2011 Training CampsDance Team

Dance/Drill Team

Dance Intensives

“Like No Other”

Nicole FoisySan Jose, CaliforniaDance Program Director

Nicole graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree from Santa Clara University, where she studied on scholarship in Dance and Interpersonal Communications. Now in her 15th year with the USA, she has been an instructor & choreographer for teams throughout the Western United States. Nicole has judged at numerous high school & collegiate dance competitions at both the state and national level throughout the United States & abroad in Japan. She has also choreographed and assisted in the production of

several NFL and collegiate halftime productions for the 49ers, the East West Shrine Game & the Pro Bowl in Honolulu, Hawaii – where she choreographed all of the numbers for the featured dancers. She has traveled to Tokyo, Japan multiple times on behalf of the USA to be a master teacher at dance clinics, judge at USA Japan Nationals, and also to direct and instruct a dance camp to over 200 students. Nicole has worked extensively for over 15 years as an independent master teacher, and choreographer for several nationally ranked competitive dance teams and soloists throughout California and the Western U.S. She has traveled to dance conventions in Los Angeles, Chicago, Oregon, Dallas & Houston to teach master classes and choreograph for hundreds of the most top ranked dancers in the state. In her position as Program Director for the USA, Nicole is responsible for dance/drill staff hiring and training, as well as program/curriculum development. She oversees camp/clinic staffi ng, and directs Dance/Drill Regional competitions and USA Dance/Drill Nationals held in Anaheim, CA. Nicole has been interviewed as a consultant in multiple issues of Dance Spirit magazine. She has shared expertise in articles that focus on the building of leaders on dance teams, as well as the development of dance/drill teams.

The USA Staff is currently dancing through-out the country, coaching nationally ranked

teams and performing on professional sports dance teams and championship

college squads. They choreograph their own material in order to bring you the largest variety of cutting-edge moves available.

“I couldn’t be more happy with this camp!

The staff was awesome and we will bring routines home this year that we will really use!!” Flintridge Prep Coach – Flintridge, CA

EXPERIENCED TALENTED POSITIVE PROFESSIONAL CAPABLE INSPIRING FRIENDLY DISCIPLINED QUALIFIED CARING

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The USA Staff is composed of not only talented individuals, but more importantly, people who love to teach. They come to you from all over the United States, bringing

you the hottest choreography and technique training from across the nation.

You will not find a more enthusiastic, well-trained and fun group of instructors anywhere.

“The USA staff sets challenging objectives and high standards!”

Monta Vista HS Coach – Cupertino, CA

EXPERIENCED TALENTED POSITIVE PROFESSIONAL CAPABLE INSPIRING FRIENDLY DISCIPLINED QUALIFIED CARING

We’ll be there every step of the way to ensure that your camp experience prepares you

for the upcoming season.

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“The USA dance staff continues to push forward with industry trends!”

Westview HS Dance Coach – San Diego, CA

“We loved USA! We’re looking forward to coming

again next year!” Premiere Dance Studio – Hurricane, UT

3-Day Dance Intensive Camps

3-Day Dance

Curriculum to meet all of your dance training needs

Choose From 3 Types of Camps...

Team Camps Dance/Drill Team & Dance Team Camps

dance training needs Choose From 3 Types

Dance/Drill Team & Dance Team Camps

dance training needs Choose From 3 Types

Dance/Drill Team & Dance Team Camps

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Specialty CampsJr. High, Offi cers, Home

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Positive AwardsStudents earn several ribbons in individual classes as well as team-based plaques for their unifi ed team efforts.

Showtime USABring a routine from home to be evaluated by a well-trained panel. This performance is non-competitive and is a great opportunity for your team to get into the spirit of the year to come! Every team receives an award!

USA Material• Customized material in the styles of your choice!• 3 routine classes – providing even more level & style options!• More routines than other summer training programs!• USA camp dance unique to the dance program!• Each student receives one-on-one feedback

from a USA instructor to help them develop their performance skills.

