email:
jeannineford@conservatorydancecamp.com
attended Fresno State University, where she majored in dance and minored in theatre. She has been a performer in many dance troupes as well as a performing member in The DCI World Champions Cadets of Bergen County, and WGI World Champions Emerald Marquis. In 2004, Jeannine was selected as choreographer and instructor for The Bands of America Rose Bowl Honor Band. Jeannine has been the director of the color guard at The Tarpon Springs High School Leadership and Music Conservatory for the past twelve years. Her responsibilities include directing the marching band color guard as well as the WGI World Class Winter Guard. In addition to her responsibilities at Tarpon Springs High School, Mrs. Ford has designed and choreographed for many color guards throughout the band and drum corps idioms. Mrs. Ford enjoys an active schedule as a clinician and also teaching color guard and dance camps throughout the Southeastern United States. In 2002, Jeannine had the distinct honor to choreograph the visual ensemble for The Opening Ceremonies for the FIFA World Cup Soccer Games in Daejeon Metropolitan City, South Korea.
ABOUT
SUMMER 2010
JUNE 21st- JUNE 25th
9am-2pm
(performance on Friday at 3pm)
SUMMER 2011 TO BE DETERMINED
The Conservatory for the Arts DANCE CAMP 2009 & 2010 were a HUGE success with a wonderful group of campers and tons of talented High School dancers. Themed around Camp Rock, High School Musical, and Hannah Montana in 2009 and Kid Pop Dance Mania in 2010, the camp was a great summer success! These music selections were choreographed into one spectacular production that many students were a huge part of. Visit our Media section for pictures and videos from our 2009 “You Get the Best of Both Worlds” and 2010 “Kid Pop Dance Mania.”
While attending the dance camp located at Tarpon Springs High School, the students will learn various dance techniques and routines to exciting upbeat songs.
From ballet to hip hop, each day will be an opportunity for your child to learn and perform multiple routines and partake in various events throughout the week.
This exciting summer dance camp is instructed by teachers from the Tarpon Springs Leadership Conservatory for the Arts and will have special guest clinicians from the Pinellas County area.
Dance Camp students must be from the ages of 8 to 12 and may live ANYWHERE in the Tampa Bay Area. Middle School and High School students please click on the MS/HS tab at the top.
All children are eligible who live in Palm Harbor, East Lake, Clearwater, Tarpon Springs, St. Petersburg, Trinity, Oldsmar and New Port Richey. With such a wonderful opportunity we welcome all to learn and participate!!!
Enroll your child today and spread the word about this wonderful children’s dance camp located in Tarpon Springs.
Please take the time to visit all areas of our website and don’t forget to register early to save money this summer!
For any other questions or concerns, please contact camp director @ director@conservatorydancecamp.com
Conservatory for the Arts DANCE CAMP
1411 Gulf Road, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689
director@conservatorydancecamp.com
STAFF
LEADERSHIP CONSERVATORY FOR THE ARTS
attended St. Petersburg College, where he majored in Elementary Education. Jason has been involved in the colorguard activity since the age of 9. While growing up in Tampa, Florida Jason was surrounded by amazing colorguard programs and teachers. Ever since 2003, he has been a performing member of the Independent World Class Bronze Medalist, Northeast Independent winterguard and continues to perform with the group to this day. Jason has also performed as a member of the 6 time World Class Champions, The Cavaliers Drum and Bugle Corps. He continues to pursue the activity through teaching several programs across the country. Furthermore, Jason was the colorguard director at Countryside High School (2006 SA WGI Bronze medalists) for the past five years and currently instructs The Bluecoats Drum and Bugle Corps. Jason has been an important impact in the Pinellas County area by choreographing for such groups as Tarpon Springs HS, East Lake HS, and Sickles HS. Most recently, Jason was selected as a featured dancer during the Spinfest showcase for world renowned, Mia Michaels. Currently, Jason is an instructional member with the Tarpon Springs High School Winter Guard.
