Photos: UAA hosts summer dance camp

Assistant camp instructor and local Anchorage dancer Teigan Akagi demonstrates choreography for the campers. Photo by Justin Cox.

From June 3 to 7, UAA’s College of Arts and Science Department of Theater and Dance hosted a dance camp led by term assistant professor of dance Katie O’Loughlin. 

Over the week, the campers learned about various styles of dance as well as warm up routines and choreography. At the culmination of the camp, the campers performed for their families as well as faculty and staff with the College of Arts and Sciences .

A camper performs a spin to showcase some of the across the floor warm up exercises during the final performance of the dance camp. Photo by Justin Cox.
O’Loughlin demonstrates a section of choreography for the campers. Photo by Justin Cox.
Campers practicing choreography from “Hairspray” during the week-long camp. Photo by Justin Cox.
Campers practice choreography. Photo by Justin Cox.
Assistant camp instructor and local Anchorage dancer Teigan Akagi demonstrates choreography for the campers. Photo by Justin Cox.
A camper performs the splits as part of her introduction routine during the final performance at the end of the dance camp. Photo by Justin Cox.
Campers perform a social dance with Akagi filling in for a camper who couldn’t attend the final performance. Photo by Justin Cox.
A camper practices kicks during the across the floor demonstration at the dance camp’s final performance. Photo by Justin Cox.
A camper performs a leap during the final performance. Photo by Justin Cox.
A dancer performs a handstand during the acrobatic demonstration of the final performance. Photo by Justin Cox.
Campers perform together during the final performance for their families, faculty and staff. Photo by Justin Cox.
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