Welcome to ADTC’s Lake Forest, IL Dance Camp
At ADTC in IL, you’ll take 4 – 5 dance classes per-day, Mon through Fri. Classes are taught by our professional choreographers. The core dance disciplines you’ll take are contemporary, hip hop and jazz (styles vary and may include Bwy or lyrical). Elective dance classes include ballet, tap & world dance.
No matter what your dance level or background, our curriculum is designed to challenge you. You’ll be organized into groups by age & ability and get to perform in a big Friday Show.
Life @ ADTC in Illinois
Our IL dance camp home is the Lake Forest Academy. LFA is a beautiful, fully accredited boarding school conveniently located 30 miles from Chicago.
Parents, you’ll be happy to know that Lake Forest Academy is accredited by the Independent School Association of the Central States (ISACS), and the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS).
At ADTC “ULTIMATE Chicago Lake Shore” in Illinois, campers and staff live together in a traditional residence hall. Hallway blocks are organized by age and ADTC’s staff is housed in rooms on each floor, providing campers with 24-hour supervision & support.
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Awesome Activities at our IL Dance Camp
At ADTC’s IL dance camp you can enjoy
awesome activities & extras like swimming, trampoline house,
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Just Some of Our Amazing Lake Forest, IL Dance Camp Staff
Eileen Boyle
Eileen Boyle is a New York City based dancer, choreographer & educator specializing in contemporary, jazz & heels. Originally from Virginia, she moved to NYC to study at the Joffrey Ballet School as a Jazz and Contemporary trainee.
Eileen recently completed Broadway Dance Center’s Professional Semester where she worked with industry-leading choreographers such as Meghan Sanett, Theresa Stone & Marc Kimelman. Eileen has 10+ years experience choreographing, directing productions & teaching dancers of all ages.
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 & Mayland!
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.”
When Eileen is not dancing, you’ll find her reading about anthropology, drawing or napping. Her favorite animal is the manatee, and a good grilled cheese will always be her perfect food!
Alli Gallant
Alli Gallant is a professional dancer, teacher and choreographer in the NY area. Originally from Massachusetts, Alli grew up dancing competitively in a multitude of styles including jazz, hip hop, musical theatre, tap, ballet and Irish step dancing.
Alli recently completed the Broadway Dance Center’s Professional Semester in NYC where she worked with leading choreographers in the dance industry. She has also performed Improv Comedy throughout the city with her team, “Good For You.”
Alli’s recent performance credits include being a featured dancer in the award winning short film, Youthful Faces (directed and choreographed by Lane Napper), dancing in NY Fashion Week and performing at Six Flags for the Halloween Season Unleashed!
Alli so excited to be back for her 17th summer at ADTC! She has been a camper, CIT, JIC, IC, APD and PD in Vermont, Colorado and Wisconsin, and has directed and taught many ADTC virtual camps!
Kim McClay
Kim McClay is a multi-disciplined artist based in New York City. A native of St. Louis, she grew up training at Krupinski Academy of Dance and performing at the St. Louis Municipal Opera Theatre (The MUNY).
Kim graduated Magna Cum Laude from Millikin University in Decatur, IL with a degree in Musical Theatre. She has performed in regional houses across the US, including Ogunquit Playhouse, The Arvada Center, and The Cape Playhouse. One of Kim’s favorite performance credits is playing Maggie on the 2018 National Tour of A Chorus Line.
Kim is a passionate advocate for arts education & enjoys making music whenever she can. In addition to a dancer, she is a singer/songwriter and performs with her band across the NYC music scene (most notably Birdland Jazz Club and Rockwood Music Hall). She also teaches dance and musical theatre with an after-school program in NYC called Applause!
Kim joined ADTC in 2018 as an Instructor-Counselor in North Carolina. She stepped up as Program Director in Wisconsin in 2023. She loves working with kids, especially in an environment full of play. She wants to inspire girls to remember that dance is fun and not to be afraid to mess it up and try again.
When she’s not performing on the stage, Kim can be found biking down the Hudson River Pathway, catching some live music, or holed up in a coffee shop with a good book.
