Orono Community Education

Join us for this fun-filled camp with a Descendants theme! Learn ballet, jazz and hip hop styles of dance and put steps together for fun routines to music from the movies! We will also play fun dance games and create craft projects to take home. Ballet or jazz shoes are encouraged. There will be a performance for family and friends at 11:45 am on Thursday.

Explore the world of drama through the Orono High School Theater Department as you build skills in acting, technical theater and more. Incoming freshman students will get the opportunity to meet other students involved with theater and practice basic skills as well as receive tips on auditioning for the upcoming fall musical. Upperclassmen students will have the opportunity to further advance their theater skills and even lead or direct their peers for the final performance at the end of the week! This camp is designed to provide an initiation to the theater department and help students prepare for the high school drama department musical auditions in September. Students will have the option to perform for friends and family at 6 pm on August 18th.

Do you love sparkle and glam? Join us for this fun-filled day camp. We will explore several dance styles including ballet, jazz, tap and hip hop to popular music. Additional activities include manicures, craft projects, wearable art and movie time. Dress ready to move. Bring a water bottle, morning snack and a bag lunch each day. Participants will perform for family and friends at 2:45 pm on Thursday. Ballet and tap shoes are strongly encouraged.

Join the Mermaid dancing fun! We will learn basic steps using music with mermaid themes and perform at the end of the week. Dance styles include ballet and jazz. We also make crafts and play fun dance games. Family and friends are invited to join us for a performance at 3:45 pm on Thursday. Ballet or jazz shoes encouraged.

Calling all ninjas! Learn basic ninja and hip hop moves, then put them together to create fun routines to upbeat superhero music. Create ninja crafts and play fun dance games. Wear tennis shoes. Open to boys and girls! We will have a performance at 3:45 pm on Thursday.

A camp full of dancing and games, all using music and themes from this fun cartoon! Basic dance steps will be taught, and we will learn a fun routine. Ballet or jazz shoes encouraged. There will be a performance for family and friends at 11:45 am on Thursday.

PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED: Registration Deadline: Sunday, June 12 - No walk-ins accepted Auditions: Monday, June 13 from 12:45 pm - approximately 3:30 pm (Some cast members may stay for rehearsal until 5 pm.) All cast members must be available to rehearse from 12:45 - 5 pm , Monday - Friday and for both performances Friday and Saturday evenings. Exact rehearsal times will vary on Monday and Tuesday depending on role assigned. A rehearsal schedule will be sent home on Monday. Orono High School Auditorium Fee: $45 Performances: Friday, June 17 & Saturday, June 18 at 7 pm Tickets go on sale June 14 at 8 am. Grades 1 - 12 are welcome to audition for a part in this full scale musical production of Wizard of Oz. Professional directors from Prairie Fire Children’s Theater are bringing this touring show to our community, complete with set and costumes. *This program is designed with an audition process. As a traveling show, there is a pre-designated number of roles available and sizes of costumes the troupe can travel with. Prior to auditions, please prepare your child for this process and the possible disappointment of not being cast in the play. Those not cast will receive a partial refund.

A fun week of dancing for preschoolers and a great introduction to dance! Boys and girls welcome. Dance styles include ballet, tap, and creative movement along with basic tumbling. Ballet and tap shoes encouraged. Bring a snack and water bottle. There will be a performance at 11:15 am on Thursday.

Learn ballet and jazz styles of dance. Participants will also create theme-based crafts. Ballet or jazz shoes encouraged. There will be a performance at 11:45 am on Thursday

Learn theatre-craft basics, play character developing games, act out Mad Libs and produce a funny fairy tale-themed play on the last day of class. For students with any level of experience with an interest in theatre. Come prepared to be open minded, creative, and most of all, ready to have fun! Student may be asked to supply simple costume(s) and props from home.

Learn gymnastics skills as well as dance steps. Additional activities include fitness games and crafts. This camp is for students with minimal experience in dance and gymnastics. Bring a water bottle, morning snack and a bag lunch. Participants will perform at 2:30 pm on Thursday. Ballet and tap shoes are encouraged.

Celebrate America while learning dance routines to patriotic music! Dance styles include jazz and hip hop. Additional activities will include red, white and blue crafts and games. Jazz or ballet shoes encouraged. Bring a snack and water bottle. There will be a performance at 11:45 am on Thursday

Explore several dance styles including ballet, jazz, tap and hip hop. Additional activities include art projects and movie time. Boys and girls of all abilities welcome. Bring a water bottle, morning snack and a bag lunch. Participants will perform at 2:30 pm on Thursday. Ballet and tap shoes encouraged.