Hip-Hop Dance Camp, Ages 15+ (3 weeks)

Course description

America is the birthplace of Hip-Hop, a sub-culture that has swept the world in a few short decades. As an urban-based dance movement, hip-hop has a major presence in the Boston cultural scene. Boston is the home of such innovative artists as Status Quo and G. Montana and offers a rich environment and inspiration for dancers and entertainers of all types.

Hip-Hop Dance Camp at FLS Fisher CollegeStudents in our program practice in small classes, and work with highly qualified instructors to learn the latest moves. Participants will receive a brief primer on the culture of hip-hop and work on various styles of the genre, such as breaking, popping and locking, and krumping. At the end of the program, dancers will perform for a DVD souvenir of their experience!

Accommodation is provided in the Fisher College dormitories, just blocks away from Boston’s theater district and a short walk from the posh neighborhood of Beacon Hill and the fashionable shopping district of Newbury Street. Students will enjoy guided excursions, including a city tour and visits to some of Boston's biggest attractions! To round out the camp, comprehensive English lessons are provided each morning in our modern facility near the university.

Program Includes:
• 18 lessons of English per week, 10 lessons of dance per week, use of dance studio facilities, DVD of final performance
• Dormitory accommodation with breakfast and dinner on weekdays, breakfast on weekends
• Airport transfer from Logan International Airport (BOS)

Activities & Excursions:
• Newbury Street
• Freedom Trail
• Beacon Hill
• Faneuil Hall
• Boston Duck Tour
• Farewell Party
• New England Aquarium (optional)
• Six Flags Amusement Park (optional)
• New York City Overnight Trip (optional)

Course topics

Listening, speaking, pronunciation, reading, writing, vocabulary, grammar, and activities

FLS: Boston Commons does not hold classes on the holiday dates above. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.