Inspiring Dance Summer Camp for Teenagers at Bradfield College

Course Description: Inspiring Dance Summer Camp for Teenagers at Bradfield College

This is the most active dance course for teenagers from Nike in the most beautiful boarding school campus in UK.

COACHING

The one- or two-week programme is a rollercoaster journey through different styles and techniques. Coaches bring the signature “At Your Beat” flavour to Jazz, Street, Contemporary and Latin working towards a final performance at the end of the week showcasing a unique mash-up of all the styles covered. The focus on expression, creativity, fun and fitness builds confidence in dancers of all abilities.

• **ABOUT AT YOUR BEAT: **With studios in London and New York, AYB has quickly become the class of choice for celebrities, pop stars and athletes alike. Nike trainer and founder Joelle D’Fontaine has created the ultimate inclusive environment and flexible curriculum for teaching people of all ages and abilities. AYB champions energy, expression and empowerment.

• **URBAN BEAT: **Find your beat with one of the most varied and widely danced styles. Each instructor will give you a different flavour of UrbanBEAT and you’ll want to try them all! Get loose, get low and get down!

• **VIDEO BEAT: **Get funky and fresh to catchy commercial songs you know and love. Fun and energising routines that will make you feel like the star of your own music video!

• **JAZZ BEAT: **Time to get serious with clean lines, building a stronger core, learning how to turn, jump and leap! We’ll get full out and funky while improving your dance technique and poise! Learn fundamental jazz steps to help you build a strong dance foundation and expand your dance repertoire!

• **LYRICAL BEAT: **Feel free and find your release! LyricalBEAT helps you find a deeper connection to music through freedom of movement and expression. We pay close attention to your use of breath, performance and how to utilise your raw emotions.

ENGLISH (Dance+English Option)

13-14 hours a week of classroom-based English. Our professional and dedicated English language teachers use a customised curriculum based on the CLIL approach used in top schools worldwide. With an average of 12 students per class, students get excellent individual feedback, including a written report and completion certificate to take home. Throughout the camp, English lessons are supported by a fully immersive language experience. All activities, training and workshops are delivered in English.

What's Included Full Dance

• Over 25 hrs a week of dance coaching

• Evening dance performance rehearsals

• On-site accommodation in single or shared rooms

• 3 meals a day and an evening snack

• Excursions to famous cities and landmarks

• Evening activities programme and players’ lounge

• Exclusive Nike gift pack

• Report and certificate to take home

• 24/7 welfare support staff

  Airport transfers can be purchased for London Heathrow and Gatwick airports on arrival and departure dates.

What's Included Dance+English

• Over 16 hrs a week of dance coaching

• 11 hrs of English lessons per week

• Evening dance performance rehearsals

• On-site accommodation in single or shared rooms

• 3 meals a day and an evening snack

• Excursions to famous cities and landmarks

• Evening activities programme and players’ lounge

• Exclusive Nike gift pack

• Report and certificate to take home

• 24/7 welfare support staff

  Airport transfers can be purchased for London Heathrow and Gatwick airports on arrival and departure dates.

Bradfield College

Bradfield College has an excellent reputation amongst English private schools for its impressive sports facilities and prime location in the Berkshire countryside near Reading. It’s just an hour from central London.

For tennis campers, the school has an LTA approved tennis centre with three high-performance Plexipave acrylic courts indoors alongside extensive and pristine outdoor clay courts and hard courts. For golf campers, there’s a 9-hole golf course and Golf Performance Studio with the latest Trackman 4 technology.

Alongside fantastic sports facilities, there is a grand dining hall in the main school building as well as modern classroom facilities, acres of grounds and sports pitches and a 25-metre swimming pool.

Facilities at Bradfield College

• 6 outdoor hard tennis courts

• 6 outdoor clay tennis courts

• 3 indoor acrylic tennis courts

• 9-hole golf course

• Indoor golf performance studio

• 2 full-sized indoor basketball courts

• 25m 6-lane swimming pool

• Indoor sports centre

• Gym and strength and conditioning suite

• Players’ lounge

• Free Wi-Fi

• Laundry facilities

Accommodation

Mostly single rooms with some twin rooms and shared bathroom facilities

Catering

3 meals a day and an evening snack, including vegetarian options. Dietary requirements can be catered for with prior notice.

EXCURSIONS

• Thorpe Park, Theme Park: With over 30 rides, there's something to suit everyone at one of England's top theme parks. Adrenaline junkies can ride rollercoasters that go from 0-80mph in under two seconds while to those who prefer to keep their feet near the ground can enjoy smaller rides and traditional fairground activities.