Positive AwardsStudents earn several ribbons in individual classes as well as

Positive AwardsStudents earn several ribbons in individual classes as well as Students earn several ribbons in individual classes as well as team-based plaques for their

TE AMWORK, UNIT Y, LE ADERSHIP, TECHNIQUE, CUT TING- EDGE MATERIAL

Get your team ready for a season “Like No Other!”

“Our team leaves USA camp with incredible routines, technique and a new sense of unity to carry us through the year.” Archbishop Mitty HS Coach – San Jose, CA

The USA “TEAM” Camp Experience

FOCUS ON OFFICERS• Offi cers work to improve their voice clarity & projection

in the Drill Down Calling Class.• Through several team building classes, the USA Staff pro-

vides feedback to the offi cers throughout camp on how to lead a strong team. See Specialty Camps for more details.

Special “Offi cers” Workshops are offered at every dance & drill team overnight camp (with a new topic each year) to help jump-start the leadership of your offi cers.

USA “DIRECTORS” WORKSHOPSThe USA “Directors” Workshops are offered at most overnight team camps. These workshops are held throughout camp, focusing on creative ideas and team management strategies to help make your year more successful.

EXAMPLES OF “DIRECTORS” WORKSHOPS:• Organizing Your Year• Cleaning Competition Routines• Discipline & Rules : How to Set Them & Stick to Them• Breaking Down Technical Skills• Fundraising: Keeping It Positive• Strengthening and Conditioning• First Aid & Safety

“This was the most fun dance camp I’ve ever been to as a coach!! We loved the ‘coach warm-ups,’ and dance classes!!” St. Bonaventure HS Coach – Ventura, CA

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UnityTeamMaker WorkshopsCreative games & bond-ing activities are scheduled throughout camp to generate the most unifi ed team to start the school year!the school year!

TE AMWORK, UNIT Y, LE ADERSHIP, TECHNIQUE, CUT TING- EDGE MATERIAL

DANCE/DRILL TEAM STEP 2: Select which routine style best suits your team

Style Options: Military, Kick, Dance/Drill, Jazz, Stylized Jazz, Hip Hop, Lyrical, Contemporary, Character, Dance/Pom

Technique: All levels of fundamental Jazz, Ballet & Drill technique

Drill Down Classes: Foster marching abilities for a strong fi rst impression as your team takes the fl oor to perform.• Marching Styles, Formations & Guiding• Enhance Team Discipline & Listening Skills

Skills Enhancement: Precision & Linework, Leaps, Turns, Kicks, Flexibility & More

– A more customized experience for your TEAM than other summer training programs offer.

Choose the perfect dance camp training curriculum for the unique needs of your team.

STEP 1:Choose a

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DANCE/DRILL TEAMOR

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“The USA provides inspiration, moti-vation and a love for dance in such

a FUN way!!” South HS Coach

Torrance, CA

“We loved the variety of

choreography and the levels!”

Lincoln HS Coach San Jose, CA

DANCE/DRILL TEAMSelect which routine style

Military, Kick, Dance/Drill, Jazz, Stylized Jazz, Hip Hop, Lyrical, Contemporary, Character, Dance/Pom

All levels of fundamental Jazz, Ballet

Foster marching abilities for a strong fi rst impression as your team takes the fl oor to perform.

Marching Styles, Formations & GuidingEnhance Team Discipline & Listening Skills

Precision & Linework,

Select which routine style

Military, Kick, Dance/Drill, Jazz, Stylized Jazz, Hip Hop, Lyrical, Contemporary, Character, Dance/Pom

All levels of fundamental Jazz, Ballet

Foster marching abilities for a strong fi rst impression as your team takes the fl oor to perform.

Marching Styles, Formations & GuidingEnhance Team Discipline & Listening Skills

Precision & Linework,

“You always meet our expectations and needs. Keep it coming because

WE LOVE IT!” Rock Springs HS Dance Team, Rock Springs, ID

DANCE TEAM STEP 2: Select which routine style best suits your team

Style Options: Jazz, Stylized Jazz, Hip Hop, Lyrical, Contemporary, Character, Dance/Pom

Technique: All levels of fundamental Jazz & Ballet technique

Choose Your Challenge Class: • Leaps & Turns• Kicks, Flexibility & Leg Extensions• Strengthening & Conditioning,

Yoga, Pilates & More!