Lauren Goodman
Lauren Goodman Lauren Goodman grew up dancing mostly ballet in Ohio and was Valedictorian of her High School class. She was in the Gem City Ballet Pre-Professional Company for 5 years, trained by Barbara Pontecorvo, Dan Duell and Nilas Martins, before joining the Dayton Ballet Company.
As a Dance Major & Merit Scholarship recipient at Wright State University, Lauren began exploring more genres (modern, jazz, contemporary, improv, etc.). After her sophomore year, she was accepted into Alonzo King Lines Contemporary Ballet Company’s trainee program in San Francisco and moved there to further expand her dance training.
Lauren is currently on the Dean’s List at Northern Michigan University where she is pursuing a degree in Exercise Science with a Minor in Dance. Her favorite dance roles include Black Swan in Swan Lake, Cinderella in Cinderella, and Balanchine’s Serenade.
Lauren has been an Instructor-Counselor & Assistant Program Director at ADTC dance camps in California, Wisconsin, Texas, Illinois & Maryland since 2021.
Jayme Wappel
Jayme Wappel is a professional dancer, choreographer and educator based in Connecticut. She has a B.A. in Dance from Point Park University and is the Owner & Director of Monroe Dance Academy.
Jayme is originally from North Carolina and began her dance career in Raleigh at CC & Company Dance Complex where she trained in all genres of dance, ranging from ballet, to jazz, tap and broadway. At Point Park she trained with Kiesha Lalama, Doug Bentz, Garfield Lemonius, and Jason McDole.
Some of Jayme’s favorite performance credits include Finding Neverland (1st National Tour, Swing/Dance Captain); West Side Story (Paper Mill); Guys & Dolls (Goodspeed); Mary Poppins, Starlight Express (Tuacahn Amphitheater); Yo, Vikings! (Pittsburgh Playhouse); and Royal Caribbean (aerialist). And she recently worked closely with Tiler Peck (NYC Ballet Principal Dancer) on a project at Carnegie Hall.
Jayme has directed & taught at ADTC dance camps in Illinois, North Carolina, Maryland, Wisconsin & virtually for 12+ years. She started as a Junior Instructor-Counselor in Illinois in 2011.
When she’s not dancing, you’ll most likely find Jayme listening to a podcast, playing with her goldendoodle, Teddy, or baking with her husband, Clancy! She also loves global travel, roller skating, hiking, pineapples, and, of course, chipmunks.
CJ Johnson
Christina Johnson (“CJ”) is a professional dancer, choreographer and educator based in New York City. CJ fell in love with dance back in the 1900’s in Oregon.
CJ began dancing professionally with BodyVox, Bent, and Kinetic Images in Portland, then moved to Seattle, where she spent quality time learning and performing with many prominent dance companies and choreographers, including Cheronne Wong; BetterBiscuit; XODO; Alethea Adsitt; Fusion; and Seattle Jazz, to name a few.
In 2003 CJ co-founded her own eclectic modern dance company, Jerboa Dance, where she choreographed, co-directed, co-produced, and starred in many successful shows, including a special guest appearance with Dance Masters of America.
CJ joined the NYC dance scene in 2005 and is proud to have shared the stage and performed all over the world with The Love Show and Shir Dance Theater, She also choreographed and produced the Jerboa Dance NYC premier “Back from the Brink.”
CJ’s choreography has been featured on Fox 5, America’s Got Talent, and “Loosen My Tie” video. She has also performed for P Diddy, Beyoncé, Martha Stuart, and was an opening soloist for Diana Ross.
CJ has directed and taught at ADTC locations in California, Colorado, Vermont, Texas, New Jersey, Maryland & Wisconsin since 2010.
Jessalyn-Wilson
Jessalyn Wilson is a dancer, choreographer & educator based in Wisconsin. She recently graduated from Viterbo University with a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and a minor in Dance. She is currently completing her Master of Science in Community Medical Dietetics through Viterbo.
Jessalyn grew up competing with Miss Andrea’s Dance Factory in Rockton, IL. She was Valedictorian of her high school class and won a full-tuition scholarship to college. At Viterbo, she was a four-year member and captain of the University Dance Team and earned four All-America titles. She was also a dancer and choreographer for Viterbo’s biannual Dance Kaleidoscope showcase.
