In the wonderful land of North Carolina, sandwiched between majestic mountains and the swishy-swashy Atlantic Ocean, reside some of the most extraordinary kids you could ever imagine. They’re not just your regular play-in-the-park, eat-ice-cream, do-homework kind of kids. No, siree! These children have some serious twinkle toes. They are the Dance Dynamos of NC! Meet Twirl-tastic Trina, the leader of this jolly jigging crew. With her curly red hair, freckles, and a grin wider than the Mississippi River, she’s a sight to behold when she pirouettes across the dance floor. Following her is Funky-footed Fred, who can make even the grumpiest grizzly bear chuckle with his pulsating pop-and-lock dance moves. And let’s not forget Boogie-woogie Benny, whose electrifying energy can power up the entire NC on a sunny day! These kids have dance sessions in the coziest corners of NC - from the sun-dappled decks of Kitty Hawk to the misty mountains of Asheville. They dance in the rain, in the sunshine, and even under the cotton candy clouds, spreading joy and laughter everywhere. They shuffle and shake, leap and twirl, all the while creating a magical spectacle, like a rainbow after a summer rain. Dancing isn't just a game for them, it's their language, their joy, their magic. And every day, they invite every child of NC to join their ever-growing, giggle-inducing, crazy-creative dance troupe. So, if you ever find yourself in this marvelous state, be ready. You never know when you might be swept into a whirl of dance and delight by the Dance Dynamos of NC!
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What began in a humble New York City apartment with just a single student, Spark, has since blossomed into an enriching program impacting thousands of children. Our unique educational approach combines the elements of art, yoga, meditation, and nature to create a holistic learning environment. This distinctive blend is what sets Spark apart, allowing us to reach and inspire a multitude of children in truly meaningful ways. With an array of offerings to accommodate various schedules and needs, Spark has something for everyone. Our services extend beyond the standard after school and weekend classes to include holiday and summer camps, birthday parties, portfolio preparation, private classes, and custom pods. We also welcome homeschool groups and are thrilled to announce the recent addition of a forest school program to our repertoire. You can find Spark on-site in various schools and at our main studio located in the Upper West Side. But we're not stopping there - we're also planning to expand to the Upper East Side and Brooklyn. For our families in Pennsylvania, we run the program from our family studio there. And if you're not in close proximity to any of our locations, don't worry. We offer in-home instruction and virtual options to ensure that Spark can reach you, no matter where you are. We invite you to explore all the ways you can experience Spark and look forward to helping bring our program to you.
Camp Illahee has been a place of growth and discovery since 1921, when Hinton and Francis McLeod established a unique environment for young women to thrive. The camp’s commitment to its campers is stronger than ever, with its current directors, Gordon and Laurie Strayhorn, continuing the legacy of the McLeods. Camp Illahee’s focus is always on the campers, and the Strayhorns are dedicated to making sure each camper feels recognized and heard. With their individual attention and commitment to the campers, the Strayhorns are helping to ensure that Camp Illahee will remain a place of growth and discovery for many years to come.