Where Teams Come TrueTM

Select which routine style best suits your team

Jazz, Stylized Jazz, Hip Hop, Lyrical, Contemporary, Character, Dance/Pom

All levels of fundamental Jazz

Kicks, Flexibility & Leg Extensions

Where Teams Come True

Select which routine style best suits your team

Jazz, Stylized Jazz, Hip Hop, Lyrical, Contemporary, Character, Dance/Pom

All levels of fundamental Jazz

Where Teams Come TrueTM

DANCE TEAMSTEP 2: best suits your team best suits your teamSTEP 2: best suits your teamSTEP 2:

Style Options:Lyrical, Contemporary, Character, Dance/Pom

Technique:& Ballet technique

Choose Your Challenge Class: Leaps & Turns Kicks, Flexibility & Leg Extensions Strengthening & Conditioning,

Yoga, Pilates & More!

Where Teams Come True

DANCE TEAMSTEP 2: best suits your team best suits your team

best suits your team STEP 2: best suits your teamSTEP 2:

Style Options:Lyrical, Contemporary, Character, Dance/Pom

Technique:& Ballet technique

Choose Your Challenge Class: • Leaps & Turns• Kicks, Flexibility & Leg Extensions• Strengthening & Conditioning,

Yoga, Pilates & More!

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We offer a specialized dance experience for students at every level. Teams and individu-als attend camp where they learn from top choreographers, many of whom are dance majors or hold degrees in Dance Education. During the non summer months, instructors teach at dance studios and college dance departments throughout the nation. Many cho-reograph for award-winning high school dance teams and profes-sional teams in the NBA and NFL.

Routines – All Levels & All Styles“Studio Style” Technique Training Warm-Ups & Core-Conditioning

Ensure your material and dance technical training is THE BEST IT CAN BE with the USA Staff.

Take home four or more routines!

Each Dance Intensive Camp offers students the opportunity to learn 3 complete routines, in addition to the Camp Dance.

Routines are offered in levels ranging from beginning to pro and are designed to be both in-novative and “cutting edge”.

“This was a fun and fulfi lling experience that we will never forget.”

Majestics Dance Works – Dance Team

“Master Teachers” at Select Dance Intensive Camp Locations!

Dance Intensive Camp Highlights:

USA Camp DanceAn exciting and challenging routine for your team to learn together. The camp dance is taught to a popular, upbeat song and has optional sections that vary in degree of difficulty.

Choose Your ChallengeWork one-on-one with a USA instructor! Each team chooses a specialty they want to master at their level. Possible classes include jumps and leaps, turns, basic lifts and partnering combinations, tap, hip-hop, ballet, modern dance, African dance, character dance and across the floor pro-gressions. Always a camp favorite!

(Subject to the specialty expertise of staff at each camp. Groups may be teamed up with other teams.)

Supersensational CompetitionDancers are recognized with ribbons for their effort, attitude and performance in routine classes. Selected fi nalists will perform a piece of the USA Camp Dance along with their own choreography.

Routine ShowcaseThis showcase focuses on dancers gaining performance experience by performing camp routines in front of their peers. There are no evaluations, which makes the showcase stress-free and fun (family and friends welcomed as spectators).

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“‘Choose Your Challenge’ class really brought our

team together!” San Pasqual HS Coach – Escondido, CA

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JUNIOR CAMPSThe USA’s focus for junior high, middle school and junior indepen-dent teams is to encourage team unity and provide extra attention on technique basics and the breaking down of choreography.

The instructional staff at these camps are specifi cally chosen for their expertise in working with younger teams.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Beginning, Intermediate & Advanced Level Routines• All Levels of Technique Training Classes• Fun Unity & Team Building Activities

Our Jr. Camp program offers the same quality instruction, awards and opportunities that our high school camps receive.

Jr. High camps are non-evaluation (Non-Eval) based camps; however students all receive one-on-one feedback from a USA instructor to help them develop their performance skills.

Look for the next to these camp locations.

The USA is“LIKE NO OTHER”with these specialized camps to meet the unique needs of various programs!

