Summer Director Intensive

Professional Standard in Scientific & Professional Dance Training

Why Choose April Rain?

Elite Masterclass Instruction: Hands-on training led by two veteran conservatory-trained directors. We focus on the underlying mechanics of movement and the precision of elite-level techniques.

A Decade of Dominance: Since 2016, our students have consistently secured Top 3 Overall placements at the nation's premier competitions, including Starbound, Groove, KAR, and Starpower.

Why Choose April Rain?

Advanced PNF Flexibility: We utilize professional athlete-grade PNF (Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation). This technique safely maximizes range of motion while optimizing spinal alignment through guided resistance and relaxation.
Applied Dance Anatomy: Our safety training is built on muscular kinesiology. We enhance explosive power while prioritizing injury prevention for developing bodies.
Cross-Sport Athletic Support: Our intensive core conditioning provides a powerful foundation for competitive athletes in Volleyball, Tennis, Artistic Swimming, and Figure Skating.

Summer Camp Session

Daily Curriculum (9:00 AM – 1:00 PM)

• 09:00 | [Scientific Development] PNF Flexibility & Respiratory/Spinal Optimization

• 10:00 | [Safety & Core] Applied Anatomy & Deep Muscle Control Training

• 11:00 | [Competitive Mastery] Breakdown & Execution of Elite Technical Skills

• 12：00 | [Artistic Performance] Original Choreography & Stage Presence Coaching

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Session 1

Academic & Kung Fu Fusion (Full day camp)

June 1– 5 | Affinity & April Rain

Ages: Open to All Ages

[Morning] Affinity Academy (8:00 AM - 1:30 PM)

Location: 17251 Great Oaks Dr, Unit C, Round Rock, TX 78681

• Academic Learning & Enrichment.

[Afternoon] April Rain Martial Arts (2:00 PM - 5:30 PM)

• Fitness & Martial Arts: Building strength, discipline, and agility.

• Kung Fu Techniques: Specialized jumping and traditional forms.

• Games & Fun: Skill-building Kung Fu challenges.

Logistics:

• Transportation: Included bus shuttle from Morning to Afternoon location.

• Pickup: Flexible pickup available at both locations (Final pickup 5:10 - 5:30 PM).

Camp Session 2

Director Intensive Camp (Half Day)

Theme: Flexibility & Control

June 8 - 12

Suggested Age: 8+ or at least one year of regular dance training.

Elite Flexibility & Body Control

• Technique focus: * Leg Control: Strengthening the adductors and hip flexors for high extensions (front, side, and back).

• Penche Mastery: Precision in penché alignment, focusing on supporting leg stability and hip squareness.

• Back Control: Developing the spinal strength required for deep arabesque and sustained grand port de bras.

• Active Flexibility: Transitioning from passive stretching to active muscle engagement and "holding" power.

Advanced Technique

• Technique focus: Stability: Core-driven balance exercises to improve center work and slow-motion transitions.

• Extension & Line: Refining the aesthetic lines of the body for contemporary movement.

• Fluidity: Combining extreme flexibility with controlled, seamless movement.

Choreography: Contemporary Ballet

• Combination: 2 mins of Contemporary Ballet choreography (integrating leg control, deep extensions, and modern artistic expression).

Camp Session 3

Director Intensive Camp (Half Day)

Theme: Acrobatics & Tumbling

June 15 – 19

Suggested Age: 8+ or at least one year of regular dance/gymnastics training.

Elite Flexibility & Power

• Technique focus: * Flexibility: Over-splits, needle scales, and deep back-bend mastery.

• Contortion Skills: Cheststand, chin stand, and elbow stand (focus on balance & control).

• Core Power: Dynamic strength training for explosive tumbling and stable landings.

Acrobatics & Tumbling

• Technique focus: Walkovers: Front and back walkovers (including variations and "around" transitions).

• Power Moves: Front/Back handsprings, aerials (side/front), and dives.

• Advanced Shapes: Layouts, layout control, and precision positioning in the air.

• Acro Dance Transitions: Seamlessly connecting power tumbling with lyrical dance movements.

Choreography

• Combination: 2 mins of high-intensity technique integration (incorporating extreme flexibility, power tumbling, and acro transitions).

