Diving into Art Faculty Meeting, Summer Camp 2024, Bridgehampton

Just wrapped up this morning a great meeting with our faculty for our Diving Into Art summer art camp in Bridgehampton happening this July 2024. We talked about a couple things.

1. Fundamentals of Painting and the best way to strengthen them.

We decided that our morning fundamentals class should be divided between drawing and illustration and then a separate part of the class should focus on still life.

2. Electives

We brainstormed a number of electives and in the end we decided that we would offer: Animation and Artist Study (taking a deep look at the techniques of artists such as Picasso, Matisse, and others) took the top of the list. We would also like to explore painting on clothing, printmaking, and other areas of art for this short segment in the afternoon.

Explore Your Interests, A Unique Summer Camp in The Hamptons

Tucked away in the heart of Bridgehampton is a different kind of summer camp in the Hamptons where students dive into their interests in the arts. Students can choose to explore between music, art, ceramics, dance, theater, and the culinary arts with amazing artists in their field who also love to share their knowledge. This is a fun and inspiring experience where you will be surrounded by others who share your interests and passions , so in addition to learning new skills and techniques in your chosen area of interest you will be making friends along the way in this welcoming and friendly community.

We often have folks who call us and ask “Is this also for beginners?” The answer is yes! Whether you are experienced or literally brand new, all are welcome in the inspiring and fun summer camp in the Hamptons. We feel that every person, no mater your age, has an inner spark, something is uniquely you, which if nurtured and challenged (both are important), can unleash your inner potential.

We look forward to seeing this summer at our summer camp in the Hamptons at Rock Camp, Jazz Workshop, Diving into Art, Explore Ceramics, Dance Intensive, Theater Workshop, Feast in the Kitchen, and Adult Classes (Guitar Class, Ceramics, Feast in the Kitchen)!

Summer 2024 Dates

Wherever your passion lies in the arts - music, art, ceramics, dance, theater, culinary - we have an amazing experience waiting for you this summer! Here are our dates down below. See you soon, an d if you have any questions, just give us a ring at (908) 230-6079

Bridgehampton, NY

Music, Art, Dance Summer Camp in the Hamptons, Lessons From a Book About Tennis

All of our arts camps and classes in Bridgehampton, NY - Rock Camp, Diving Into Art, Dance Intensive, Explore Ceramics, and Theater Workshop - are all about exploring each type of and having a whole lot of fun along the way. We want to inspire students and have them internalize how one can rise to new heights with curiosity, practice, and team work.

It’s also worth noting one’s positive attitude and headspace plays an important role when learning something new or improving upon what you already know. There is a book called the Inner Game of Tennis which dives into this. Bill Gates says of the book, “Groundbreaking . . . [ The Inner Game of Tennis is] the best book on tennis that I have ever read, and its profound advice applies to many other parts of life.”

How does this book about tennis apply to our arts camps and classes in the Hamptons? The Inner Game of Tennis basically says that to achieve greatness on the court there is an outer game and an inner game. The outer game would include things like technique, conditioning, strength, agility, etc…. The inner game is about calming any self-doubts, fears of embarrassment, doubt, lapses in focus, or having limiting assumptions.

So how does one go about winning the inner game when it comes to say music performance? At Rock Camp and in all our programs we make sure students understand:

1. Come as You Are. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced artists, we are all learning (literally everyone). So just show up and with a can do attitude, we build from there.

2. We Are All Human. Mistakes are made all the time on stage…all the time. What’s important is you recover from those mistakes in real time.

3. With Knowledge and Practice Comes Confidence. You know those butterflies you feel before a performance? Well, they never really disappear, but something very cool happens when you starting gaining real skill and technique. That nervous energy transforms into a something that helps you and gives you momentum….it’s almost as if catch the wave and now you are riding it.