This is Jessalyn’s 12th year with ADTC! She spent five summers as a camper in Illinois, and then two summers as a Counselor-In-Training (CIT) in Illinois & Wisconsin before becoming a Jr. Instructor-Counselor in 2019. She has been an Instructor Counselor in Illinois, North Carolina & Maryland, as well as Assistant Program Director in Wisconsin!
When Jessalyn isn’t dancing, she can be found enjoying a good book, training for a half marathon, listening to Taylor Swift, or working on an embroidery or crochet project! Read Jessalyn’s ADTC Idol Story!
Makenzie Murdock
Makenzie Murdock is a New York City based dancer and creative, originally from Los Angeles, California. She has a B.A. in Human Biology and a minor in Dance from the University of Southern California.
Makenzie began dancing at a young age with Pacific Festival Ballet while training in the summers with the Joffrey Chicago Ballet, Bolshoi Ballet, and Alonzo King Lines Ballet. Shortly after graduating from USC, she moved to New York and completed the Broadway Dance Center’s Professional Semester.
In NYC, Makenzie has worked with choreographers such as Marc Kimelman (Jagged Little Pill) and Chaz Wolcott (Newsies). Makenzie has been an Associate Choreographer for Chaz’s recent projects: Cats, Priscilla: Queen of the Desert, and the Steps on Broadway Certificate Program.
Some of Makenzie’s performance highlights have been dancing as Victoria in Cats (Interlakes Theatre), Dance Against Cancer Gala (Lincoln Center), and most recently as a dancer in the first National Tour of The Thorn!
Makenzie has a passion for teaching and was excited to share her love of dance as an ADTC Instructor-Counselor in North Carolina & Wisconsin in 2023. She also has a love for dinosaurs and all things sparkly! Makenzie’s favorite food is toast and Princess Poppy is her spirit animal.
When she’s not dancing, Makenzie can be found with her head in a book, hanging at the beach, or planning her next adventure!
Gianna McCurry
Gianna McCurry is a choreographer and dancer based in central California. She majored in Women’s Studies & Dance at California State University in Fresno.
Some of Gianna’s performance credits include Break the Barriers’ A Nutcracker Like No Other as a guest artist, Los Angeles Contemporary Dance Company’s summer and winter showcases, commercials for Chukchansi Gold Resort and Casino as well as performing in Fresno State’s Contemporary Dance Ensemble as a featured dancer and Fresno City College’s spring and fall shows as a guest artist and choreographer.
Gianna has won contemporary choreography awards for Yosemite Dance Company. She has choreographed several shows including Guys and Dolls, Suessical! The Musical, Music Man, 13! The Musical, Newsies, and Freaky Friday.
Gianna curently teaches dance at Roosevelt High School for the Arts as well as the Central Unified School District, and she is the musical theater choreographer for Clovis West High School. Gianna won Clovis its only title for a large group ensemble with “Shipoopi” from The Music Man. She also guest teaches at Rave Dance Complex and Central Dance Academy.
Gianna is a founding member of (Kin)esphere Dance Project under the direction of Elena Razai and she continues to seek dance education and training. Gianna joined the ADTC Team as an Instructor-Counselor in California, Texas & Wisconsin in 2023.
Rachel Martens
Rachel Martens was born and raised in Illinois. She is in her first season with Ballet Quad Cities. She began her training in ballet and pointe at the Faubourg School of Ballet under the direction of Watmora Casey. After Faubourg, she performed and competed with the Visceral Studio Company in Chicago, Illinois.
Rachel recently graduated Magna Cum Lade from State University of New York at Purchase College with a BFA in Dance. At Purchase College, Rachel had the honor to perform works by George Balanchine, Norbert De La Cruz III, Hannah Garner, Rena Butler and Jenelle Figgins. During her junior year she was chosen to study abroad for a semester at Hong Kong Academy for the Performing Arts performing works by Raymond Chai and Anh Ngoc Nguyen.
