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AileyCamp

hello; does anyone have information about the Ailey Camp summer program at Cal Performances on the UC Berkeley campus? i heard it's a free summer dance camp, but i don't know anyone who has participated in it. it sounds really great, almost too good to be true! does anyone have any experience with this camp? did your child enjoy it, is it really free, and how do you sign up? thanks! curious about ailey camp

If your child falls in this category of kids ''eligible'' for the camp, I suppose you could contact Cal Performances on the Cal campus to find out more information about applying for the camp. Anon

AileyCamp is an intensive six-week day camp that Cal Performances provides tuition free to participating campers. The diverse programming offers several styles of dance class taught by Ailey-trained artists and professional local instructors, as well as classes in personal development and creative writing. In addition, students receive free meals and dance clothing, and Oakland students are provided free transportation to and from their neighborhoods. Students also participate in fun and engaging weekly field trips, in-class demonstrations by local artists, and a finale performance that showcases the campers' new talents.

For more information on AileyCamp, go to: http://cpinfo.berkeley.edu/information/education/aileycamp.php

Who is eligible to apply: Students aged 11-14 living in the Berkeley, Oakland and Richmond areas may apply. Contact David McCauley, davidm@cpsma.berkeley.edu, (510) 642-4630 to receive an application. The deadline for all application forms is Monday, March 31. Interviews will be scheduled for all applicants, however, AileyCamp can only take 80 participants.

Camp Dates: This year's AileyCamp will run from Monday, June 23 q Friday, August 1. The daily schedule Monday through Friday is from 8:30am-3:30pm.

Camp Location: 101 Zellerbach Hall, University of California at Berkeley.

Rica Anderson

African Dance/theater camp

AKOMA: African Dance/theater camp

My 8-year-old daughter has been taking African Dance classes with Madeleine Rogin, a *wonderful* teacher! She's doing a summer camp with her, as well. Here's info about the camp for those who may be interested: ''This summer come celebrate dance, theater and music! Akoma Camp is an African Dance and Theater camp for children ages 5-11. Children will learn about rhythm, musicality, improvisation, choreography, and how to work together to create a performance for family and friends. Akoma Camp is led by Madeleine Rogin, a substitute teacher at Step One School, and a graduate of a Masters' program in Theater and Dance from the University of New Mexico. There will be two sessions: Session I is July 24 - 28, and Session II is July 31 - August 4. The fee for each session is $250, with the option of doing both weeks at $450. Camp time is from 9-3 and extended care will be available from 3-5 daily, at $8 an hour. Please contact Madeleine Rogin at 558-0975 or at madrogin[AT]hotmail.com for registration information.'' loridair

My daughter is in third grade. I'm looking for a 1-week or 2- week camp that has dance, ballet and such, but not super- structured, and would be inclusive of someone new to the ''dance culture.'' She's very athletic and supple but doesn't yet have dance training.