Kelly Olsen Dance Academy is structured to meet the needs of dancers who desire exposure to a variety of dance styles, including jazz, pom, and hip-hop, with an emphasis on style, technical execution, flexibility, jumps, turns and performance. All dancers are evaluated by the staff and assigned to a level based on experience and skill. Instructors work hard to meet each camper’s individual needs. Teams are also welcome, as it is a great opportunity to work on routine building for the upcoming season. Kelly Olsen Dance Academy utilizes the University’s state-of-the-art, air-conditioned facilities.
Camp Objectives
- To organize a safe, fun, and positive atmosphere for our dancers.
- To present the fundamentals of dance so that each dancer fully understands and appreciates the sport.
- To provide top-notch instruction
- To provide dancers with a memorable experience in which each student develops individually.
Daily Program
- Warm-up, stretching exercises and flexibility training
- Conditioning
- Technique class
- Choreography
- Team building/individual goal-setting activities
- Style classes
What to Bring / Wear
- Each camper should wear daily: cotton T-shirt, athletic shorts, and sneakers. Campers must also bring a water bottle.
- Bathing suit and towel will be needed on assigned swim days.
Please label all items clearly with first and last name. Hofstra is not responsible for lost or stolen items.
Program Director: Kelly Olsen Kelly is Head Coach of the 11-Time National Champion, 2-Time World Champion, and 2017 Pan-American Champion Hofstra University Dance Team, former Captain and four-year member of the nationally ranked Hofstra University Dance Team, former Universal Dance Association Head Instructor, former Head Coach of the New York Cosmos Girls, Judge for Regional, State, and National competitions, Choreographer/Consultant for high school and college dance teams and dance studios. Proud dance mom to daughter Kai.
There is an additional fee for transportation for one-week sports academy camps.