Dance
At any point during the summer, numerous Med-O-Lark campers are involved in the extremely popular dance program. Dance at Med-O-Lark includes a wide variety of styles with high-quality instruction designed specifically for campers of every skill level. The dance instructors are dedicated to teaching new skills and making every day fun. Experience is not a prerequisite in order to have an awesome time in a Med-O-Lark dance class! All campers are encouraged to improve their skills but, no matter what, a great time is had by all. By the end of each class, and especially after a performance, campers experience a great sense of accomplishment as each dance group has worked hard to choreograph and practice its routine. Dance levels range from beginner to advanced and classes are offered in Jazz, Tap, Ballet, Hip Hop, Step/Stomp, Swing, Ballroom, Salsa, Latin, Modern, Cheerleading and many other styles. Campers also have the ability to showcase their talents to the entire camp community at events such as the Talent Show, Sharing Night, and the special end of session Dance Show. The Med-O-Lark Dance Program utilizes four indoor dance studios, an outdoor Dance Platform, and an indoor stage in the Coliseum building for special performances.
For those campers with a special
interest in dance, Med-O-Lark offers a Dance Track program tailored specifically for experienced dancers.
It is managed similarly to a professional dance company, but with as much camper input as possible. Campers
in this program spend their mornings in an extended three and a half hour dance session which includes
core instruction in Ballet, Jazz, Lyrical, and Modern. Within Dance Track, participating campers make
day trips to view professional dance performances and hold master classes with guest dancers. Dance Track
is primarily designed for campers who dance year-round and who want to hone their skills and continue
their routines while at camp. Except for their time spent in Dance Track, participating dancers are,
in every other respect, fully integrated into the daily Med-O-Lark routine.
Med-O-Lark offers an impressive choice of instruction styles including:
- Latin American
- Hip-Hop
- Belly Dancing
- Modern
- Jazz
- Break Dancing
- Cheerleading
- Salsa
- Dance Track
- Ballroom
- Ballet
- Tap
- Lyrical