The inner game takes place within the mind of the player and is played against such obstacles as fear, self-doubt, lapses in focus, and limiting concepts or assumptions. The inner game is played to overcome the self-imposed obstacles that prevent an individual or team from accessing their full potential.

Summer Camp for the Arts in the Hamptons

If you are looking for a summer camp in the Hamptons, one that will inspire you, come join us in Bridgehampton this summer where students have a choice to explore music, art or dance. In our music program, you can join Rock Camp or Jazz Workshop. In art we have Diving into Art and Explore Ceramics, and in dance we have Dance Intensive. You can see all of our programs and dates on our site.

Our summer camp in the Hamptons, Rock Camp, is open to beginner students - experienced musicians of all ages. Students will take small group lessons, play in both a morning band and afternoon band, take a number of electives, and have a performance at the end of the week. Our musicians also learn to read and write music, and learn about music theory.

For instance, say students learn the song Memories by Maroon 5 in their band.  In addition to learning the music and how to perform it, they would also learn about music theory and the power of harmony when chords move from the I chord to the V chord (such as C major to G dominant 7th).  

We will learn how original songs come from a variety of sources, and ideas are often recycled.  Everything comes from something and new songs are often a variation of older songs in some way.  

Listen to Memories by Maroon 5.  Then listen to Pachabel's Canon in D.  You can see how Adam Levine added his amazing voice, guitar, and a drum beat voice to a song written in 1680.  The chords are the same.  Add a catchy beat, guitar, and creative lyrics....and you have Pachelbel's Canon updated to 2023.

Summer Camp for the Arts in Bridgehampton - Music, Art, and Dance

In the heart of Bridgehampton, you will find a summer camp dedicated to music, art, ceramics, and dance. Students of all ages come from all over - Southampton, Sag Harbor, East Hampton, and Montauk - to dive in deep into their chosen fields. Students can choose Rock Camp, Jazz Workshop, and Diving Into Art which (both acrylic and watercolor painting). If dance is you passion, you will want to check out Dance Intensive - Hip Hop Workshop. New this year, we have Explore Ceramics where students learn to create using clay, using hand work and the potter’s wheel.

All of our students and staff in our summer camp for the arts in Bridgehampton are very friendly and welcoming! So whether you are inexperienced or a seasoned professional, the experience will be fun AND inspiring (this is the summer)! At the conclusion of each week there are concerts, art exhibits, and dance recitals. Having these end of the week events, gives students a few things….

1. Students gain an inner confidence because they have learned new skills and applied those skills in collaboration with others to create something great, something that gives joy to others. He or she knows that this was done through his or her own talents and efforts.

2. Students will be surrounded by others who also love their chosen field, whether it’s music, art, or dance. As we all know, you are inspired as much from your teachers as from your peers!

3. This kind of confidence that comes from performance will carry over to other areas of life that interest the student. You know the feeling of accomplishment, a kind of accomplishment that comes from practice, focus, and working with others to create something greater than the sum of its parts.

To learn more, just give us a call at (908) 230-6079 or check out our summer camp schedule in the Hamptons.

A Unique Summer Camp for the Arts in the Hamptons

We are a camp in the heart of Bridgehampton where students of all ages come to explore the arts - music, art (painting and ceramics), and dance. Whether you enroll in Rock Camp, Diving into Art, Explore Ceramics, or Jazz Workshop in the Hamptons, you will experience an arts experience in a fun and supportive environment with expert teachers. We also have private lessons and classes for adults.

There are so many benefits to attending a summer camp in the arts.

1. Creative Expression

The arts provide kids with an outlet for creative expression. Whether it's painting a picture, playing an instrument, or acting on stage, artistic activities allow children to express themselves in ways that they might not be able to through other means. Creative expression can help children to develop a sense of identity and build self-confidence.

1. Critical Thinking

The arts also encourage critical thinking. When kids are creating art or performing, they must think critically about how to convey their ideas effectively. They must consider factors like composition, color, tone, and emotion. Engaging in artistic activities can help kids to develop critical thinking skills that they can apply to other areas of their lives.

