Welcome to BUTTERFLY AND BUGS DANCE CAMP! We are expecting a fun and exciting summer camp season with all of our campers. You are registered for the July 8th and 10th, 2024 session of summer camp. This two day camp starts at 9:00am and ends at 11:00am.

You will be required to sign your child in and out of camp each day at the front desk.

Each day will be filled with fun, hands-on activities that will allow your child to explore dance, improvisation, theatrical storytelling, and discover their inner gifts. They will learn foundational principles of dance in ballet, jazz, ballroom, and contemporary. Below is a schedule of topics that will be explored each day. 

Monday: 

Theatrical performance techniques/games - foundations of Improv and storytelling. Make our garden backdrop, and magical props! 

Musicality and rhythm - have a garden tea party (fruity iced tea provided) with Alice and the Mad Hatter! Ooops- It might rain! (Let’s make rain sticks to create sound effects) Bring tap shoes if you have them.

Wednesday: 

Defying gravity! Learn the foundations of ballet- how to fly with proper jump technique! Complete a FUN butterfly craft. 

Floor work! Crawl, hop, cartwheel, jump like a caterpillar or bug! - Parents join us at 10:45am for a special performance to conclude our camp! 

We will break at 9:50am-10:05am everyday for snack time.

Notes for a successful experience:

• Wear clothes that you can dance and move in! Ballet one piece dress for girls is suggested. White t-shirt and black shorts or pants for boys is suggested. Ballet shoes recommended. No baggy clothing or slippery socks please.
• Please leave all electronic devices at home.
• Food is not provided during camps. Please send your child with a fruit or vegetable mid-morning snack as well as a water bottle. Water will be available for refills. Please label your child’s water bottle with his or her name.
• Campers may go outside in the rear of our building in the grassy area with Miss Amanda for snack time if weather permits.
• Parents/guardians must stay in the building or parking lot for children who are not yet potty trained and still wearing diapers.

Thank you for joining us on your dance journey!

We look forward to meeting your child. If you have any questions or concerns before the start of camp, please contact The Monarch Team at 630-216-9344 -or- [email protected] 

Flutter on, 

The Monarch Team