“Like No Other”
2011 Training Camps Dance Team Dance/Drill Team Dance Intensives
“I couldn’t be more happy with this camp!
The staff was awesome and we will bring routines home this year that we will really use!!” Flintridge Prep Coach – Flintridge, CA
Get ready for the The USA Staff is currently dancing throughout the country, coaching nationally ranked teams and performing on professional sports dance teams and championship college squads. They choreograph their own material in order to bring you the largest variety of cutting-edge moves available.
Nicole Foisy San Jose, California Dance Program Director Nicole graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree from Santa Clara University, where she studied on scholarship in Dance and Interpersonal Communications. Now in her 15th year with the USA, she has been an instructor & choreographer for teams throughout the Western United States. Nicole has judged at numerous high school & collegiate dance competitions at both the state and national level throughout the United States & abroad in Japan. She has also choreographed and assisted in the production of several NFL and collegiate halftime productions for the 49ers, the East West Shrine Game & the Pro Bowl in Honolulu, Hawaii – where she choreographed all of the numbers for the featured dancers. She has traveled to Tokyo, Japan multiple times on behalf of the USA to be a master teacher at dance clinics, judge at USA Japan Nationals, and also to direct and instruct a dance camp to over 200 students. Nicole has worked extensively for over 15 years as an independent master teacher, and choreographer for several nationally ranked competitive dance teams and soloists throughout California and the Western U.S. She has traveled to dance conventions in Los Angeles, Chicago, Oregon, Dallas & Houston to teach master classes and choreograph for hundreds of the most top ranked dancers in the state. In her position as Program Director for the USA, Nicole is responsible for dance/drill staff hiring and training, as well as program/curriculum development. She oversees camp/clinic staffing, and directs Dance/Drill Regional competitions and USA Dance/Drill Nationals held in Anaheim, CA. Nicole has been interviewed as a consultant in multiple issues of Dance Spirit magazine. She has shared expertise in articles that focus on the building of leaders on dance teams, as well as the development of dance/drill teams.
EXPERIENCED TALENTED POSITIVE PROFESSIONAL
CAPABLE
“The USA staff sets challenging objectives and high standards!” Monta Vista HS Coach – Cupertino, CA
The USA Staff is composed of not only talented individuals, but more importantly,
people who love to teach. They come to you from all over the United States, bringing you the hottest choreography and technique training from across the nation.
INSPIRING FRIENDLY DISCIPLINED QUALIFIED CARING
USA STAFF
You will not find a more enthusiastic, well-trained and fun group of instructors anywhere.
We’ll be there every step of the way to ensure that your camp experience prepares you for the upcoming season. “The USA dance staff continues to push forward with industry trends!” Westview HS Dance Coach – San Diego, CA
“We loved USA!
We’re looking forward to coming again next year!” Premiere Dance Studio – Hurricane, UT
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Choose From 3 Types of Camps... Team Camps Dance/Drill Team & Dance Team Camps
3-Day Dance Intensive Camps Specialty Camps Jr. High, Officers, Home and Resort Camps
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Curriculum to meet all of your dance training needs
Get your team ready for a season “Like No Other!” The USA “TEAM” Camp Experience USA Material • • • • •
Customized material in the styles of your choice! 3 routine classes – providing even more level & style options! More routines than other summer training programs! USA camp dance unique to the dance program! Each student receives one-on-one feedback from a USA instructor to help them develop their performance skills.
Showtime USA Bring a routine from home to be evaluated by a welltrained panel. This performance is non-competitive and is a great opportunity for your team to get into the spirit of the year to come! Every team receives an award!
“Our team leaves USA camp with
incredible routines, technique and a new sense of unity
to carry us through the year.” Archbishop Mitty HS Coach – San Jose, CA
Positive Awards Students earn several ribbons in individual classes as well as team-based plaques for their unified team efforts.
T E A M W O R K , U N I T Y, L E A D E R S H IP, T EC H N I Q U E , C U T T IN G 4
CHOOSE YOUR CAMP
Unity TeamMaker Workshops
“This was the most fun dance camp I’ve ever been to as a coach!! We loved the ‘coach warm-ups,’ and dance classes!!” St. Bonaventure HS Coach – Ventura, CA
FOCUS ON OFFICERS • Officers work to improve their voice clarity & projection in the Drill Down Calling Class. • Through several team building classes, the USA Staff provides feedback to the officers throughout camp on how to lead a strong team. See Specialty Camps for more details. Special “Officers” Workshops are offered at every dance & drill team overnight camp (with a new topic each year) to help jumpstart the leadership of your officers.