Rachel has attended summer intensives at Colorado Ballet, Alonzo King Lines, Complexions Contemporary Ballet, B12 in Berlin and Hubbard Street Dance. She has been teaching and directing ADTC dance camps in Illinois, Wisconsin, Colorado and virtually since 2017.
Kierstyn Sharrow
Kierstyn Sharrow is a professional dancer, choreographer and educator based in New York City. She graduated Magna Cum Laude with a BA in Dance & Minor in Musical Theater from Marymount Manhattan College.
Kierstyn has taught ballet, pointe, partnering, tap & jazz at renowned NYC-area studios like the Broadway Dance Center, and Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre. Her performance credits include the National Tour with CATS (swing) and American Dance Machine (dance captain). She was also the dance captain of the Off-Broadway show, Idol: the Musical.
Kierstyn has been on staff at ADTC dance camps in Colorado, California and Wisconsin since 2017. Kierstyn has an amazing sense of humor and loves to make our campers & staff laugh. She also loves having such an important impact on the lives of our campers.
Kierstyn wants girls to learn from her that change is OK! “Life doesn’t stop when something shifts, so we can’t stop either. It is scary and empowering to all of a sudden be pushed outside our comfort zone.”
Brynne Loberger
Brynne Loberger is from Fort Worth, Texas. She recently graduated from the University of North Texas with a degree in Dance.
At UNT, Brynne received the Katherine Margaret Altermann Scholarship her Sophomore year, and the Jonathan Bostick Memorial Dance Scholarship her Senior year. She was also on the Dean’s list and a member of the National Society of Collegiate Scholars.
Brynne has extensive dance training and teaches all levels Hip Hop & Contemporary. She was an Elite Dance Company Member at Dance by Emily Studio in Hewitt, Texas before becoming an Assistant Teacher & Solo/Team Choreographer.
Brynne started as a Junior Instructor Counselor (“JIC”) at ADTC in North Carolina & Texas in 2018. She’s also been an Instructor Counselor in North Carolina, Wisconsin & Illinois, and was Asst. Program Director (“APD”) in North Carolina & Maryland in 2022.
Chloe Gosline
Chloe Gosline is a dancer, choreographer & educator from Raleigh, NC. She is currently pursuing her BA in Dance Education at UNC Charlotte.
Chloe teaches ballet and tap at Piedmont School of Music & Dance. She also teaches jazz locally in Charlotte.
Chloe recently performed at the American College Dance Association Conference and was a student ambassador at the North Carolina Dance Education Organization annual conference.
Chloe has attended or worked at ADTC dance camps since 2018. She started as a camper in North Carolina before becoming a Jr. Instructor-Counselor in 2021. She has been an Instructor Counselor in North Carolina , Illinois, Wisconsin, California & Maryland, as well as Assistant Program Director in North Carolina & Maryland!
Chloe wants to encourage campers to use dance to support and express themselves. When she’s not dancing, Chloe can be found attending a live music show (28 concerts + 3 music festivals & counting!), spending time with friends, watching movies/tv, reading, and cooking!
McKenna Birmingham
McKenna Birmingham is a professional dancer, choreographer and educator in New York City. She has a BFA in Dance from Julliard.
McKenna is a native of Fort Worth, Texas. Her training began at her mother’s dance studio where she studied many forms of competitive dance. As a young dancer she appeared in the USA Family Festival, performed in the Radio City Christmas Spectacular, and performed with the Arlington Metropolitan Ballet.
At Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts, McKenna danced works by Robert Battle, Dwight Rhoden, Jessica Lang, and performed numerous times at The Dallas Museum of Art. In 2007, she was named Dance Spirit Magazine’s “It Girl.”
At Julliard, McKenna danced works by Jose Limon, Sidra Bell, Eliot Feld, Jerome Robbins, and Ohad Naharin. Since graduating, McKenna has worked for L.A. Dance Project, Ballet Verité, Kathy Posin Dance Company, and Catapult Productions. From 2016 to 2020, McKenna toured with Phantom of the Opera performing as an ensemble member and a Meg Giry understudy. She performed at with the Metropoltan Opera in the fall of 2023.
