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Saturday, February 12, 2022

Saturday Special - Summer News & Sign Ups

1) Ballet Hispanico School of Dance Summer Programs
2) BergenPAC Musical Theater Summer Camp
3) Broadway Workshops Summer Intensives 
4) Kelsey Theater Tomato Patch Summer Registration Open Now
 


1) Ballet Hispánico School of Dance 
Announces Summer Programs
July-August 2022

Ballet Hispánico announces its School of Dance 2022 summer programs. With programs ranging from early childhood classes through professional studies and professional development for teachers, the Ballet Hispánico School of Dance has multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary dance training for dancers of all ages. Class offerings include Ballet, Flamenco, Hip-Hop, Latin Rhythms, Afro-Caribbean, Salsa, Jazz, Tap, and other modern and contemporary forms for early childhood through adult. 

The Ballet Hispánico School of Dance is the direct link to the organization's values of access, opportunity, and pride for all students interested in dance and Latinx culture. Discounted Early Bird pricing available for all Summer Programs through April 11, 2022. The School also offers merit and need based scholarships. For more information and to register, visit ballethispanico.org/school/ or email school@ballethispanico.org

In accordance with COVID-19 and Ballet Hispánico safety protocols and restrictions, class sizes will be limited.

Los Explorers: Early Childhood Program (Ages 2-5)
Week-long Camps | July 11-15, July 18-22, July 25-29, August 1-5, 2022
Los Explorers camps are a passport to discovering Latino cultures! Campers will have fun moving their way through diverse dances, songs, artwork, and landscapes while traveling through Mexico, Argentina, the Caribbean, and Spain. This is the perfect adventure camp for any young learner - join us for this multi-sensory journey of the rhythms, stories, and wonders of these featured countries! For more information and to register, visit ballethispanico.org/school/summer-programs/summer-programs/los-explorers.

Mexico • July 11-15
Discover the wonders of old and new Mexico, from the mysteries of Aztec and Mayan ruins to the current lives of modern Mexicans. Campers will explore the jungle of the Lancadón rainforest, the raw, untamed beaches of Costa Maya, and the bustling energy of Mexico City. They will clap to the beat of the Jarabe Tapatio and create their own piñata as they delve into the art, music, and dance that shapes everyday life in Mexico!

Argentina • July 18-22
Explore the beautiful city of Buenos Aires! From Cerro Aconcagua, the highest mountain of South America, to the lowest point of salt lake Laguna del Carbón, children will celebrate the culture of Argentina, discovering the Carnavalito genre of Folkloric music and dancing out Argentinian legends!

Caribbean • July 25-29
Every island in the Caribbean has its own special flavor, with diverse landscapes and wildlife, intriguing rhythms, and beautiful artwork. This week we will adventure with the Taino people, salsa through the streets of Santiago de Cuba, merengue across the beautiful island of Hispaniola, and let the drums take the lead as we dance the bomba in Puerto Rico.

Spain • August 1-5
Come and fall in love with Spain! Students will explore the diversity of Spain's culture in a journey through the various regions of the country and discover dance forms including folklore, danza estilizada, and flamenco. Uncover interesting facts about Spain's geography, history, food, and famous citizens while we learn about its culture, art, and festivals. Explorers will be mesmerized as they step into the world of Spanish Dance, moving to the beautiful sounds of the guitar, the rhythmic quality of the palmas & zapateado, and working with the Spanish fan!

Los Adventurers (Ages 6-8)
Week-long Camps | July 11-15, July 18-22, July 25-29, August 1-5, 2022
Los Adventurers summer dance camps offer the ultimate mix of movement and cultural exploration for your budding dancer. Campers will spend the week journeying through the rich music and art of the vibrant cultures of Cuba and Spain through dance technique classes, arts & crafts, stories, games, music and songs. A five day experience, camps take place Monday through Friday from 9:00am-12:00pm, and culminate in an open-studio invitation for loved ones to witness and celebrate their Adventurer's journey, ven con nosotros!

Each week, Adventurers will delve deep into the rich cultures of Cuba and Spain. While learning about the history of the prestigious Cuban National Ballet, Adventurers will hone their ballet technique and increase their knowledge of terminology. The sound of drumming will fill the air as students experience polyrhythmic movement, storytelling, and improvisation in the Afro-Cuban and modern dance classes, inspired by dance legends such as Katherine Dunham. Adventurers will step into the world of Spanish dance as they experience the rhythmic qualities of the palmas and zapateado, accompanied by the beautiful music of the Spanish guitar. For more information and to register, visit ballethispanico.org/school/summer-programs/los-adventurers.

