Mark Your Calendar: Aldine ISD Summer Dance, Performing Arts Camp Starts May 20
Due to construction plans at Carver HS, the district camp is set before the spring semester ends.
The Aldine Dance Company performs in “Tarzan, the Musical” with Woodlands High School’s theater.
[dropcap color=”#888″ type=”square”]P[/dropcap]arents, do you have children passionate about dance, drama and music? Aldine ISD students age six to 17 can register to take part in the performing arts camp. Students who love to perform will have the opportunity to develop their talents.
For the very young, the camp will introduce them to the exciting world of creativity and fun.
The camp’s goal is to motivate children. The experience hopefully inspires students to achieve their true potential in the performing arts. And some youngsters will even discover hidden talents.
The camp dates are May 20 and May 23 through May 25. Campers must check in by 3:15 p.m. on these dates. The camp hours are 3:30-8 p.m. Students should bring bottled water and a healthy snack every day to camp.
Aldine Dance Company member at Houston Zoo.
On-Site Registration
Where: Carver HS (front office), 2100 S. Victory St. • Houston, 77088
Phone: (281) 591-8585/(281) 985-6108
When: Friday, May 20 by 3:15 p.m.
Cost: $85 (Cash only due upon registration)
Document: Please bring the student’s last report card to verify grade level.
Consent Form: Parent must sign a consent form and provide contact information.
Dance Attire Checklist
[ul class=”list list-search”] [li]Black leotard (girls)[/li] [li]Pink tights (footless or footed; girls)[/li][/ul][ul class=”list list-search”] [li]Black pants and a white T-shirt (boys)[/li] [li]Ballet shoes[/li][/ul][ul class=”list list-search”] 
[li]Hair should be nice and neat; out of face[/li] [li]No jewelry of any kind allowed[/li][/ul][ul class=”list list-search”] [li]Positive Attitude … A MUST![/li][/ul]
Campers will perform warm-ups, strength-building exercises, flexibility and cardiovascular fitness. They will learn basic injury prevention. The students will undergo vocal warm-ups, breathing techniques and study basic performance skills. The performers will also practice dramatic interpretation, vocal projection and stage presence. Every activity will vary according to the age and experience of the students.
Campers Have Chance to Tryout to Form Part of the Aldine Dance Company
The Aldine Dance Company (ADC) is a youth dance program. It teaches and inspires excellence in dance. The performance and choreographic experience make the ADC program meaningful and enriching.
Aldine ISD students comprise the ADC. Company dancers get many opportunities to show off their talents. Dancers perform for many events in and out of Houston. Performances by the ADC have taken place in San Antonio, Austin and Dallas. There are also many opportunities to perform for district and community events. Members also compete in at least one major competition each year.
Aldine Dance Company at Kite Festival in Hermann Park.
Admission to the ADC is by audition only. The Aldine Dance Company is separate from the AISD Dance and Performing Arts Summer Camp. Students in the summer camp can audition for a spot on the ADC. Attending the summer camp does not guarantee placement in the Aldine Dance Company. The First Round of auditions will take place during the summer camp. The ADC director will notify students if they made it to the Final Round set for Wednesday, May 25 from 7-8 p.m.
The Company requires accepted members to extend their summer training.
ADC dancers are focused, dedicated, and creative. ADC dancers understand that the fun is in the discipline of the work that brings progress and improvement.
Parents are a huge part of the success of the ADC program. The program could not be as successful without the ADC family and community support. Parents need to know that being in ADC is a huge commitment, but the rewards are tremendous.
Whether students tryout out for the ADC or not, the summer camp will prove to be exciting and creative!
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