McKenna currently teaches dance at New Canaan Dance Academy. She is passionate about spreading her curiosity for movement and was excited to join the ADTC team in Wisconsin in 2023. McKenna also loves dogs and collects playing cards!
Kya Cafaro
Kya Cafaro is a New York City based artist. She was a dance major and acting minor at a vocational public school, spending summers in NYC training at studios like Broadway Dance Center, Steps on Broadway, and Peridance.
Growing up in New Jersey in a family of creative people, Kya has been dancing, singing, acting, and playing music for as long as she can remember. When she turned eighteen, she dove head first into auditioning and performing full-time. Most recently, she performed on Holland America Line cruise ships and just got off of a Grand World Voyage which brought her to over thirty countries, performing nearly 400 times.
After spending last year at sea, Kya is thrilled to be back on land nurturing her love of teaching. She’s grateful to be able to adventure, see beautiful places, and connect with others, all while making art. Kya joined ADTC as an Instructor-Counselor Colorado and Wisconsin in 2023.
Outside of performing and teaching dance, Kya loves animals of all kinds. She has worked for animal control rescuing and rehoming animals, her favorite being a baby racoon.
Alyssa Guardino
Alyssa Guardino is a dancer & choreographer in South Carolina. She is currently pursuing a double major in Dance and Elementary Education with a K-12 dance education certification at the College of Charleston.
Alyssa started dancing at two years old, spending eleven years at Encore Dance Center and four years at High Definition Dance in New York where she studied ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, pointe, acro, contemporary, and theatre.
This is Alyssa’s 7th year with ADTC! She spent three summers as a camper & Counselor-In-Training (CIT) in Vermont before becoming a Jr. Instructor-Counselor in 2021. She has been a JIC & IC in North Carolina, Wisconsin & Maryland, and virtually.
When she’s not dancing, Alyssa can be found relaxing on the beach or doing a fun craft. She also trains in many circus arts – her favorite is flying trapeze!
Resha Holmes
Resha Holmes is professional dancer and choreographer based in Chicago, Illinois. She is a recent graduate of Illinois State University with a BA in Dance Performance. While at IL State, she started her own dance team (AceGroov) in 2019.
Resha began her dance training at Chicago High School for the Arts where she majored in Musical Theatre. Resha studied hip hop with Tanji Harper & Brandy Ford before expanding her training to Jazz, Modern & Ballet under Brandon Dicriscio, Kaley Ozminkowski, Laina Carni, Ricardo Garcia & Gregory Merriman.
Resha is an interdisciplinary artist – a fusion dancer and model (instagram: @resha.re) who also sings, acts & cooks! She is currently teaching jazz & hip hop at VH Dance Center in Aurora.
Resha joined ADTC as an Instructor-Counselor in 2021. She has worked at ADTC dance camps in Wisconsin and California. Resha is full of energy and positive vibes and she loves sharing her passion for dance with younger girls!
Ellen Henry
Ellen Henry is a professional choreographer and dancer based in New York City. She has a degree in Dance with a concentration in Jazz from Point Park University. She is also a professional masseuse
Ellen began her dance training in Louisville, KY at 360 Dance Studio. At the age of seventeen she was chosen to take part in the Kentucky Governor’s School of the Arts summer program.
While at Point Park, Ellen performed in productions by Cirque Dreams, took classes from prestigious choreographers in Los Angeles and New York City and studied dance abroad in Paris, France.
Ellen joined the ADTC team in 2012 in Illinois. She has also directed ADTC dance camps in Vermont and Wisconsin.
Lauryn Johnson
Lauryn Johnson is a professional dancer, choreographer and teacher based in New York City. Originally from Michigan, she graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design (Minor in Professional Writing) from Oakland University.
Lauren has over 25 years of dance experience and 12 years of experience teaching dance to children ages 3 – 18. In Michigan, she performed hip hop & contemporary repertoire with Vertical Ambition Dance Company.
After college, Lauryn moved to New York City and completed the Broadway Dance Center’s Professional Semester. She is currently teaching hip hop, tap, ballet, jazz & acro at Moves & Motions in NY & Progressive Dance Studio in Englewood, NJ. Lauryn loves seeing students find their passion and learn how to work towards their goals.
