Adult Ballroom Dance Camp

Announcement

Due to the high volume of women registrations, women must now have a man with them at the time of registration in order to enroll in the camp. The man does not have to be the woman’s dance partner for the week (this is simply to keep the numbers as even as possible) Please call (801) 422–7589 when ready to enroll both the woman and the man. (Do not enroll the man first, then call to enroll the woman, they must both be enrolled when you call.)

Men may still enroll individually.

Information Packet

July 27–31, 2009
Beginning–Advanced

Registration for Adult Ballroom Dance Camp begins on Tuesday, February 10, 2009, at 9:00 a.m. MT.

Whether you’re just a beginner or a seasoned veteran in dancing, BYU’s Adult Ballroom Dance Camp has something to interest you.  In its 27th year, this exciting camp offers the best in both International and American styles of ballroom dancing.  Each day of camp provides up to seven hours of dance instruction with world-renowned professional instructors.  This memorable weeklong camp also includes a banquet, awards ceremony, camp dance, and closing showcase in which each participant performs what he/she has learned! 

During free time, enjoy exploring the beautiful BYU campus, which offers three museums. Take advantage of the recreational facilities (small additional fee required), including an indoor pool, track, and weight room.

Come make new friends and enjoy dancing with some of the world’s top professionals!

Directors
Lee and Linda Wakefield, artistic directors of the BYU Ballroom Dance Company, head the BYU Adult Ballroom Dance Camp.  They are 18-time winners of the British Formation championships and are 2-time United States Professional Theatre Arts champions.  Lee and Linda have directed the camp since 1981.  Their experience has enabled them to provide participants with the maximum opportunity to learn and enjoy ballroom dancing during the five-day workshop.

Tuition $425 ($25 nonrefundable)
Tuition covers approximately 30 hours of dance instruction, midweek banquet, camp novelty item, and dinner at the closing showcase on Friday night.

Housing
Unfortunately, due to continued construction, we are unable to provide on-campus housing this summer for the adult ballroom camp. Please see our off-campus housing options below for other accommodations.

Food, Optional $70
A pocket-size meal ticket will be issued to those who wish to have quick access to meals on campus.  The ticket may be used at the Cannon Center cafeteria, the Cougareat, the Creamery, and various snack bars on campus, as well as the vending machines.  The balance on the meal ticket decreases by the amount of purchase.  No refunds will be given on any remaining balances.

Off-Campus Housing
We have arranged with some local hotels for rooms to be reserved at a special conference rate. Below is a table of hotels, rates, and a link to their Web sites. When calling to make arrangements, please let them know that you are with the BYU Adult Ballroom Camp and they will give you this conference rate as long as they have rooms available.

Hotel	Cost per Night	Reservation Number	Website Link
Super 8 Motel Provo BYU	$59.00/$79.00*	(801) 374-6020	click here
Best Western Cottontree Inn	$76.00	(800) 662-6886	click here
Days Inn Provo	$69.00	(801) 375-8600	click here
Provo Marriott Downtown	$95.00	(888) 825-3162	click here

*There will be additional rooms available at the Super 8 Motel for $79.00.Once the $59.00 rooms have filled, the next option will be this $79.00 rate.

If you are coming as a single participant and would like to room with another single participant of the same gender to share the cost, please contact Amy Stephens (BYU Conferences and Workshops) at (801) 422-8713, and she will help to make those arrangements for you.

Shuttle/Parking Passes

We are aware this has been a great concern for many of you. We have done our best to secure spots for camp participants as close as possible to the Wilkinson Student Center, where the classes are held. Due to campus construction projects, our visitor parking options are very limited. Here are a few options:

1. We have a very limited number of parking passes that will permit you to park in the large "Y" parking lot just east of the Wilkinson Student Center. Because we have so few, we ask that you call in and request a pass by June 15, 2009, at 5:00. We will review them and assign them as we feel necessary and most beneficial to all participants. We will give priority to those willing to carpool and bring other participants with them and to those who are able to fit a larger number of participants in their vehicle. We will email you by July 1, 2009, if you are selected. Parking passes will be distributed at check-in. To request a parking pass, please call Amy Stephens at (801) 422–8713 or Chelsy Erickson at (801) 422–4854. Please have the following information ready:
   • Name
   • Phone number and e–mail address
   • Session you are attending
   • City and state
   • Tyep of car and passenger capacity (including driver)
   • Where you will be staying while attending camp (hotel, home, rellative, etc).