• **Oxford Tour: **Players experience the historic city of Oxford, home to the oldest university in the Englishspeaking world with magnificent architecture and academic history around every corner

• **London: **A chance to explore England's famous capital city and see some of the famous sights such as Buckingham Palace and The Houses of Parliament, followed by shopping in the afternoon.

• Mix of single and shared bedrooms

• 2 full-sized indoor basketball courts

• Indoor sports center

• Strength and conditioning suite

• Players’ lounge with TV, table football and games consoles

• Free Wi-Fi

• Laundry facilities

• On-site camp shop

• 3 nutritionally balanced meals a day and an evening snacks, including vegetarian options.

All camps include evening activities and players’ lounge, giving players a taste of the college life.

Oxford Tour:

• Dates: Starts 7 Jul, 21 Jul, 4 Aug

• Experience: Explore Oxford's historic university city with rich academic history and stunning architecture.

Theme Park:

• Activities: Over 30 rides for all preferences, from high-speed rollercoasters to gentle fairground attractions.

London Excursion (13-night campers):

• Exclusive for 13-night camp participants.

• 30 Jun, 14 Jul, 28 July, 11 August

• Highlights: Visit iconic landmarks like Buckingham Palace and The Houses of Parliament, plus afternoon shopping in the capital.

• Airport Transfer Service: Available for children arriving/departing at Heathrow or Gatwick during specified times. Must be booked in advance.

• Parent Airport Drop-off/Collection: Specific times for drop-off and collection at Heathrow or Gatwick. Book this service if an adult is handling child's airport transfer.

• Arrival: For flights arriving 08:00 - 16:00 on Monday. Staff meet children in arrivals hall. Supervised transfer to camp venue, with potential short wait for other arrivals.

• Departure: For flights departing 11:00 - 18:00 on Sunday. Staff assist with airport check-in and coordinate with airline’s unaccompanied minor service if needed.

Players can choose from either Total Dance or Dance + English sessions.

Option 1: Total Dance

• Up to 24 hours a week of dance training with At Your Beat

• Up to 8 hours a week of sports-related workshops. Workshop topics:

• Nutrition: Importance of diet and hydration in sports performance.

• Diversity & Inclusion: Promoting equality and embracing diversity in sports.

• Elite Performance: Insights into achieving top-level athletic success.

• Yoga: Focused on injury prevention and enhancing flexibility.

• Wellness: Education on physical and mental health habits.

• Recovery Activities: Yoga and other exercises to manage daily training intensity.

• Suitable for all English language abilities except beginners

Option 2: Dance + English

• Up to 24 hours a week of dance training with At Your Beat

• Up to 13 hours a week of English Language lessons using an accelerated model of English learning

• Suitable for all English language abilities

• 1:12 teacher to student ratio (average).

• Individual take-home report.

• Sport-themed classes using CLIL (Content and Language Integrated Learning) for engaging and interactive English learning.

• Activities include sports-based projects, discussions, and exercises like player interviews and match commentaries.

• Emphasis on improving verbal communication in English.

• English teachers live on-site, ensuring English is spoken throughout the camp.

• Based on age and ability, with an online assessment pre-camp and teacher evaluation on arrival for accurate placement.

• Players receive a written report and advice for continued learning at home.

Program Highlights

• 2 weeks of diverse modern dance styles and techniques.

• Showcase of a unique mash-up of all learned styles.

• Dance Styles:

• Urban Beat: Diverse, widely popular dance style.

• Video Beat: Learn dances from iconic music videos.

• Jazz Beat: Focus on clean lines, core strength, turns, jumps, and leaps.

• K-Pop Beat: Choreography from famous K-pop routines

• Interactive workshops on athletic performance and success.

• Recovery exercises like yoga to balance intense dance training.

• Pocket Money Advice: Regarding pocket money, while everything is covered in the camp, players can bring around £50 - £200 in cash or a UK-activated credit/debit card for optional snacks on-camp and souvenirs during trips. The cash will be kept in the camp bank, except for small amounts for on-site snacks. Bringing spending money is optional.

• Extra nights: £250 not available at any venue before the first camp start date or after the final camp end date.

• London Heathrow Airport transfer: £120.00 each way

• London Gatwick Airport transfer: £120.00 each way

• Up to 24 hrs a week of dance tuition

• Up to 8 hrs a week of sports workshops (If Total Dance program is selected)

• Up to 13 hrs a week of English language lessons (If Dance+English program is selected)

• Weekly showcase performance

• On-site accommodation

• 3 meals a day and an evening snack

• Excursions to famous cities and landmarks

• Evening activities program and players’ lounge

• Exclusive gift pack

• Certificate to take home

• English report to take home (If Dance+English program is selected)

• 24/7 welfare support staff

An airport shuttle service can be purchased for London Heathrow and Gatwick airports on arrival and departure dates.