Find a Hip-Hop Dance Summer Camp
Hip-hop music, also known as rap, became a part of modern culture during the '80s and as become popular over the years. Hip-hop dance, once known as "break dancing," has evolved into its own unique dance form. Finding a summer camp that caters to this specific art form has become easier over the years.
Instructions
1. Determine what type of hip-hop camp to attend. To help you decide, think about whether you want a camp close to home or if it can be anywhere in the U.S., how long you want the camp to last and what kind of budget you have.
2. Visit dance studios and see what kind of summer programs they offer. Some only offer dance classes, but others, like Hop to the Beat Dance Studio in Massachusetts, also offer day camps and summer camps specifically geared towards hip-hop.
3. Research performing arts schools online. Many of these offer some type of dance classes including hip-hop and some also have summer camp programs. The School of Cinema & Performing Arts not only has an intensive summer dance program that focuses primarily on jazz and hip-hop geared towards learning choreography at a professional pace, they also do weekly video shots so students can take home a DVD portfolio.
4. Check hip-hop news sites like ALLHIPHOP News. This site features daily news specifically about hip-hop music and events including an article about a summer camp started by one of the guys from Run-D.M.C.
5. Find a summer camp referral service, such as the National Camp Association's service. You can get free personalized guidance and referrals to camps worldwide by using their Camp Quest search engine on their site or by contacting them at (800) 966-2267. They also offer articles and helpful advice about choosing a summer camp online.
6. Search the American Camp Association site, which offers a camp finder tool with detailed information about each camp.