2. Two small visitor parking lots are also available on campus (one is just east of and one is just north of the Wilkinson Student Center). You may try to park in one of these small lots, but there is no guarantee that you will be able to find a space.


3. Shuttle services will also be provided. This service will be running between select area hotels (those listed on our website) and the Wilkinson Student Center. A shuttle will also run between the BYU Conference Center visitor parking lot (the large lot northeast of the Marriott Center) and the Wilkinson Student Center.

Additional information, including maps with parking lot locations, shuttle routes and times, will be available at camp check-in.

Airport-to-Campus Transportation
Brigham Young University is located in Provo, Utah, approximately 50 miles south of the Salt Lake International Airport.  BYU can be reached from the north or south via Interstate 15, taking exit #272 (University Parkway).  A shuttle service is available for transportation from the airport to the participant’s destination.  For details on this service, please contact Express Shuttle at 1-800-397-0773.

Credit, Optional, $75
One semester hour of Dance 500R college credit is offered.  Participants must declare their intent to register for credit at the time of registration and must have a high school diploma to receive credit.  In addition to attending classes, those registered for credit must submit an essay on a topic to be announced.  The program directors will provide information for 500R requirements on the first day of camp at the orientation meeting.

Instructional DVD*, Optional, $199
A DVD containing instruction by the professionals will be available to camp participants only.  The material contained in the DVD is the same as the material taught in the classes throughout the week.  Please note that these DVDs are copy protected with macrovision and cannot be duplicated.  Order forms will be available at the camp.

*Please note that this is only available to those participants of the related camp.

Private Lessons, Optional $95
Participants may request private lessons from the professional instructors of their choice.  You must have a partner to assist you with your lesson or make arrangements with Linda Wakefield for a partner.  Lessons are coordinated through Linda Wakefield at (801) 225-5857 or e-mail linda_wakefield@byu.edu. Please contact Linda only after you have received a confirmed spot in the camp.  Please do not include private lesson payments with your camp tuition.

Dances to Be Taught:

DANCES OFFERED REPEATEDLY THROUGH THE WEEK:

• International Jive (Performance Class)
  5 Hours, 5 Levels
  
  
• American Style Foxtrot (Performance Class)
  5 Hours, 5 Levels
  
  
• American Style Cha Cha
  3 Hours, 5 Levels
  
  
• International Paso Doble
  3 Hours, 4 Levels plus technique
  
  
• International Quickstep
  4 Hours, 4 Levels plus technique
  
  
• Fun Dance (TBA)

TECHNIQUE LECTURES: (1 hour each)

• International Style Paso Doble
  
  
• International Style Quickstep

YOUR PICK DANCES:
9 hours of instruction, multiple choices per hour of additional classes at various levels.

West Coast Swing & Salsa, as well as some of the remaining American Rhythm & Smooth dances.

Additionally, some of the remaining International Style dances will be chosen for the "Your Pick" classes.

Instructors:
Urs Geisenhainer and Agnes Kazmierczak
Tomasz Mielnicki and JT Thomas—Current U.S. Smooth Champions
Pierre Allaire and Mireille Velleux
Thomas and Isabella Lewandowski
Christian Perry

Special Registration Announcement

Please note that a Continuing Education login must be created for each participant in order to register for the camp. The login is for the participant, not the parent/guardian. Registration Tips.

Three convenient ways to register: Check Space Availability.

1. Online: This is definitely the quickest method! (Available beginning February 10, 2009, at 9:00 a.m. MT)
   
   

   2009 Adult Ballroom Online Registration Closed: 22 Jul, 2009 8:00 AM View/Edit Registrations Manage My Continuing Education Information

   
   
2. By phone: Call (801) 422-4851. Phone registration will be open between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. on weekdays. (Available beginning February 10, 2009, at 9:00 a.m. MT)
3. In person: Harman Continuing Education Building lobby at BYU between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. on weekdays. (Available beginning February 10, 2009, at 9:00 a.m. MT)

Registration Notes

• A full refund (minus $25 nonrefundable) will be granted to all cancellations requested by 5:00 p.m. Monday, June 29, 2009. After this date, a $100 cancellation fee will be assessed. No refunds will be made after camp begins. Mail your request to Adult Ballroom Refunds, 147 Harman Continuing Education Building, PO Box 21534, Provo, UT 84602.
• The simplest way to cancel a camp registration is to log in to your account online and process the withdrawal yourself. You can also call (801) 422-8925 to cancel a camp registration.
• Full tuition is due at the time of registration. No deposits will be accepted.
• Information packets with updated check-in times will be available on our Web site six to eight weeks before the camp begins.