USA “DIRECTORS” WORKSHOPS The USA “Directors” Workshops are offered at most overnight team camps. These workshops are held throughout camp, focusing on creative ideas and team management strategies to help make your year more successful. EXAMPLES OF “DIRECTORS” WORKSHOPS:
E D G E M AT E R I A L
• • • • • • •
Organizing Your Year Cleaning Competition Routines Discipline & Rules : How to Set Them & Stick to Them Breaking Down Technical Skills Fundraising: Keeping It Positive Strengthening and Conditioning First Aid & Safety
TEAM CAMPS | DANCE/DRILL TEAM OR DANCE TEAM
Creative games & bonding activities are scheduled throughout camp to generate the most unified team to start the school year!
– A more customized experience for your TEAM than other summer training programs offer. Choose the perfect dance camp training curriculum for the unique needs of your team.
STEP 1: Choose a dance camp...
DANCE/DRILL TEAM OR
DANCE TEAM
“The USA provides inspiration, motivation and a love for dance in such a FUN way!!” South HS Coach Torrance, CA
“We loved the variety of choreography and the levels!” Lincoln HS Coach San Jose, CA
DANCE/DRILL TEAM STEP 2:
Select which routine style best suits your team
Style Options: Military, Kick, Dance/Drill, Jazz, Stylized
Jazz, Hip Hop, Lyrical, Contemporary, Character, Dance/Pom
Technique: All levels of fundamental Jazz, Ballet & Drill technique
Drill Down Classes: Foster marching abilities for a strong first impression as your team takes the floor to perform. • Marching Styles, Formations & Guiding • Enhance Team Discipline & Listening Skills Skills Enhancement: Precision & Linework,
Leaps, Turns, Kicks, Flexibility & More
Keep it coming because
WE LOVE IT!”
Rock Springs HS Dance Team, Rock Springs, ID
TEAM CAMPS | DANCE/DRILL TEAM OR DANCE TEAM
DANCE TEAM STEP 2:
Select which routine style best suits your team
Style Options: Jazz, Stylized Jazz, Hip Hop,
Lyrical, Contemporary, Character, Dance/Pom
Technique: All levels of fundamental Jazz & Ballet technique
Choose Your Challenge Class:
• Leaps & Turns • Kicks, Flexibility & Leg Extensions • Strengthening & Conditioning, Yoga, Pilates & More!
Where Teams Come True
CHOOSE YOUR CAMP
“You always meet our expectations and needs.
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Routines – All Levels & All Styles “Studio Style” Technique Training Warm-Ups & Core-Conditioning
Ensure your material and dance technical training is
THE BEST IT CAN BE
with the USA Staff. We offer a specialized
dance experience for students at every level. Teams and individuals attend camp where they learn from top choreographers, many of whom are dance majors or hold degrees in Dance Education. During the non summer months, instructors teach at dance studios and college dance departments throughout the nation. Many choreograph for award-winning high school dance teams and professional teams in the NBA and NFL.
Majestics Dance Works – Dance Team
“‘Choose Your Challenge’ class really brought our team together!” San Pasqual HS Coach – Escondido, CA
Dance Intensive Camp Highlights: An exciting and challenging routine for your team to learn together. The camp dance is taught to a popular, upbeat song and has optional sections that vary in degree of difficulty.
Choose Your Challenge Work one-on-one with a USA instructor! Each team chooses a specialty they want to master at their level. Possible classes include jumps and leaps, turns, basic lifts and partnering combinations, tap, hiphop, ballet, modern dance, African dance, character dance and across the floor progressions. Always a camp favorite!
Take home four or more routines! Each Dance Intensive Camp offers students the opportunity to learn 3 complete routines, in addition to the Camp Dance. Routines are offered in levels ranging from beginning to pro and are designed to be both innovative and “cutting edge”.
“Master Teachers” at Select Dance Intensive Camp Locations!
(Subject to the specialty expertise of staff at each camp. Groups may be teamed up with other teams.)
Supersensational Competition Dancers are recognized with ribbons for their effort, attitude and performance in routine classes. Selected finalists will perform a piece of the USA Camp Dance along with their own choreography.
Routine Showcase This showcase focuses on dancers gaining performance experience by performing camp routines in front of their peers. There are no evaluations, which makes the showcase stress-free and fun (family and friends welcomed as spectators).
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DANCE INTENSIVE CAMPS
USA Camp Dance
CHOOSE YOUR CAMP
“This was a fun and fulfilling experience that we will never forget.”
