Danceversity World Dance Camp 2009 July 27, 2009

Danceversity World Dance Camp offers your child (ages 6-teen) a world-class introduction to dances from around the world taught by a diverse blend of professional artists. Each week features 9 different styles of dance from countries such as India, Turkey, Zimbabwe, Brazil, Indonesia, Haiti, Iran, Spain, and many others. Each week ends with an exciting and colorful performance. Give your child the gift of dance and watch them glow with inspiration while getting physically fit!

July 27-31 -Redwood Day School (3245 Sheffield Ave Oakland)

August 3-28 -Ashkenaz Music and Dance Community Center
(1317 San Pablo Ave., Berkeley)

Boys and Girls ages 6-16 are welcome!

THE RESULTS ARE IN:

Danceversity works! In our fourth summer, we surveyed campers, parents and faculty in order to evaluate Danceversity and help us move forward. Below are a few statistics that emerged:

*70% of campers reported feeling shy about dancing before camp started, while 63% stated they felt less shy about dancing after just one week of camp.

*88% of campers report knowing more about world cultures than they did before Danceversity.

*100% of campers agree with the statement "I feel like I suceeded and I am proud of myself."

*60% of parents and 100% of faculty agree that one of the major strengths of the Danceversity program is the diversity of dance forms taught. Parents also list "the amazing faculty", "an embracing of diverse body types" and "the positive atmosphere" as strengths of the program.

WHAT STUDENTS GAIN:

*Self-worth and empowerment that is achieved through performance and enhances participants' ability to be leaders in their community.

*Increased technical dance skills such as alignment, strength, flexibility, presence, and musicality.

*An understanding of the role dance plays in cultures from all over the globe, aesthetically, communally, and spiritually.

$340/wk full day (9am-4pm), $170/wk half-day (9am-12pm, 1pm-4pm).

Official Website: http://danceversity.com