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2023 DANCE This Camp at Centrum
August 13-20, 2023
Ft. Worden State Park, Port Townsend, WA
Grades 9-12
Presented by Seattle Theatre Group and Centrum, The DANCE This Camp at Centrum provides an opportunity for high school students to study a wide range of dance styles and techniques in a supportive, yet challenging atmosphere.
Each day includes technique classes and repertory sessions, with time for meals and exploring the Fort Worden campus. At the end of the week, students share their work at a Sunday showcase for friends and family.
- Classes include Modern, Hip Hop, Jazz, Cultural and other dance forms
- Residency program with private dorm rooms, counselors and staff
- Beach, Bon Fire, Talent Share and more!
- Final share performance at McCurdy Pavilion at Ft. Worden
WHO:
Open to high school students grades 9-12 with all levels and experience
WHERE:
Centrum is located at Ft. Worden State Park, Port Townsend, WA
Renovated Fort buildings serve as students’ home and dance studios during residency. Perched on the Northeast tip of the Olympic Peninsula, Fort Worden offers 450 acres of sandy beaches, wooded hills, wetlands, and a historic campus, with stunning views of the Strait of Juan de Fuca and the Olympic and Cascade ranges. Renovated Fort buildings, including classrooms, dormitories, performance and studio spaces, serve as students’ homes during their time at Centrum. Dorm wings are supervised by experienced dorm counselors.
Photos by David Conklin
We will be using the following protocols for DANCE This Camp:
- Rapid Testing upon arrival, and as needed throughout the week
- Masking is optional
For questions and/or to inquire about group rates contact, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
To learn more about all our DANCE This programs, visit stgpresents.org/ece/dance-this
2023 DANCE THIS CAMP STAFF & FACULTY
Rex Kinney – STG Associate Director of Education, DANCE This Program Manager
Andrea Freed – DANCE This Administrator
2023 TEACHING FACULTY:
Yaw Amponsah (West African Drumming)
Kirsten Barron Kinney (Contemporary)
Etienne Cakpo (West African Dance)
Nia-Amina Minor (Jazz)
Erick “Spider” Paul (Hip Hop)
Ellie Sandstrom (Modern)
ABOUT STG & CENTRUM
SEATTLE THEATRE GROUP
Seattle Theatre Group (STG) is a 501 (c)3 non-profit organization that operates the historic Paramount, Moore and Neptune Theatres in Seattle. Our mission is to create enriching experiences in the arts, engage diverse communities, and steward historic theatres. Our vision is for STG to be the people’s theatre. All are welcome and represented.
CENTRUM
Centrum is a gathering place for artists and creative thinkers from around the world, students of all ages and backgrounds, and audiences seeking extraordinary cultural enrichment. Centrum promotes creative experiences that change lives.
