About the Community Circle Dance Camp

Community Circle Dance Camp (CCDC) is an exciting day-camp adventure that provides urban youth with a weeklong experience in dance, music, and visual art. CCDC is for boys and girls ages 7-14, and no previous dance experience is necessary. The staff of CCDC includes specially trained community-based teaching artists from throughout the Bay Area, and is augmented by collaborations with several community partners. The San Francisco Ballet Center for Dance Education believes in the power of positive regard and embraces the dancer in everyone.

A typical day for a CCDC participant consists of four dance classes, one music class, and a visual art class. Each day begins at 10am and concludes at 4pm. Early-morning drop-off is available at 8:45am and late-afternoon pickup is available until 5pm at no additional cost. Breakfast, lunch, and a snack are provided for campers. CCDC emphasizes the importance of good nutrition with its students, since a healthy diet is imperative to maintain a strong, fit body.

The one-week camp includes a mid-week field trip to see the arts district in the heart of the Civic Center. A special community celebration marks the end of the camp where students demonstrate to friends and family their learning and experience in the arts.

Watch a video about Dance Camp

Partial Class Listing from the 2011 Camp

Hip Hop

Gain balance, strength and rhythm while learning urban street moves.

Creative Dance
Explore time, space, and movement energy in a safe, creative environment.

Musical Theater
Learn acting, singing, and dancing through a fun musical theater experience.

Bollywood
A fusion of different styles, including hip hop, classical Indian dances, Bhangra, Latin, African and more.

Visual Art
Discover, imagine, and create art through hands-on activities including drawing, painting, and sculpture.

Camp Dates and Location

Monday, June 11-Friday, June 15

10am-4pm
Tenderloin Community School
627 Turk St. (at Van Ness)
San Francisco, CA 94102

To inquire about partial scholarships or for further information about the camp, please call 415.865.6768 or email Danae Rees at drees@sfballet.org.

Download the 2012 Dance Camp brochure.
 

Application Due Date:
All applications are due by May 11, 2012.

The 2012 Community Circle Dance Camp is sponsored by Bingham McCutchen LLP. Chevron is the Lead Sponsor of the Center for Dance Education. Additional support provided by Bank of America Foundation, J.P.Morgan, Pacific Gas and Electric Company, AT&T, Wells Fargo, Gap Foundation and UBS.