1. Social Skills

Participating in the arts can also help children develop social skills. When kids collaborate on a group project or perform in a play, they must learn to work together effectively. This can help them to build communication and teamwork skills that will serve them well in school and beyond.

1. Emotional Intelligence

The arts can also help children to develop emotional intelligence. When kids engage in creative expression, they must learn to identify and express their emotions effectively. This can help them to develop empathy and understand the emotions of others.

1. Cultural Awareness

Finally, the arts can help kids to develop cultural awareness. Exposure to different forms of artistic expression can help children to learn about different cultures and traditions. This can help them to develop a sense of empathy and understanding for people who are different from themselves.

Feel free to browse through our site for a camp or class that aligns with your interests, or give us a call to learn more, (908) 230-6079.

Summer 2023 Dates for Bridgehampton Summer Camp for the Arts, Adult Classes

SESSION I, JULY 10-14

• Rock Camp, 9-3 pm

• Diving Into Art (Acrylic), 9-3 pm

AFTERNOON CLASSES

• Explore Ceramics, 3-5 pm

• Dance Intensive (Hip Hop Masterclass), 3-5 pm

• Jazz Workshop (Middle, High School, Adult Levels), 3-5 pm

• Adult Music 3-5 pm

• Adult Ceramics 5-6 pm

• Adult Dance 5-6 pm

SESSION II, JULY 17-21

• Rock Camp, 9-3 pm

• Diving Into Art (Watercolor), 9-3 pm

AFTERNOON CLASSES

• Explore Ceramics, 3-5 pm

• Adult Music 3-5 pm

• Adult Ceramics 5-6 pm

Last Week of Rock Camp & Diving Into Art, Summer 2022!

Well, It’s been an amazing summer so far. So proud of every student that has walked through our doors and the level of talent you have have shown in concerts, art exhibits, and dance recitals!

This is our last week for summer 2022, we look forward to seeing all you!!

A Unique Kind of Hamptons Summer Camp, 4 Things That Make Us Different

Tucked away in Bridgehampton is a very different kind of summer camp in the Hamptons, one that lets folks of all ages explore the worlds of music, art, dance, and theater.

There are 4 things that make us a different kind of summer camp experience.

1. This is summer! People of all ages have been in a routine all year - whether that is school or work - so it’s important that the experience be an inspiring, fun, and social experience.

2. All of our teachers are experts in their chosen field. It’s important to us that all of our teachers have 2 things: a love for sharing their knowledge and teaching, and they are working on their own art form, pushing it forward. Why is this important to us? It cuts down on the fluff and getting lost in theories, students move from point A to point B, very very quickly. It’s remarkable to see.

3. I want to come back to the social experience here. Creating music, art, dance, and theater is a fulfilling experience, but doing that with others, with new friends, your colleagues, your teachers, that makes the experience an inspiring one.

4. All of our programs have a performance or an exhibit at the end of the week. Students have to work together, and the deadline of a concert, exhibit, recital, theater performance creates focus. Seeing this transformation in every student is quite amazing.

Hamptons Summer Camp of the Performing Arts

If you want a different Hamptons summer camp experience, explore your interests in our summer camp in Bridgehampton in music, art, dance, and theater. Session I meets July 19-22 and Session II meets July 25-29. You will collaborate with inspiring teachers who are creators in their field, make friends, and have a whole lot of fun along the way. Let’s dive in …If you want to speak with us directly, just give us a ring (908) 230-6079.

MUSIC - We have Rock Camp during the day, 9-3, where students will learn up to 2 instruments, will be in a morning and afternoon bands, have electives, and perform at an end of the week concert. In the afternoons we have adult lessons from 3-5, and a program called Jazz Workshop for those interested in the world of jazz.

