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*Our summer camps will now be offered virtually for the summer of 2020. *
DETAILS ARE BEING FINALIZED. PLEASE STAY TUNED! WE WOULD LOVE YOUR HELP IN MAKING THE FINAL DECISIONS FOR OUR PROGRAMS. PLEASE FILL OUT A SURVEY IF YOU ARE INTERESTED.
SURVEY: VIRTUAL MUSICAL THEATRE/PERFORMING ARTS INTENSIVE CAMP
Please click to complete our survey regarding workshops/classes, synchronous vs. asynchronous learning preferences, and more for our virtual musical theatre/performing arts program.
SURVEY: VIRTUAL VISUAL ART INTENSIVE
Please click to complete our survey regarding the dates, synchronous vs. asynchronous learning preferences, and more for our virtual visual art intensive program.
Summer Camps
MUSICAL THEATER AND VISUAL ARTS INTENSIVE CAMPS
Our camps are held in Basking Ridge, NJ and Lebanon, NJ. Students from all surrounding towns are welcome!
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***NEW POLICY: Register now and pay later. With the uncertainty of today, you may register to reserve your spot and opt to pay later. Payment is due two weeks prior to the camp start date. In the event that the camp is canceled due to COVID-19 safety restrictions, everyone will receive a full refund. Serious registrants only please so that we can plan our programs around our registered students.***
MUSICAL THEATRE INTENSIVE
BASKING RIDGE, NJ
Our Musical Theater Intensive camp will explore the multiple disciplines of musical theatre through classes in singing, dancing, and acting as well as special workshops. It will conclude with a cabaret-style performance showcasing their talents. The show is designed around the talents of the students in order to give EVERY student their moment to shine! Our Musical Theatre Intensive is intended for students in grades 7 through college. Students are grouped based on age and level. See below for details.
VISUAL ARTS INTENSIVE
BASKING RIDGE AND LEBANON, NJ
This camp is open to students entering grades 6 through 12 with a love of art. To help students build their technique and develop their style, students will attend classes in general and figure drawing, sculpture, portraiture, and printmaking. All artwork created during the summer camp will be on display for everyone to admire prior to the Musical Theatre Intensive Performance. Please see below for more details.
JUNIOR MUSICAL THEATRE CAMP
LEBANON, NJ
Our Junior Musical Theater Camp will introduce the students to the arts of singing, dancing, and acting. They will also have classes in audition technique as well as the behind-the-scenes work in theatre including set-design, costume-design, and more. It will conclude with an informal cabaret-style performance showcasing their talents. The Junior Musical Theatre Camp is open to students in grades 3-8 (special consideration for enthusiastic 2nd graders). Students are grouped based on age and level. See below for details.
Summer Musical Theatre Intensive
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REGISTRATION IS OPEN!
Our camp will explore the multiple disciplines of musical theater through classes in singing, dancing, acting, and special workshops. It will conclude with a cabaret-style performance showcasing the students’ talents. The showcase is designed around the talents of each student in order to give EVERY student their moment to shine!
WHO: Open to all students entering 7th through 12th grade in September 2020. Beginners are welcome! Special consideration may be made for experienced and enthusiastic 6th-grade students.
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WHEN: *Weekdays from Tuesday, July 7th through July 16th 9:00 AM-3:00 PM (no class July 6 or 17)
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PERFORMANCE: Friday, July 17th at 6:30 PM (students arrive at 5:15 PM)
WHERE: Ridge High School, 268 S Finley Avenue, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
TUITION: $685.00 per student if registered by June 1st (postmarked)
Late Registration: $710.00 (June 2-July 1)
***NEW POLICY: Register now and pay later. With the uncertainty of today, you may register to reserve your spot and opt to pay later. Payment is due two weeks prior to the camp start date. In the event that the camp is canceled due to COVID-19 safety restrictions, everyone will receive a full refund. Serious registrants only please so that we can plan our programs around our registered students.***
SAMPLE DAILY SCHEDULE
*Schedule will vary by day and will rotate by group*
9:00-10:30 Master Class/Workshop
10:30-10:45 Snack
10:45-11:45 Group Voice
11:45-12:45 Acting/Blocking
12:45-1:15 Lunch
1:15-2:15 Choreography
2:15-3:00 Full Group Rehearsal
2:45-3:00 Notes/Wrap Up
3:00 PM Students are dismissed
*Master Class/Workshop Option- During this class period, students will have the opportunity to attend a master class where they may perform solos and receive feedback (volunteers). This is a great opportunity for students to fine-tune their audition repertoire! Additional masterclasses will focus on audition technique, body movement and voice for actors, cold readings, scene work, and even musical theater dance basics. Students selected to perform solos in the showcase will workshop their songs during this time as well.
*Please bring a nut-free lunch and snack.
Family and friends are cordially invited to attend the culminating performance on (tentatively scheduled for...) Friday, July 17, 2020 at 6:30 PM in the Ridge High School Performing Arts Center.
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*While this program may be consistent with the mission of the Bernards Township Board of Education, it is not a Board of Education endorsed or sponsored program. The program is a private enterprise, entirely separate from the Bernards Township Board of Education. *
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Visual Arts Intensive
REGISTRATION IS OPEN!
WHO:
Open to all students entering 3rd through 9th grade in September 2020. Students will be divided into groups based on age and level.
*Apprenticeship program for grades 10-12 (see description under course descriptions) *
*Registration is on a first come, first serve basis. Space is limited!