The USA is“LIKE NO OTHER”with these specialized camps to meet the unique needs of various programs!
Non-Eval Camps!
OFFICERS CAMPS USA “Officers” Camp provides leadership and technical training to develop today’s dance and drill team leaders. The focus of the camp is how to be an effective leader on your team. In addition, officers receive extensive training on composition and choreography, using the latest techniques found in the best university dance departments.
EXAMPLES OF CLASSES OFFERED:
“USA camp shows you what you can really do!!” Home Street Middle School Bishop, CA
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Choreography Cleaning & Critiquing Problem Solving Teaching Warm-Ups & Technique Voice Projection & Calling Drill Commands How to Be An Effective Teacher And Much More!
At Officers camp, special “Directors” classes are offered to aid coaches and directors on how to help develop the leadership of their officers throughout the season. Classes include: How to Outline Officers’ Duties, Goal Setting, How to Motivate Your Team & more!
JUNIOR CAMPS The USA’s focus for junior high, middle school and junior independent teams is to encourage team unity and provide extra attention on technique basics and the breaking down of choreography. The instructional staff at these camps are specifically chosen for their expertise in working with younger teams.
WHAT WE OFFER: • Beginning, Intermediate & Advanced Level Routines • All Levels of Technique Training Classes • Fun Unity & Team Building Activities Our Jr. Camp program offers the same quality instruction, awards and opportunities that our high school camps receive. Jr. High camps are non-evaluation (Non-Eval) based camps; however students all receive one-on-one feedback from a USA instructor to help them develop their performance skills. Look for the
next to these camp locations.
Look for these camps at:
UC Santa Cruz, Northern California Cal Lutheran, Southern California
INSTRUCTOR RATIOS 1-15 students . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 instructor 16-30 students . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 instructors 31-45 students . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 instructors 46-60 students . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 instructors
CAMP RATES:
PRICE FREEZE FROM 2010
2-Day - $135
3-Day - $161
2-Day - $1,350 (flat fee) 3-Day - $1,610 (flat fee)
HOME CAMPS We offer dance camps that focus on technique and choreography. WHAT WE OFFER: • A Lower Cost Camp Alternative • Experienced & WellTrained Instructors • Useable Material
2 DAY CAMP FORMAT
We build confidence, leadership, energy, spirit, unity and most importantly...TEAMS!
• A Customized Schedule to Meet Your Needs • Personalized Attention with Superior Staff-to-Student Ratio • Comprehensive Technical Training in All Programs
Visit: http://usa.varsity.com for a home camp registration form.
To schedule and customize your camp, call the USA at:
1.800.886.4872
9:00 9:30 12:00 1:00 3:30 4:30
DAY 1 Warm-ups Workshops Lunch Workshops Workshops Review
DAY 2 Warm-ups Workshops Lunch Workshops Awards & Closing
3 DAY CAMP FORMAT 9:00 9:30 12:00 1:00 3:30 4:30
DAY 1 Warm-ups Workshops Lunch Workshops Workshops Review
DAY 2 Warm-ups Workshops Lunch Workshops Workshops Review
DAY 3 Warm-ups Workshops Lunch Workshops Awards & Closing
Dance Intensive day 3 ends at 1:45pm
USA Home Camps include workbooks and special awards; however, they do not offer all of the curriculum or highlights of an overnight camp. Staff housing, travel and food expenses are included in the price for most Home Camps. Additional travel cost may be incurred for certain Home Camp locations.
NEW! All camp registration forms are now only available online. Go to http://usa.varsity.com and click on Camps ‘Dates & Locations.’ Complete the form online, print and send to the USA office!
SPECIALTY CAMPS
If you have 10 or less, within a program you must pay a flat fee:
Let the USA Come to You!
CHOOSE YOUR CAMP
Staffing Ratio & Pricing Structure
NEW!
SPECIALTY CAMP
CHOOSE YOUR CAMP
Abbreviations: DD - Dance/Drill DT -Dance Team DI - Dance Intensives O - Officers Symbols:
- Junior High Camps
OC - On Campus COM - Commuter (Instruction Only) NP - Non-Participant - Elite Camps (by invitation only)
“All-Inclusive” Resort Camps – An Incredible Value! All camp meals and hotel included in price!
Knott’s Berry Farm Resort Camp Knott’s Berry Farm Buena Park, CA
JUNE 28-JULY 1 AUGUST 15-18 Quad Triple Double Single Commuter
SOAK CITY AT KNOTT’S
RES $309 $350 $390 n/a $225
DT DT NP $243 $266 $312 $450 $154
The Best All-Around Camp For Your Team! Get the best of both worlds - convention style dance training and team leadership workshops for the low price of $309 (based on quad occupancy!). Why pay more???