Lauren joined ADTC in 2021 as an Instructor-Counselor in Wisconsin. She hopes to help campers find lots of joy in movement and hear new elements in the music. Most of all, she wants girls to feel pride in a job well done, no matter their level or background in dance.
Taylor Eagle
Taylor Eagle is a professional dancer, choreographer and teacher based in Ohio. She has a B.A. in Dance Education and a minor in Psych & Childhood Development from UNC Charlotte.
Taylor grew up studying ballet, jazz, hip hop, tap, and pointe at Eagle Dance Center in Galion, OH. She was a member of EDC’s Competition Team and received many individual & group awards and titles, both regional and national.
Taylor began teaching in 2009 and choreographing in 2013 – working with students ages 3 to 18 in ballet, jazz, contemporary, hip hop, tap, and pointe. She currently choreographs for EDC’s competition team.
Taylor has been an Instructor Counselor & Asst. Program Director at ADTC in Illinois, Wisconsin, Colorado & California since 2021. She wants campers to learn that being yourself is the best version of you that you can be.
Lindsey Davis
Lindsey Davis is a dancer & choreographer in Wisconsin. She is currently pursuing a degree in marketing and taking dance classes at University of Wisconsin Madison.
Lindsey grew up dancing competitively at Studio M Dance Academy in Wisconsin and was a member of Monroe High School’s dance team. She won four titles for her solos and has performed at local festivals and even at a Harlem Globetrotter game!
Outside of dance, Lindsey can be found on a walk with her dog Bentley, playing pickleball, or going for an ice cream run to Culvers! She also loves all things Disney and she has been to Disney World over 10 times!
This is Lindsey’s 6th year with ADTC! She spent five summers as a camper & Counselor-In-Training (CIT) in Wisconsin and Illinois before becoming a Jr. Instructor-Counselor in 2023.
Megan Kaye
Megan Kaye is a professional dancer and choreographer based in New York City. She has a BFA in Dance from University of Arizona.
Megan is originally from Illinois. After college, she taught dance at Integrity School of Dance in Elgin, IL, and Underground Allegro Dance Company in Batavia, IL before moving to NYC to further her career.
Megan joined the ADTC team in 2015. She has been an Instructor-Counselor and Asst. Program Director at our Illinois & Wisconsin dance camps.
Akeila Sharp
Akeila Sharp is a Chicago based dancer, choreographer and counselor. She has a Bachelor of Science in Biology and Minor in Performing and Media Arts from Cornell University, as well as a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with a specialization in Dance/Movement Therapy from Lesley University.
Akeila works as a mental health therapist and teaches at community based dance programs in Chicago. She also works remotely as an E-Board member for Heidi’s Academy of the Performing Arts.
Akeila joined ADTC as an Instructor-Counselor in Wisconsin in 2022. 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!
Shannon Grayson
Shannon Grayson was born and raised in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She began her professional dance training at Howard University, where she received a BFA in Dance. While at Howard, she received summer internships at the Debbie Allen Dance Academy, Ronald K. Brown/Evidence, and Dallas Black Dance Theatre.
Shannon was on scholarship at the Lou Conte Dance Studio, Jacob’s Pillow Jazz/Musical Theatre Program, Jacob’s Pillow Choreographers Lab, and Nathan Trice Summer Dance Intensive. She continues to train and teach Hip Hop, Jazz, Ballet, and Tap throughout the city of Chicago as a faculty member of the Lou Conte Dance Studio, Hubbard Street Youth Dance Program, Principle Dance, The Gallery, and Dominican University.
Chloe Hamilton
Chloe Hamilton is from Chicago, IL where she currently studies photography at Columbia College. Chloe also participates in the work study program at Visceral Dance Center and teaches hip hop, jazz & contemporary dance at Integrity School of Dance in Elgin, IL.
Chloe has worked at American Dance Training Camps in both Lake Forest, IL and Baltimore, MD.
Allison Slavin
Alli Slavin is from Indianapolis Indiana. She has a degree from Purdue University. Alli was an ADTC camper in North Carolina before becoming an Instructor-Counselor in Vermont, Wisconsin, Colorado, Illinois, California and Maryland.
