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summer programs
workshops. intensives. & classes...oh my!
Focus is a week of motivation and challenges. If you are prepared to push yourself to the next level then this powerful and exhilarating intensive is for you! We will direct you through the week’s events while urging you to achieve goals at your own pace. Alisa’s Dance Academy is very excited to be hosting The 10th season of Focus Summer Dance Intensives. These Summer Intensives have been developed for ages 7-11 and ages 12 & up and are designed to Focus on the intermediate to advanced dancer who wishes to broaden their repertoire. The program covers a wide range of master classes to help progress each student’s technique, skills and style. Our mission is to bring together some of the industry’s most excellent instructors/choreographers to help inspire and educate today's dance student at the prevailing level of up to date styles and technique. Each week will include a different variety of instructors for those who wish to take advantage of multiple weeks (discounts offered). Each day is a new adventure; each class is a chance to grow. Come check out what we have designed for you!
intense training for the most serious dancers
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Each themed week packs an entire Summer of FUN into EXCITING 1-week camps with professional training in the following: Ballet, Tap, Tumbling, Singing, Creative Movement, Story Telling, Arts & Crafts and more. Each camp is a chance for students to experience a wide range of activities in the performing arts and help develop skills of creativity in multiple forms.
half day camps.
ages 3-5. no previous dance experience required
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full day camps
ages 6-8 & 9-11. no previous dance experience required
Ages 6 - 8 & 9 - 11
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Each week is focused on a specific theme filled with fun activities as each individual learns skills to help mold and perfect their total image.
Students will also have the opportunity to participate in classes taught by professional instructors in the Performing Arts, in classes such as:
jazz, tap, ballet, hip hop, musical theater, singing, arts & crafts, choreography and more!
This is a wonderful opportunity for students to experience a wide range of activities in the performing arts, along with social awareness, behind the scenes production and staging work and much more! Below is a list of themes and descriptions offered for each week. At the end of the week students will celebrate with a Special Performance for family & friends!
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the perfect week for your toddler
for the dancer in your life who loves to move
Summer is the perfect time for those who desire to stay in shape and/or expand their dance training. We have classes for all ages 2-18 in a wide variety of styles! Click on the link above for a full list of classes!
The KIDS Summer Workshop Series is designed specifically for intermediate level dancers grouped by ages 8-11. The Summer Workshop Series is designed specifically for intermediate and advanced level dancers ages 12-18. The series is offered for dancers to participate innumerous sessions, but can be separately chosen to match the dancers needs. With limited class sizes and an intimate studio setting, each dancerwill enjoy the individualized attention only
the Summer Series and Alisa’s Dance Academy can provide.
KIDS SUMMER WORKSHOP SERIES
Mondays-Thursdays 1:00PM - 3:30PM
Low Intermediate & High Intermediate Dancers (ages 8-11)
SUMMER WORKSHOP SERIES
Mondays-Thursdays 3:30PM - 6:00PM
Intermediate & Advanced Dancers (ages 12-18)
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KIDS & SUMMER Workshop 1: Ballet & Jazz |
This workshop will have students learning classical ballet techniques and terminology. Each class includes barre exercises, center floor work, and across-the-floor combinations. Jazz class will focus on learning proper dance technique such as isolations of the body, improving performance quality and developing complex rhythms and patterns. Students will be exposed to various styles of jazz such as Broadway, Street and Contemporary to help develop a well rounded dancer. Class curriculum is based on ballet technique layered with traditional jazz movement and includes a proper warm-up, stretches, isolations, across-the-floor progressions, and combinations.
Ballet & Jazz attire & shoes required.
KIDZ Workshop 2: Musical Theatre & Tap |
This week will focus on learning proper dance technique while exploring the various dance styles used in Broadway/Musical shows. Class curriculum is based on Broadway style jazz movement and includes a proper warm-up, stretches, isolations, across-the-floor progressions, and combinations. Emphasis will also be placed on learning performance skills such as connecting with the audience and telling a story through dance and facial expressions. The Tap portion of the program is designed to develop rhythm, style and sound. Students will learn a variety of tap styles from Broadway to Rhythm tap. Exercises focus on building flexibility of the knee and ankles, coordination, and speed of movement. The class emphasis is on developing proper tap technique, producing clear tap sounds, and having fun.
Dance attire required, jazz and tap shoes necessary.
SUMMER Workshop 2: Modern/Improv & Contemporary |
This weeks workshop consists of styles of dance in a theatrical form that rejects the limitations of classical ballet and favors movement derived from the expression ofinner feeling and incorporating improv. Dance attire required, no shoes necessary.
KIDZ Workshop 3: Hip Hop & Contemporary |
This session contains a blend of several styles of hip hop (including some break dance skills), popular/commercial dance and contemporary. Classes will encourage students to step outside of the box by bringing their own individual style and personality to the movements. Hip hop dance requires students to have the strength and stamina to successfully perform moves. Therefore class includes upper and lower body conditioning
as well as a rigorous warm-up to help prepare students for more intense movements.
Dance attire and Tennis shoes required.
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SUMMER Workshop 3: Hip Hop & Jazz Funk |
This session contains a blend of several styles of hip hop (including some break dance skills), popular/commercial dance and jazz. Classes will encourage students to step outside of the box by bringing their own individual style and personality to the movements. Hip hop dance requires students to have the strength and stamina to successfully perform moves. Therefore class includes upper and lower body conditioning
as well as a rigorous warm-up to help prepare students for more intense movements.
Dance attire and Tennis shoes required.
KIDS & SUMMER Workshop 4: Pure Technique |
This workshop will offer dancers the opportunity to participate in classes that concentrate on pure dance technique in jumps, turns, core training, body conditioning,stretch class, tips and tricks for dancers, posture and health & nutrition for an active lifestyle. This part of the series is an important part of the 4 week series and greatfor those wanting to progress their dance repertoire. Dance attire required.
specialized focus in nice small doses
get prepared. ahead of the herd.
Drill PREP CLINIC |
]This clinic is for the more beginner/intermediate student looking to get fully prepared for the upcoming high school’s season drill team tryouts. Classes will include:
Jazz│Contemporary│Precision│Props│Q & A Sessions|High Kicks|Mock Tryouts Flexibility | Turns & Jumps │Progressions|Technique
Drill BOOT CAMP |
This camp is for students already on drill team and looking to get in shape and be prepared before summer clinics begin at school and also for the well experienced dancer wan ng to get ready for future tryouts. Classes will include:
Jazz │Contemporary│Precision│High Kicks|Flexibility│Turns & Jumps |Progressions|Technique
ballet. pointe. jazz. tap. contemporary. hip hop. musical theatre. modern. acro dance. mommy & me classes. stretch & strengthen. creative dance. and more.
take your technique to the next level
Young Dancer Intensive (ages 7-9) | Int/Adv
Full Intensive Intermediate & Advanced Levels
3 levels | 3 age groups | 3 tracks
The Central Texas Ballet Summer Intesive offers the more serious dance student extraordinary opportuniteis to train and progress alonside other established dancers from all around Texas. Leading instructors from Austin and throught Texas will be instructing during the five day program. Studets will also participate in the final showing held at the end of the week. Immerse yourself in a rewrrding dance experience with a high level of training for young dancers, pre-professionals, and for a select group of the most advanced students, enjoy the challenge of our summer trainee program.
Intersted students in the workshop must receive the ADA Ballet Program Director's approval prior to signing up for the workshop. You may contact her by email at westlake@alisasdanceacademy.comt o schedule an audition for acceptance into the workshop.
everything you want, all in 1 camp
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