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Dance Camp at Artscape is a free 3-day outdoor dance festival showcasing an inspiring array of dance programming including professional dance battles, high-energy performances, interactive workshops, panel discussions, and nightly dance parties.
Hosted by Guardian Baltimore and Artscape.
Artscape is produced by the Baltimore Office of Promotion & The Arts (BOPA) on behalf of the Baltimore Festival of the Arts, Inc (BFAI). BOPA is a 501(c)3 non-profit which serves as Baltimore City’s arts council, film office and special events agency.
ARTSCAPE
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Artscape is America's largest free arts festival, attracting 350,000+ attendees over three days. Artscape features 150+ fine artists, fashion designers and craftspeople; visual art exhibits on and off-site, including exhibitions, outdoor sculpture, art cars, photography and the Janet & Walter Sondheim Prize; incredible live concerts on outdoor stages; a full schedule of performing arts including dance, opera, theater, film, experimental music and the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra; family events such as hands-on projects, demonstrations, competitions, children's entertainers and street theater; and a delicious, international menu of food and beverages that is available throughout the festival site. Artscape's total economic impact on Baltimore City is $28.5 million.
CAMP ARTSCAPE
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This year’s theme is “Camp Artscape: Adventure Awaits.” For many, one of the most exciting parts of summer is taking time to engage in new experiences. Whether at an away camp or a local summer program, it’s something to look forward to all year—truly a staple of the summer season. The same goes for Artscape; it’s just not summer without it! The theme allows all involved to step out of their comfort zone, learn something new, and experience the adventure that awaits in Baltimore.
Program:
Festival Highlights
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- 4v4 Breakin' Battle for $1,000 (Saturday)
- 2v2 All-Styles Battle for $400 (Saturday)
- 1v1 Baltimore Club Battle for $200 w/ Bmore Than Dance (Friday)
- Choreography Showcases w/ Baltimore Dance Crews Project (Sunday)
- Youth Performances
- Dance Workshops
- Parkour Instruction w/ Urban Evolution Baltimore
- Panel Discussions w/ Dance Elders/Master Teachers
- Open Dance Cyphers
After-Hours Parties
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FRIDAY, JULY 21 (9 PM - 11 PM): 4 Hours of Funk w/ DJ Fleg
SATURDAY, JULY 22 (9 PM - 11 PM): Mobtown Ballroom Dance Party w/ The New Old Fashioneds (Live Jazz Band)
SCHEDULE
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Friday, July 21:
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11 AM: Morning Yoga w/ Leonora Eubanks
12 PM: Arts and Crafts "Dance Streamers"
1 PM: Parkour Workshop & Demonstration
2 PM: Dance Games
3 PM: African Drums and Dance Cypher
4 PM: Popping Workshop w/ Talbolt Johnson
5 PM: Baltimore Club Dancing Workshop w/ DJ Mello
6 PM - 9 PM: 1v1 Baltimore Club Battle for $200 (DJ Mello, Judges: TyDaGeneral, Neek B'Chillin, and MC Mumbles)
9 PM - 11 PM: 4 Hours of Funk Dance Party w/ DJ Fleg
Saturday, July 22:
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11 AM: Breakin' Workshop w/ Bboy Stelf & Competition Registration
12 PM - 8 PM: BreakScape (4v4 Breakin' Battle for $1,000 & 2v2 All-Styles Battle for $400
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8 PM - 9 PM: Lindy Hop Class
9 PM - 11 PM: After-Hours Dance Party w/ The New Old Fashioneds
Sunday, July 23:
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11 AM: Baltimore Dance Crews Project (BDCP) Choreography Workshop
12 PM: Guardian Dance "Time Machine"
1 PM - 4 PM: BDCP Choreography Showcase (Crews TBD)
4 PM: Fire-Side Chat: The Dance Elders Speak w/ Stephanie Powell, Kibibi Ajanku, Lance Guillermo, & Ben Gonzales
5 PM - 8 PM: Closing Assembly "Dance Cipher & Popular Line Dances"