Inspiring IL Dance Camp Testimonials from Our Parent-Camper Surveys
We invite you to read the ADTC IL dance camp testimonials below (submitted by parents through our post-camp survey). Most testimonials below include an email for the alumni parent at the end of their review – please feel free to contact parents for more feedback about their ADTC experience.
Overall rating: 5 out of 5 based on 17 reviews.
Fun, well thought out & organized!
“It was my daughter’s second year at ADTC. The camp is fun, well though out, and organized. She enjoys the counselors and dance classes. They do a great job filling the day with engaging activities. reemgiven@yahoo.com”
~ Reem G., Glenview, IL
5th Summer!
“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
Immeasurable Social Growth
“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. mairin3@gmail.com”
~ Marin G., Arlington, IL
3rd Summer – IL & WI
“This was my daughter’s third summer at ADTC (she’s been to both the Illinois & Wisconsin locations). Great staff and instructors. ADTC provides the dancers a very supportive environment to learn not only about dance but who they are as dancers and as a people. mkricaurte@sbcglobal.net”
~ Kate R., Northbrook, IL
6th Year! 1st as CIT!!
“This was my daughter’s sixth year at ADTC and first at the Wisconsin location and first as a CIT. As always, she had a wonderful experience with the counselors and with her fellow campers. The dance program at the end of the week was outstanding and showcased all they had learned during the camp. As a parent, I appreciate the great communication with the ADTC counselors and staff. They are always able to answer all of my questions and assist with any special requests/situations we’ve had over the years. I also appreciate Read More
that the campers unplug from personal electronics and social media during the week so they can focus on personal interactions. Once again, ADTC exceeded our expectations. Can’t wait till next year!”
~ Cheri W., Poplar Grove, IL
Perfect place for fun!
“My daughter has been going to ADTC camp for the past 5 years. She has had an amazing time as a camper and this year she will be going as a counselor in training . The camp’s ground is beautiful and the counselors are attentive, fun, and amazing dancers:) it is the perfect place for fun, engaging, and at the same time helps all dancers at all levels to get better as dancers!! Am amazing camp , highly recommended !!!! nehamamorton5@yahoo.com”
~ Nehama M., Evanston, IL
Amazing memories & new friends
“My daughter enjoyed the ADTC dance camp in Lake Forest, IL so much last year that she is returning again this year and brining a friend! The entire week of dance was filled with great instruction, support and encouragement from all staff. The outings and special events filled the week with amazing memories and new friends. I highly recommend this program which has camps all over the country! aimeewelu@comcast.net”
~ Aimee W., Winnetka, IL
4th Year!
“This will be my daughters 4th year at ADTC. Every year has been better than the one before. The staff is wonderful. They are knowledgeable, wonderful dancers and teachers, fun, organized and make the time fly! The performances at the end of the week look so professional. It is amazing that they can teach so many dances with girls at every level and make the show flow flawlessly. Thank you ADTC for the past 3 years. Julia is looking forward to her 4th summer. caroline.martorano@hotmail.com”
~ Caroline M., Vernon Hills, IL
A great camp!
“My daughter had a wonderful experience at camp. She was able to dance her heart out, while still being 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! cnmartinil@yahoo.com”
~ Christopher M., Hinsdale, IL
Dance routines were amazing!
“For her first time at away camp she did wonderfully. I was so impressed with how much they learned in one week and the dance routines were amazing. jhlawrence@comcast.net”
~ Jennifer L., Northbrook, IL
Wonderful 3 summers!
“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. jkushnir@yahoo.com”
~ Jill L., Evanston, IL
Still flying high!
“My daughter is still flying high from her awesome experience at dance camp. Thank you to the whole ADTC team for making her experience so fantastic. The staff was exceptional!!!! 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. sandywildenborg@tdstelecom.com”
~ Sandy W., Verona, WI
Energy is terrific!
“ADTC was the first overnight camp experience for my daughter…and she beyond loved it and has returned. The friendships are fostered and forged quickly and there is a safe environment which balances independence with appropriate supervision. And the dance instruction and energy are terrific! dmacknin@alperservices.com”
~ David M., Highland Park, IL
You all ROCK!
