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This year, we are offering two new exciting full-day summer camps as well as our popular half-day acting intensive course!
The first full-day option is a Storytelling camp where Dara trains actors to use their voices, bodies, and words (or the lack thereof) to tell stories effectively. This camp covers physical performance, space work, text analysis, creative writing, voiceover, ensemble, and choral speaking. This multi-dimensional course is perfect for those who want to expand on their creativity or dip their toe into what it's like to be an actor.
The second full-day option is our 'Simulated Show' camp where Dara will take students through the entire process of what it's like to be on a real-life television show! Having worked as lead and recurring roles on shows for Disney Channel, Nickelodeon, Cartoon Network, and Freeform, Dara knows the ins and outs of what the actor experiences when making TV! From casting to performing in front of a live audience, students will better understand entertainment and have a well-rounded experience of what it's like to work in one of the world's most exciting industries.
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Our popular half-day camp covers the foundation of acting. Work for 5-days on everything from improv, commercials, scene work, and monologues! The final day will be finished off with a performance of the materials learned for parents and friends!
Storytelling Camp: Full-day
June 26-30
8:30 AM - 3 PM
Ages 9-15
Price: $475
This storytelling camp will cover multiple ways to bring an idea to life! Inspired by curriculum from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in England, you will be working with Dara on physical performance, wordless stories, script analysis, creative writing, ensemble performance, and voiceover. Whether you're new to acting or experienced, this camp is perfect for bringing the excitement back into your creative spirit! On the final day, we will do a sharing of what we have learned with parents and friends.
This camp is full-day and spaces are limited. Book more than one camp and get a bundle discount! Fill out an inquiry form here https://forms.gle/K3V65RQUbkwq1YX29 to register.
Simulated Show Camp: Full-day
July 17-21
8:30 AM - 3 PM
Ages 9-15
Price: $475
During this exhilarating 5-day course, Dara will take students through the entire process of what it's like to be on a real-life television show! From auditions, callbacks, and rehearsals to performing in front of a live audience (family and friends), students will better understand the industry and have a well-rounded experience of what it's like to work in one of the world's most exciting industries!
This camp is full-day and spaces are limited. Book more than one camp and get a bundle discount! Fill out an inquiry form here https://forms.gle/K3V65RQUbkwq1YX29 to register.
Half-day Acting IntensivE
Ages 9-15
Price: $235
This is our popular half-day camp from last year! A perfect crash course for beginners and experienced actors alike! Work on all the fundamental elements of acting at DSOA. We will cover everything from improv, commercials, character development, scene study, and monologues! On the final day, we will do a sharing of what we have learned with parents and friends. All performances will be on tape for parents to have!
This camp is half-day and spaces are limited. Book more than one camp and get a bundle discount! Fill out an inquiry form here https://forms.gle/K3V65RQUbkwq1YX29 to register.
July 10-14
9 AM - 12 PM
About Us
What Sets Us Apart
Based in Denver, NC right on Hwy 16 and 73, no more long drives to Charlotte and get top-level training. Dara has working experience unparalleled by anyone in the area and teaches students with detailed attention. Our camps and classes give you focused training unlike any other as spaces are limited — so no more getting lost in the crowd. Here at DSOA, we pride ourselves in creating quality, first-class, passionate, and powerful storytelling.
