2 weeks of camp from July 14th-25th (with the 20th off) with pre-show performances on the 17th-19th and full production performances on 26th.
Registration for this schedule starts on 03/19/2025 and ends on 07/14/2025
Participants must be entering grades 4 to 12.
Dare to Dream Jr.
Two-Week Camp
July 14th-25th (19th and 20th off) and performances on July 26th
9:00am-4:30pm Daily
Camp Location: ArtsPlace (161 N Mill St. Lexington, KY)
Tech and Final Performance Location: Dunbar High School (1600 Man O War Blvd. Lexington, KY)
Middle and High School Students 6th-12th grades and Elementary *4th-5th grades
*It is strongly recommended that elementary students entering 4th and 5th grades have training and/or musical theatre performance experience prior to camp registration.
PRODUCTION DESCRIPTION
Disney’s Dare to Dream JR. is a 60-minute musical revue that follows an eager group of trainees on their first day at a fictional Walt Disney Imagineering Studio. As the group sets out to help each other discover their dreams, they work together to explore the power of dreams to unite, inspire, and make anything possible. Drawing from a century of beloved Disney films, Dare to Dream JR. features songs appearing for the first time ever in a Disney stage musical, including fan-favorites from The Princess and the Frog, Coco, Encanto, and Frozen II. This musical revue is a thrilling mix of contemporary songs, timeless classics, and brand-new medleys that are sure to surprise and delight Disney lovers of all ages.
CAMP DESCRIPTION
Each day, campers will hone their triple threat skills by singing, acting and dancing with our amazing teaching artists. They will build their acting skills through scene work and expressive, physical storytelling. They will become more confident singers through group and/or individual singing, learning musical terms and healthy vocal technique. They will learn choreography to match their songs and gain confidence in expressing themselves through movement. Campers may also take part in craft projects that are featured in their performances. Casting will take place on the first day of camp. Campers will also perform in pre-show performances for Shakespeare in the Park on July 17th, 18th, and 19th at 6:30pm. During second weekend, camp will culminate in two 60 minute performances on July 26th.
FULL PRODUCTION
All students participating in Dare to Dream Jr. will perform in fully staged, costumed, and choreographed performances of Dare to Dream Jr. at the Dunbar High School Theatre on July 26th at 12pm and 5pm. Parents will need to provide black jazz shoes, underclothing, and base costume pieces. Public performances will be ticketed. (Please anticipate a ticket cost of $20-$25).
PERFORMANCES
Pre-Show Performances- July 17th, 18th, and 19th at 6:30pm at Woodland Park
Full Show Performances- July 26th at 12pm and 5pm at Dunbar High School
COST: $575
TECH TRACK
Tech Track students will receive training from local Lexington professionals in several technical areas, such as set and prop design/creation, lighting, sound, costuming, and more. Tech track students attend the program every day from 9am-4:30pm and participate in a variety of classes, provide rehearsal support, and design and make lots of cool stuff. Tech track students must be available for all performances. Students trained in tech at InnOVATION may receive additional opportunities for tech experience and those showing strong skills are paid a stipend to work on productions. Each year a student trains in tech track, they can receive an incrementally upgraded status for up to four years.
COST: $300
Please contact InnOVATION Arts Academy if you have any questions.