Dance Your Heart Out - Trinity Valley Community College

High School Freshmen-Seniors
June 20-23, 2012
TVCC Cardette Dance Camp
Come dance your heart out at Trinity Valley Community College and experience four days of dancing
fun and excitement! Dancers will learn a variety of original choreography and dance styles which
include jazz, high energy pom, high kick, hip hop and lyrical. At camp, dancers will have the
opportunity to improve their technique, performance, leadership skills, and let their individual
talents shine. Dance Camp awards will be given and a final SHOWOFF performance will take place
at the close of camp.
Come and experience:
•Intermediate/Advanced level routines
•Innovative choreography
•Individual attention to improve your dancing skills
•Instruction from talented former Cardettes who work in the dance field
•Master Dance Class
•Motivating atmosphere
•Informative leadership seminars
•An opportunity for individual awards
Seminar
Sneek Peek
• Muscle Releasing Techniques
Housing will be provided in TVCC dorms, which are
chaperoned by TVCC Housing personnel and adult camp staff.
Meals will be provided in the TVCC Cafeteria.
This camp is designed for individual dancers, however, directors
who bring five or more dancers attend FREE!
Don’t miss out on an opportunity to become a successful dancer and individual!!
Learn all you can and have a great time doing it!!
Cardette Dance Camp Schedule
DAY ONE
1:00-3:00pm Registration/Move-In at South Hall Welcome and Stretch in SUB ballroom
3:00-4:30pm Begin Camp Dance and Seminar
4:30-6:15pmDinner
6:15-8:00pm Stretch, Technique Stations, and Finish
Camp Dance
8:05-8:30pm Buddy Groups, announcements & daily awards
10:00pm
Dorm Curfew
DAY TWO
7:15-8:00am Breakfast
8:45-11:30am Buddy Groups, Stretch, Technique Stations
& Routine One
11:30-1:00pm Lunch and relax
1:00-4:45pm Stretch, Jazz Progressions, Routine Two, &
Buddy Groups
4:45-6:15pm Dinner and Relax
6:15-8:45pm Stretch, Routine Three & Leadership Seminar
8:45-9pm
Daily Awards & announcements
10:00pm
Dorm Curfew
* schedule subject to change upon number of dancers
• Promoting a better you from
the inside out
• Interviewing Skills
• College Auditioning
Preparations
• How to communicate
face-to-face
• Being a Healthy Dancer
*
DAY THREE
7:15-8:00am Breakfast
8:45-11:30am Buddy Groups, Stretch, Technique Stations &
Level I Routine Four or Level II Seminar
11:30-1pm Lunch & relax
1:00-5:00pm Stretch, Jazz Progressions, Technique
Stations, Level II Routine Four or Level I
Seminar, & Leadership Seminar
5:00-6:15pm Dinner & relax
6:15-8:45
Master Dance Class & Leadership Seminar
8:45-9pm
Daily Awards & Evening cool down
10pm
Dorm Curfew
DAY FOUR
7:15-8:00am Breakfast
9:00-11:30am Buddy Groups, Stretch & Routine Five
11:30-1pm Lunch, change into showoff attire
1:00-2:45pm Showoffs & Review
2:45pm
Last minute remarks/Doors open to
spectators
3:00-4pm
SHOWOFFS and AWARDS!!!!!!!
4:00-4:30pm Check out of dorms
*
Master Dance Class
2012 Senior Camp Staff
Markesha Luckett- currently a teacher at Northside Primary School in Palestine and director of the Palestine Kik-Kats. Previously, Markesha was the
Assistant Director of the TVCC Cardettes, Cardette Showgirl, Tarleton State
University Texan Stars dancer and a University of Texas at Tyler Pom Squad
dancer. Her leadership seminars are not to be missed!
Amy Green - currently teaches dance at Bryan Adams High School and is
the director of the B.A. Belles. She was a former Cardette Showgirl, Freshman Representative and Captain of the TVCC Cardettes as well as a former
Texas State University Strutter. Amy’s instruction on technical skills is absolutely wonderful!
Laura Duck- currently the director of the Weatherford HS Blue Belles and
Tison Middle School All-Stars. Previously, Laura was a TVCC Cardette Showgirl, Freshman Representative and Captain. Laura’s energy and motivation is
such a joy for all dancers!