email: jenniferbarker@conservatorydancecamp.com
attended the University of South Florida, where she majored in Elementary Education. Jennifer is currently employed by Pinellas County Schools as a certified itinerant Dance Teacher, where she instructs over 300 students at various Elementary, Middle, and High Schools in the North Pinellas area. Jennifer currently instructs and choreographs for the color guard at The Tarpon Springs High School Leadership and Music Conservatory for the Arts. In addition, Ms. Barker has choreographed dance and instructed many teams/camps/competitive routines from the Elementary to the High School level. As well as an instructor, Jennifer has been performing for the past 13 years and has performed as a member of the WGI World Champions Northeast Independent for a consecutive 6 years along with the DCI Finalists, Boston Crusaders. Most recently, Jennifer was selected as a featured dancer during the Spinfest showcase for world renowned, Mia Michaels.
Jennifer Barker
Co-Director
Choreographer
Jason Herrington
Choreographer
Jeannine Ford
Co-Director
Choreographer
WHAT IS THE TARPON SPRINGS LEADERSHIP CONSERVATORY FOR THE ARTS?
The Tarpon Springs Leadership and Music Conservatory is a nationally recognized pilot program that provides an integrated, seamless curriculum in academics, instrumental music, technology, dance, and leadership skills. The Conservatory program strives for excellence within each of its members and in every aspect of its curriculum. In 2008, the Conservatory earned county-wide magnet status allowing students from throughout Pinellas County to apply for acceptance. This program is open to all Pinellas County Schools students who wish to participate, subject to current school assignment and magnet program procedures. Each conservatory student is required to perform in at least two performance ensembles, participate in our annual solo and ensemble festival, complete a senior project and enroll in a leadership course. The leadership course will focus on problem solving, responsibility, self-directed learning, effective communication, and collaborative team work. The study of music and dance contributes to the quality of every student’s life in important ways. Every musical work is a product of its time and place; however, some works transcend their original settings and continue to appeal to us through their timeless and universal attraction. Through singing, dancing, composing and playing instruments, students can express themselves creatively. Knowledge of notation and performance traditions enables them to learn new music independently throughout their lives. For more information about the Tarpon Springs Leadership Conservatory for the Arts please visit their website at www.tarponspringsband.com.
Kid Pop
Dance Mania
attended Tarpon Springs High School, where she was apart of the Tarpon Springs Leadership and Music Conservatory for the Arts. Jennifer led the colorguard/dance program under her excellent leadership skills. Among many other scholorships, Jenn participated in the 2009 Walker’s Rising Stars Scholarship Performance Night and placed 4th place in her dance solo. The Walker’s Rising Stars Program features the best-of-the-best Pinellas County Schools Performing Arts students. During Jenn’s senior year she became Jennifer Barker’s assistant during dance class at Tarpon Middle. Furthermore, she spent her first year of college instructing both the Tarpon Springs High School and Tarpon Springs Middle School Winter Guard’s. Jenn currently attends IADT in Tampa and is pursuing a degree in Interior Design where she continues to receive multiple scholarships for her dedication and amazing products in the art world. She continues to assist Jennifer and the rest of the staff with her excellent instructional skills and choreography.
Jenn Lindner
Choreographer
is currently a Senior at Tarpon Springs High School. Jared is the “man” when it comes to sound/lights/stage and overall production of the TSHS Auditorium. For the past 2 years he has ran many Elementary, Middle, and High school concerts from local area band, dance, chorus, and drama programs. Additionally, he is contracted as the production manager at many of the summer dance studio recitals in the area such as Donna Marie and Sherley Nolan. Aside from TSHS and running any and all Conservatory for the Arts Program productions, Jared also DJ’s local weddings, graduation parties, and other celebrations. This year Jared will be setting up and running the 2010 High School graduation ceremony. This is Jared’s second year at the Conservatory for the Arts DANCE CAMP. During the week he takes pictures, video, assists the choreographers with music and lights during practice and puts on the Friday evening production.
Jared Lewis
Production Manager
