Performing Arts
Parks & Recreation

Dance, acting, singing are all part of the fun and fantasy at the NW Optimist Performing Arts Community Center. Classes and camps are available for ages 6 through adult.

Young performers

Performing Arts camps and workshops provide children and teen aged 6-17 the opportunity to take place in full-scale musicals and performances.

SUMMER PERFORMING ARTS DAY CAMP

Let your young star shine at our Summer Performing Arts Day Camp. The camps provides children age 6-17 with the opportunity to take part in a full musical performance, including acting, singing, dancing, as well as costume and set design. Three two-week sessions are available and run Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Snacks are provided twice a day but company members are asked to bring a sack lunch.

No prior performing arts experience required.

Cost: $165 per student/per session.

 

2013 Summer Session Dates

I:        June 17 - 28            The Princess & the Pauper
II:      July 1 - 12*              The Frog Prince
III:    July 15 - 26               Beauty and the Beast

*Camp will not be open on July 4 in observance of the July 4 holiday.

For enrollment information, call 841-2412, or download a copy of our 2013 Summer Youth Drama Camp registration form.


Fall, Winter, Spring Classes

Youth and adults can participate in a variety of performing arts classes. Middle Eastern dancing, Hip-Hop, Irish dance, Ballet, tap and a variety of dramatic arts classes are available. Classes for home school groups are also available.

Download our Fall, Winter Spring Brochure for a full class schedule.

Spring Fling Drama Day Camp

Youth ages 6-17 can put a spring in their step with the NW Optimist Performing Arts Community Center’s Spring Fling Drama
Camp. Participants will sing, dance, act and take part in a musical
revue to be performed for family and friends.
The revue takes place on Friday, March 18 at 5:30 p.m.
 
Date: TBD
Time: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Cost: $80 per participant.

For enrollment information, call 841-2412.


Holiday Magic Camp

Celebrate the magic and majesty of the Holiday Season during the NW Optimist's annual Holiday Magic Drama Camp. The three-day camp will have your favorite star singing and dancing to family Holiday classics! For ages 6-16.

2012 dates TBD
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. daily

Showtime: Wednesday, December 22 at 5:30 p.m. 


FOR ALL CAMP PROGRAMS AT the NW OPTIMIST COMMUNITY CENTER:

Records:
Participants must provide current immunization records for enrollment (youth only)

Wardrobe:
Unless otherwise noted by instructor, participants need to wear either dance shoes (jazz/ballet) or sneakers. No sandals or clogs, please. Please wear comfortable clothing you can move in, and even get on the floor.
Lunch:
All-day camp participants need to bring a sack lunch. Two snacks will be provided daily;

Performing Arts Day Camp activities and performances all take place at:

NW Optimist Performing Arts Center
3301 NW Grand Boulevard, OKC, OK 73116
405 841-2412

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