Hawaiian Luau Camp

Ballet Intensive (Ages 10–13)

Focus on building strong foundational technique and proper alignment, making it one of the best children's events for young dancers. Introduction to more structured barre and center work enhances their skills. Development of flexibility, strength, and coordination is key during these dance classes, where musicality and timing are explored through basic combinations. Students will learn beginning turns, jumps, and across-the-floor progressions, all while emphasizing discipline, classroom etiquette, and confidence. This program also introduces artistry and expressive movement, making it an essential part of holiday dance activities.

Ballet Intensive (Ages 14-18)

This program offers increased complexity in barre, center, and across-the-floor work, focusing on strength, stamina, and injury prevention. Dancers will master pirouettes, jumps, and advanced combinations with precision, while also developing artistry, performance quality, and musical interpretation. Students gain exposure to variations and classical repertoire, preparing them for auditions, performances, and pre-professional training that can enrich their dance classes.

Macie Murphree Bio-

Mackenzie is a professional ballet dancer from Arlington, Texas, who moved to Philadelphia at 16 to pursue full-time training and begin her dance career. She spent her summers training at prestigious schools including The Rock School, School of American Ballet, Pacific Northwest Ballet, and Ballet West, where she built a strong foundation in both classical and contemporary ballet.

Following her professional performance career, Mackenzie transitioned into teaching and now shares her passion for movement as both a dance educator and certified Pilates instructor. Drawing on her own experience using Pilates for injury recovery and cross-training, she focuses on helping students build strength, body awareness, and longevity in their movement practice through various dance classes.

Gracie Coon Bio-

Gracie Coon is finishing her sophomore year at Texas A&M University, where she is pursuing a Dance Science degree with a minor in Pilates. She graduated from Grace Preparatory Academy and trained as a competitive dancer for over 15 years. Her training includes prestigious summer intensives with Ballet Austin, American Ballet Theatre, and Kaatsbaan Cultural Park. In addition to performing, she works as a dance instructor and choreographer and serves as a staff member for The Dance Effect, contributing to children's events focused on building strong technique and confidence. Gracie is passionate about helping dancers develop a love for the art of dance, making holiday dance activities even more special.

Join us for an exciting week of musical theater training at Elevé Dance Company! This intensive is designed for dancers ages 10–14 who are interested in expanding their performance skills through dance-focused musical theater training, including storytelling, expression, and stage presence.

Throughout the week, dancers will work on:

• Musical theater dance combinations and choreography 
• Performance quality and stage presence 
• Character development and storytelling through movement 
• Facial expressions and emotional connection 
• Confidence and versatility as performers 

Our goal is to help dancers grow not only technically, but also artistically—learning how to truly connect with an audience while having fun in a supportive environment.