| Born and raised in Philadelphia, Christina began her professional career at the age of 16, and has performed with artists such as Will Smith, Mariah Carey, and Boys II Men. Currently, Christina teaches for The Rock School for Dance Education, where she has been on faculty for the past six years, and also serves as a Ballet Mistress and Rehearsal Coach for The West Chester Ballet Theater. |
Michelle is a dancer and choreographer who has been dancing for 16 years and has been a part of the professional dance industry for the past 7 years. She was a captain of the Phoenix Coyotes dance team "The Pack"; the first NHL dance team to dance directly on the ice. Michelle is the artistic director of the hottest dance competitions in the country, Celebrity Competitions. |
| Mia has been teaching dance in Denver, Colorado, for over ten years. She has trained with choreographers such as Cris Judd, Wade Robson, and Liz Imperio among others. Mia brings expertise in hip hop, lyrical and modern, having performed nationwide in each, as well as in industrial shows. Mia is returning to the Camp for her fifth year. |
Originally from New Haven, Connecticut, Rachel started her professional career at the age of sixteen with Ballet Omaha. She was also a member of Tulsa Ballet Theatre, The Festival Ballet in Canada and North Carolina Dance Theater before returning to Omaha to perform. Rachel has danced roles by such notable choreographers as Agnes De Mille, George Balanchine, Lew Christiansen |
The Curriculum: Campers will take classes in ballet, Pointe, variations, jazz, hip hop, and lyrical from renowned dancers and choreographers from around the country, including demonstrations and a culminating performance. Class levels are determined by age with no auditions or placement classes required.
The Dates: All students and a parent/guardian must attend the Orientation Meeting on Monday, July 27, 2009 at 8:30 am. Camp will be held Monday, July 27th through Wednesday, August 5th, 9 am - 4 pm; Jump Start 9:30 am-12:30 pm. (These times may vary slightly and will be finalized following registration.) Culminating Program for friends/family will be presented on Wednesday, August 5, 2009 time TBA.
Location: The Temple Building on 12th & R Streets, and Mabel Lee Hall, 14th & Vine Streets, both located on the downtown campus of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
Temporary parking passes are available and recommended for purchase by campers who will
drive to camp each day. Contact UNL Parking & Transit services at 402-472-1800 and ask for a
parking pass nearest to Mabel Lee Hall.
Registration & Cost: Class size is limited. Registration deadline is July 1, 2009 and on a first come, first served basis. Please complete the registration form available for download here. The registration fee does not include meals nor housing and is nonrefundable. Area dance studios have received scholarship information. Please check with your dance teacher to learn more, or call 477-8446 for financial assistance information. |
