Camp Protégé is a week-long retreat in the breathtaking landscape of Alberta, Canada. This immersive experience facilitates disconnection from the distractions of the outside world so that we can reconnect with ourselves, each other, and our craft. Campers have the unique opportunity to connect personally with mentors both inside and outside of class and build lifelong friendships with their fellow dancers from around the world.
Once you arrive at camp, you are fully immersed in this experience. You’ll be gifted a journal to hold your discoveries, reflections, and memories from the week. We wake up early for morning yoga together before breaking into smaller groups to explore dance, acting, neuromuscular training, meditation, health & nutrition, and composition. We train hard and play hard, taking a break from the structure of the class to enjoy campfires, the high ropes course, and to share stories over meals in the dining hall.
Campers are encouraged to take advantage of this rare opportunity to be surrounded by nature and be present in the process. Composition classes are held outside and artists find nooks throughout the beautiful grounds to create and reflect. We finish our days together with bonding group classes in the Big Barn including an improv jam and the beloved student choreographic showcase.
The gift of time and space to break from the pace of our daily lives allows us to devote ourselves completely to discovery and connection. Holding one another with open hearts, we laugh, we cry, and we grow as artists and humans....together.
When?
August 17th - 24th, 2025
Campers will arrive on August 17th and travel home on August 24th.
Registration will begin at 2:00 pm on August 17th, 2025.
Who?
Dancers are accepted on a first come first serve basis by audition or invitation only. Dancers ages 14+ are encouraged to audition.
Where?
Camp Protégé is held in the breathtaking remote Camp Kindle, 45 minutes NW of Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
Camp Kindle
29479 Range Road 6.1 A, Water Valley, AB T0M 2E0
If traveling from far away, Campers will fly into the Calgary International Airport (YYC)
Tuition
$1850 USD + $50 Administration Fee
Tuition includes 6 full days of intensive training with industry-leading professionals, accommodations, meals, round trip transportation from the Calgary International airport to Camp Kindle (if necessary), camp activities, and a special gift from Stacey! We are SO excited to have the opportunity to add a day to Camp Protégé this year to further deepen the experience!!
Transportation
Tuition does not include flights to or from the Calgary International airport, campers are responsible for securing their own travel arrangements. Camp Protégé Staff will be at the Calgary International airport to meet all campers flying in and will see them off at the end of our time together as well.
If you are flying to Calgary, please book your flights to YYC during the following windows:
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August 17th - 10:00am - 3:30pm
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August 24th - 12:00pm - 5:00pm
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Booking travel outside these windows will result in a $200 fee for private transportation to Camp Kindle.
Local campers will be welcomed on-site by staff between 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm on August 17th and can be picked up on August 23rd between 9:00 am - 11:00 am.
Cell Phone Policy
Upon arrival at Camp, all camper cell phones will be collected and kept safe with Protégé staff. This policy is designed to facilitate a deeper connection with our surroundings, our peers and the Camp Protege experience. In case of emergency, Camp Protégé staff can be reached on our landline. Read more about this decision here.
Registrations will be accepted on a first come first serve basis, spots are limited.
Cancellations after June 1st, 2025 will not be accepted, refunds will not be given. Invoices are all in USD and are non-transferable.
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact our team at info@theprotegemovement.com