Courses Offered
With the exception of Beginning Dance, all other levels require audition for admittance. Auditions happen at the end of each school year and are required annually. Even students currently in the highest level must re-audition each year.
Beginning Dance
Beginning Dance covers the basic technique and dance history in the genres of ballet, jazz, modern, and hip-hop. Dancers are trained from Day 1 to use safe dance practices to prevent injury and proper alignment. All students, regardless of prior dance training, must take Beginning Dance unless prior approval has been made by the Director.
Intermediate Dance
Intermediate I Dance reviews the basic technique taught in Beginning Dance and furthers technique in the genres of ballet, jazz, and modern. Dancers are also exposed to the production process and its roles. No audition is necessary for this course.
Prerequisite: Beginning Dance
Advanced Dance
Advanced Dance reviews the basic techniques from Beginning & Intermediate Dance and begins to train dancers in advanced and "upper level intermediate" dance techniques. Dancers are also taught in specialized areas of the dance world including, but not limited to: production, the elements of choreography, the choreographic process, and improvisation. Audition is required for enrollment in this course.
Audition Required
Prerequisite: Beginning Dance
Company Ensemble
This level is home to Camelback Elite Dance Company & Camelback Junior Dance Company.
Company Dancers learn advanced level technique in the genres of ballet, jazz, modern, and hip-hop along with specialized training in improvisation, the choreographic process, leadership, community involvement, etc. For more information on Elite Co. and Junior Co., click here.
Audition Required
Prerequisite: Beginning Dance
