Musical Theatre Dance Intensive
You do not want to miss this opportunity to train under such talent! From Broadway to Ballroom this intensive will surely be one to remember!
This year will be the first of MANY years of extreme talent coming to The North Augusta School of Dance.
June 24th-27th 10:00am - 2:00pm
Friday evening of camp each class will perform in a showcase
June 27th at 7:30pm
Performer call time 6:15 pm
Intensive REGISTRATION - CLICK HERE.
*When registering, a $50 deposit required
Price List
One Dancer: 190$
Two Dancers: 350$
Three Dancers & more: 520$
Day Pass:150$
Class Pass: 50$
Fees are non refundable. Payment deadline: June 20th.
Future payments & balances can be paid here.
Prices Includes
3 day intensive; Professional Adult Teachers And instruction; Theatre Dance instruction; Theatre Jazz Instruction; Theatre Tap Instruction; Ballroom Instruction; Music Video Choreography with Music Video Cut (cut will be sent once finished, after camp); Parent Showcase; and Teacher Interviews with retired Broadway Dancers and Performers
Attire:
Girls: For camp Leotard or sports Bra with leggings or tights, Hair up out of face, Jazz shoes, tap shoes, character shoes (if you have them) Bring tennis shoes
For music video shoot: Clothing TBD Make up, hair in Ponytail
For Showcase: All Black (leotard, tights, leggings, crop top etc)
Boys: Solid color shirt, (preferably black or white) black pants (not jeans) hair out of face, Jazz shoes, tap shoes (if you have them) Bring tennis shoes.
For Music Video: Clothing TBD
Showcase: Black or white shirt or flowy button down, black pants
Parent Showcase will be held Friday June 27th at 7:30 PM
Performer call time 6:00 PM
ALL Family & Friends are welcome to attend.
** Seating is limited and is first come first serve
Schedule
Wednesday June 25th
10am Drop off or Arrival
10-10:30am Group Warm up with Mr. Brycen
10:35-12pm Theatre Jazz with Mrs. Heidi Spoon
12-12:30pm Lunch/ Snack Break (No Leaving studio)
12:35-1:30pm Musical Theatre Tap with Mrs. Heidi Spoon
1:35-1:45pm Questions for Mrs. Heidi
1:45-2pm Day of Run through and notes
2pm Pick -up
Thursday June 26th
10am Drop off or Arrival
10-10:15am Group Warm up
10:20-12pm Cha-cha with Mr. Matt Watson
12-12:30 Lunch/Break (No leaving studio)
12:35- 2pm Music Video Dance Choreography with Mrs. Elle and Ms. Eryn Benz
Friday June 27th
10am Drop off or Arrival
10-10:30 Vougin Party with Mr. Brycen
10:30- 12:30 Music Video shooting
12:35-1pm Lunch /Break
1-2pm Theatre Dance with Mr. Russell Brown (Brycen)
2pm pick-up
*Later that evening*
6pm Performer Call Time (Come to back door)
6:15-7pm Dress Rehearsal
7pm Doors Open
7:30 Showcase
Meet Your Teachers
Elle Starzec Donner - Director
Elle Starzec’s training began at Mrs. Betsy's School of Dance in Franklin, North Carolina. Training included all types of dance as well as musical theater. As an advanced dancer, she was invited to participate in the studios company where she performed in various locations in North Carolina and Georgia. Because of this benefit she was able to attend many theaters, dance structured workshops, master classes, and intensives all over the United States. She also found, at an early age, not only did she enjoy dance but the theater as well. She has performed in many productions and choreographed many as well. Also being trained in all areas of the theater from center stage to backstage. Some of her Theatre Choreography credits include: “White Christmas;” “Into the Woods;” “25th annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.” “Nunsense.” Her choreography is also extended to local High School Pageants as well. Some performance credits include: “Peter Pan”, “Charlotte's Web",”Beauty and the Beast,” “Into the Woods,” “White Christmas,” Dr. Horribles.”
In 2011, she moved to Augusta, GA to attend Augusta University. In that same year she began teaching dance around Augusta as well. As the Performance Arts Director she teaches and choreographs performance groups, beginner classes all the way to advanced classes, including adult classes. She is one of the founding teachers of The North Augusta School of Dance. Elle enjoys dancing at home with her Husband, John and Daughter Catherine.
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Hannah Walden - Assistant Director
Hannah Walden has been singing all her life. Coming from a musical family, she was raised from an early age surrounded by music and rehearsals. Her performance and choir experience started at the age of 3 and has continued throughout her life. Hannah began classical choral training at 11, attending Davidson Fine Arts School. She was an auditioned Georgia Music Educators Association All State Chorus participant for seven years. She continued her training with several gifted instructors throughout high school and college. She has been a featured soloist and worship leader at Warren Baptist Church. Also, she worked as a professional vocalist and actor for The Singing Princesses, a party and events company where she loved using songs to bring a little magic to children’s special occasions. Hannah has been leading preschool worship for several years and began leading a preschool choir at Warren Baptist in 2018. She earned a degree in Early Childhood Education and has experience as a classroom teacher.
Hannah has a passion for singing and loves helping each new singer reach their goals. Students in her class will learn fundamentals of correct singing that will help them have a solid foundation as future musicians. She loves working with young students who are interested in growing their vocal abilities and reaching their full potential. She believes it is very important to teach children to protect their voices and uses exercises and songs to help them sing in a developmentally appropriate way. Singing exercises your heart and lungs and releases endorphins which make you feel good. Voice lessons are also a great way to build confidence. Learning the basics of music theory in voice class will help make students well rounded musicians.
