Saratoga Springs, NY

Curriculum and Schedule: 5 Day Camp

Saratoga Springs, NY – August 30-Sept. 3
This camp is 5 full days of classes, Monday through Friday. Classes are held at the Swyer Studios, a world class, comprehensive dance facility. Morning classes include ballet technique, men’s technique, pointe, pirouettes, men’s and women’s variations. Afternoon classes include pas de deux, performance class, jazz, modern, lectures and stretching. On the first day, you will take a placement class to confirm your level of proficiency. The program culminates with a performance of works learned in class. A list of instructors will be provided in your Welcome Packet.

Package Options

Short Day – Includes technique, pilates, pointe, men’s, variations and lunch. Adding pas de deux and/or performance class is an option.

Schedule:
Monday - Friday all morning classes and Friday afternoon performance.
Pas de deux: Wednesday-Thursday afternoons, approximately 3 hours total.
Performance Class: Monday-Thursday afternoons, approximately 6 hours total.

All Ballet - All ballet classes, pilates, performance class and pas de deux. and performance. Lunch included.

Schedule:
Monday - Thursday all morning classes plus performance class each afternoon and pas de deux Wednesday and Thursday afternoons.
Friday - All morning classes and afternoon performance.

Full Day - All classes, lunch and the performance included.

5 Day Schedule

Meet & Greet for the evening before camp begins
Day 1
9:30 - 11:30 pm Check-in and Orientation
10:45 - 12:15 pm Placement classes
12:30 - 1:00 pm Men's class, Pointe
2:00 - 3:30 pm Body Alignment
3:45 - 5:15 pm Performance Class
5:15 - 6:00 pm Stretch
Day 2-4
9:00 - 9:30 am Pilates / Warm-up
9:30 - 11:15 am Technique classes
11:30 - 1:00 pm Men's class, Pointe, & Pirouettes / Variations
1:00 - 2:00 pm Lunch
2:00 - 3:30 pm Performance Class and/or Pas de deux
3:45 - 5:15 pm Character, Jazz, and/or Pas de deux
5:15 - 6:00 pm Stretch
Day 5
10:00 - 10:45 am Warm-up
11:00 - 11:45 pm Variations
12:15 - 1:00 pm Performance class
1:00 - 2:00 pm Lunch
2:00 - 5:00 pm Performance

The performance (optional) will be on Friday afternoon. Celebration dinner will be Friday night. Class sizes vary, averaging 15-20 students.

Lodging

Saratoga Springs
Hotel rooms are available at the Hilton Garden Inn in downtown Saratoga, and near the studios. A special rate of $125 + tax per room including refrigerator is available for single or double occupancy. Trolley service to downtown is available. Parking is free. The hotel will honor your group rate if you extend your stay. For information call 518-587-1500 or visit www.saratogasprings.hgi.com

Participants are responsible for making their own reservations at least two weeks before camp to guarantee availability and qualify for the group rate. Upon acceptance, roommate connection services will be available through Sun King Dance directly.

Lunch

Our caterer provides a wide selection of sandwiches, sides, salads and dessert options including vegetarian, low carb.. and vegan lunches. We can accommodate special diets for medical reasons.

Getting to Camp

Albany Airport is the closest full service facility to Saratoga Springs. Information regarding travel from Albany airport to Saratoga will be provided. A car is not necessary to enjoy your stay, but it is an added freedom. Saratoga is one of the best small cities in America and summer is the time to be there. Horse racing continues through Labor Day. The National Museum of Dance, National Racing Museum and the Spa State Park are close by. For ore information about all of the wonderful things to do in Saratoga visit www.saratoga.org