Taryn Taylor- currently the Director of the Cleveland High School India-
nettes. Previously, Taryn was a Cardette Assistant Director, TVCC Cardette
Showgirl, and Cardette Lieutenant. Taryn’s instruction on technical skills is
absolutely wonderful!
Katherine Crorey- recently graduated from Texas Tech with a degree in
Dance. Previously Katherine was a Cardette Showgirl, Freshmen Representative and Captain.
Nichole Moisan- currently studying mathematics and education at
Southern Methodist University as well as dancing with the SMU Pom Squad.
Previously Nichole was a Cardette Showgirl, Freshman Representative and
Captain.
Monyca Warren- currently attending University of North Texas and a
member of the UNT dance team. Previously Monyca was a TVCC Cardette
Showgirl, and Cardette Lieutenant.
Dutchess Garcia – currently dancing for the Texas Legends Basketball Team.
Previously, Dutchess was a Cardette Lieutenant and Cardette Showgirl.
Dutchess is a graduate from Sam Houston State University as well as an Orange Pride Dance Team member and Texas World Dance Company member.
Darla Mansfield- current Director/Choreographer for the
TVCC Cardettes.
* insructors subject to change
Summyr Whaley is the founder
and director of 8&a1 Dance Workshop,
a one-day dance event for dancers with
faculty from L.A., Las Vegas, and New
York City! She is a New York Radio City
Rockette and was most recently seen
on NBC for the 75th Celebration of the
Radio City Christmas Spectacular with
Meredith Vieira and Matt Lauer. She
can also be seen as a lead dancer and as
Miss Utah in the major motion picture
Miss Congeniality, starring Sandra
Bullock and Michael Cain. Summyr was
a dancer on the European tour of Fame
the Musical, back up dancer for Greek
pop-star Nikos Vertis in Athens, Greece
and has appeared in numerous television
specials, commercials, and industrials.
Other regional credits include Annie Get
Your Gun, Chicago, and The Music Man.
She is a graduate from The University
of Texas at Austin with a Bachelor of
Fine Art in Dance and is a proud alumni
member of the jazz program at Jacob’s
Pillow Dance Festival. She is a contributing writer for Stage Door Access and is a
Starpower Dance Competition regional
and national judge.
Registration Form
Name: _______________________________________________________ Birth Date ____________________________
High School: ______________________________________________________ Graduation Year ___________________
Mailing Address:______________________________________________________________________________________
City/State/Zip: _______________________________________________________________________________________
Phone Number:_____________________________
E-mail: _________________________________________________
Parent / Guardian’s Name:__________________________________ Parent / Guardian’s Phone No.: ___________________
Tank Size (circle one): ADULT S M L XL XXL
Additional apparel will be available to purchase
Check the dance styles that you wish to attend:
❒❒ Kick
❒❒ Contemporary
❒❒ Pom
❒❒ Hula
❒❒ Drill team jazz
❒❒ Broadway
❒❒ Stylized jazz
❒❒ Modern
❒❒ Hip-hop
Tuition & Fees
$________ Camp Tuition
$________ Camp CD ($5.00 each)
$________ Camp Notes Booklet ($5.00 each)
$________ Camp Payment Total
Camp Payment Schedule & Tuition
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May 1-31, 2012 Regular Registration: $185.00
June 1-12, 2012 Late Registration: $ 200.00
Once registration is received, you will receive a confirmation e-mail
with additional required paperwork. If you do not receive this confirmatin e-mail by June 1, please notify the office immediately.
Mail payment, registration form & liability form to:
TVCC Cardettes
ATTN: Dance Camp
100 Cardinal Drive
Athens, TX 75751
Camp Tuition includes:
• Instruction
• Room & Meals
• Camp T-shirt
• Camp Souvenir Bag
• Individual Ribbons/Awards
• Camp Goodies
• An Awesome Learning Experience!
Refund Policy
All refunds must be in written form and submitted to
the Cardette Office.
Full refunds: on or before May 31, 2012
50% refund: on or before June 5, 2012
Refunds will not be given after June 5, 2012
Questions? Contact Darla Mansfield @ 903-675-6225
TVCC is an affirmative action/equal opportunity institution
Check your overall dance level:
❒❒ Collegiate
❒❒ Advanced
❒❒ Intermediate/Advanced
❒❒ Beginner/Intermediate
❒❒ Beginner (first time on dance team)