Look for these camps at: UC Santa Cruz, Northern CaliforniaCal Lutheran, Southern California

OFFICERS CAMPSUSA “Offi cers” Camp provides leadership and technical training to develop today’s dance and drill team leaders. The focus of the camp is how to be an effective leader on your team. In addition, offi cers receive extensive training on composition and choreog-raphy, using the latest techniques found in the best university dance departments.

EXAMPLES OF CLASSES OFFERED:

• Choreography• Cleaning & Critiquing• Problem Solving• Teaching Warm-Ups & Technique• Voice Projection & Calling Drill Commands• How to Be An Effective Teacher • And Much More!

At Offi cers camp, special “Directors” classes are offered to aid coaches and directors on how to help develop the leader-ship of their offi cers throughout the season. Classes include: How to Outline Offi cers’ Duties, Goal Setting, How to Motivate Your Team & more!

Non-EvalCamps!

“USA camp shows you what you can

really do!!” Home Street Middle School

Bishop, CA

Webuild

confidence,leadership,

energy, spirit,unity and most

importantly...TEAMS!

INSTRUCTOR RATIOS1-15 students . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 instructor16-30 students . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 instructors31-45 students . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 instructors46-60 students . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 instructors

CAMP RATES: PRICE FREEZE FROM 2010

2-Day - $135 3-Day - $161If you have 10 or less, within a program

you must pay a fl at fee:

2-Day - $1,350 (fl at fee) 3-Day - $1,610 (fl at fee)

2 DAY CAMP FORMAT DAY 1 DAY 29:00 Warm-ups Warm-ups9:30 Workshops Workshops12:00 Lunch Lunch1:00 Workshops Workshops3:30 Workshops Awards & 4:30 Review Closing

3 DAY CAMP FORMAT DAY 1 DAY 2 DAY 39:00 Warm-ups Warm-ups Warm-ups9:30 Workshops Workshops Workshops12:00 Lunch Lunch Lunch1:00 Workshops Workshops Workshops3:30 Workshops Workshops Awards & 4:30 Review Review Closing

USA Home Camps include workbooks and special awards; however, they do not offer all of the cur-riculum or highlights of an overnight camp.

Staff housing, travel and food expenses are included in the price for most Home Camps. Additional travel cost may be incurred for certain Home Camp locations.

Dance Intensive day 3 ends at 1:45pm

HOME CAMPSWe offer dance camps that focus on technique and choreography.

WHAT WE OFFER:• A Lower Cost Camp

Alternative• Experienced & Well-

Trained Instructors• Useable Material

• A Customized Schedule to Meet Your Needs

• Personalized Attention with Superior Staff-to-Student Ratio

• Comprehensive Technical Training in All Programs

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NEW! All camp registration forms are now only available online. Go to http://usa.varsity.com and click on Camps ‘Dates & Locations.’

Complete the form online, print and send to the USA offi ce!

NEW!

Visit: http://usa.varsity.com for a home camp registration form.

To schedule and customize your camp, call the USA at:

1.800.886.4872

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Utah Resort CampDavis Conference Center

Layton, UT

JUNE 28-JULY 1 DT RES NPQuad $292 $218Triple $319 $240Double $363 $284Single n/a $416Commuter $211 $131

“All-Inclusive” Resort Camps – An Incredible Value!

JUNE 28-JULY 1 DTAUGUST 15-18 DT RES NPQuad $309 $243Triple $350 $266Double $390 $312Single n/a $450Commuter $225 $154

Knott’s Berry FarmResort CampKnott’s Berry Farm

Buena Park, CA

The Best All-Around Camp For Your Team!Get the best of both worlds - convention style dance training

and team leadership workshops for the low price of $309 (based on quad occupancy!). Why pay more???

SOAK CITY AT KNOTT’S

Abbreviations: DD - Dance/Drill DT -Dance Team DI - Dance Intensives O - Officers OC - On Campus COM - Commuter (Instruction Only) NP - Non-Participant

Symbols: - Junior High Camps - Elite Camps (by invitation only)

Indoor teaching areas in a beautiful facility!

