PROGRAM DATES: July 21st (arrival) - July 28th (departure), 2023

FOR: high school and gap-year students

TUITION: BLUEPRINT STUDENT DISCOUNTED RATE - in-person - $1500 - includes room & board as well as transportation to and from airport.
FOR STUDENTS ONLY ATTENDING COMPASS - in-person - $1750 - includes room & board as well as transportation to and from airport.

SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE: click here for details

AUDITION INFORMATION: Admission is by audition only.
REMEMBER THAT THIS IS NOT A PROGRAM FOR ADVANCED DANCERS.
Please do not be intimidated by the idea that you have to audition to attend. The purpose of the audition is to assess student interest and to create a class of students working at similar levels.
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Compass: Dance for Movers is a unique program in that it’s a dance intensive for those without many years of dance training. The program is designed to provide exceptional dance training to beginner or beginner/intermediate high-school students. We have found that often, students simply do not have time to train in all disciplines, attend school, and perform. Many reach a time in their pursuits where they realize that they have college or professional auditions coming up and they do not feel prepared to face the dance portion of these auditions. They may also simply be at a place in their training where they decide that they would like to focus on dance. Compass: Dance for Movers is the program for all of these students.

Working hard in this safe and supportive environment will guide you on your journey to becoming a more skilled and confident dancer.

WHAT IS A DAY LIKE AT COMPASS: DANCE FOR MOVERS?

At Compass: Dance for Movers you’ll receive training from dedicated professionals in the major dance disciplines of ballet, jazz, and contemporary, as well as classes in proper warm-up, terminology, movement improvisation, and more. You will also participate in mock dance calls to prepare you for future auditions.

A typical day at Compass: Dance for Movers will consist of classes and rehearsals from 9:30am to 5:30pm. Classes will be held seven days a week with an occasional break scheduled in as needed. Classes are kept small to ensure individual attention.

Evenings will be spent in less physically demanding activities to help students further their knowledge of various dance styles and techniques.

Wake Forest University has no responsibility for the conduct of any program or activity offered by The Performing Arts Project. Wake Forest functions only as a site for the conference/camp and will provide many of the services specified for the conference/camp such as facilities, food and housing. The University assumes no responsibility for any damage, injury or loss to any person or property, from any cause whatsoever except to the extent such liability results from the sole negligence of Wake Forest University.

Compass students are housed in air-conditioned dormitories on the campus of Wake Forest University. All students are required to live on campus. Adult chaperones live with students and conduct nightly room checks at curfew. They are also available to help students with their personal needs such as doctor visits. Students are assigned to a room with a roommate in their same age range. Dormitories have common areas as well as coin laundry rooms. Students are asked to bring their own linens, but may purchase a linen package from the dormitory if they so choose.

Students eat on campus in the Student Union at the Fresh Food Company dining hall. They are served three meals a day with food service provided by Aramark Food Service. The dining hall has ample selections and accommodate students with eating limitations including vegetarians, vegans, and those with food allergies to nuts, gluten, and lactose. Students may also choose to eat at some of the other food options on campus, such as the food court; however, these options are not covered in student tuition and require that the student pay the restaurant separately at the time of service.