Camp Session 4: Academic & Hip-Hop Fusion (Full Day)

Affinity Academy × April Rain Collaborative Summer camp

June 22 – 26 Affinity Academy × April Rain Collaborative Summer camp

Ages: Open to All Ages

Morning Session: Academic Enrichment

• Time: 8:00 AM – 1:30 PM

• Provider: Affinity Academy

• Location: 17251 Great Oaks Dr, Unit C, Round Rock, TX 78681

Logistics & Transportation

• 1:30 PM – 2:00 PM: Complimentary Supervised Shuttle Service. Students will be safely transported via school bus from Affinity Academy to April Rain Dance Academy for the afternoon session.

Afternoon Session: Hip-Hop & Fitness

• Location: April Rain Dance Academy

• Focus: Rhythm, grooves, and high-intensity body control.

• 02:00 – 02:30 PM: Dynamic Warm-up & Team Building Games

• 02:30 – 03:30 PM: Hip-Hop Fundamentals: Focus on isolations, grooves, and core power.

• 03:30 – 03:50 PM: Refreshment & Recovery Break

• 03:50 – 04:30 PM: Hip-Hop Choreography: Learning trendy sequences and developing personal style.

• 04:30 – 05:15 PM: Explosive Power Training: Enhancing agility and stage presence.

• 05:15 – 05:30 PM: Cool Down & Dismissal

Logistics:

• Transportation: Included bus shuttle from Morning to Afternoon location.

• Pickup: Flexible pickup available at both locations (Final pickup 5:10 - 5:30 PM).

Session 5

Director intensive camp (half day)

Rhythm Gymnastics and dance camp

July 6-10

Suggested Age: 8+ or at least one year of regular dance/gymnastics training.

Body Difficulty & Flexibility

• Technique focus: * Balances: Passé, Attitude, and Arabesque (focus on high relevé & turnout).

• Rotations: Classic Passe pivots, Grand battement rotations, and Illusion turns.

• Leaps: Grand Jeté (Split leaps), Stag jumps, and Ring leaps (focus on air time & split extension).

• Flexibility: Active over-splits, chest stand progressions, and needle scales.

Apparatus Mastery (Handling)

• Technique focus: * Ball: Large rolls, high throws, and specialized catches (trap/no-hand catch).

• Hoop: Rotations on body parts, technical swings, and walk-throughs.

• Ribbon: Snakes, spirals, and high-precision patterns without floor contact.

• Clubs/Rope (Optional): Small circles (mills) and precision release/catch.

Choreography

• Combination: 2 mins of high-intensity technique integration, combining body difficulties with seamless apparatus

transitions.

Camp Session 6: Academic & Hip-Hop Fusion (Full Day)

Affinity Academy × April Rain Collaborative Summer camp

July 13-17

Ages: Open to All Ages

Morning Session: Academic Enrichment

• Time: 8:00 AM – 1:30 PM

• Provider: Affinity Academy

• Location: 17251 Great Oaks Dr, Unit C, Round Rock, TX 78681

Logistics & Transportation

• 1:30 PM – 2:00 PM: Complimentary Supervised Shuttle Service. Students will be safely transported via school bus from Affinity Academy to April Rain Dance Academy for the afternoon session.

Afternoon Session: Hip-Hop & Fitness

• Location: April Rain Dance Academy

• Focus: Rhythm, grooves, and high-intensity body control.

• 02:00 – 02:30 PM: Dynamic Warm-up & Team Building Games

• 02:30 – 03:30 PM: Hip-Hop Fundamentals: Focus on isolations, grooves, and core power.

• 03:30 – 03:50 PM: Refreshment & Recovery Break

• 03:50 – 04:30 PM: Hip-Hop Choreography: Learning trendy sequences and developing personal style.

• 04:30 – 05:15 PM: Explosive Power Training: Enhancing agility and stage presence.

• 05:15 – 05:30 PM: Cool Down & Dismissal

Logistics:

• Transportation: Included bus shuttle from Morning to Afternoon location.

• Pickup: Flexible pickup available at both locations (Final pickup 5:10 - 5:30 PM).