ELEVATE!: Summer Dance Boot Camp (Ages 9-18)
Week-long Intensive | July 11-15, 2022
Design the summer dance-training program for you! ELEVATE!: Summer Dance Boot Camp is a week-long intensive for beginner to intermediate level students who want to boost their dance technique. Classes include Ballet & Pre-Pointe/Pointe, Sevillanas, Braceo & Marcajes, Footwork & Castanets for Spanish Dance, Modern, and Stretch & Conditioning. For more information, visit ballethispanico.org/school/summer-programs/elevate.

Summer Intensive (Ages 12-23)
Three-Week Pre-Professional Program | July 18-August 5, 2022
Summer Intensive challenges students to strengthen their technique and develop skills for the professional dance world. Ballet Hispánico’s three-week pre-professional Summer Intensive for intermediate to advanced dancers, challenges students to strengthen their classical technique, as well as experience contemporary forms, and develop professional skills through specialized forums - all through a multicultural lens at America’s leading Latinx dance organization. Auditions are required. 

Classes include ballet, classical variations, men's class, partnering, modern, contemporary, flamenco, Ballet Hispánico repertory, and stretch & conditioning. Additional highlights include a Spanish Dance Series with world-class faculty; master classes in hip-hop, salsa, and more; and professional development seminars covering auditions, college programs, and injury prevention. For more information, visit ballethispanico.org/school/summer-programs/summer-intensive. To audition in-person on February 26, 2022, registration must be completed by February 12, 2022.

ChoreoLaB (18+)
2-Week Immersive Emerging Artist Workshop | June 20 - July 1, 2022
ChoreoLaB is a unique, holisitic program which shapes hirable, competitive modern and contemporary dancers who are ready to advance their careers.

Designed for the emerging artist, ChoreoLaB immerses students in a professional dance experience. Program highlights include:


  • Daily Company class, improvisation, and movement invention.
  • Ballet Hispánico repertory with coaching from the Artistic Team and Company dancers.
  • Renowned guest choreographers in the creative process of new work - previous guests include Annabelle Lopez Ochoa, Bennyroyce Royon, and Mario Alberto Zambrano.
  • Professional Development through forums including topics of injury prevention, financial literacy & planning, networking, personal branding, and more.
  • Supportive feedback and guidance from artistic leaders in the field, including exclusive access to mentorship from Eduardo Vilaro, Artistic Director & CEO of Ballet Hispánico.
  • Culminating showing and networking opportunities.

  • For more information, visit ballethispanico.org/school/summer-programs/choreolabRegistration opens January 10, 2022. If submitting a video audition, it must be submitted by April 30, 2022. 

    Auditions for Summer 2022
    Auditions for Ballet Hispánico's Summer Programs are typically offered in-person or with the submission of a video audition.

    2022 In-person Auditions (Ages 12-16)
    • Saturday, January 29
    • Saturday, February 26
    • Saturday, March 26

    Students ages 17 and up or living outside of the Tri-State Area will submit a video audition. The deadline for the 2022 Summer Intensive and ChoreLaB is Saturday, April 30.

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    2) THE PERFORMING ARTS SCHOOL AT BERGENPAC

    MUSICAL THEATER SUMMER CAMP 2022

     

    Session 1: July 5th-July 21st

    Session 2: August 1st-August 18th

    9 am-1 pm, Ages 6-12


    The Performing Arts School at bergenPAC will be holding an in-person summer camp during two sessions in summer 2022: July 5th-July 21st and August 1st-August 18th. This summer camp will introduce young children (ages 6-12) to the performing arts, where children have fun learning the many different areas of performing arts, from music to dance to theater.

    The performing Arts School is the area's best pre-professional program where students have become young professionals. Rachel Zegler who currently plays "Maria," the leading role in Steven Spielberg's remake of the classic West Side Story was a student at bergenPAC’s Performing Arts School where she played Maria in the Performing Arts School 2017 production of West Side Story, playing the same role. Zegler, a Clifton, N.J. recently won a Golden Globe for Best Actress in A Musical.

    Current students Felice Kakaletris and Sophie Knapp from bergenPAC’s Performing Arts School's Young Professionals Vocal Academy played the roles of orphans as Molly and July in the televised version of ANNIE LIVE which aired on NBC December 2021.

