Dance and Perform This Summer!

The highlight of our summer session begins with the NCDI Summer Showcase. A two week dance intensive featuring high-energy jazz, modern, and hip-hop choreography by NCDI faculty and guest artists culminates in a performance at Wakefield Auditorium. It is a great performance opportunity for NCDI dancers and open to other dancers in our community. Auditions are required for casting placement.

Auditions were held March 10 and May 5 (4pm-5pm), and the cast list has been posted.

Summer Showcase Intensive
Time: June 17-29 (Mon-Fri) and June 29 (Sat)
   Dancers 9-12 yrs rehearse 9:00am-1:00pm Mon-Fri
   Dancers 13-18 yrs rehearse 12:30pm-4:00pm Mon-Fri
Performance: Saturday June 29 6:30pm
    Wakefield High School Auditorium
Ages: 9-12 yrs and 13-18 yrs (see Time above)
Level: Intermediate/Advanced (by audition only)
Instructors: Kirstie Spadie, Sarah Putterman, and Guests Choreographers
Cost: $430

Contemporary Dance Intensive

The Contemporary Dance Intensive is a fast-paced intensive focused on whole body awareness, enhancing technique and exploring cutting-edge contemporary styles for intermediate to advanced dancers. NCDI brings together guest artists and dancers to learn collaborative approaches to creating choreography. Today’s contemporary dancer should be exposed to improvisation, composition and collaborative critical thinking. The week long intensive culminates in a studio showing of new movement creations.

Contemporary Dance Intensive
Time: July 22-July 26 (Mon-Fri) 10:00am-2:00pm
Ages: 12-17 yrs
Level: Intermediate/Advanced
Instructors: Sarah, Ronnie West, and NCDI Faculty
Cost: $230

Jazz Boot Camp

Spend a week exploring jazz choreography in a fast-paced and fun dance intensive for beginner and intermediate dancers. NCDI faculty focuses on strength training, enhancing flexibility and skills moving through space. High-energy jazz-style choreography make this camp very popular. Attire: Black leotard, jazz pants, black jazz shoes.

Students often take the Ballet Basics Boot Camp followed by the Jazz Boot Camp.

Jazz Boot Camp I
Time: July 15-19 (Mon-Fri) 2:00pm-4:00pm
Ages: 10-15 yrs
Level: Beginner and Intermediate
Instructors: Kirstie, Sarah, NCDI Faculty
Cost: $140

Jazz Boot Camp II
Time: July 22-26 (Mon-Fri) 2:00pm-4:00pm
Ages: 10-15 yrs
Level: Beginner and Intermediate
Instructors: Kirstie, Sarah, NCDI Faculty
Cost: $140

Young Dancers Ballet Intensive

The Young Dancers Ballet Intensive is for the serious young dancer. Students spend an in-depth week developing a deeper understanding of ballet technique while exploring choreography from classical repertoire. Our faculty provides a positive and thorough approach to training intermediate level dancers. Classical ballet attire is required (black leotard/pink tights), with hair worn in a bun. Please bring a healthy snack.

Students often take the Young Dancers Ballet Intensive followed by the Broadway Bound Intensive for a full day camp experience.

Young Dancers Ballet Intensive
Time: July 8-12 (Mon-Fri) 9:00am-12:00pm
Ages: 10-14 yrs
Level: Intermediate (2-3 yrs ballet experience required)
   Non-NCDI students are required to take
   a placement class during spring semester.
   Contact Kirstie via e-mail at kirstie@ncdanceinstitute.com.
Instructors: Melody
Cost: $200

Children's Ballet Intensive

This fun ballet camp for children 6 to 9 years old will cover ballet fundamentals and stagecraft exploration with stage make-up and costumes. Degas and the Little Dancers, an original ballet for children, will be presented in an exciting showcase for parents at NCDI on Friday at 11:30am. Black leotard, pink tights and pink ballet slippers are required. Bring a healthy snack. Costumes will be provided by NCDI. These camps sell out quickly. Please e-mail Kirstie for placement questions.

Children's Ballet Intensive
Time: July 15-19 (Mon-Fri) 9:00am-12:00pm
   (Early drop-off at 8:30am is available)
Ages: 6-9 yrs
Level: Beginner
   (Minimal or no ballet experience required, subject to approval)
Instructor: Ms. Kirstie
Cost: $180

Ballet Basics Boot Camp

The Ballet Basics Boot Camp is a fast-paced introduction of ballet fundamentals and conditioning for the body. A fun format led by Ms. Melissa will give students boot camp exercises to practice throughout the summer. This camp is designed for the student who has an interest in ballet and wants to further their knowledge in an accelerated week of ballet fundamentals. Classical ballet attire is required (black leotard/pink tights). Bring a healthy snack.

