Camp Terms
This term refers to a group of ~5-8 students working together to develop a showcase performance.
What is "Performance Team"?
This event, held on the morning of Day 1, includes all camp staff and students.
What is the "Opening Ceremony"?
This block is designed to build relationships and set the tone for the day.
What is "Community Time"?
This first required milestone outlines basic information about the Performance Team and captures brainstorming ideas.
What is the "Draft Project Plan"?
This week focuses on building foundational skills in both STEM and Dance.
What is "Week 1"?
These pairs of students work together as peer mentors once each week during Community Time.
What are "Duos"?
Facilitators should use observations from this day to inform Performance Team grouping.
What is "Day 1"?
Each camp day ends with this session, providing time for facilitators to regroup and prepare for the next day.
What is "Facilitator Debrief"?
This milestone outlines the major sections of the Showcase Performance and is due at the end of Workshop 8.
What is the "Storyboard"?
This optional framework during Dance Lab is used to expose students to the 5 Elements of Dance.
What is "B.A.S.T.E"?
This tool is used to create, host, and share instructional content during both Direct Instruction and Applied Practice.
What is "Articulate"?
The grouping of students into Cohorts (if applicable) should ideally be completed and communicated by this time.
What is "Before Camp Begins"?
This event happens every Friday during Wrap-Up Time.
What is "Demo Day"?
This suggested milestone assigns team members to specific tasks related to their project.
What is the "Project Development Plan"?
Typically taught on Day 6, these choreographic concepts give a performance structure and clear sections.
What are "Forms and Patterns"?
This term is used for teacher-led active learning with a full cohort of students.
What is "Direct Instruction"?
This is the second consideration - after age and grade - when creating Performance Teams?
This block focuses on teaching fundamental dance concepts and choreography in a specific genre.
What is "Dance Lab"?
This required milestone ensures students are on track for their Showcase Performance and is due at the end of Workshop 11.
What is the "Project Checklist"?
This block provides structured work time for students to integrate new learning into their showcase routines and teaches skills that helps students work together.
What is "Workshop Time"?
This term refers to self-directed learning that happens individually, in pairs, or in Performance Teams.
What is "Applied Practice"?
This refers to an approach to creating Duos that uses a Community Time activity on Day 2.
What is "Complex" or "Option 2"?
These sessions expand students' understanding of STEM fields and careers through guest speakers.
What are "Expert Sessions"?
Facilitators should use this milestone to help students finalize their project planning and check for any missing elements.
What is the "Final Project Checklist"?
This song is used in STEM Lesson 1 to illustrate how code can be used to provide dance instructions.
What is "The Cha Cha Slide"?