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Monday, August 28, 2017

Why You Should Send Your Kids To A Musical Theater Camp

By George Wright


It is usually a joy for parents to see that their kids have talent. Perhaps your child serenades you or does a dance to entertain. If they want to hone their talents and pursue acting on the stage in the future, then it is not enough just to send them to lessons. You should really consider sending them to a Musical Theater Camp so they can meet other kids with their interest.

These camps have a lot of things to offer, not the least of which is the classes in singing and dancing. They learn to do both, but also to hone any skills they may already have. These camps are really for all skill levels, so do not worry if your child is still a beginner. They not only acquire new skills but practice and improve upon the ones they already have under the guidance of professionals who know what it takes to make it on Broadway.

Beyond just singing, they will also learn what is know as song interpretation. This is the singing of classic tunes, but in different ways that are unexpected and fun. They also get plenty of daily exercising through specialized dance classes such as jazz, ballet and especially tap dancing, which is popular on the stage.

An oft overlooked aspect of pursuing Broadway as a career is the ability to audition and act like a professional. You can sing like an angel, but if you get too nervous or have a bad audition, you still may not get the part. The teachers at these camps have auditioned countless times and can instill confidence in auditioning.

The campers will learn all of these things, but it is not just learning at these camps. They get to do recreational activities as well, provided these are overnight camps. If it is held out in the country like many camps, then they may be able to indulge in swimming or canoeing. There may be musical instruments to play as well.

Most camps are held remotely, and require overnight stays for several weeks. If you or your child worries about being away overnight for so long, you can find a day camp near you instead. These are almost like daycare, where you drop the child off in the morning and go back to pick them up sometime after work. They are usually held indoors in larger cities or suburbs, so there may be one convenient to you.

Many camps have sessions that are three weeks, but others may go up to four weeks. This may seem like a long time, but it is just enough time to instill the students with lessons, then give them lots of time to practice. If you want what they learned to stick with them for a lifetime, then they really do need the constant repetition that comes with practice.

All of this culminates in a final performance for the parents. This is at the end of the session, and all the kids get to participate. They put on a big musical play to show what they learned to all the parents. It also gives them time in the spotlight, which they really need to get used to if they intend to use the camp as a stepping stone towards a career.




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