Camp Session 7: Academic & Hip-Hop Fusion (Full Day)

Affinity Academy × April Rain Collaborative Summer camp

July 20-24

Ages: Open to All Ages

Morning Session: Academic Enrichment

• Time: 8:00 AM – 1:30 PM

• Provider: Affinity Academy

• Location: 17251 Great Oaks Dr, Unit C, Round Rock, TX 78681

Logistics & Transportation

• 1:30 PM – 2:00 PM: Complimentary Supervised Shuttle Service. Students will be safely transported via school bus from Affinity Academy to April Rain Dance Academy for the afternoon session.

Afternoon Session: Hip-Hop & Fitness

• Location: April Rain Dance Academy

• Focus: Rhythm, grooves, and high-intensity body control.

• 02:00 – 02:30 PM: Dynamic Warm-up & Team Building Games

• 02:30 – 03:30 PM: Hip-Hop Fundamentals: Focus on isolations, grooves, and core power.

• 03:30 – 03:50 PM: Refreshment & Recovery Break

• 03:50 – 04:30 PM: Hip-Hop Choreography: Learning trendy sequences and developing personal style.

• 04:30 – 05:15 PM: Explosive Power Training: Enhancing agility and stage presence.

• 05:15 – 05:30 PM: Cool Down & Dismissal

Logistics:

• Transportation: Included bus shuttle from Morning to Afternoon location.

• Pickup: Flexible pickup available at both locations (Final pickup 5:10 - 5:30 PM).

Camp Session 8

Director Intensive Camp (Half Day)Theme: Advanced Ballet & PBT Mastery

July 27-31

Ages: 8+ or at least two years of consistent ballet training.

PBT & Body Conditioning

• Technique focus: * Core Stability: Using Swiss balls to activate deep core stabilizers and improve pelvic alignment.

• Turn-out Mastery: Specific PBT exercises to enhance external rotation from the hip sockets.

• Ankle & Foot Power: Strengthening the intrinsic muscles of the feet for higher relevé and explosive allegro.

• Alignment Correction: Utilizing PBT resistance bands to refine posture and muscle memory.

Classical Ballet Technique

• Technique focus: * Center Work: Refined adagio for balance and grand pirouettes with clean spot control.

• Artistry & Port de Bras: Focusing on the distinct Spanish-influenced styling required for Esmeralda.

• Petit Allegro: Speed, precision, and clarity in footwork.

Repertoire: La Esmeralda Variation

• Choreography: * Variation Study: Learning the iconic tambourine variation from La Esmeralda.

• Performance Details: Mastering the character’s bold expression, rhythmic footwork, and the signature "tambourine-to-toe" kicks.

Partner / Affinity Camp

Full-Day Camp: $395
Half-Day Dance Camp: $245

Session:

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Director intensive camp

Half-Day Pricing（per session）：

60+ days before camp: $320
30+ days before camp: $350
Regular price：$380

2.Drop in:

One half day: $90

3. Refund Policy

60+ days before camp: Full refund available
30–59 days before camp: 50% refund available
Within 30 days of camp: No refunds
- Fees may be applied as 2026 regular class credit only
- Not valid for future camps
No refunds or credits will be issued for missed days or no-shows.

4.Session Changes

15+ days before camp: Free transfer to another session (same level)
Within 15 days: $5 administrative fee applies

5.Participant Transfer

Registrations can be transferred to another participant at no cost.
Must provide the new participant’s information to complete the transfer

6.Food Policy

Camp fees do not include meals or food

7.All Requests & Changes

All requests must be submitted via email: yasdancestudio@gmail.com
No requests via text, phone, or verbal communication will be accepted
Requests are valid only after receiving written confirmation

8.Additional Policies

Camp sessions are subject to minimum enrollment
Schedule and instructors may be adjusted if necessary.If a session is canceled by the studio, a full refund will be issued.
The studio is not responsible for injuries or lost personal belongings

10401 Anderson Mill Rd UNIT 113, Austin, TX 78750

(512)-496-9806[text only]

yasdancestudio@gmail.com

Summer Director Intensive

Why Choose April Rain?

Why Choose April Rain?

Summer Camp Session

Partner / Affinity Camp

Director intensive camp

Half-Day Pricing（per session）：

3. ​Refund Policy

4.Session Changes

5.Participant Transfer

6.Food Policy

7.All Requests & Changes

8.Additional Policies

3. Refund Policy