MCA receives grant to fund Summer Dance and Theatre Camp Scholarships for Youth
WINONA, Minn. — The Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts announces available youth scholarships for summer 2009 dance and theatre day camps, made possible through a grant from the Winona Fine Arts Commission.
Scholarships are available for the following day camps:
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
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
"MCA is grateful to the Winona Fine Arts Commission and the City of Winona for helping us carry out our mission of offering the performing arts to area youth, regardless of their economic circumstances," said Christine Martin, managing director of MCA.
Parents or legal guardians of students wishing to apply for the scholarships should complete a scholarship form in addition to the camp registration form. Scholarship application deadlines are June 15 for the dance day camps and July 20 for the theatre day camps. Scholarship forms can be obtained from the MCA office in the Valéncia Arts Center, 1164 West 10th Street, Winona, or by calling (507) 453-5500.
MCA dance and theatre day camps are held at the Valéncia Arts Center. Registration for summer programming is currently being accepted 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.
