2018 HBCU DANCE(TM) DANCELINE CAMP

The HBCU Dance™ Danceline Camp is the biggest show-band danceline training camp in the South. This annual event is a fun, yet intense 3-day training experience filled with a variety of HBCU danceline styles and the best danceline choreographers and trainers in the US.

Not only will you be submerged in technical training sessions filled with new choreography, marching & prancing, stunts and technique, you will also receive awards, learn healthy eating habits, establish life-long relationships and build the confidence of champions. Most importantly, you will learn the importance of a college education and how your talents can help you achieve your collegiate goals. Our goal is to empower you to live a healthy, active lifestyle while encouraging you to attend or stay in college.

Our annual camps are perfect for the experienced performer as well as the aspiring dancer. We help existing HBCU band dance lines reach new heights by teaching them new techniques and fun, yet challenging choreography. We also assist young performers develop the confidence, technique and leadership skills they need to prepare for and enhance their high school and collegiate level dance experiences.

For 2018, you will learn skills from 10 of the following 13 HBCU danceline styles:  

1. Alabama State Univ Sensational Stingettes
2. Alabama A&M Univ Dancin' Divas
3. Alcorn State Univ Golden Girls
4. Bethune Cookman Univ 14Karat Gold
5. Grambling State Orchesis Dance Company
6. Howard Univ OohLaLa
7. Jackson State Univ Prancing J-Settes'
8. Miles College Golden Starrs
9. Morehouse College Mahogany -N-Motion
10. North Carolina A&T Golden Delight
11. Southern Univ Dancing Dolls
    
12. Prairie View A&M Univ Black Foxes
13. South Carolina State Champagne

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Training Classes include the following:

• Prancing & Marching Techniques
• Fitness & Endurance Training
• Stand Routines & Techniques
• Parade Routines & Techniques
• Field Show Routines & Techniques
• Proper Stretching & Stunt Execution
• Technique
• Makeup Application
• Facial Showmanship
• Audition Preparation

These  sessions are coupled with fun, team building activities as well as discussions on the importance of great character, positive attitudes and strong work ethic. 

Camp Dates and Times:

Dates: June 22-24, 2018

Training:   5:45am- 6:30pm Each Day

Camp Finale:  6pm -8pm EST on Sunday, June 24

Friday Arrivals:

*    5:45am EST for check-in (Beg, Int, Adv)

**  5:30am EST for Adv-Elite Candidates Auditions

Pickup: 6:30pm EST

Saturday Arrivals: 

*    5:45am EST (All Campers)    

Pickup: 6:30pm EST

Sunday Arrivals:

*     5:45am EST (All Campers)

Sunday's Camp Finale Doors Open at 6pm EST. Finale starts at promptly at 6:30pm.  Open to parents, family, friends and public. $5 entry.

Sunday Pickup: 8:00pm EST

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 Registration Levels :

• BEGINNER’S CURRICULUM Perfect for the dancer who has zero or very little dance experience. It is also great for a street dancer who wants to start performing on a danceline.
• INTERMEDIATE CURRICULUM Perfect for the dancer who has 1 -2 yrs of dance experience on a middle school or high school level.
• ADVANCED CURRICULUM Perfect for the experienced dancer who is technically trained OR has 3 or more years of danceline experience.
• ADV ELITE_AUDITION REQUIRED:  Must be an advanced dancer (3+ yrs experience/training) and must audition to be apart of this group. Audition requirements will be provided prior to camp.  Auditions will take place at 5:30am on Friday, June 22.  If you don't make the cut, you will automatically be placed in the GENERAL ADVANCED curriculum.  The Elite curriculum includes escalated versions of the classes listed above, in addition to a mock audition and interview with 3 -10 HBCU danceline coaches, and a technique intensive with an industry professional.  ONLY 25 SLOTS AVAILABLE.
• COLLEGIATE CURRICULUM Available to Existing HBCU Marching Band Dance Teams Only.  

 Registration Deadlines:

• FANTASTIC FEBRUARY DEAL: FEB 10 - FEB 28
• General Registration Deadline:  Mar 1 - May 1 (no exceptions)
• Late Registration: LATE REGISTRATION HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO JUNE 17!!
• GROUP DISCOUNT Code is Available until June 17 (no exceptions)

Camp Benefits :

• 2 FIELD SHOWS
• 5-10 STAND ROUTINES
• 5+ MARCHING & PRANCING STYLES
• 2 – 4 STUNTS
• 2 – 8 TECHNICAL MOVEMENTS
• 1 – MAKEUP APPLICATION
• 3 HEALTHY MEALS PER DAY (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner & Snacks)
• CAMP T-SHIRT
• CAMP BACKPACK WITH GOODIES

Age Range :

• 12 -22 yrs old (Participant must be 12yrs old by June 22, 2018.)
• Open to Female and Male Participants

What to Wear :

• School/Team tshirt (Wear on Friday, June 22)
• Dance Attire or Workout Attire
• Jazz Shoes or Tennis Shoes
• Tights must be worn with all Dance Shorts

What to Bring :

• Team or School T-shirt (Wear on Friday, June 22)
• Water Bottle
• Hat
• Small Towel
• Any Medical Supplies (i.e. inhalers, epi pens, etc.)

Lodging & Transportation:

• This is a DAY camp.  Hotel Lodging and Transportation to/from camp are NOT included in the registration.
• Each Participant is responsible for his/her own hotel accommodations. Recommended hotels include: HOTEL INDIGO (ATL-Hartsfield Airport), HYATT PLACE (ATL - Hartsfield Airport)

TO DOWNLOAD THE CAMP PACKET, GO TO: www.HBCUDance.com