Musical Theater Arts Camp
June 16 - 19
Ages 5 to 12 - 10am to 2pm
Ages 3 & 4 10am to 12pm
Friday, June 19, 10:00am -1:00pm & 5:30 Performance Showcase
We are SO EXCITED to have your performer join us in this years Musical Theatre Arts Camp! Celebrating 5 years of MTAC!
For Ages 5 to 12. All abilities are welcome - for Boys & Girls
Mini's Age 3 & 4 with abbreviated schedule
(*** MTAC Minis MUST be potty trained prior to attending camp)
On the first day of camp, your performer will go through a mock audition where they will be split into one of two different levels. These levels are one they will be taught in for the rest of the week. Some classes are combined into all levels. * levels are based on age and ability
These mock auditions also give your performer the tools to be able to handle a real audition someday!
This year's Musical Theatre arts camp is going to be a dream for your musical theatre dancer!
Come learn the importance of dance in the theatre, along with: vocals, stage combat, props, set design and more! As well as guest teachers! All focused on your dancers' education in the musical theater world.
CAMP ONLINE REGISTRATION - CLICK HERE.
*When registering, a $50 deposit required
Price List for age 5 to 12
One performer $220
Two performers $400
Three performers $580
Four or more performers $760
Day pass $175
Minis Price List for Age 3 & 4
1 Mini Performer $115
2 Mini Performers $200
3 Mini Performers $305
Price Includes:
Age 5 to 12, Price Includes: 4 Day Camp; Professional Adult instruction, Stage set design; Prop work; Stage Combat Lesson; Theatre Vocal lessons; Theatre Dance lessons; Guest Instruction; Behind the Scene video; Parent Showcase; Camp T-Shirt; Prop/ Trophy bring home items; And MORE!
Age 3 & 4, Price Includes: Price includes: 4 day camp, 2 hours a day, learning theatre dance, voice, arts and crafts/ prop work, showcase and behind the scenes video!
*** MTAC Minis MUST be potty trained prior to attending camp
Fees are non refundable. Payment deadline: June 15
Registration cost is 50$ and goes towards your camp fee
**There must be a minimum of 8 students registered. If less than 8 is registered you will be notified and your registration fee returned
Future payments & balances can be paid here.
Attire:
Girls: Black leotard & black leggings/shorts. Jazz shoes, or can go barefoot. Hair must be up out of face during the daily camps however hair must be in a high or low ponytail for the showcase on Friday.
On Friday girls must wear black leotard-Camp t shirt and black leggings
Boys: Black pants, and camp t shirt. Hair out of my face. Black, jazz shoes or can go barefoot.
*your teacher will tell you what shoes they wish for you to wear to the showcase
*If a student has tap shoes, please pack and bring them. These are not required
***Please also have your dancer pack a “Smock” shirt or outfit, something that they could get paint on.
Parent Showcase will be held Friday June 19 at 5:30 PM
Performer call time 3:30 PM
ALL Family & Friends are welcome to attend.
** Seating is limited and is first come first serve
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
Josie Moore - Instructor
Josie is a versatile and emerging artist from Newberry, South Carolina. In her early years of dance training, she attended the South Carolina Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities. During her summers she has trained at the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre and Hubbard Street Dance Chicago. Josie’s dancing experience ranges from Classical ballet and Modern all the way to musical theatre. She is a graduate of The University of North Carolina School for the Arts majoring in contemporary dance. During her time at UNCSA she has performed a variety of works including, Robert Battles’, Battle Field. She has also worked in collaboration with Ashley Lindsey and Garen Scribner on separate short film projects.
Aside from her dance courses, Josie enjoys teaching dance to younger students, and gaining experience as an emerging choreographer. Upon graduation, Josie is interested in a deeper exploration into dance on film as the pandemic has forced us to look at the art form in different ways.
Josie prioritizes creating a safe space for all dancers when approaching work. She brings elements from her classical, modern, and contemporary training experience forward within each class. Exploring energetic pathways through space is an important principle as well in her class. Josie’s main goal is to allow dancers to feel comfortable with making artistic choices while forming a strong technical foundation.
Annalese Starzec
Annalese Starzec is a dancer, singer, actor and creative artist based in New York City. She
graduated from The University of Alabama with a degree in Musical Theatre Performance.
Since graduating, she has worked internationally and regionally as a performer.
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Ansley Finch
Ansley Finch is a recent high school graduate. She is passionate dancer with 13 years of
competitive dance training, her favorite styles of dance are Tap and Lyrical. Ansley was the
Captain of the Hornettes, her High School Dance Team. She was recently awarded the
ElectroTap scholarship from NRG dance convention. She most recently appeared in Aiken High
School’s version of Legally Blonde Jr.
This fall, Ansley will attend Charleston Southern University to major in Kinesiology and continue
her dance journey as a member of the CSU Dance Team. She is excited to share her love of
dance, encourage young dancers, and help make Musical Theatre camp a fun and positive
experience for everyone!
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