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WHEN:
June 22 through 26th (Monday-Friday)
9:00 AM-3:00 PM
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WHERE:
Ridge High School, 268 S Finley Avenue, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
ART SHOW:
Friday, July 17th 5:30 PM in the RHS PAC Lobby
TUITION:
$400.00 per student if registered by June 1st (postmarked)
Late Registration: $425.00 (June 2-June 19)
*Apprenticeship program $225.00*
***NEW POLICY: Register now and pay later. With the uncertainty of today, you may register to reserve your spot and opt to pay later. Payment is due two weeks prior to the camp start date. In the event that the camp is canceled due to COVID-19 safety restrictions, everyone will receive a full refund. Serious registrants only please so that we can plan our programs around our registered students.***
SAMPLE DAILY SCHEDULE
*Schedule will vary daily and rotate by group.*
9:00-10:00 Sculpture
10:00-10:15 Snack
10:15-11:15 Claymation
11:15-12:15 Printmaking
12:15-12:45 Lunch*
12:45-1:45 Acrylic Painting
1:45-2:45 General & Figure Drawing
2:45-3:00 Wrap-up/Clean-up
3:00 PM Students are dismissed
*Please pack a nut-free snack and lunch! *
TENTATIVE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
Sculpture: Students work in the third dimension with found materials, cardboard, papier-mâché, and clay.
Claymation: Using personal devices, students will create an original stop-motion video. Students will establish a storyboard with a plot, original characters, and a miniature set.
Printmaking: Students explore traditional and innovative printmaking techniques such as collagraphs and monoprints to make greeting cards.
Acrylic Painting: Students will be introduced to acrylic painting techniques in addition to basic color-mixing while receiving instruction for painting a landscape.
General and Figure Drawing: Improve drawing skills by focusing on form, proportion, and values. Media used includes charcoal, graphite, and chalk pastel.
*Apprenticeship Program: This is offered to a maximum of 4 students in grades 10-12. These students will learn the techniques in each course and will be given the opportunity to work independently on their projects at a more advanced level while receiving valuable feedback from the instructor. They will also assist the teacher in beginning and ending projects with younger students. Great for students looking to build and round-out their portfolio!
Family and friends are cordially invited to attend the art show!
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*While this program may be consistent with the mission of the Bernards Township Board of Education, it is not a Board of Education endorsed or sponsored program. The program is a private enterprise, entirely separate from the Bernards Township Board of Education. *
Junior Musical Theatre Intensive
REGISTRATION IS OPEN!
LOCATED IN LEBANON, NJ
Our Junior Musical Theater Camp will introduce the students to the arts of singing, dancing, and acting. They will also have classes in audition technique as well as the behind-the-scenes work in theatre including set-design, costume-design, and more. It will conclude with an informal cabaret-style performance showcasing their talents.
Students will be placed in groups based on age and experience.
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WHO: Open to all students entering 3rd through 8th grade in September 2020 (special consideration for enthusiastic 2nd graders). Beginners are welcome and encouraged to attend!
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WHEN: June 22th through July 26th (Monday-Friday) 9:00 AM-3:00 PM​
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PERFORMANCE: Friday, June 26th at 3:00 PM
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WHERE: Acorn Montessori School, 1222 NJ-31, Lebanon, NJ 08833
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TUITION $365.00 per student if registered by June 1st (postmarked)
Late Registration: $390.00 (June 2-June 22)
***NEW POLICY: Register now and pay later. With the uncertainty of today, you may register to reserve your spot and opt to pay later. Payment is due two weeks prior to the camp start date. In the event that the camp is canceled due to COVID-19 safety restrictions, everyone will receive a full refund. Serious registrants only please so that we can plan our programs around our registered students.***
SAMPLE DAILY SCHEDULE
*Schedule will vary by day and will rotate by group*
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9:00-9:55 Group Voice
9:55-10:50 Dance/Choreography
10:50-11:05 Snack
11:05-12:00 Acting/Blocking
12:00-12:30 Lunch
12:30-1:30 Behing the Scenes
1:30-2:30 Full Group Rehearsal
2:30-3:00 Notes/ Closing Activity
3:00 PM Students are dismissed
*Behind the Scenes- During this class period, students will have the opportunity to learn about varying topics such as musical theater history; set, costume, and prop design; musical theater dance basics; and the art of auditioning.
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*Please bring a nut-free snack and lunch.
Family and friends are cordially invited to attend the culminating performance on (tentatively scheduled for...) Friday, June 26, 2020 at 3:00 PM
FINE TUNED PERFORMING ARTS
WAIVER
I understand that Fined Tuned Performing Arts is not responsible for any person or student who may be injured in class, performance or on the premises and fully accept to participate in the Fine Tuned Performing Arts intensive classes, instruction, performances and/or activities. I do understand the risk involved and the nature of dance movement and physical activity and that training is at the own risk of the student and waive all claims of actions against Fine Tuned Performing Arts and its associates and instructors.
Any student enrolled or participating in any activity in Fine Tuned Performing Arts programs acknowledges they are in good physical condition and are able to perform activities within the enrolled class, intensive and/or performance. Any medical conditions must be made known prior to the start of class enrollment and is at the student’s own risk.
The party or individual responsible for the student participating is advised to provide medical insurance for the student or participant and will not hold Fine Tuned Performing Arts and its agents, guests or employees liable in the event of any accident, injury or claim. In case of an emergency, and the emergency contact is not reachable, I give permission to the staff to obtain emergency medical treatment or render aid for any injury that may occur while attending classes at Fine Tuned Performing Arts or any related activities.
Additionally, I grant permission for use of any photos or videos for the promotional use of Fine Tuned Performing Arts.
* I have read this waiver and understand the terms and conditions of the above policy and guidelines and understand that it is in the best interest of all parties involved.
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