Hannah is married to her wonderful husband Kevin and they have two budding musicians, Aria and Kaydence. Hannah loves serving at her church, spending time with her family, and singing along with musicals. She is excited to be part of growing this new aspect of the arts at North Augusta School of Dance
Russell Joel Brown - Mr. “RJB” Guest Artist Instructor
An Augusta native, Russell Joel Brown is a veteran actor, singer, and dancer of the Broadway stage. He appeared on Broadway and international tours of Disney’s “The Lion King”, “Smokey Joe’s Café”, “The Scarlet Pimpernel”, “Big River” and “Ain’t Misbehavin’”. Also to his credit, he sang for the funerals of such luminaries as Thurgood Marshall, Arthur Ashe, Cab Calloway, and Dizzy Gillespie. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Morehouse College.
Mr. Brown impacts the lives of children and adults alike by supporting Augusta area non-profits in raising much-needed funds. The Jessye Norman School of the Arts, Lucy Craft Laney Museum of Black History, Colton Ballet Company, the Augusta Jewish Museum, and many others have benefited from Mr. Brown’s fundraising concerts and appearances. His one-man show, From Mozart to Motown sold out the 850-seat Imperial Theater 5 times, and most recently, the 1300-seat Miller Theater. Guest appearances at St. Paul's Episcopal Church's "Star-Spangled 4th of July" and "Tuesday's Music Live concerts garnered standing room only audiences, and his tour de force performance as Coalhouse Walker, Jr. in “Ragtime” was the talk of the 2019 theatrical season.
Reflective of his passion for pouring into the lives of young people, Russell Joel Brown designed and served as Director of Boys With A Future, a world-class after school program for inner-city boys in academic and life crisis in the Harrisburg area of Augusta, from 2019 - 2024. This program worked to revolutionize this underserved area through education, the only sure way out of poverty and into a fulfilling and well-rounded life. With the foundational support of Good Neighbor Ministries, Boys With A Future achieved a 100% graduation rate, in a county that only achieves a 29% rate among this demographic.
Learn more at russelljoelbrown.com
Brycen France is an emerging dancer, choreographer, and educator from Augusta, GA. He currently resides in North Carolina, where he is pursuing a degree in Contemporary Dance at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts.
With eight years of dance experience, Brycen began his training at Davidson Fine Arts under the guidance of Sharon Mayfield. He has further honed his skills through programs such as Georgia’s Governor’s Honors Program, Ailey Extension, The North Augusta School of Dance, and UNCSA Professional Studies. His diverse training includes Modern, Ballet, Contemporary, Jazz, West African, Afro, Hip-Hop, Vogue, and Counter Technique.
As a performer, Brycen has had the privilege of dancing in excerpts from José Limón’s renowned 1967 work Psalm, a piece still performed by the Limón Dance Company today. He is also a choreographer, debuting his piece Rejoice in 2023, in addition to assisting on eight other productions and teaching for the past three years.
Brycen is eager to teach and share his knowledge with his peers and the next generation of dancers. His main goal as a teacher is to spread joy and passion through dance while inspiring, instilling, and nurturing curiosity in young dancers as they grow in their artistry.
Heidi Spoon - Guest Artist Instructor
Heidi Spoon resides in North Carolina. Heidi is a union actress with 40 years of experience in the performing arts. Playing a variety of roles in musical theatre from Broadway, National Tours, International Companies, Regional and Stock Theatre.
Heidi has a degree from Wagner College in speech and Theatre. She has also trained in The Groundlings Improv Training school, Broadway Dance Center 1985 through 1995 and Voice with David Hickox in NYC. Her Broadway, international and national credits include: (abridged)
The Wizard of Oz Ensemble & cast recording Theater at Madison Sq Garden Understudy to Eartha Kitt - Wicked Witch (R Johansson/James Rocco)
Big River Susan Wilkes & National Tour - Dodger Prod. Understudy to C. Carmello - MaryJane (Michael Grief/J. Watson)
Jesus Christ Superstar Ensemble/Soul Sister Robert Young 20th Anniv. Tour (Tony Stevens/J. Raitt)
1,2,3,4,5 Ensemble Manhattan Theatre Club (Maury Yestin/Larry Gelbart)
A Chorus Line Maggie Carlton Davis Tour (Sam Viverito)
I Got Merman Ethel Merman R. Frankel Prods. - Japan (Amon Miyamoto)
Regional and stock credits include: (abridged)
The Unsinkable Molly Brown Molly Music Theatre Wichita Singing in the Rain Lina Lamont Reagle Players Boston A Little Night Music Charlotte Lyric Theatre They’re Playing Our Song Sonia Lyric Theatre Rhythm Ranch Opal Sue Papermill Playhouse George M! Nellie Theater by the Sea Beehive Leslie/Dusty Gateway Playhouse Pump Boys and Dinettes Rhetta Flat Rock Playhouse Pirates of Penzance Daughter Candlewood Playhouse Annie Lily St Regis Sacramento CLO Joseph… Narrator Auburn Merry-Go-Round 6 On the Town Dancer/Singer Holland America Lines
Heidi also enjoyed various types of theatre and dance for the past 20 years of her career: Rabun Gap Nacoochee School 2013 - 2023
(College Preparatory School - Rabun Gap, GA)
~Dance and Theatre teacher - high school
~Production Choreographer for the annual musicals, Cirque, Christmas shows and dance concerts ~Manager of the RG Dance Studio
Musical productions 2015-2023:
The Wizard of Oz, Cabaret, *Pirates of Penzance , *The Robber Bridegroom , Into the Woods, Legally Blonde, *Pippin
*(Shuler Award winners)