• Indoor Teaching Areas• Conference Center

Catered Meals• Shopping Centers Nearby

• Convenient Camp Location with Ample Parking

• Host Hotels Short Walking Distance from Conference Center

All camp meals and hotel included

in price!

All camp meals and hotel included

in price!

Competition opportunities to showcase your team’s hardwork.

Perform With the BEST at the BIGGEST Competitions in the West!

Visit us online for more details: http://usa.varsity.com | 1.800.886.4872

GoTo: http://usa.varsity.com for the most current camp dates and locations.Note: Dates and locations are subject to change.

CAN’T STAY OVERNIGHT? USA offers commuter participant registration at any of its overnight camps. The commuter option provides instruction only at most locations. (No lodging or meals are included).

CALIFORNIA OC COM NP

UC IrvineJuly 15-17 DD $273 $134 $243

Chapman University, Orange July 29-31 DD $273 $134 $243

Cal State Long Beach July 21-23 DI $355 $180 $295

California Lutheran Univ., Thousand OaksJuly 8-10 DI $349 $180 $289 July 25-27 DO $246 $140 $186July 14-17 DT $349 $165 $319July 21-24 DT Elite (by invitation only)July 28-31 DT Elite+ (by invitation only)August 5-7 DI $349 $180 $289

UC Santa CruzJuly 19-21 DO $246 $140 $186July 22-25 DT $367 $165 $337

Cal State SacramentoJuly 7-10 DD $340 $165 $310

IDAHO OC COM NP

Boise State University, Boise July 13-16 DD $273 $165 $243

OREGON OC COM NP

Lewis and Clark College, PortlandJuly 17-20 DT $281 $165 $251

UTAH OC COM NP

Utah State University, LoganJune 20-23 DT $279 $165 $249

Southern Utah University, Cedar CityJuly 26-29 DD $283 $165 $253

WASHINGTON OC COM NP

St. Martin’s College, LaceyJuly 7-10 DD $285 $165 $255

OvernightCAMPS DayCAMPS CALIFORNIA COM

Lincoln High School, San JoseJune 24-26 DI $180

WASHINGTON

Mead High School, SpokaneJuly 14-16 DI $180

ResortCAMPSCALIFORNIA OC* COM NP*

Knott’s Berry Farm Resort, Buena Park, CAJune 28-July 1 DT $309 $225 $243August 15-18 DT $309 $225 $243

UTAH OC* COM NP*

Davis Conference Center, Layton, UtahJune 28-July 1 DT $292 $211 $218

All meals included in “Resort” commuters price.*Price listed is based on a quad occupancy.

Please refer to the Resort Camps page to the leftfor a complete pricing list.

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MORE EVENTS...

USA Classics & USA ChampionshipsGreat America Showcase

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Competition

Dance/Drill Nationals

Registration Forms Now Available Online!!

Competition opportunities to showcase your team’s hardwork.

Perform With the BEST at the BEST at the BEST

Competitions in the West!

Competition opportunities to showcase your team’s hardwork.

Perform With the BEST Competitions in the West!

DIVISIONS OFFERED

Offi cers • Dance • Lyrical • Military • Dance/Drill Kick • All Male Dance • Co-Ed • Hip Hop • Prop

Novelty • Character Dance • Dance Pom Individual Solo

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Attention USA All Americans! Perform in London AND at USA Nationals!USA All Americans will travel with the USA and perform during the New Year’s Day Parade on the streets of London. This fun-fi lled, once in a lifetime opportunity offers students the chance to perform internationally with fellow USA All-Americans! Read all about the tour in the brochure you will receive at camp!

ALL AMERICANS – USA is proud to have all USA All-Americans perform at the 2012 USA Nationals.

Attention USA All Americans! Perform

LONDON TOUR

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Learn fresh new material for basketball season and give your teams the opportunity to perform at a collegiate,

NFL or NBA sporting event!

Denver Nuggets Rally Denver, COSan Francisco 49ers Rally San Francisco, CAGolden State Warriors Rally Oakland, CA

UCLA Rallies Los Angeles, CASacramento Kings Rally Sacramento, CA

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Check out our website http://usa.varsity.com for more information!

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