What To Expect From A Musical Theater Camp

By George Wright


Kids who sing and dance bring joy to themselves and anyone they perform for. Family and friends may delight in their performances. They may even encourage them to take classes to learn how to sing and dance even better. It really helps for them to meet other children who have similar interests, which is why a Musical Theater Camp is a great idea as well.

These camps have a lot of things to offer, not the least of which is the classes in singing and dancing. They learn to do both, but also to hone any skills they may already have. These camps are really for all skill levels, so do not worry if your child is still a beginner. They not only acquire new skills but practice and improve upon the ones they already have under the guidance of professionals who know what it takes to make it on Broadway.

Beyond the actual songs and dance, there is song interpretation, where kids learn to sing popular songs beyond what they are used to. They may also learn specialized dance forms to give them even more skills to put on their resume. These may include tap dancing, ballet, and even jazz steps.

One of the skills that is often overlooked when it comes to musical theater is the ability to audition. Auditioning is as much about skills and knowledge as it is actual performance. If you present yourself professionally, you are more likely to get hired. So these skills are taught during the camp as well.

The campers will learn all of these things, but it is not just learning at these camps. They get to do recreational activities as well, provided these are overnight camps. If it is held out in the country like many camps, then they may be able to indulge in swimming or canoeing. There may be musical instruments to play as well.

Some parents or the kids themselves suffer from separation anxiety, which makes it hard to be way for several days or weeks in a row. If this sounds like your family, you can forgo the traditional overnight camps and find a day camp near you instead. These are indoor sessions where you drop off and pick up your kid each day, almost like a daycare, but one where they learn future career lessons.

Most sessions are at least three weeks long, and some take up to four weeks. The reason they are longer than most is that the kids need ample time to practice what they learn. With constant repetition, they get better and more skilled. They will then have these skills for a lifetime, which will help them greatly when they start auditioning later.

The big finale at the end of the three or four weeks is a musical number put on by the campers. They get to sing, dance and show their parents what they have been doing at the camp this entire time. They also get some practice with the pressures and joys of performing live, an experience they are sure to carry with them in their future musical endeavors.




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