Students often take the Ballet Basics Boot Camp followed by the Jazz Boot Camp.

Ballet Basics Boot Camp I
Time: July 15-19 (Mon-Fri) 10:00am-12:00pm
Ages: 9-14 yrs
Level: Beginner
   (Minimal or no ballet experience required, subject to approval)
Instructor: Ms. Melissa
Cost: $140

Ballet Basics Boot Camp II
Time: July 22-26 (Mon-Fri) 10:00am-12:00pm
Ages: 9-14 yrs
Level: Beginner
   (Minimal or no ballet experience required, subject to approval)
Instructor: Ms. Melissa
Cost: $140

Pre-Pointe Primer

Students recommended for Pre-Pointe classes for Fall 2013 should participate in the Pre-Pointe Primer. Pointe shoes should be purchased, fitted, and sewn prior to the primer. Please e-mail Kirstie for placement questions.

Pre-Pointe Primer
Time: July 30 - Aug 1 (Tue-Thu) 5:30pm-7:00pm
Ages: 12-16 yrs
Level: Intermediate
Instructor: Ms. Melissa
Cost: $85

Lil' Peeps and Kids Hip-Hop Camps

The coolest camp for your kid this summer! Learn the hot moves seen on TV and videos. NCDI hip-hop instructors lead these fun and funky camps. NCDI Hip-Hop camps sell out fast! Yo, don't delay - sign up today!

Lil' Peeps Hip-Hop Camp
Time: July 23-25 (Tue-Thu) 9:00am-11:00am
   Please provide a snack for your Lil’ Peep
Ages: 6-9 yrs
Level: Beginner
Instructor: Ronnie West
Cost: $85

Kids Hip-Hop Camp
Time: July 23-25 (Tue-Thu) 2:00pm-4:00pm
Ages: 9-12 yrs (boys and girls)
Level: Beginner
Instructor: Ronnie West
Cost: $85

Broadway bound? You need training in singing, acting and dancing! Sarah Putterman leads a packed workshop of the “Triple Threat” techniques. Learn Broadway dance numbers from Hairspray, Chicago and Fame. Informational seminars on getting a talent agent, headshots, resumes, and vocal training.

The Broadway Bound Workshop includes learning two monologues, an audition song and upbeat choreography. Learn what it takes to make it in show business!

Broadway Bound Workshop
Time: July 9-12 (Tue-Fri) 1:00pm-4:00pm
Ages: 9-14 yrs
Level: Beginner/Intermediate
Instructors: Sarah Putterman and Brittany Daniels, Vocal Coach
Cost: $180

Ballerina Princess Dance Camp

North Carolina Dance Institute offers an imaginative and creative arts camp for children 3 to 5 years old. Children will dance along with their favorite fairy tales and create dance-related artistic crafts. Each fun-filled day will consist of a princess-themed dance class, followed by the completion of their very own artwork. The day wraps up with Lunch Bunch, so please provide a packed lunch for your prince or princess. All craft materials, costumes, and snacks are supplied by NCDI. Pink leotards, skirts, tights, and leather ballet slippers are required. This is an inspiring summer camp experience for the budding young artist who loves to dance!

Ballerina Princess Dance Camp I
Time: July 8-12 (Mon-Fri) 9:00am-12:00pm
   (Early drop-off at 8:30am is available)
Ages: 3-5 yrs (*Must be 3 by May 1)
Level: Beginner
Instructor: Ms. Brenda
Cost: $180

Ballerina Princess Dance Camp II
Time: July 29 - August 2 (Mon-Fri) 9:00am-12:00pm
   (Early drop-off at 8:30am is available)
Ages: 3-5 yrs (*Must be 3 by May 1)
Level: Beginner
Instructor: Melanie
Cost: $180

Gotta Dance! Camp

	Gotta Dance Camp is a fast and fun week of dance for the child who really likes to move! This fun dance camp for children 5 to 7 years old will explore upbeat tap, jazz and ballet dances. Black or pink leotard, pink tights and pink ballet slippers and tap shoes are required. (NCDI has a limited supply of tap shoes for the Gotta Dance Camp.) Bring a healthy snack. These camps sell out quickly.
	Gotta Dance! Camp Time: July 15-19 (Mon-Fri) 9:00am-11:00am    (Early drop-off at 8:30am is available) Ages: 5-7 yrs Level: Beginner Instructor: Ms. Brenda Cost: $140