Pivot PDX Performing Arts Summer Camps

At Pivot PDX Summer Camps, kids will explore performing as an outlet for creativity, humor, and expression. Campers will engage in a myriad of activities such as freeze dance, charades, musical dots, find the beat, sketch comedy, hand puppets, and karaoke, as well as lots of dancing. At Pivot, we define "dance" as creative and expressive movement. We focuses less on technical instruction and more on how the body naturally moves to rhythm and beat, as well as exploring the movement and performance as outlets for cultivating joy. We will honor each camper’s individual journey and the unique talents they are comfortable sharing. Each week-long camp will culminate with a community performance for friends and families.

Pivot PDX Summer Camps will be held at the Village Ballroom on NE Dekum in the Woodlawn Triangle. Camps are directed by Lauren Kawa Funk, and lead by Vivian Bell and a team of high school coaches who were Pivot campers when they were younger. We offer a variety of summer camp offerings - indoor, outdoor, half-day, full-day - for students preschool through 8th grade. No experience necessary though a general appreciation for movement and music is appreciated. Mutual aid/no pay spots are available in each camp. Mutual aid is solidarity-based support for marginalized communities. Email hello@thisispivotpdx.com for a Mutual Aid spot.