CINCINNATI BLACK THEATRE COMPANY
CHILDREN’S PERFORMING ARTS CAMP

513-241-6060

AGES
7-14

COST
COST $650/NON-MEMBERS
10% DISCOUNT ON 2 FAMILY MEMBERS
15% DISCOUNT ON 3 FAMILY MEMBERS
PAYMENT PLAN AVAILIABLE

DATES
START DATE MONDAY JUNE 13, 2005
END DATE FRIDAY AUGUST 12,2005
CLOSED ON MONDAY JULY 4TH

CAMP TIME:
8am to 5pm
DOORS OPEN AT 7:30 AM
PICK-UP BY 5:30 PM

CAMP LOCATION:
College Hill Town Hall
Contemporary Dance Theater Studios
1805 Larch Ave.
Cincinnati, Ohio 45224-2928

PARENT AND TEACHER MEETING JUNE 1ST AT 6:30PM
College Hill Community Center 5545 Belmont Ave Cincinnati, Ohio 45224

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See class descriptions to the right.

PLAYWRITING:
The words and ideas of successful playwrights come to life when brought to the stage.Students are challenged to develop their understanding of this process and of the relationship between their ideas and their goal, which is to have their plays performed. This process entails considerable attention to re-writes as work progresses to the stage. Regular critique and feedback by faculty, peer and guest playwrights offer students the opportunity to hone their craft and develop their writing. Whenever possible, staged read-through of student work offers additional support to the young playwright in the exploration, through trial and error, of what best communicates one’s intentions.

DANCE & MOVEMENT EXPRESSION:
Students explore dance and movement as sensation, discipline, group activity, selfexpression and as a performance skill. Class time is divided between technique and improvisation and is tailored to the skill level of the participants, with emphasis on the creative process. While Modern Dance technique is the primary foundation ofthe workshop, movement vocabulary includes such diverse elements as ballet, jazz, African and eastern dance forms. Students are encouraged to explore individual movement preferences and styles and to use their discoveries in the development of final performance pieces. Integration of other art forms such as poetry, music and visual arts is encouraged, and collaboration with other workshops is supported. Students from diverse movement backgrounds (dance, sports, etc.) are welcome in this workshop.

DRAWING:
Students enroll in Drawing year after year to strengthen their foundation and creative expression in all
visual arts. Ideas, skills and personal modes of expression are refined as students develop an understanding of traditional and challenging approaches to drawing using charcoal, pencil, pen and ink and other materials. Classes draw extensively from observation, figure and head studies, and often work outdoors. Ongoing group critiques and teacher feedback and evaluation of student work are key components of this workshop.

VIDEOMAKING:
Videomaking attracts students who have a serious interest in the art of video and who are willing to dedicate themselves to the process, start to finish, of the creation of a video. From storyboard through all the stages of shooting, developing and editing a film, a small group of students create short Video. Exploration takes the form of hands-on work in the production of silent Video, supported and inspired by regular exposure to essential film history and theory. Students work collaboratively to conceptualize, plan, shoot, process and edit a variety of Video, from short exercises to independent projects.

SONGWRITING:
Good songs are a living, breathing relationship between music and words. Students will explore both the
craft and the artistry of songwriting by examining the fundamental elements as exemplified by “roots” styles: folk and blues in both traditional and contemporary forms. These styles are at the root of most contemporary popular music, from pop to hiphop, from country to jazz. Through listening and dissecting great songs, through daily exercises, through extended private time to sharing and performing for the community and finally recording in a studio, students are supported and encouraged to find their own voice. It does help to play a chordal instrument for this workshop, but experience in songwriting is not required. Bring a small tape recorder and a rhyming dictionary.

INSTRUMENTAL JAZZ:
Instrumentalists rehearse and perform jazz, jazz-funk, and Latin jazz compositions under the guidance of their performer-teacher. Pieces are selected based on the instrumentation and abilities of the students enrolled. Auditions are not required, but a baseline knowledge is assumed, particularly for rhythm section players (piano, guitar, bass, drums.) The focus throughout will be on improvisation, how to listen, and how to play together, and will include ear training and basic jazz theory. Students rehearse together daily and have opportunities for performances in small and large ensembles, depending upon enrollment, throughout the session and as part of the end-of session final performance.

THEATER INTENSIVE:
Using techniques of traditional and experimental theater, the goal of this immersion in the creative
elements of theater is to nurture the talents of each individual as we create a strong ensemble. Students have the opportunity to develop characters and scenes through improvisation and through self-scripted works, with some attention to published scripts as tools for enriching the work of the group. Regular physical and vocal exercises serve to provide students with the physical foundation to support their efforts to create strong, believable characters and scenes. Students in this full-day workshop perform at various times during and at the conclusion of each session, often presenting work in collaboration with students in the writing and videomaking workshops.

THEATER TECH & DESIGN:
Students dive in to the world of life backstage to develop their understanding of the many elements that support live performances of theater, dance and music. Whether working with costumes, make-up, light, sound or scenery, students learn skills and language of designers, directors, choreographers and playwrights. Visits to other theaters and conversations with guest artists complement collaboration with theatre and dance workshops through which students are exposed to a broad range of challenges. Students in Theater Tech are regularly encouraged to experiment with creative solutions to artistic visions.

MUSIC COMPOSITION INTENSIVE:
In this full-day workshop, young composers are drawn into a forum where they are supported as
they develop, rehearse, and have original compositions performed in public master classes and recitals. Issues in contemporary music, traditional repertoire and performance practice are explored in a class setting, in addition to daily private lessons and group coaching. Participants work closely with guest performers and musicians from around the Cininnncti area. Electro- acoustic, multi-media and collaborative works are encouraged, in conjunction with traditional concert music for acoustic instruments and ensembles.

VOCAL ENSEMBLE:
Students who love to sing devote three hours each day to learning music from around the world. With the guidance of their ensemble leader, students explore an array of singing styles to develop their skills and knowledge of musical styles, including pop and jazz A capella, small ensemble and solo selections are included in the range and style of work undertaken. Student enroll for their love of singing together and have opportunities to perform during the session and at the end-of session final performance.

AFRICAN MASKMAKING:
In this class we will study African masks and then design our own. Masks will be made from cardboard, newspaper, and masking tape, then covered with plaster. We will then paint our masks and embellish them with hair and beads.