For the SayPro January SCDR.4.4.2 SayPro Development 5 Days Performing Arts Camp, the schedule is designed to provide a balanced mix of theatre, dance, and music training, ensuring that participants receive ample time to practice and learn new techniques in each discipline. The camp will be structured into distinct blocks for each art form, while also encouraging integration across the three. The following is a detailed breakdown of the five-day schedule, with specific time slots dedicated to each discipline.
Day 1: Introduction and Foundation of Theatre, Dance, and Music
Morning Session (9:00 AM – 12:00 PM)
- Welcome and Orientation (9:00 AM – 9:30 AM)
- Introduction to the camp structure, goals, and expectations.
- Icebreakers to help participants get to know each other.
- Overview of theatre, dance, and music disciplines.
- Theatre Workshop: Acting Basics (9:30 AM – 11:00 AM)
- Focus: Stage Presence, Voice, and Body Language
- Techniques for improving projection, posture, and basic acting skills.
- Warm-up exercises to engage voice and body.
- Scene work with emphasis on facial expressions and body movements.
- Dance Workshop: Ballet and Contemporary (11:00 AM – 12:00 PM)
- Introduction to foundational dance techniques: Ballet positions and basic contemporary moves.
- Stretching and flexibility drills.
- Basic footwork and posture in ballet, with contemporary dance exercises.
Afternoon Session (1:00 PM – 4:00 PM)
- Music Workshop: Vocal Techniques (1:00 PM – 2:30 PM)
- Focus: Breathing, Pitch Control, and Vocal Warm-ups
- Exercises for improving vocal range and projection.
- Techniques for voice modulation and maintaining vocal health.
- Integrated Session: Theatre + Dance (2:30 PM – 4:00 PM)
- Focus: Movement for Acting
- Introduction to physical storytelling using dance in theatre.
- Simple choreography integrated with character development in scene work.
Day 2: Skill Development and Technique Enhancement
Morning Session (9:00 AM – 12:00 PM)
- Theatre Workshop: Scene Study and Character Development (9:00 AM – 11:00 AM)
- Focus: Character Backstory, Motivation, and Dialogue
- Building characters through script analysis and improvisation.
- Group work on creating backstories and connecting with fellow actors.
- Dance Workshop: Hip-Hop and Jazz Basics (11:00 AM – 12:00 PM)
- Introduction to Hip-hop and Jazz dance.
- Focus on rhythm, body isolation, and groove.
- Basic hip-hop choreography and jazz dance footwork.
Afternoon Session (1:00 PM – 4:00 PM)
- Music Workshop: Group Singing and Harmonies (1:00 PM – 2:30 PM)
- Focus: Ensemble Singing and Harmony Techniques
- Warm-up exercises and vocal exercises in a group setting.
- Practice of simple harmonies for group performance.
- Integrated Session: Dance + Music (2:30 PM – 4:00 PM)
- Focus: Choreography with Music Integration
- Creating a dance piece that matches a musical piece (lyrics and rhythm).
- Working on timing, syncopation, and musicality.
Day 3: Cross-Disciplinary Integration and Creative Exploration
Morning Session (9:00 AM – 12:00 PM)
- Theatre Workshop: Physical Comedy and Clowning (9:00 AM – 11:00 AM)
- Focus: Comedic Timing, Physicality, and Facial Expression
- Exploring slapstick, improvisational comedy, and the art of physical humor.
- Pair work and ensemble exercises to build comedic routines.
- Dance Workshop: Ballet to Jazz Fusion (11:00 AM – 12:00 PM)
- Exploring a fusion of Ballet and Jazz techniques.
- Combination of movements: Barre work and jump sequences.
- Creating choreography that transitions seamlessly from classical ballet to jazz.
Afternoon Session (1:00 PM – 4:00 PM)
- Music Workshop: Introduction to Rhythm Instruments (1:00 PM – 2:30 PM)
- Focus: Drumming, Percussion, and Rhythm Section
- Basic percussion instruments (e.g., bongos, tambourines).
- How rhythm and percussion support the melody and harmony in music.
- Integrated Session: Acting, Dance, and Music Fusion (2:30 PM – 4:00 PM)
- Focus: Musical Theatre Performance Preparation
- Combining theatre, dance, and music in a short group performance.
- Developing a small scene with acting, choreography, and vocals.
Day 4: Rehearsal and Group Performances
Morning Session (9:00 AM – 12:00 PM)
- Theatre Workshop: Monologue and Scene Performance (9:00 AM – 11:00 AM)
- Focus: Monologue Delivery and Scene Blocking
- In-depth work on monologues and character exploration.
- Partnered scene work with coaching on blocking and pacing.
- Dance Workshop: Contemporary & Hip-Hop Choreography (11:00 AM – 12:00 PM)
- Focus: Choreography Creation and Performance
- Group choreography building with contemporary and hip-hop elements.
- Performance tips for presenting dance pieces with confidence.
Afternoon Session (1:00 PM – 4:00 PM)
- Music Workshop: Solo Performance Preparation (1:00 PM – 2:30 PM)
- Focus: Solo Vocal Performance
- Participants prepare a solo vocal performance with guidance.
- Techniques for stage presence, emotion, and vocal control.
- Integrated Session: Full Performance Rehearsal (2:30 PM – 4:00 PM)
- Full-group rehearsal integrating acting, dance, and music for a final performance.
- Emphasis on timing, coordination, and cross-discipline integration.
Day 5: Final Performance and Camp Conclusion
Morning Session (9:00 AM – 12:00 PM)
- Final Rehearsal (9:00 AM – 11:00 AM)
- Final touch-ups and run-through of all performances.
- Participants refine acting, dance, and music elements for the final show.
- Performance Preparation (11:00 AM – 12:00 PM)
- Dressing room prep, makeup, and costume fittings.
- Last-minute vocal warm-ups and stretching for dancers.
Afternoon Session (1:00 PM – 3:00 PM)
- Final Performance Showcase (1:00 PM – 3:00 PM)
- Participants perform their final works in a public showcase.
- Each group performs a fully integrated piece, showcasing theatre, dance, and music.
- Audience engagement with brief introductions before each performance.
- Closing Ceremony and Camp Reflection (3:00 PM – 4:00 PM)
- Review of the camp’s highlights and individual performances.
- Feedback from instructors on individual and group growth.
- Final words, camp certificate distribution, and group photos.
Additional Notes:
- Breaks: 15-minute breaks between sessions (mid-morning and mid-afternoon) to ensure energy levels are maintained.
- Lunch: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM: A one-hour lunch break for participants to socialize and relax.
- Participant Engagement: Throughout the day, instructors will ensure that there is an open line of communication, offering feedback and encouragement during breaks and performance-based sessions.
- Integration of Skills: Each day’s activities encourage cross-discipline collaboration, with at least one session where all three art forms are integrated.
This five-day camp structure is designed to build skills progressively, starting with foundational techniques and moving towards integration and performance. The final performance serves as both a culmination of individual learning and a demonstration of the power of theatre, dance, and music working in harmony.
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