NJ Summer Dance Camp Classes Enhance Children’s Artistry

PRLog (Press Release) – Mar 10, 2008 – Appel Farm Arts Camp staff is preparing for its 49th summer of bringing exceptional summer dance instruction to  young people, ages 9-17,  from New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and across the country. The acclaimed program at the camp offers two-four and eight-week sessions in ballet, jazz and modern dance and more.  Located in a serene country setting in southern New Jersey, the camp focuses on  programs that  explore and broaden artistic curiosity. The confidence campers experience through artistic activity brings greater achievement in other areas of life.  

The thrilling dance program entices young people with ballet, jazz, hip hop, and modern dance forms and world dance traditions. Young dancers have a wonderful opportunity to enjoy, learn and refine dance skills and technique no matter what their age or experience. Students enhance their artistic skills while building strength and great self-confidence in a relaxed, comfortable social setting.  

Appel Farm’s summer dance camp programs attract students from all around the United States, but especially from New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania.   “Children who love  music, dance, visual arts, theater, photography, writing, video, or the recording arts have a unique opportunity to meet others who share their passion,” states Mark Packer, Executive Director of Appel Farms Arts and Music Center.  “Many of these friendships will last  a lifetime.”

Anyone registering before March 31 will receive a $300 discount from their session’s tuition.  The two, four and eight-week summer dance camps begin starting the weeks of June 22 and July 20.

For close to 50 years, summers at Appel Farms have fed the imaginations of thousands of young people as they have developed talents and interacted creatively with artists from around the world.  Founded in 1960, Appel Farms combines a dynamic program of dance classes with an active schedule of outdoor activities and community projects in a beautiful 176-acre setting in rural, southern New Jersey.

If you would like to learn more about our exciting summer dance program, call Appel Farm Camp Director Jennie Quinn or Assistant Camp Director Cori North toll-free today at (800) 394-8478 or visit our website at http://www.appelfarm.org.