At our North Carolina dance camp, campers take 4-5 dance classes per-day. Classes are taught by our professional choreographers, with core styles including contemporary, hip hop & jazz (styles may include Broadway or lyrical). Electives include ballet, tap & world dance. Our North Carolina dance camp curriculum is designed to challenge beginners to competitive dancers. Girls are grouped by age and ability and everyone performs in a big Friday Show.
Community & belonging — zero negativity, all-girl inclusive environment
The ADTC community shares one simple, unifying mission: to empower girls to move to love. ADTC is a tight-knit, all-girl community where we have the 'move' part DOWN! We practice love as individuals and a community each and every day at camp with our 'Zero Negativity Challenge.'
My daughter got a little homesick one weekend her first summer and the staff took great care to make sure she was ok (and to keep me updated). In fact, when she got home she said she was 'camp sick' and wanted to go back to camp! ~ Kristen G., Framingham, MA
Activities — outdoor adventures at the NC Smoky Mountains camp
At ADTC's ULTIMATE Smoky Mountains North Carolina dance camp you can enjoy awesome activities and extras like horseback riding, tubing, swimming, rock wall climbing, rafting, bowling, girls' night out, trampolines, escape room and more!
Setting — Western Carolina University in the Smoky Mountains
Our North Carolina dance camp home is Western Carolina University, located an hour west of Asheville in the Smoky Mountains. A hub for a variety of exciting outdoor adventures, the Smoky Mountains is the perfect setting for our North Carolina dance camp.
Parent review — CIT program, responsibility and maturity
This was my daughter's third year at the North Carolina location. I am very pleased with the treatment I and my daughter have received with ADTC. They go above and beyond in all aspects of their service. My daughter was a CIT this year in North Carolina and she had a wonderful time. It helped her take responsibility and grow in maturity. ~ Wallene M., Mosheim, TN
Parent review — confidence and new friendships at NC camp
My daughter absolutely LOVES ADTC. She is a beginner dancer and feels comfortable spending 2 weeks with more experienced peers. She gains independence and her confidence level rises 2 fold when she is at ADTC camp. This will be my daughter's third summer at the NC location. The counselors and teachers are encouraging, loving and fun. ~ Denise T., Fletcher, NC
Staff quality — NC Program Director Eileen Boyle's philosophy
Eileen is thrilled to be returning to ADTC for her 16th summer (she started as a camper at ADTC in Vermont in 2006). She is now Program Director of our dance camps in North Carolina & Maryland. Eileen wants campers to leave ADTC with the sense that dance is a safe place. 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.'
Cabin & sleeping — dorm rooms at Western Carolina University
At ADTC's ULTIMATE Smoky Mountains location, campers stay in spacious double dorm rooms with shared bathrooms. Dorms are organized by age, with our all-female staff housed on each floor to provide 24-hour supervision and support. Campers also enjoy community lounges (for doing arts & crafts and hanging out), laundry facilities, and a Dance Canteen stocked with snacks, basic supplies, ADTC apparel, and souvenirs.
ADTC awards partial scholarships of varying levels, according to need. Need is determined by the family's financial situation and the camper's interest level in both attending ADTC and in dancing in general. Scholarship awards will vary from $100 OFF to up to one-half OFF the weekly camp tuition at your ADTC location.
Food & dietary — vegetarian options and medical dietary needs
Each of our meals includes a selection of food suitable for vegetarians. At each lunch and dinner we also provide a full salad bar. If your child has medical dietary restrictions or food allergies, please make sure all information is fully detailed in her CampDoc profile. Our team reviews CampDoc information carefully prior to camp and works directly with each venue's dining staff as needed. We are experienced in handling many dietary situations and will do our best to support a safe and healthy camp experience for your daughter.
Health & medical — RN on-site, all staff CPR certified
We have an RN on-site for check-in and on-call 24/7. All of our staff is certified in CPR & first aid. You'll communicate medical needs & dietary restrictions on your RC Form before camp. If you take medication, you'll be assisted by our staff at camp. We keep meds safe and distribute them as directed.
