Vancouver, WA

Curriculum and Schedule: 7 Day Camp

Vancouver, WA – July 1-7
New! This 7 day camp will be held at the Columbia Dance Center in Vancouver, Washington, which is just outside of Portland, Oregon. The facility has three studios. We will offer levels 3A through 4. A Fourth of July event will be planned! Morning classes include pilates, ballet technique, men’s technique, pointe, pirouettes, men’s and women’s variations. Afternoon classes include pas de deux, performance class, stretching, jazz, modern, body alignment, and character. There are options for those preferring a shorter day. On the first day, you will take a placement class to confirm your level of proficiency. The last day is a half day which includes lunch. A list of instructors will be provided in your Welcome Packet.

Download Application: SunKing_Application_Vancouver_2012.pdf

Package Options

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

Short Day Schedule:
Day 1 - 9:30 AM-3:30 PM. Ballet technique, pointe or men's class.
Day 2 to 6 - 9 AM-2 PM (6 PM on Friday). All morning classes. and Friday afternoon performance.
Day 7 - 10 AM-2 PM. All morning classes.
Add Pas de Deux: Afternoons, days 4 and 5, approximately 3 hours total.
Add Performance Class: Day 2 - 5 afternoons, approximately 6 hours total.

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

All Ballet Schedule:
Day 1 - 9:30 AM-3:30 PM. All classes except Modern technique.
Day 2 to 5 - 9 AM-3:30 PM. All morning classes, lunch & performance class each afternoon and pas de deux, afternoons, days 4 and 5.
Day 6 - 9 AM-6 PM. All morning classes and afternoon performance.
Day 7 - 10 AM-2 PM. All morning classes.

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

Vancouver Schedule

Meet & Greet for the evening before camp begins
Day 1: 9:30 - 11:30 pm Check-in and Lunch; 12:00 - 1:00 pm Orientation; 1:00 - 2:30 pm Placement classes; 2:45 - 3:30 pm Men's class, Pointe; 3:45 - 5:15 pm Body Alignment; 5:30 - 6:30 pm Modern Technique

Day 2-6: 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 or Pas de deux; 3:45 - 5:00 pm Character, Jazz, or Pas de deux; 5:00 - 6:00 pm Stretch or Lectures

Day 7: 10:00 - 11:15 am Technique; 11:30 - 12:15 pm Pirouettes; 12:15 - 1:00 pm Men's class, Pointe or Stretch; 1:00 - 2:00 pm Lunch; 2:00 - 5:00 pm Dance photos for individuals (additional)

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

Lodging

Comfort Inn & Suites of Downtown Vancouver, WA
You’re right in the center of the Northwest, a beautiful thriving community, vibrant business district, dining, shopping, great outdoor recreation and entertainment.

Their stylish accommodations personalized with service and amenities for each individual guest, will ensure that your visit is comfortable and unforgettable. Each room is also furnished with a work desk and a lounge chair. Guest of our group will have a fridge and microwave in each room. The hotel is located 10 miles north of Downtown Portland. This hotel was recently the APEX Award Winner for Best Renovation/Redesign Winner of 2009 by Choice Hotels International.

With easy access to the I-5 and I-205 freeways, you are less than 7 miles from Portland International Airport. It is a scenic 45-minute drive from the striking volcano Mt. St. Helens and Mt. Hood is a beautiful 50-minute drive from the hotel. The hotel features a complimentary Hot Breakfast Buffet daily featuring Scrambled Eggs, Sausage/Bacon, Belgian Waffles, Yogurt, Cereal, Oatmeal, Muffins, Biscuits & Gravy and Fruit for all of our guests to enjoy.

Non-Smoking Standard 2 Double Beds: $80

Non-Smoking 2 Queen Beds: $85

Non-Smoking King Suite: $90

(room rates include microwave & fridge)

Reservations must be made three weeks in advance to guarantee a room at the group rate. For more information, contact Joe Johnson, General Manager at anjli@mkmhotels.com or 971-246-0122/360-696-0411. The hotel address is: Comfort Inn & Suites – Downtown Vancouver, 401 E 13th St., Vancouver, WA 98660

Hotel Amenities:

Free wired and wireless High Speed Internet

Hot Breakfast Buffet

Heated pool, Sauna, & Fitness center

Environmental Friendly Hotel

Free local phone calls

Guest laundry

ESPN, SHO, Pay-Per-View Movies

MP3 Player hook-up

Free bus, truck and RV parking

Restaurant & Lounge adjacent

Free Wall Street Journal Newspaper

Business Center

Two Room Spa Suites

Hair dryer

Iron and Iron Boards

In room coffee and tea

Shampoo & Lotion

Pillow Top Beds

32" Flat screen TV

Pay Per View movies

Complimentary Shuttle within a 5 miles radius (M-F)

Pet Friendly (fee)

Free Parking

Lunch

Our caterer or local restaurant will provides a wide selection of lunches, including vegetarian, low carb.. and vegan lunches. We can accommodate special diets for medical reasons.

Getting to Camp

For airport transportation, the hotel recommends Bluestar Shuttle. It is a $16 fee from the airport to the hotel. To make a reservation call 1-800-247-2272. Having a car in Vancouver would be a nice added freedom.