Staff spotlight — Eileen Boyle (IL Program Director background)
Eileen Boyle is a New York City based dancer, choreographer & educator specializing in contemporary, jazz & heels. She trained at the Joffrey Ballet School and completed Broadway Dance Center's Professional Semester. Eileen has 10+ years experience choreographing, directing productions & teaching dancers of all ages. She is thrilled to be returning to ADTC for her 16th summer (she started as a camper at ADTC in Vermont in 2006). She says, 'I think some dancers come to camp from studios that put girls down for not rising to the level of others or for not doing well in competition. I would love to instill in all campers that dance is for everyone.'
IL testimonial — 5th summer, wonderful community (Karen B.)
"This was my daughter's 5th summer at ADTC (she's attended both Illinois & Wisconsin). She had a great time – wonderful sense of community." ~ Karen B., Vernon Hills, IL
IL testimonial — cared for, new friendships lasting post-camp (Jill L.)
"My daughter has had a wonderful experience at ADTC the past 3 years. She's felt cared for, loves the dancing, and started to make new friends that she is continuing to communicate with post camp. She's already signed up for her 4th year." ~ Jill L., Evanston, IL
IL testimonial — dance plus traditional camp activities (Christopher M.)
"My daughter had a wonderful experience at camp. She was able to dance her heart out, while still being able to participate in activities that you would see in a traditional sleep away camp. The counselors were encouraging and made challenging, beautiful routines. Definitely a great camp!" ~ Christopher M., Hinsdale, IL
IL testimonial — confidence and hip hop discovery (Sandy W.)
"My daughter is still flying high from her awesome experience at dance camp. She has decided to take hip hop lessons as a result of dance camp. She met wonderful people and made new friends that sent her confidence level sky rocketing." ~ Sandy W., Verona, WI
IL testimonial — social growth and confidence (Marin G.)
"My daughter has attended ADTC for 3 straight years (Illinois and Wisconsin). The amount of social growth this camping experience has provided her is immeasurable. The dancing is always great. I am always so impressed with the Friday Performance! It is amazing what can be done in such a short amount of time. My daughter has gained confidence and lasting friendships. The instruction and choreography is top-notch." ~ Marin G., Arlington, IL
Staff spotlight — Akeila Sharp (mental health and wellbeing focus)
Akeila Sharp is a Chicago based dancer, choreographer and counselor with a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with a specialization in Dance/Movement Therapy from Lesley University. She works as a mental health therapist and teaches at community based dance programs in Chicago. She seeks to support campers not only in their growth as dancers, but more importantly in their mental and emotional wellbeing and self-discovery. She wants girls to know they don't need to be perfect inside or outside the dance studio, and hopes to help them have fun and enjoy being kids.