“This was a GREAT experience for both my daughter and myself. Sometimes it’s hard to let go of control and let someone else care for your daughter, but I was so amazed at all the ladies and how they welcomed my daughter and made her feel comfortable. This helped to ease my mind. She has been missing camp and all the friends she made. She cannot wait until next year. The Friday Night program was awesome and it shows how much hard work all the teachers and counselors put into this week. My daughter talked Read More
about camp all the way home (2 hours). I am very happy with this experience for her and will definitely sign her up for next year. Thanks to everyone for all that they did to make this experience memorable. You all ROCK! ljterryrn@gmail.com”
~ David M., Highland Park, IL
5 years so far!
“Every year she wants to come back. 5 years in a row so far! joanne@jtonge.com”
~ Joanne H., Libertyville, IL
Highlight of summer!
“My 11 year old daughter went to camp in Lake Forest, Il. She loved it. I felt fully informed in the time leading up to camp (it was our first time) and Rachel had the time of her life. It was the highlight of her summer!”
~ Jackie K., St. Louis, MO
Loves all aspects of the camp
“My daughter loves all aspects of the camp…she loves the variety, the instructors and all the other campers, the extra activities and the classes. She talked about her experience the whole way home after the Friday Night Show…she was so excited and asked if she could go for 2 weeks next year.”
~ Anne W., Singapore
Hone your jazz dance technique in this 5-day Spring Break Dance Camp for intermediate/advanced dancers! You’ll have 90 minutes of live instruction/discussion with our world class dance instructors + 30 minutes of self-paced practice per-day.
Dance with a real Radio City Rockette & Broadway Star each week! In this ongoing class, experienced dancers will hone the wide variety of techniques & creative expression in contemporary dance. Fresh technique & choreography every time we meet!
Dance with a real Radio City Rockette & Broadway Star each week! In this ongoing class for beginners, dancers explore the fundamentals & wide variety of techniques in contemporary dance. Fresh technique & choreography every time we meet!
Hone your technique in this 5-day Spring Break Dance Camp for intermediate/advanced dancers! You’ll have 90 minutes of live instruction/discussion with our world class dance instructors + 30 minutes of self-paced practice per-day.
The perfect home-based jazz dance camp for all levels! This is a multi-day course that meets one night per-week for four or five weeks.
The perfect home-based hip hop dance camp for all levels! This is a multi-day course that meets one night per-week for four or five weeks.
The perfect home-based contemporary dance camp for all levels! This is a multi-day course that meets one night per-week for four or five weeks.
The perfect home-based jazz dance class for intermediate-advanced dancers! This is an open class and does not require a longer commitment. Drop-in anytime! We’ll hone our jazz & traditional ballet technique while dancing to an upbeat, popular song in this challenging & fun 1-hr class. Fresh technique & choreography every time we meet!
The perfect home-based hip hop dance class for intermediate-advanced dancers! This is an open class and does not require a longer commitment. Drop-in anytime! We’ll explore a mix of street dance styles in a highly energetic, challenging & fun 1-hr class. Fresh technique & choreography every time we meet!
The perfect home-based contemporary dance class for intermediate-advanced dancers! This is an open class and does not require a longer commitment. Drop-in anytime! We’ll hone our technique & explore creative expression in this 1-hr class while energizing movement with emotion. Fresh technique & choreography every time we meet!
The perfect home-based jazz dance class for beginners! This is an open class and does not require a longer commitment. Drop-in anytime! We layer jazz style over traditional ballet technique & dance to upbeat, popular songs in this fun 1-hr class. Fresh technique & choreography every time we meet!
The perfect home-based hip hop dance class for beginners! This is an open class and does not require a longer commitment. Drop-in anytime! We’ll explore a mix of street dance and hip hop foundations in a highly energetic & fun 1-hr class. Fresh technique & choreography every time we meet!
The perfect home-based contemporary dance class for beginners! This is an open class and does not require a longer commitment. Drop-in anytime! We’ll explore the fundamentals & wide variety of techniques in contemporary dance in this fun 1-hr class. Fresh technique & choreography every time we meet!
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