10 years . Every camp is special . We have high return rates for the dancers that come to Dreamcamp . The connections built are deep and real .
It is so important to me that that it is a safe space , and that everybody knows that their dance matters , no matter where they are at in their dance journey , whether this is a hobby and something to connect with other dancers or if you are a hardcore professional , that you feel that your needs are being met , honored , and respected .
We promote the idea that : “ No matter what . Your dance matters .”
Aziza Dreamcamp with Valerick Molinary
When people arrive , they are 20 dancers that do not know each other for the most part , and we put them together and we create something where they feel special . We work to create one great little family .
Dream camp allows the space and time to connect and inhabit yourself as a dancer and to take it out into the world beyond camp . At the end of the week , the dancers are truly connected . Many cultivate friendships and connections that grow into professional opportunities and continued support . I have witnessed amazing growth in just one week and exponential growth over years of returning alumni .
Aziza and Sadie Dreamcamp
At the end of the week , they are just back in time , a kid or a teenager again . All we do is dance , eat , drink , cry , swim , and sweat . But it is so much more .
To allow space for people to connect , with themselves , with their bodies , with the music .
My online classes come from the same place .
I wanted to continue the connections with people I was meeting and teaching all over the world . I started my online classes 3 years ago now because I wanted to keep that connection alive .
Aziza Dreamcamp with Mercedes Nieto Dreamcamp Olympics
I wanted to build that community . I loved teaching , and I love meeting the students , but I wanted to be able to continue to teach and learn with them .
Moving forward I want to keep expanding on this aspect .