    Vince Ermita, (11) a student in the Theater Arts program is currently starring on Broadway as the Young Simba in the Disney classic, The Lion King

    The Performing Arts School summer program is for children 6-12 years old where children play theater games, dance combinations, choreography, music appreciation, singing, acting the song, visual arts, and much more! The camp runs weekly, Monday through Thursday, from 9 am-1 pm. Each day, children will work on Dance, Theater, and Music, with a sprinkle of physical education and fun electives.

    Campers need to Register in advance by visiting bergenpac.org or  emailing education@bergenpac.org with the subject "Performing Arts Musical Theater Summer Camp.

    Camp tuition: $800 or $1500 for both sessions

    (Early bird discount: register and pay in full by April 30 to receive $50 off tuition).


    bergenPAC continues to follow COVID protocols and CDC guidelines for a safe environment for children to learn and grow.

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    3) Broadway Workshop Summer Intensives 

    Join Broadway Wokshop for their or more of our acclaimed week-long summer programs in NYC! Info on The Broadway Vocal IntensiveJunior Excel and The Teen Excel Intensive can be found on their website.

    BROADWAY VOCAL INTENSIVE

    SESSION 1

    Date: Monday, July 11 – Friday, July 15, 2022

    Times: 10:00am – 4:00pm ET

    Ages: 13-19 (divided into groups by age) 

    Location: Ripley Grier Studios at 305 West 38th Street, NYC

    Early Bird Pricing: $995 (through 2/28/22)


    SESSION 2

    Date: Monday, July 18 – Friday, July 22, 2022

    Times: 10:00am – 4:00pm ET

    Ages: 13-19 (divided into groups by age) 

    Location: Ripley Grier Studios at 305 West 38th Street, NYC

    Early Bird Pricing: $995 (through 2/28/22)


    JUNIOR EXCEL

    Date: Monday, July 25 – Friday, July 29, 2022

    Times: 10:00am – 3:00pm ET

    Ages: 8-14 (divided into groups by age) 

    Location: Ripley Grier Studios at 305 West 38th Street, NYC

    Early Bird Pricing: $895 (through 2/28/22)


    EXCEL TEEN INTENSIVE

    SESSION 1

    Monday, August 1 – Friday, August 5, 2022

    Times: 10:00am – 4:00pm ET

    Ages: 13-19 (divided by age) 

    Location: Ripley Grier Studios at 305 West 38th Street, NYC

    Early Bird Pricing: $995 (through 2/28/22)


    SESSION 2

    Monday, August 8 – Friday, August 12, 2022

    Times: 10:00am – 4:00pm ET

    Ages: 13-19 (divided by age) 

    Location: Ripley Grier Studios at 305 West 38th Street, NYC

    Early Bird Pricing: $995 (through 2/28/22)


    For more information or to register go to www.broadwayworkshop.com/summer

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    4) Registration is now open for

    Kelsey Theatre at Mercer's

    Tomato Patch and Master Class Sessions 1 and 2

    for SUMMER 2022!


    DATES: 

    • Tomato Patch Session 1--July 5 through July 21 (Grades 8-12)
    • Master Class Session 1--July 5 through July 22 (Grades 8-12)
    • Tomato Patch Session 2--July 25 through August 11 (Grades 4-7)
    • Master Class Session 2--July 25 through August 12 (Grades 8-12)


    TIMES:  

    • Tomato Patch Sessions 1 and 2--8:45 am to 4:15 pm
    • Master Class Sessions 1 and 2--9:00 am to 4:00 pm
    Summer Tomato Patch will be returning to its former structure of a morning major and four afternoon electives!

    Classes will be held indoors unless COVID-19 spread requires the moving of classes to outdoors.

    MAJORS:  

    • Acting
    • Vocal
    • Dance
    • Visual Arts


    ELECTIVES: 

    The four afternoon periods will offer classes in acting, vocal, dance, visual arts, and video production.


    COVID-19 PRECAUTIONS:

    All students attending Tomato Patch this summer must:

    • Be vaccinated against COVID-19 OR
    • If unable to be vaccinated, submit printed proof of negative COVID-19 test, taken within the previous 48 hours, on the first day of camp and each Monday thereafter.
    • Wear a mask most of the day while indoors.


    COVID-19 protocols are subject to change due to changes in CDC or MCCC recommendations. . All decisions will be based on what will keep the students and staff safe while giving them the best experience possible.


    For more information and details on classes, class descriptions, and pricing, visit www.tomatopatch.org.  

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    And that's the Summer news for now. Tune in tomorrow for this week's Sunday Scoop.

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