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Dance ELEVATE

Registration for 2024 is open!

Dance ELEVATE is the ultimate camp for the serious dancer seeking to soar to new heights. Tailored for those dedicated to their craft, this week-long experience promises to elevate participants' training through specialized instruction and immersive opportunities for artistic exploration. Led by dance artists and educators proficient in the American Ballet Theatre National Training Curriculum, Cecchetti syllabus, and the Horton Technique, dancers will receive expert guidance to enhance both technical prowess and artistic expression.

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Dance ELEVATE goes beyond traditional training, encouraging participants to delve into their unique artistry and engage in the collaborative creation process alongside fellow passionate dancers. This week is not just about perfecting movements; it's about cultivating a deep connection with one's artistic self and fostering an environment where creativity thrives.

 

Dance ELEVATE recognizes the importance of balance and fun. Participants will have the opportunity to make lasting friendships, explore the vibrant city of Saint John, and enjoy a week that not only challenges them physically and artistically but also leaves them inspired. This camp is more than just dance; it's a transformative journey that aims to inspire young dancers and facilitate both their technical and artistic growth. Join us for a week of intensive training, collaborative creation, and the joy of dancing at the highest level.

Ballet School
Dance Academy

Information

When: July 15 - 19

8:30 - 4:30

Location: City (156 Union St.)

Who: 11 - 18 years with at least two years of dance training

Cost: $250

Note: Dancers are separated into groups according to age and skill level.

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Registration is open. Limited spots available. Register online.

Chris Van Green

Jazz and Conditioning

Chris has a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre and Dance Performance from Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU). Throughout his studies, he received recognition for his remarkable growth and passion for dance, which ultimately earned him the prestigious Kenny Pearl Award.

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Tara Roberts

Ballet

Ms. Roberts is the Artistic Director of the Ontario School of Ballet and is a graduate of the Royal Academy of Dance – Certificate in Ballet Teaching Studies Program, and is a Registered Teacher and Mentor with the Royal Academy of Dance (RAD). She is also a graduate of the George Brown Dance Performance Studies Program, receiving the Dean’s Award and the Professional Development Certificate upon graduation.

Marcia Dysart

Horton Technique and Choreography Lab

Marcia Dysart is a dancer, choreographer, collaborator and educator based in Saint John, New Brunswick. She shares her passion for creation working collaboratively alongside musicians, visual artists, filmmakers and dancers.

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Sarah Power

Ballet and Conditioning

Sarah's classical teaching accreditations include Associate Teacher with Cecchetti Canada and teacher certification with The American Ballet Theatre National Training Curriculum. Sarah’s teaching philosophy centres on creative movement, age-appropriate anatomical alignment, and healthy self-image. 

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Gina Grant

Contemporary Floor Work

Gina is a contemporary dancer, teacher and choreographer. After completing the professional training program at l'École de danse contemporaine de Montréal in 2017, Gina has worked with local and international choreographers, musicians, visual artists and filmmakers. 

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