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JULY 5 - 21
SPARTA, NJ
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JULY 24 - AUGUST 4
SPARTA, NJ
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AUGUST 7 - 18
SPARTA, NJ
2023 SDI INFO
< enrollment is limited and is not guaranteed >
SUMMER DANCE INTENSIVE (SDI)
Our SDIs are10-day, full commitment program focused on training in dancing, drama and voice.
CHICAGO TEEN starts on July 10 and ends on July 21, with 2 live performances on July 21 & 22
WILLY WONKA JR. starts on July 24 and ends on August 4, with live performances on August 4 & 5.
THE ADDAMS FAMILY starts on August 7 and ends on August 18, with 2 live performances on August 18 & 19.
It is open to kids ages 13-18 and open to those who are active at a registered dance school/studio for at least 1-2 years
and/or already working in the industry as a dancer.
These are not craft and games kind of camps but intensives that focus on developing and putting on a Broadway-style show
for live audience(s). It is rigorous, artistically stimulating, and is designed to give everyone involved, intensive skill-building experiences.
RSYTC believes that theatre evokes the worlds of our dreams and memories, as well as many of the metaphorical possibilities of theater. It is also a remarkable medium for addressing social change and personal transformation.
The objective of this training program is to:
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Inspire children to understand and experience dance in theatre, from behind the scenes to the live action on stage.
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Learn foundational techniques of giving life to dance in collaborative ensembles.
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Build an understanding of each ensemble member's relationship to the musical/production.
RSYTC teaches methods that have been developed over 30 years of workshops around the world.
Please read our Terms & Conditions page before registering.
By registering you are stating that you read and agree to ALL Terms & Conditions.
Our programs are held at the Sparta Elks Club right on the boardwalk of beautiful Lake Mohawk.
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CHICAGO: TEEN EDITION
In roaring twenties Chicago, chorine Roxie Hart murders a faithless lover and convinces her hapless husband, Amos, to take the rap ... until he finds out he's been duped and turns on Roxie. Convicted and sent to death row, Roxie and another "Merry Murderess," Velma Kelly, vie for the spotlight and the headlines, ultimately joining forces in search of the "American Dream": fame, fortune, and acquittal.
Dance Ensemble Size: Up to 10-12
Cast Type: STRICT AGE POLICY (rising 8th grade to 12th ONLY)
Dance Requirements: Standard | Bob Fosse
Rehearsals: JULY 10 to 21 | 2 Weeks
Monday to Friday 1PM to 4PM
Location: Sparta Elks Club
Address: 6 W. Shore Trail, Sparta NJ
Showtime: JULY 21 & 22 at 7PM & 2PM
Location: Boland Hall @ St. Francis de Sales Church
Address: 614 County Rd 517, Vernon, NJ 07462
$350 / CHILD
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WILLY WONKA Jr
Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka JR. follows enigmatic candy manufacturer Willy Wonka as he stages a contest by hiding golden tickets in five of his scrumptious candy bars. Whomever comes up with these tickets will win a free tour of the Wonka factory, as well as a lifetime supply of candy.
Dance Ensemble Size: Up to 10-12
Cast Type: Ages 8-18
Dance Requirements: Standard
Rehearsals: JULY 24 to AUGUST 4 | 2 Weeks
Monday to Friday 1PM to 4PM
Location: Sparta Elks Club
Address: 6 W. Shore Trail, Sparta NJ
Showtime: AUGUST 4 & 5 at 7PM & 2PM
Location: Boland Hall @ St. Francis de Sales Church
Address: 614 County Rd 517, Vernon, NJ 07462
$350 / CHILD
THE ADDAMS FAMILY
THE ADDAMS FAMILY, a comical feast that embraces the wackiness in every family, features an original story and it’s every father’s nightmare: Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, has grown up and fallen in love with a sweet, smart young man from a respectable family– a man her parents have never met. And if that wasn’t upsetting enough, Wednesday confides in her father and begs him not to tell her mother. Now, Gomez Addams must do something he’s never done before– keep a secret from his beloved wife, Morticia. Everything will change for the whole family on the fateful night they host a dinner for Wednesday’s “normal” boyfriend and his parents.
Dance Ensemble Size: Up to 10-12
Cast Type: Ages 8-18
Dance Requirements: Standard
Rehearsals: AUGUST 7-18 | 2 Weeks
Monday to Friday 1PM to 4PM
Location: Location: Sparta Elks Club
Address: 6 W. Shore Trail, Sparta NJ
Showtime: AUGUST 18 & 19 at 7PM & 2PM
Location: Boland Hall @ St. Francis de Sales Church
Address: 614 County Rd 517, Vernon, NJ 07462
$350 / CHILD
Q&A
I have never done a Rising Stars summer musical theatre dance intensive before. Is that ok?
Yes! No prior acting, singing experience is required to participate in the Rising Stars dance program. We do prefer you have taken at least 1-2 years of dance lessons at a registered studio/school.
Due to the ensemble nature of the program both beginners and experienced campers will be nurtured and challenged.
Do we have to audition?
No! Rising Stars summer programs are typically sold out. Enrollment is on a first-come, first-served basis.
Upon full enrollment a waitlist will be available. Should a place become available, families on the waitlist will be invited to enroll in the order in which they joined the waitlist.
What is the capacity of enrollment?
The maximum enrollment for Rising Stars Dance Intensive is 10-12 participants.
What are the dates & times of the summer theatre intensive?
CHICAGO: July 10 -21 - Monday to Friday 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm.
Performances are Friday July 21st & Saturday July 22nd at Boland Hall at St Francis De Sales Church in Vernon, NJ.
WILLY WONKA JR: July 24-August 4 - Monday to Friday 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm.
Performances are Friday August 4 & Saturday August 5 at Boland Hall at St Francis De Sales Church in Vernon, NJ.
THE ADDAMS FAMILY: August 7 - August 18 - Monday to Friday 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm.
Performances are Friday August 18 & Saturday August 19 at Boland Hall at St Francis De Sales Church in Vernon, NJ.
Do you provide lunch?
No. Everyone is responsible to provide their own lunch, water bottles and snacks.
Terms & Conditions apply to everyone.
Dress code:
NO jeans. Comfortable clothes with dance shoes. Think gym attire.
What is your cancellation policy?
If a session is canceled by Rising Stars YTC Inc., the full fee will be refunded.
Ensemble members may withdraw from the program up to 1 month in advance and will be given a full refund, minus a
$250 processing fee.
Cancellations made later than 4 weeks prior to the start of the program will not be entitled to any refund.
