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Elefante Music & School of Performing Arts Musical Theater Camp, Jazz & Rock Camps, and Dance/Drama
New Providence, New Jersey
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1790 Springfield Avenue
New Providence, New Jersey 07974
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CAMPER AGES: Kindergarten through 12th grade
TYPE OF CAMP: Day Camp. Three 2-week sessions, weekdays 9am-3pm, June 26-Aug 4 2017
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: We proudly offer a full summer of music and performing arts camps. Our popular Musical Theater Camp runs from 9:00-3:00 for 3 2-week sessions for a total of 6 weeks. Students can choose how many 2-week sessions they would like to attend. Musical Theater Camp is followed by New Jersey Jazz Academy Camp, Percussion Camp, Rock Band Camp, Drama/Dance Intensive Camp, Acting for the Camera Camp, Just Strings Camp, Broadway Beginners Camp, and Jump-Start Instrumental Camp!
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Dance, Theater, Musical Theater, Music/Band, and more.
CAMP LOCATION: We are located in Union County, New Jersey, about 25 miles from Manhattan.
CAMP FACILITIES: Our New Providence facility houses large rehearsal studios, dance rooms, and lesson rooms. Our Musical Theater Camp is held at the campus of The Pingry School in Basking Ridge, where we rehearse and perform in spacious dance rooms, 2 main-stage theaters, and choir rooms. We have lunch in a large, sunny cafeteria.
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Musical Theater Camp: In the morning we participate in skill-based classes in dance, acting and musical theater. After lunch there is a "wildcard" session in which we do something different each day. Past wildcards have included: master classes with Billy Elliot's (and the new film of Annie's) Stephanie Kurtzuba, master classes with film, T.V. and Broadway casting directors Paul Russell and Bobby Cline, workshop with technical director Brian Lynch, Hip-Hop Choreography, Theater Dance with Laura Chaneski, Playwriting, Poster Design, Musical Theater History and Voice Class.
The last two hours of camp is our Performance Workshop, where we will be preparing for our performance which will be held on the Friday night at the end of each session on a professional stage. Our staff boasts extensive professional credits including Broadway, Off-Broadway, National Tours, regional theater, concert stage, television, film, and commercials. One of our young campers from last summer went directly from our camp to a starring role on Broadway as Lulu in Sarah Bareilles' hit musical Waitress! She performed a number that she had learned at our camp during her Waitress audition.
The New Jersey Jazz Academy at Elefante Music hosts 2 summer camps: Elefante All-Star Jazz Ensemble Camp and Jammin' Jazz Juniors Camp. These camps are unique opportunities for experienced jazz players. Students will pick up solid skills to enhance their school ensembles Both camps culminate in a Friday night performance on the last day of camp.
Dance/Drama Intensive Camp: In Dance Intensive, students: - Learn a variety of dance styles - Improve overall technique - Take classes in: Ballet, Tap, Lyrical, Jazz, Modern, Hip Hop, Musical Theater & More! - Rehearse for the Dance Performance at end of week! In Drama Intensive, students explore: - Acting/Improv Games - Character Development, Set Design & Costumes, Props - Get their own part, script and lines - Rehearse for a play to be performed at the end of the week.
At Rock Band Camp campers will play in a wide range of contemporary musical styles (rock, R&B, soul, etc.) and will learn what it's like to be "studio musicians" - artists who provide backing for bands and soloists in recording studios and in live performances. Rock camp culminates in a Friday night performance on the last day of camp.
At our NEW Percussion Camp, percussionists will work with internationally recognized guest artists and clinicians in many different percussion disciplines.
Broadway Beginners camp: children aged 3-5 enjoy a wonderful camp experience as singing, dancing, and acting is seamlessly integrated into a 1/2 day of fun!
Acting for the Camera Camp: Here's a unique and fun opportunity to study the techniques used by film, television, and commercial actors. Learn how to make the camera work for you. Each camper will receive his/her own video "reel" at the end of the camp.
Just Strings Camp is a week dedicated to violin, viola, cello, and bass players! Play fun pieces in an ensemble setting. Improve intonation and create a beautiful tone.
Jump-Start Instrumental Camp. Kids starting the first year on their school instruments will enter their school bands or orchestras confident and ready to make music!
CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: High school-aged interns. Interview required.
YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Year-round classes in musical theater, voice, dance, and acting. Year-round lessons in all instruments.
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Musical Theater Camp: Session I: June 26 - July 7. Session II: July 10 - 21. Session III: July 24 - August 4. Times: 9:00am-3:00pm Performance: 7:00pm on last Friday of each session. Tuition is $725 per session.
Elefante All-Star Jazz Ensemble Camp: June 26-July 7th, 8:00am-10:00am. Tuition is $300.
Jammin' Jazz Juniors Camp: June 26-July 7th, 10:30am-12:30pm. Tuition is $300.
Percussion Camp: July 17-July 21, 1:00pm-5:15pm. Tuition is $399.
Rock Band Camp: July 24-August 4. 9:30am-11:30am. Tuition is $300.
Dance/Acting Camp: August 7-August 11. 9:00am-3:30pm. Tuition is $275 for one camp; $500 for both camps.
Broadway Beginners Camp: August 14-August 18. 9:00am-12:00pm. Tuition is $275.
Acting for the Camera Camp: August 21-August 25. Tuition is $275.
Just Strings Camp: August 21-August 25. 3:30pm-5:00pm. Tuition is $150.
Jump-Start Instrumental Camp: August 28-September 1. 9:30am-12:30pm. Tuition is $300.
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