Summer Camps 2011

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Call :(814)238-3451 for more information.

FREE Introductory Programs:

• Free Introductory Ballet (3-4 yr olds): M/T/Th/F 9:00-9:45 REGISTER
  
  
• Free Introductory Dance for Boys (ages 3-5): Wed 9:00-9:45 REGISTER
  
  

Half-Day Camps for Elementary Grades:

• Fairy Tale Ballet for ages 4-8 (8 wks): $150/wk REGISTER
  
  
• Ballet intensive camps, ages 7 and higher (8 wks): $150/wk REGISTER
  
  
• Music, ages 8-18 (June 27-July 1, July 5-8, Aug 1-5): $150 REGISTER
  
  
• Baroque Strings with Emily Hale (July 5-8): $120 REGISTER
  
  
• Fiddle/Folkband (July 11-12/14-15: $120, Aug 1-5: $150) REGISTER
  
  
• Rock Band, ages 6-18 (July 18-22, July 25-29): $225/wk REGISTER
  
  
• Spanish (8 wks): $150/wk REGISTER
  
  
• Chinese (8 wks): $150/wk REGISTER
  
  
• Art Camp (8 wks): $150/wk (Combine Art with another half-day camp to form a full-day camp--$350/wk). REGISTER
  
  
• Pre-school Spanish with caregiver(s): $12/class or $50/wk REGISTER
  
  
• Pre-school Chinese with caregiver(s): $12/class or $50/wk REGISTER
  
  
• Chinese Intensive (gr 9-12 beg): June 20 - July 1: $110 REGISTER
  
  
• Chinese Intensive (gr 9-12 int) June 20 - July 1: $110 REGISTER
  
  
• Language instruction group/private for all ages and levels:
     --Chinese, French, German, Italian, Spanish, ESL, etc. REGISTER
  
  
• Chess Camps (to be announced): $150/wk or $350//wk
  
  
• Piano Festival Camp with Zitta Zohar (Aug 6-11): $600 REGISTER
  
  
• Festival of Irish Music and Dance(Aug 8-12): REGISTER
     --Children: $150 (music & dance)/$75 (dance only)
     --Adults/teens: $150 (music & dance)/$75 (dance only)

Summer Dance: Weekly Classes and Camps

• Class participants may register for as many or as few classes as they wish.
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  Ballet intensive camps

  
  

  Eight weeks of daily dance instruction are offered from June 20th to August 12th. Placement is by level, so please make an appointment with the director at (814) 238-3451 or info@scmusicacademy.org. Children in levels 1 and 2 may register for one-to-eight weeks of instruction at $100/week ($80/week during July 5-8 and July 11-15). Ballet-intensive camps may be combined with morning camps (language, music, fairy-tale ballet) and afternoon art to form a full-day camp at $350/week ($280/week during July 5-8 and July 11-15). Level 3 students may select ballet ($60/week or $40 for the short weeks) and/or jazz/modern ($40/week).

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  The Language Academy: Summer 2011

  
  

  The Language Academy provides opportunities for students of all ages to acquire facility in a foreign language or ESL during the entire year. Summer camps and intensive programs are especially beneficial for second-language acquisition, and this summer we are proud to offer special programs geared to children in Chinese and Spanish.

  Our Spanish program has family classes for pre-schoolers with caregiver(s) and siblings led by native speakers with early childhood experience. The elementary camps, as well, are taught by teachers with elementary education qualifications. We are glad to form new programs appropriate to middle/high school and adult learners, by appointment. Please let us know how we can provide for your educational needs.

  Our Chinese program, likewise, includes pre-school and elementary programs, offered for both first-language speakers and second-language learners. In addition, a daily Chinese intensive is offered (at only $11/class) for high-school students (both beginning and intermediate levels). Again, new sessions appropriate to other age-groups will be formed as requested.

  The Language Academy is interested in promoting all world languages, and you can expect frequent up-dates in our programs. These will include, not only languages such as French, German, Italian, Latin, and ESL; but any language you may require. We will do our best to locate a qualified instructor for you!

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  Festival of Irish Music & Dance

  
  A week-long immersion into traditional Irish vocal and instrumental music and dance, taught by David Curley of Galway, Ireland.
  
  Kids' Irish Music and Dance Camp (1:00-4:00 pm): ages 6-12
  1:00-3:00 pm: vocal/instrumental program
  3:00-4:00 pm: Irish dancing
  
  Tuition: $150 for the week (music & dance)
                 $75 (dance only)
  
  
  Irish Week Intensive Training (5:00-9:30 pm): adults/teens
  Sample schedule (Schedule for Mon., Aug 8th):
  5:00-5:30 pm: Irish vocal techniques
  5:30-6:30 pm: Irish dance beginners
  6:30-7:30 pm: Melody instruments
  7:30-8:30 pm: Accompanying instruments
  8:30-9:30 pm: Percussion
  The week ends with combined band rehearsals and a concert on August 12th.
  
  Tuition: $150 for the week (music & dance)
                 $75 (dance only)
                 $75 (auditors)
  

  David Curley is a traditional Irish musician, dancer and singer from Galway, Ireland. He began learning the bodhran and Irish dancing at the age of 4, added tenor banjo at the age of 8, and was soon a child performer in shows such as Siamsa na Gaillimhe and Realtai Cora Finne. He has a B.A. in Irish Music and Dance from the University of Limerick and considerable experience in competition music and dance. He teaches banjo/mandolin, guitar, bodhran, Irish vocal techniques (in Gaelic songs as well as in English), and Irish dancing, including Social/Ceili/Step group dances, percussive informal style, and competition style. David is the lead singer with the Irish band SLIDE and regularly tours Ireland, Europe, and the USA. He is featured on the band's most recent CD, BEO-LIVE.

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  2011 Summer Rock Camp

  WEEK ONE - July 18-22 1:00-4:00 pm
  WEEK TWO - July 25-29 1:00-4:00 pm
  Location: The Houserville House of Hope (United Methodist Church) 1320 Houserville Rd., State College, PA

  The Music Academy's Summer Rock Camp is a week-long intensive program where students learn the "ins-and-outs" of rock & roll, blues, jazz, and other contemporary styles. The camp's emphasis is on ensemble playing--students will learn rock repertoire every day in a band of their peers, supported by Music Academy faculty, and will develop essential skills and knowledge in instrumental mechanics, improvisation, rock history, music theory, and music electronics. Each camp will close with an exciting concert featuring the students with Music Academy faculty and other professional musicians. School-age children (grades 1-12), all instruments, and all experience levels are welcome, so don't miss out on the opportunity to be a star in a full-fledged rock band!

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  "There is no doubt that the level that Marina has attained, coupled with her interest and enthusiasm, is due mainly to Mrs. Bernstein as her piano teacher. Thank you for providing such a wonderful environment".