Summer Immersions
Virtual Summer Immersion Programs
Summer 2021 dates are coming soon! Please email CreativeArtsAcademy@tri-c.edu for more information.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, we are excited to offer a combination of pre-recorded and live online coursework for students to hone their skills at home. These classes are free of charge and are open to students K-12. Learn more.
Creative Arts Academy Summer 2020 Immersion Programs:
Dance Academy Summer Immersion (Ages 4-18)
Strings and Band Academy Immersion (Ages 6-18)
Tri-C JazzFest Academy Summer Immersion (Ages 12-18)
Vocal Arts Mastery Summer Immersion (Grades 4 and up)
Dance Academy Summer Immersion
Ages: 4-18
Cost: Free
The Dance Academy Program, part of the Tri-C Creative Arts Academy, offers a free eight-week online immersion series designed for students with previous dance experience. Participants will access virtual class activities through Flipgrid and join instructors for live online classes to receive advanced instruction in various dance techniques including ballet, Horton technique and modern. The camp ends with a week of virtual dance camp activities that culminate in a final virtual performance (details to follow).
If you are new to the Dance Academy, please email creativeartsacademy@tri-c.edu for instructions on submitting an audition video.
Tri-C Location |
Day(s) |
Date(s) |
Time |
Register Online |
Virtual instruction |
Su-Sa |
June 1-July 24, 2020 |
Self-paced and livestream classes |
CLOSED |
String and Band Academy Summer Immersion
Ages: 6-18
Cost: Free
The Orchestra Program and the Honors Wind/Band program, part of the Tri-C Creative Arts Academy, offer a free eight-week online immersion series.
This program is perfect for students to continue and expand their instrumental music education during the summer. Classes include sectionals, lessons, master classes and age-appropriate college/audition prep.
Students will join professional and experienced music education faculty in livestreaming sessions and can participate in additional activities through an online platform called Flipgrid.
The camp culminates in a week of virtual string and band camp activities, as well as a virtual performance.
Tri-C Location |
Day(s) |
Date(s) |
Time |
Register Online |
Virtual instruction |
Su-Sa |
June 1-July 24, 2020 |
Self-paced and livestream classes |
CLOSED |
Tri-C JazzFest Academy Summer Immersion
Ages: 12-18
Cost: Free
The JazzFest Academy Program, part of the Tri-C Creative Arts Academy, offers a free seven-week online immersion series designed for students with previous jazz experience. Participants will join live streaming sessions and participate in additional activities through Flipgrid. This performance-based series, led by international jazz artist Dominick Farinacci, incorporates jazz, blues, gospel, R&B and hip-hop. We use jazz as a foundation to help students sharpen their performance, recording and production skills. The camp ends with a week of virtual activities that culminate in a virtual performance to be presented on Tri-C JazzFest platforms.
If you are new to the JazzFest Academy, please email creativeartsacademy@tri-c.edu for instructions on submitting an audition video.
Tri-C Location |
Day(s) |
Date(s) |
Time |
Register Online |
Virtual instruction |
Su-Sa |
July 1-Aug. 14, 2020 |
Self-paced and livestream classes |
CLOSED |
Class schedule:
July 1-Aug. 10, 2020
Mondays: Online Lessons Posted to Flipgrid
Thursdays: Live Zoom Sesson 1-3 p.m.
Aug. 10-14, 2020 (Finals Week)
M-F, 10 a.m.-noon and 2-4 p.m.
Final Virtual Concert
Thurs., Aug. 20, 2020
Vocal Arts Mastery Summer Immersion
Ages: Grades 4 and up
Cost: Free
The Vocal Arts Mastery Program, part of the Tri-C Creative Arts Academy, offers a free eight-week online immersion series designed for students with previous vocal arts experience. Participants will access virtual class activities through an online platform called Flipgrid and join instructors for live online classes to receive advanced instruction on solo and ensemble vocal skills, listening skills and music theory. The camp ends with a week of virtual activities that culminate in a final virtual performance (details to follow). At the end of the Vocal Arts Mastery Summer Immersion, students will be prepared to advance to the Vocal Arts Academy Choir..
Tri-C Location |
Day(s) |
Date(s) |
Time |
Register Online |
Virtual instruction |
Su-Sa |
June 1-July 31, 2020 |
Self-paced and livestream classes |
CLOSED |