University of South Florida

School of Music

USF College of Design, Art & Performance

USF Colorguard Academy

Description:

3 dynamic days of learning and growing from Florida's finest instructors! 
Daily masterclasses with USF Guard’s Director, USF Guard’s Choreographer & Designer, and current veteran members. 

Prep for college colorguard and learn the many benefits to continuing participation in ANY college color guard program after high school.

Not sure if you’ll continue after highschool? No problem! Use the lessons learned to bring back to your team throughout the year, and make connections all over the state. 

Age Eligibility:  Rising 7th grade to 12th grade

Includes: 

  •     Daily Dance Masterclass with Juicy Kersten, dancer and choreographer and top 12 contestant on the popular TV show "So You Think You Can Dance"
    • Foundational movement techniques
    • Quality across the floor combinations
    • Prepare a choreography piece
  • Daily Academy College Prep Masterclass with USF Guard Director Liz Bannon
    • College Stipend/ Scholarship info
    • College Audition Prep (including video auditions!)
    • Creating a Culture
    • Creating a solo (For FFCC Competition, highschool leadership interview auditions, etc)
    • Show Design for beginners
    • Choreography Design for beginners   
  • Technique & Choreography with USF veteran members
    • Learn Foundational techniques to elevate your skills
    • Learn unique choreography to bring back to your team
    • Perform at the Showcase for friends and family!  
  • 3 Meals and 3 snacks
  • College Colorguard Academy at USF t shirt

Sample Schedule: 

Day 1
10am Welcome & Announcements
10:15 Dance Masterclass 
11:45 Lunch
1:00 Academy College Prep Class
2:00 Technique & Choreography
3:30 Snack
4:00 Showcase Design
5:30 Clean Up
6:00 Dismissal

Day 2
10am Welcome & Announcements
10:15 Dance Masterclass 
11:45 Lunch
1:00 Academy College Prep Class 2
2:00 Technique & Choreography
3:30 Snack
4:00 Showcase Design
5:30 Clean Up
6:00 Dismissal

Day 3
10am Welcome & Announcements
10:15 Dance Masterclass 
11:45 Lunch
1:00 Academy College Prep Class 3
2:00 Technique & Choreography
3:30 Snack
4:00 Showcase Design
5:00 Friends & Family Showcase Performance!
6:00 Dismissal

Registration has now closed!

Contact: Liz Bannon, Camp Director, ebannon@usf.edu.