All camp meals and hotel included in price!
Utah Resort Camp Davis Conference Center Layton, UT
Indoor teaching areas in a beautiful facility!
• Indoor Teaching Areas • Conference Center Catered Meals • Shopping Centers Nearby
• Convenient Camp Location with Ample Parking • Host Hotels Short Walking Distance from Conference Center
JUNE 28-JULY 1 Quad Triple Double Single Commuter
RES $292 $319 $363 n/a $211
DT NP $218 $240 $284 $416 $131
2 011 D A N C E / D R I L L S U M M E R C A M P D AT E S & L O C AT I O N S Registration Forms Now Available Online!!
OvernightCAMPS CALIFORNIA UC Irvine July 15-17
DD
OC
COM
NP
$273
$134
$243
$273
$134
$243
$355
$180
$295
Chapman University, Orange July 29-31
DD
Cal State Long Beach July 21-23
DI
California Lutheran Univ., Thousand Oaks July 8-10 July 25-27 July 14-17 July 21-24 July 28-31 August 5-7
UC Santa Cruz July 19-21 July 22-25
DI $349 $180 $289 DO $246 $140 $186 DT $349 $165 $319 DT Elite (by invitation only) DT Elite+ (by invitation only) DI $349 $180 $289 DO DT
Cal State Sacramento July 7-10
DD
$246 $367 $340
$140 $165 $165
$186 $337 $310
DayCAMPS
IDAHO
OC
COM
NP
$273
$165
$243
OC
COM
NP
Boise State University, Boise July 13-16
DD
OREGON DT
UTAH DT
DD
WASHINGTON DD
$180
WASHINGTON Mead High School, Spokane July 14-16
DI
$180
$251
OC
COM
NP
$165
$249
CALIFORNIA
$253
Knott’s Berry Farm Resort, Buena Park, CA
$279 $283 OC
St. Martin’s College, Lacey July 7-10
DI
$165
Southern Utah University, Cedar City July 26-29
June 24-26
$281
Utah State University, Logan June 20-23
COM
Lincoln High School, San Jose
Lewis and Clark College, Portland July 17-20
CALIFORNIA
$285
$165 COM
NP
ResortCAMPS June 28-July 1 August 15-18
OC*
DT DT
UTAH $165
$255
Note: Dates and locations are subject to change.
CAN’T STAY OVERNIGHT? USA offers commuter participant registration at any of its overnight camps. The commuter option provides instruction only at most locations. (No lodging or meals are included).
NP*
$309 $309
$225 $225
$243 $243
OC*
COM
NP*
Davis Conference Center, Layton, Utah June 28-July 1
GoTo: http://usa.varsity.com for the most current camp dates and locations.
COM
DT
$292
$211
$218
All meals included in “Resort” commuters price. *Price listed is based on a quad occupancy. Please refer to the Resort Camps page to the left for a complete pricing list.
Dance/Drill Nationals DIVISIONS OFFERED
Officers • Dance • Lyrical • Military • Dance/Drill Kick • All Male Dance • Co-Ed • Hip Hop • Prop Novelty • Character Dance • Dance Pom Individual Solo
Competition opportunities to showcase your team’s hardwork.
Perform With the BEST at the BIGGEST Competitions in the West!
MORE EVENTS...
USA Classics & USA Championships Great America Showcase Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Competition
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Tours!
Represent the Children of St. Jude!
PRO BOWL
LONDON TOUR Attention USA All Americans! Perform in London AND at USA Nationals! USA All Americans will travel with the USA and perform during the New Year’s Day Parade on the streets of London. This fun-filled, once in a lifetime opportunity offers students the chance to perform internationally with fellow USA All-Americans! Read all about the tour in the brochure you will receive at camp!
ALL AMERICANS –
MACY’S THANKSGIVING DAY PAR ADE
USA is proud to have all USA All-Americans perform at the 2012 USA Nationals.
Want to know more? We’ll see you at camp for the details!
USA SPIRIT
Rallies!
Learn fresh new material for basketball season and give your teams the opportunity to perform at a collegiate, NFL or NBA sporting event!
Denver Nuggets Rally Denver, CO San Francisco 49ers Rally San Francisco, CA Golden State Warriors Rally Oakland, CA UCLA Rallies Los Angeles, CA Sacramento Kings Rally Sacramento, CA
Check out our website http://usa.varsity.com for more information!