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Instructor: Danielle Rakhshanifar Find Your Rhythm, Find Your Voice, and Shine at Oakwood School’s Downbeat! Music Camp! Downbeat! Music Camp at Oakwood School is an immersive performing arts experience where students explore music, movement, acting, and visual art in a joyful, high-energy environment. Designed to build creativity, confidence, and collaboration, this dynamic camp invites young performers to discover their talents while working together as part of a vibrant artistic community. Throughout the week, campers participate in a thoughtfully balanced schedule that blends skill-building, creative exploration, and ensemble work. Whether singing, moving, acting, or creating, students are encouraged to try new things, take creative risks, and grow both individually and as part of a team. What We Offer: Vocal & Choral Training: Campers develop healthy singing habits, including breath support, pitch matching, vocal expression, and control. Students rehearse daily in age-based choir sections and also come together as a full ensemble, experiencing the excitement of singing in harmony and building a shared musical sound. Instrumental Music & Songwriting: Students are introduced to ukulele playing and the basics of songwriting. Campers learn to read chord charts, strum and pick patterns, and explore how melodies and lyrics come together to create original music. Movement, Dance & Mindfulness: Each day includes expressive movement and choreography, bookended by mindfulness and yoga practices that promote focus, body awareness, and well-being. These sessions help students connect music to movement while building coordination and confidence. Acting & Theatre Games: Through improvisation, creative games, and short scenes, campers explore beginning acting techniques that strengthen stage presence, listening skills, and self-expression—all while having a lot of fun. Rhythm & Percussion: Hands-on rhythm instruction using boomwhackers and percussion instruments helps stud
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