Camps & Workshops

This page is divided into school year workshops and summer camps and workshops.

Little Nutcracker Workshop

Become part of a Holiday tradition and join dancers of all ages and levels in creating a very special version of this classic story. Dancers perform in a production presented for family and friends. Registrations completed by December 15th will receive a 25% discount off the $145.00 tuition.

Half A Nut Mini Workshop

For our youngest dancers we offer an opportunity to be in the Snow and Waltz of the Flowers Dances. This is an excellent way for them to become familiar with the Holiday classic from the performers point of view.

Before and After Camp Supervision

For busy parents, we have the option of bringing your child as early as 8am and picking them up as late as 6pm, on days when they are enrolled in both a morning and afternoon camp.  Morning only campers may elect the early arrival option and afternoon only campers may elect the late pick-up option.

Early Arrival Before Camp          8:00am-10:00am           $20/per week     Mon-Thu

Late Pickup After Camp             4:00pm-6:00pm             $20/per week    Mon-Thu

EarlyArrival and Late Pickup                                          $35per week     Mon-Thu

4ARTS Camp-Dance, Music, Theatre, Art

Dance, Music, Theatre and Art classes geared for young artists.  A great introduction to new ideas where children experience all four art forms in four days of fun.  Each camp session is one week long.  Sign up for both sessions for twice the fun. Daily Drop-ins are welcome with advance reservation. (June 20-23 & June 27-30)

Adventures, Activities & Arts

Each day is a new theme with dance, music, theatre and art activities.  Each camp session is one week long.  Sign up for both sessions for twice the fun. Daily Drop-ins are welcome with advance reservation. (August 1-4 & August 8-11)

Lively Arts Camps, School Grades 1-6

Join us for an inventive and inspiring arts camp for kids.  The camp is divided into 3 sections:  Visual Art, Music and Theatre.  Each section meets for 2 weeks.  Students can either take all six weeks of this camp or any individual session.  Mini-perofrmances are held at the end of each session.

Rhinoceros Musical Theatre Camp, School Grades 1-6

Singing peas, bad babies, barnyard boogie and tap dancing Rhinos in a wacky and fun musical theatre production for kids.  Calling actors, singers and dancers of all levels for the most fun you will have all Summer.  The production has something for everyone from beginners through accomplished performers.

Dance Camp, School Grades 1-6  

Get moving this summer, with camp featuring ballet, tap, jazz and modern dance that ends in our very own production.  You are the set and costume designers, choreographers, performers and production crew.  These camps are for dancers with little or no previous experience who are looking to try something new.  Kids will want to sign up for both camps because each will be working on different productions.  This year’s camps will be selected from the following: 

Wizard of Tap Dance Camp, School Grades 1-6

Does the Wizard have the power of tapping feet to save the day? Dat dance, acting, artwork and more for all tap levevels from zero to Wow. There will be a performance for friends and family a the end of camp.

Irish Dance Camp, Champs

August 11 & 12
9AM-6PM

Jim and Lauren Mueller are the certified instructors, assisted by champion level senior dancers. Taught in our building by one of our resident tenants, An Daire Academy of Irish Dance. See www.andaire.org and www.portlandirishdance.blogspot.com for more details and contact An Daire at 971-340-6001 or andaireportland@yahoo.com to register.

Workshops
Intermediate/Advanced Summer Dance Workshop - July 5- July 22, 2011

School grades 5-Adult

     An intensive three-week workshop for intermediate and advanced dancers.  The workshop will include ballet technique, pointe, variations, character, jazz, modern and special events.  The program is designed for dancers at least ten years old with four or more years of ballet.  Dynamic guest instructors will be teaching each week.  Dancers may register for the full four weeks, by the week, or on a drop-in basis.  The schedule of classes is subject to change.

     Registrations will be taken in the order they are received.  Priority will be given to dancers taking the full workshop.  Weekly and drop-in students will be accepted on a space available basis.  Current PMA students in Ballet 3 through 5 should register for this workshop.  Non-PMA students should contact our office for placement assistance.  Register now to insure that your space will be held.