Be part of a music video! We will learn choreography and develop skills needed to make the performance amazing! We'll learn a variety of styles of choreography, work on dance conditioning, and make some lasting friendships along the way. 

Each day we will warm up and hone in on a few technical skills before diving into choreography that will feed your inner pop star. Fun lessons will develop the following skills:

• Dance - we will delve into various styles of dance choreography.
• Conditioning - we will go through a warm up and dance conditioning exercises each day.
• Acting - we will practice how to convey emotion as we perform.
• Modeling - we will learn how to pose for a photo shoot.
• Hair and Makeup - we will have hands on lessons to perfect our looks.
• Esprit de corps - we will discuss what it means to be part of an ensemble.
• Mindfulness - we will approach techniques to keep an open and flexible mind and body.
• Summer Fun! - we will make new friends and and stay active.

By the end of the session, filming will be complete, and we will plan a red carpet event so we can share the video with families. The red carpet event date to be announced.

The program is designed for dancers with at least one year of formal training, but beginners are welcome to join. Please contact jessica@hopartscenter.org with any questions about the program.

Please note: Filming will take place at various sites around 34 Hayden Rowe including outdoor space. Please reach out to info@hopartscenter.org with any questions or concerns. 

Although it is not required, we recommend “Lights, Camera, Dance!” students enrich their dance experience by also enrolling in the morning session, “Summer Dance Workshop.” The technique developed in the Workshop may improve the dancers ability to retain and execute choreography. Head shot and stage hair and makeup lessons are also included in the “Theme Park Dance Star” workshop. It’s beneficial to repeat the lessons. Students are welcome to sign up for both workshops. 

Grades: 3–6
Instructor: HCA Dance Instructors
Week 6: August 3–7
Location: Dance Studio, 34 Hayden Rowe St, Suite 302, and walkable locations from the studio.
Program Time: 12:30 to 3 p.m.
Late Pickups: Incur a fee of $10 for the first 15 minutes and $5 a minute after that.
Dress Code: Ballet slippers or jazz shoes required. If you are interested in saving resources, we have extra shoes available in our trade bin. Families are welcome to borrow shoes for the week. Please contact jessica@hopartscenter.org to set up a time to go through the bin and find your size in advance. Supplies are limited. No other special dress code is required for this program. Any comfortable clothing that you can move in is acceptable.

Materials: Each participant should bring: 

• Ben Nye Personal Student Cream Makeup Kit
• Hair kit (including a brush, comb, hair elastics, bobby pins, hair pins, water spray bottle, and dry hairspray)
• Makeup remover wipes
• A notebook and pencil
• 1-2 snack(s) (please do not pack any food that contains nuts) 
• Lunch (if you are also registering for a morning program)
• A reusable water bottle with your child's name on it

HCA Policies to review: 

• Summer Fun in the Arts website (with specific information around drop-off, pick-up, medication and behavioral policies, etc.) 
• Code of Conduct (at the bottom of this page)
• Behavior expectations (at the bottom of this page)
• Class Policies & Information
• Injury Waiver: You must agree to the HCA injury waiver to register for classes. 
• Photo Release Agreement: You can agree to the HCA's Photo Release Agreement during registration.

Scholarships: The HCA believes the arts are for everyone. Thanks to the generosity of the Dora Kishibay Garabedian Scholarship Fund and individual donations to our scholarship fund, we can assist children, teens, and adults who might not otherwise be able to afford classes. Assistance is awarded based on demonstrated need, motivation, and potential benefit to the student. Apply for a scholarship here.

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