter attended the camp in Vermont the summer of 2014. She was 11 and it was her first sleep away camp so we opted for 1 week. She begged us to stay for the remaining weeks! She truly enjoyed the other girls, the instructors, and the facility. She feels her dance skills have definitely improved. Everything was top notch from the food, the activities, and the professional instructors. Shannon is on top of everything! She is very responsive to any questions you have or any issues Read More
that might arise that she needs to make you aware of with your child. We have signed our daughter up for 4 weeks in 2015! Excellent job ADTC, keep up the great work!”
~ Andi R., Ridgefield, CT
Looks forward to it every summer!
“My daughter has loved her years at ADTC, she looks forward to it every summer. As a parent I know she is being well taken care of, the facilities are great, and she is doing what she loves to do most – dance. She has gained amazing friendships and grows each summer to be a better and better dancer. The staff ADTC are patient and caring and Shannon Fouts is AWESOME, super responsive and ready to help with all my emails questions!”
~ Sara J., Acton, MA
15 yo loved this camp!
“My 15 year old daughter loved this camp! I thought it was well run and the counselors were available, friendly and funny but not overbearing. They let the girls enjoy each other’s company. She can’t wait to go back.”
~ Wendy A., Granby, CT
Daughter loves this camp.
“My daughter loves the camp. This was her 2nd year and she’s begging to be able to attend more than one session. The Friday Night Show was fun to watch and it is clear the girls all had a great time by their expressions. I was very impressed in the quality of the numbers after such a short period of time to learn and rehearse. The instructors looked like they had as much fun as the girls Friday Night! adtc@dascensio.com”
~ Paul D., Danbury, CT
Nothing but great things to say
“I have nothing but GREAT things to say about ADTC (American Dance Training Camps)! This past summer was my daughter’s second year at ADTC and again she came home wanting more, more, more! It is like her home away from home. She just adores the camp and the staff and we are so happy that she found her summertime dance home! One issue the first week was dealt with in a very professional manner – and of course no matter where you go there will be some issue – these are kids after all! Read More
Shannon the office manager is so hands on (she is based in CA) and has been wonderful in helping us plan our summers. She is so incredibly responsive as were the camp directors. My daughter is already signed up for this coming summer (2014!) debfercon8@gmail.com”
~ Debbie C., Wellesley Hills, MA
Good as it gets.
“Good as it gets. My daughter has been a camper at the Vermont location for 6 years! She loved it from day one. The dance instruction is up to par with her dance comp. studio. She made many friends that have kept in touch during the “off season”as well as those who have graduated HS and gone off to college and become staff. Each girl is very special and treated with the utmost respect & dignity. There are campers that love the dance, and other that just love camp and the friendships.”
~ Susan F., Bolton, MA
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The perfect home-based jazz dance class for beginners! This is an open class and does not require a longer commitment. Drop-in anytime! We layer jazz style over traditional ballet technique & dance to upbeat, popular songs in this fun 1-hr class. Fresh technique & choreography every time we meet!
The perfect home-based hip hop dance class for beginners! This is an open class and does not require a longer commitment. Drop-in anytime! We’ll explore a mix of street dance and hip hop foundations in a highly energetic & fun 1-hr class. Fresh technique & choreography every time we meet!
The perfect home-based contemporary dance class for beginners! This is an open class and does not require a longer commitment. Drop-in anytime! We’ll explore the fundamentals & wide variety of techniques in contemporary dance in this fun 1-hr class. Fresh technique & choreography every time we meet!
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