Summer Plus Exploring Possibilities Opal, Aqua & Pearl Level Dancers

Register Now at Gabriel Chajnik and 5 Guest Artists/Educators bring the artistic energy of NYC to Gotta Dance! Gotta-Dance.com Dancers will receive enriching technical instruction 877-23DANCE & experience rapid development over two weeks this summer.

Andrew Notarile: Musical Theater & Jazz Andrew studied at the prestigious School of in NYC. He performed professionally with American Repertory Ballet Basking Ridge and BalletMet, among others. Mr. Notarile’s penchant for jazz has been noted during charismatic performances in Jazz Moves’ High July 27th to July 31st C; the Stevie Wonder segment of American Legends (both choreo- 1:30pm-6:00pm graphed by Maurice Hines), and as Mr. Mistoffelees in the Ocean City Theatre Company’s production of CATS. & August 3rd to August 7th Dylan Pearce: Jazz Dylan Pearce studied at the School in NYC. He has 1:30pm-6:00pm performed in Radio City’s Christmas Spectacular for four sea- sons. Dylan has performed in televised and staged productions Join NYC including Off Broadway in Shea Sullivan’s ‘Dancing on a Dream’, WNBA All-Star Halftime Show, Miss New Jersey, Miss New York and The Miss Florida pageants, The Michael Awards, Trump Professional Plaza, Knicks City Dancers as well as the International Dance Festival in NYC. Instructors for Samantha Zuidema-Wilhelm:Contemporary Samantha comes to Gotta Dance with extensive performance and 2 weeks of dance leadership experience. Samantha has served as the dance captain of the Rockettes for eight years. During this time, she was Dedicated a swing for the Radio City Christmas Spectacular. Samantha is cur- rently performing as a swing in the Spring Spectacular at Radio City Dance Music Hall. Eric Thielman: Modern Technique Eric Thielman studied at the Pittsburgh CLO, Virginia School of the Arts, University of the Arts in Philadelphia and the Alvin Ailey Amer- ican Dance Theater. He has performed with Susan Stroman’s Con- Classes! tact, Alabama Shakespeare Festival, Gateway Playhouse, Southern Rep Theater, Brice Mousset, New Orleans Fringe, Marigny Opera House and Tsunami Dance. Eric has served as a faculty member See Back for Class at the New Orleans Center for Creative Arts, USDAN Center for the Creative and Performing Arts, the New Orleans Ballet Association, Dancing Grounds New Details & Sample Day Orleans and the Joffrey Ballet School. Schedule Gabriel Chajnik: Ballet, Modern, Director Gabriel began his dance training in Buenos Aires, Argentina Register Now! at the Superior Dance Institute. Gabriel attended Julliard- School’s dance program as a scholarship student and earned his BFA. As a choreographer, Gabriel’s work has been presented at The Juilliard School, The Clark Theater at Lincoln Center, and Alice Tully Hall, among others. Ga- briel is currently the artistic director for TranscenDance- Group, a company. Gabriel has been a part of the Gotta Dance family since 2000. Summer 2-week Session Sample Weekly Schedule (Subject to Change)

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

1:30-3:00 Ballet Technique Ballet Technique Hip Hop Ballet Technique Ballet Technique & Classical Ballet & Classical Ballet & Classical Ballet & Classical Ballet Variations Variations Variations Variations

3:00-4:00 Contemporary Modern Jazz Leap & Turns Modern Contemporary Technique & Technique Class Technique Technique & Choreography Choreography

4:00-4:30 Break Break Break Break Break

4:30-5:30 Jazz Technique & Musical Theater Contemporary Musical Theater Jazz Technique & Choreography Jazz Technique & Jazz Choreography Choreography Choreography Choreography Repetoire Work for Repetoire Work for Repetoire Work for Repetoire Work for Repetoire Work for 5:30-6:00 Performance Performance Performance Performance Performance

NEW! Final Group Performance A final In-house Workshop Showcase will be held on the last day of the program,Friday, August 7th at the Basking Ridge studio. Both Summer Dance Plus & Summer Dance Intensive dancers will come together to rehearse and per- form for families and friends to mark the culmination of 2 weeks of rigorous dance study.  Register at: www.gotta-dance.com Participation in this program requires a commitment to advancing skills. Spaces are limited! Dancers who are truly motivated to excel will gain immeasurable advantage and rewards. Applicants must be enrolled in Ballet plus one of the following disciplines: Contemporary, Jazz, Street Hip-Hop, or Modern. To Apply: Email your current teacher/or teachers with Summer Intensive in the subject line. If you’re new to Gotta Dance please email the Office at [email protected].

Please include: 1. Dancer’s name, address, and phone numer. Include the name of one parent. 2. Please indicate if you are a current Gotta Dance Student or if you will be joining us for the first time. Please include the name of your studio if you are not a Gotta Dance Student. 3. List the classes you are enrolled in at Gotta Dance or your current studio. 4. Submit a paragraph explaining why you cannot wait to enroll in this camp. Be sure to explain how you believe this opportunity will enhance your dance experience and your life. Explain what you would like to work on and gain through this program.

Teacher recomendations are based on the factors above and including student’s attendance, focus and work ethic within the classroom. Tuition is $675 for 40 hours of premiere dance education.