All theater incorporates movement, whether it’s a play or a musical! This class teaches students fundamentals in various theater dance styles as well as tools and techniques for auditioning and building choreography. Over the course of 10 weeks, the class will learn techniques from different genres, learn choreography built especially for the students, and build their own number with the help of the instructor. The class will culminate in a final showcase where the students will perform the new choreography they have learned and their own original piece!
This group class for the young singer teaches the fundamentals of vocal technique through the preparation and performance of musical theater repertoire. This class is a terrific stepping stone towards private voice or more advanced musical theater courses. Students learn in an ensemble setting: breath, support, posture/alignment, resonance, basic rhythm and music notation, and sightsinging skills. The course culminates in a performance at the end of each season.
Primi Passi is a non-auditioned music exploration class for young students in grades K–2. The singing-focused curriculum is devoted to developing basic music literacy and vocal skills, accomplished through active learning of musical games, rhythmic activities, folk dancing/movement, visual learning, and playing simple percussion instruments. The ensemble repertoire focuses mainly on unison music, with an introduction to two-part singing through beginning canons. A key focus is also making new friends, building confidence, and the joy of singing with others!
Spring Session Dates: Feb 1-May 17 (No Class on 2/15, 4/19; Event on 5/18)
The Suzuki method is an internationally proven system of embodied learning in music. Combining a deep understanding of child development and pedagogy, the Suzuki method seeks to help your child uncover their natural ability in a step-by-step process. Students will receive individual and group instruction in classical literature along with a variety of supplemental genres, using age-appropriate games and movement-oriented learning.
Please call the office at (908) 790-0700 to register for this class.
Enjoy lunch with camp friends!
Need to drop you child off early to camp? We will entertain them so that you can get on with your day!
Campers have the option to stay in the afternoon from Monday – Thursday to enjoy lunch on campus, guest artist workshops, and fun in the sun at the Wharton Performing Arts School and across the street at the Berkeley Heights Community Pool.
Theater Explorers introduces students to musical theater in a fun weekly half-day camp. Campers work together to create an original script based on the theme of the week. A showcase featuring scenes, songs, and dances is performed on Fridays at 5:00 p.m. Campers have the option to stay in the afternoon from Monday – Thursday to enjoy lunch on campus, guest artist workshops, and fun in the sun at the Wharton Performing Arts School and across the street at the Berkeley Heights Community Pool.
Weekly Theme: Descendants
Summer Camp Add-Ons Available:
Early Drop-off (starting at 8:30 a.m.)
Lunch Bunch (1:00-2:00 p.m.)
After Care (up to 6:00 p.m)
Explore musical traditions and cultures around the world through different instruments, crafts, and traditional clothing. Campers will dance, sing, play games, and learn new words from a new country each day. Grab your passport and set sail on a musical adventure!
Summer Camp Add-Ons Available:
Early Drop-off (starting at 8:30 a.m.)
Lunch Bunch (1:00-2:00 p.m.)
After Care (up to 6:00 p.m)