To close out a busy summer and smooth into the fall chaos of a new season at Dance Images by BJ, the studio has a few more summer camps planned before the end of August.
The second and surely equally as busy Kidventure Day Camp will take over the studio on Aug. 7, with registration still open to kids aged 2-8.
The first day camp on Jul. 31 was a rousing success, and the studio’s assistant director Shauna Bzdel hopes that the next group of kids enjoys it as much as the first.
“We hope to have lots of kids coming, it's a great day and it's something different for them to do in the summertime besides being at home or at daycare,” said Bzdel.
The kids took in a number of activities throughout, including storytime, manicures, crafts playtime, and of course some dance sessions in the upstairs studio.
Kidventure is open to any kids wanting to spend the day doing some fun activities, and Bzdel saw some new faces amongst the familiar dance faces she already knew.
For the older, more dance-oriented crowd, Aug. 12-16 is when the intensive workshops happen, with guest coaches from all over coming in to run sessions during the Dance Craze Intensive.
Targeted to the older age group, the four-day schedule of workshops will include the full roster of styles that Dance Images already offers classes in: tap, ballet, hip-hop, acro, and more.
Some dance experience is neccesary to fully enjoy the Dance Craze Intensive week, and dancers from anywhere are welcome to register and spend time in the studio.
Bzdel and the Dance Images family has been busy all summer, with appearances at Canada Day and Sidewalk Days, as well as their dance outreach program in daycares around the city.
“It's been busy but it’s been great. It's such a good way to be out in the community and finding ways to give back,” said Bzdel. “Especially because we work with kids, it's important that we're doing things that are kind of giving back to kids too.”
Making connections with the community is important to the studio, and these last two summer camps welcome anyone to sign up and take part.
Once the end of August comes around, the studio will be fully geared up to tackle their 30th competitive season here in Moose Jaw.
More information about the Kidventure day camps or the Dance Craze Intensive week can be found on the Dance Images website, along with information about the upcoming dance season beginning in September.
