Saturday, August 26, 2017

Why You Should Send Your Kids To A Musical Theater Camp

By George Wright


Young kids who love to sing and dance may have dreams of Broadway in their future. If you wish to encourage them, you should send them to classes. But part of learning the skills needed for the stage is to introduce them to like minded kids so they feel like they are part of a community. You can accomplish this by sending them to a Musical Theater Camp.

At one of these camps, your child or children will learn to sing and dance, or improve upon whatever skills they already have. They will not only learn, but they will have ample time to practice what they have learned so that they hone their newly acquired skills and keep them for a lifetime. All of this is under the guidance of professionals who have been on the stage and know what it takes to have a career in this very competitive field.

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.

Most sessions are at least three weeks long, and some take up to four weeks. The reason they are longer than most is that the kids need ample time to practice what they learn. With constant repetition, they get better and more skilled. They will then have these skills for a lifetime, which will help them greatly when they start auditioning later.

They also need time to prepare their final performance. This is a big play where all the students get to participate and perform for the parents. It lets them show off what they learned and get some experience in front of an audience. This experience is invaluable and gives them the chance to really shine and get a taste of what their future may hold.




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