MCA announces summer dance, theatre and music programming
WINONA, Minn. — The Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts will offer summer programming June 8 – August 28. Community classes, lessons, workshops and camps are offered for ages 3 to adult. The MCA summer offerings include:
Private Voice Lessons
• Arranged, for students entering grades 5 to 12
• Tuition: $75 for 5 lessons, $140.00 for 10 lessons
Teen/Adult Dance and Fitness Workshops
• Class offerings include: Dance Fitness, Power Piyo, Clogging I & II, Musical Theatre Dance, Teen and Adult Tap.
• June 8 – July 20. Tuition: varies
Clogging For Kids
• June 8, 15, 22; July 6, 13, 20; 4:15 – 5 p.m., for ages 8 – 12. Tuition: $40.00
Pre-Intensive Dance Workshops
• Ballet/pointe, classical variation, modern, jazz and repertory for intermediate and advanced dancers
• June 15 – 19, 10 am – 2:30 p.m. Tuition: $180.00
Dance Day Camp I - Dance Me a Story
Ballet, creative movement, performance in a final showcase
June 22 - 26, 9 – 11:30 a.m., for ages 5 – 8. Tuition: $100
Dance Day Camp II - Dance the Day Away
• Ballet, jazz, modern, choreography, theory courses, performance in a final showcase
• June 22 - 26, 1 – 4:30 p.m., for ages 8 – 12. Tuition: $150
Creative Movement
• Introduction to the dance class setting using creative movement techniques
• July 13 – 16, 4:30 - 5 p.m., for children ages 3 – 4. Tuition: $30.00
Boys Dance Workshops
• Study with visiting Guest Artist Allen Fields!
• July 20 – 23, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m., ages 8 – 16. Tuition: $50.00
Theatre Day Camp I – Welcome to Theatre
• Theatre games, acting, movement, performance in a final showcase
• July 27 – 31, 9 – 11:30 a.m. for children ages 7 – 10. Tuition: $100
Theatre Day Camp II – Explore Theatre
• Theatre games, acting, musical theatre, behind-the-scenes, performance in a final showcase
• July 27 – 30, 1 – 4:30 p.m. and July 31, 9 – 11:30 a.m. for youth ages 10 – 13. Tuition: $150
Intermediate/Advanced Dance Workshops
• Class offerings include: ballet/pointe, tap, jazz, modern, hip hop
• August 17 – 28. Tuition: varies
"The MCA summer dance, theatre and music offerings are a great extracurricular activity for youth, helping them build self-esteem, creating a daily venue for movement and exercise, and offering a great place to meet new friends," said Christine Martin, managing director of MCA.
MCA summer dance and fitness classes also offer excellent opportunities for adults. All adult classes are held during the evenings. Additionally, workshops for intermediate and advanced teens and college-aged students are available.
All MCA classes, workshops, lessons and camps are held at the Valéncia Arts Center, 1164 West 10th Street, Winona. Tuition for summer classes varies depending on class length and level. Dance Technique for Boys can be registered for at no charge through MCA’s tuition-free boys programs.
Register now for summer programming at the Valéncia Arts Center or by mail to: 1164 West 10th Street, Winona, MN 55987.
For more information and registration materials, visit www.smumn.edu/mca, e-mail dance@smumn.edu, or call (507) 453-5500.
