Serving New York's Hudson Valley

   By Providing Excellence

   In Education & Performance in

   Dance, Drama & the Related Arts

   Of Musical Theatre

   Through Lessons, Workshops and 

   Performance Opportunities

   For All Ages and All Levels

Our Newest Program

2008/2009

MUSICAL THEATRE

2 YEAR INTENSIVE

for High School Graduates

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NYCA Summer Performing Arts Camp

Music Theatre Camp for Ages 7-15

Drama Camp for Ages 7-12

Band Camp for Ages 11-14

Fairy Princess/Brave Knight

for Ages 4-6

Creative Music for Ages 4-6

Guitar & Bass for Ages 8-11

A Summer of Growth, Creativity,

Friends and Theatre

A Day Camp Program in a Professional Atmosphere

at the New York Conservatory for the Arts

Located within the Catskill Forest Preserve

Off of Route 28A in Hurley, NY

Bringing Young Performers to Light and the Joy of Theatre

" 'In a Musical, you have to sing and act, both.' For this combination, no company or college theater department in the Hudson Valley creates a finer fusion than casts playing in New York Conservatory for the Arts Productions . . . . (where) singing actors are also acting dancers."

- Kitty Montgomery, Reviewer

The Daily Freeman

January 24, 2003

MUSICAL THEATRE SPOTLIGHT PROGRAM

June 23rd - July 18th*

9:00-4:00 Daily

Ages 7-15

Acting, Dance & Voice - The triple talents of every strong Music Theatre Performer are explored in a focused four week program culminating in a fully staged and costumed Musical Performance in the NYCA Cabaret Theatre.

The Music Theatre Program consists of daily classes in Acting, Dance and Music - classes which build technique and a strong working knowledge of the music theatre arts for students who simply enjoy music theatre performance or for those who want to pursue a career. This program builds the triple talents of each student in dance, singing and acting catapulting them ahead in their studies and confidence during the summer months. This four week program culminates in a Cabaret Performance of selections from  your favorite musicals where everyone gets the chance to shine (you are all stars, not just a few leads with everyone else in the chorus) highlighting the talents of each cast member. 

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Summer Application

* Some school's last days o

DRAMA SPOTLIGHT PROGRAM

July 21st - August 8th

9:00-4:00 Daily

Ages 7-12

Acting - Focused creativity and the foundation of every skillful Theatre Performer - joins with Movement for this three week program which culminates in a fully staged Performance in the NYCA Cabaret Theatre.

The Drama Program focuses on the exploration of Comedy and Drama through daily classes which build skills in improvisation, scene study, character analysis, diction, movement and theatre games. The NYCA Summer Drama Program is a thorough program preparing young actors with the skills necessary to become successful stage performers for fun or professionally. This three week program culminates in a fully staged production. 

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BAND CAMP SPOTLIGHT PROGRAM

June 30th - July 11th

9:00-4:00 Daily

Ages 11-14

Ensemble and Solo skills combined with focus and fun - That is the foundation for the Instrumental Performer exploring Music in a focused two week program culminating in a performance in the NYCA Cabaret Theatre.

The Band Camp Program is open to intermediate instrumental students who want to have a fun and rewarding experience as they explore instrumental music for the entire day for two weeks.  While being offered a variety of artistic explorations in a friendly and relaxed setting, the student will participate in both ensemble and private instruction building technique, interpretation and the understanding of music.

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Fairy Princess

&

Brave Knight

July 7 - 11

9:30 - 12:00 Daily

Ages 4-6

This one week program focuses on story telling of Princesses and Knights through drama and dance.  An excellent introduction to the world of theatre with creative inspiration and confidence building for the very special princess or knight in your life.  Very limited enrollment!  Each Princess will receive a tiara, wand and tutu.  Each Brave Knight will receive a play armor set. 

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* A minimum of 6 students enrolled

   is required for this program.

Creative Music

July 14 - 18

9:30 - 12:00 Daily

Ages 4-6

Our Creative Music Program is a fun way of introducing your child to the world of music.  Singing and playing different instruments, the recognition of rhythms, sounds, storytelling and movement are all involved in this week's journey.  Each child takes home a musical instrument to keep as their inspiration for a lifetime of music.

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Summer Application

* A minimum of 6 students enrolled

   is required for this program.

GUITAR AND BASS

 PROGRAM

July 21st - July 25th

9:00-11:30 Daily

Ages 8-11

A Really Cool Way to take some Summer time to explore your inner Rock Star.  This week allows the beginner or advanced beginner guitar and bass player to learn basic open chords and strumming patterns while building confidence on your way to becoming a soloist or a member of a band.  Guitar book provided is yours to keep.  Students must provide their own guitar or bass.

Click Here for a PDF File of Your NYCA

Summer Application

* A minimum of 6 students enrolled

   is required for this program.

Musical Theatre

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 Drama

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 Band  

  Camp

Programs include Daily Swimming in NYCA’s Olympic-size Swimming Pool.

Daily Outdoor Lunch under the pavilion along with recreation fill the middle hours of each day.

Located in the Catskill Forest Preserve, members of the Summer Program enjoy the benefits of natural wildlife and surroundings outdoors on the Conservatory grounds, while building performance skills in the classroom and on stage in the NYCA Cabaret Theatre.

The New York Conservatory for the Arts operates in accordance with New York State and is certified by Ulster County.  

THE PROGRAM

The New York Conservatory for the Arts, a year-round School for the Arts which offers classes in dance, theatre and music, expands its educational theatre programs during the summer months to provide for student development through a daily workshop atmosphere. The NYCA Theatre Arts Workshop offers programs for students ages 4-19 who wish to further their studies of the Arts in a highly focused, enjoyable environment.

NYCA SUMMER ARTS

The NYCA Summer Arts Theatre Camp, founded in 1987, is a program committed to providing concentrated classroom and performance opportunities for highly motivated young performers.

Cast Members are focused upon in personal development and artistic expression through daily classes in dance, theatre, music, design and video. Classes, rehearsals and production are guided by a professional Arts Staff holding degrees in their fields from Carnegie-Mellon University, Ithaca College, Emerson College, Manhattan School of Music, C.W. Post College, Skidmore College and New York University, and have worked for such arts organizations as NYC Ballet, Metropolitan Opera, Tilles Center, and Joffrey Ballet. Daily rehearsals and production build toward a showcase of student talent through the presentation of musicals, dramas, reviews and premiere works at the New York Conservatory for the Arts, in the Hudson Valley, and throughout the United States and Europe.

PROFESSIONALLY SPEAKING

Many of our students have gone on to professional work in touring companies, theme parks, Broadway, Off-Broadway, film, TV and modeling. We at NYCA provide you with the skills, education, experience and confidence that you need to be successful at your auditions, in the spotlight and behind the camera.

ADMISSION

Admission to the NYCA Theatre Arts Workshop is secured upon the completion of an admission form - returned with a deposit. NYCA’s Theatre Arts Program is open to any student wishing to enjoy a summer filled with the Performing Arts. See the ‘Application for Casting’ link below for camp dates and tuition fees.

Typical Daily Schedule (M-F)

   9:00 Arrival            1:30 Class III/Rehearsal

   9:30 Class I             2:30 Class IV/Rehearsal

   10:30 Class II          3:30 End of Day Notes

   11:30 Swim/Rec.     4:00 Departure

   12:30 Lunch

NYCA is a project of the Pan American Dance Foundation,

a Non-Profit Organization Dedicated to the Cultivation and Appreciation

of the Arts through Excellence in Education and Performance.