Move + Groove with Gratitude

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• Theme: Dance Through the Decades
• Focus: Explore the historical and cultural roots of iconic dance genres while blending old-school and modern moves.

Workshop: "From Harlem to TikTok"

       Learn foundational moves like swing dance, voguing, the wop, and TikTok trends n        like Renegade. 

Dance History Class:

         Mini-lesson on voguing’s ballroom culture origins and swing’s role in the Harlem Renaissance.

Movement Lab and Mini Showcase: End-of-day freestyles or small group performances

• Theme: Confidence on the Dance Floor
• Focus: Energy, storytelling, and boldness in performance.

1. Confidence Workshop: "Dance Like Nobody’s Watching"
   Improv exercises to build stage presence.
2. Jazz Meets Pop: Learn a dynamic jazz routine to New York, New York by Frank Sinatra or Born This Way by Lady Gaga.
3. Stunt Lab:
   Safely practice simple stunts like spins, lifts, dips, and dramatic transitions.
4. Power Pose Class:

              Focus on commanding the floor with bold facial expressions and posture.

• Theme: Global Dance Influences
• Focus: Learn diverse styles like salsa, Afro beats, and soca while appreciating their cultural origins.

1. Morning Jam: High-energy global hits:
2. Workshops:
   Salsa Fundamentals: Partner work and basic turn 

              Afro Beats & Soca: Learn modern Afro-Caribbean grooves.

            3.  Cultural Beats Lab: Blend salsa and soca with Afro beats into a unique choreography.

• Theme: Viral Dances Meet Innovation
• Focus: Embrace popular trends while redefining expectations with unexpected choreographic twists.

1. Morning Workshop: Learn TikTok dances (Savage, Renegade).
2. Out-of-the-Box Choreography:
   Create lyrical pieces to upbeat tracks like Yeah! by Usher or Nice for What by Drake.

               Flip expectations with slower songs for hip hop (Chandelier – Sia, piano version).

         3.  Challenge Lab: Campers choreograph their own TikTok-inspired routines with a twist and teach their peers.

          4.   LY Line Dance Creation: Finalize a camp-wide dance for Friday’s showcase.

• Theme: LY Mash-Up Performance
• Focus: Showcase talent, celebrate creativity, and make campers feel like stars.

1. Morning Prep: Rehearse mash-ups, solos, and group routines.
2. Red Carpet Event:
   Campers walk the red carpet dressed as their favorite dancers or celebrities.

              Take glam shots and mini interviews to build confidence and create shareable content.

           3.  Final Performance: A spectacular concert blending all styles: swing, hip hop, salsa, lyrical, TikTok, and camper creations.

           4.  Recording & Celebration:
             Professionally record the performance for viral content.

              Dance party with camper-selected tracks.