ART - Our art program is called Diving into Art where students learn acrylic paining in our first week and in our second week explore watercolor painting. Like in music there are electives in the afternoon and there is an end of the week student art exhibit for friends, family, and the public. Adult classes are held 3-5 pm.

DANCE - Dance Intensive is structured as a hip hop workshop and meets 3-6 pm. It is led by Carlos Neto one of the leading figures in dance, choreography, and teaching in the world (Alvin Ailey, NYU, Broadway Dance Center). This is designed with students 12-18 in mind, beginners-advanced students welcome.

THEATER - Theater Workshop is a two week program and this summer we will explore the play/musical, Little Shop off Horrors. Theater workshop meets in the afternoons, 3-6 pm.

JAZZ WORKSHOP - Jazz Workshop is an afternoon camp for middle and high school students, college students and adults that meets daily from 3-5 pm. Students play in ensembles and learn the art and craft of playing jazz in terms of rhythm, harmony, and improvisation.

Music is a Language, Long Island Music Camp, Rock Camp and Jazz Workshop

In our music camp in Bridgehampton, Long Island, we approach learning music in the same way you learn to speak your native language. How is this done?

When we are all kids we lean to speak with words, then phrases, then complete sentences, and as we grow older find ourselves in situations where we need to speak in public to small and large crowds. Along with that we learn in a very intuitive way how to accent certain words and letters to express our ideas and emotions. To deepen our knowledge we learn to read and write and keep refining these skills throughout our life.

Learning music is the same thing. Here is a great video by the bassist, Victor Wooten, diving further into this idea.

Just as a child will have conversations at the dinner table, it’s the same in Rock Camp and Jazz Workshop in Bridgehampton, Long Island. You will play in multiple bands, you will have lessons, you will perform, you will interact with many different musicians (your age and older), and you will have many different teachers. With each teacher and student musician you interact with you will learn and get inspired in a myriad of ways.

So whether you a beginner or advanced musician, come as you are, and get ready to speak music!

Rock Camp and Jazz Workshop in Bridgehampton, Long Island, Starting From Your Comfort Zone

At our summer music camp in Bridgehampton, Long Island in the Hamptons, there are 3 things that serve as the bedrock of what we do:

1. Learning music.

2. Having fun and making new friends. This is summer, time to be outside and enjoying ourselves!

3. Moving out of our comfort zone.

The key to growth in music is a two step process

1. Start in Your Comfort Zone

   Musicians come to us in our music camp in Long Island and New Jersey, with an interest and curiosity with music. We all are starting at different points in our development. One student never had lessons but loves singing along with music, another student had lessons at an early age, another student had lessons years ago and is now coming back to music. It’s all good. Come as you are, and we start from there. You wil be amazed at your growth when you are surrounded by supportive musicians and teachers.

2. Leave Your Comfort Zone

   Whether you are a beginner or advanced musician, our job is to understand your strengths and weaknesses and then nudge you out of your comfort zone. How that is done exactly is really unique to each student. There is no formula, and this is really where the art of teaching comes into play. If someone is challenged and believes he or she can make that leap, he or she will. What inspires someone to make those leaps and grow? In my opinion, it’s a mix of new skills and self-confidence, a confidence that one gains through practice, rehearsals, and performances.

A Unique Experience, Our Hamptons Summer Camp in Music in Bridgehampton, Long Island

In our Hamptons summer music camp in Bridgehampton, Long Island, Rock Camp, students get a unique experience where they learn more than music. Our musicians - whether beginners or advanced students - are taking lessons in the morning and afternoon, play in a morning and afternoon band, take electives, and have whole lot of fun with friends along the way. At the end of the week we have a concert where our student musicians will all perform covers and original music, and reach heights they did not know was possible a week ago.

In addition to learning music in out Hamptons summer camp, students also experience…

Working as Part of a Team (Band) and Making New Friends

When you are in a band at Rock Camp in Long Island, there many important skills you learn in addition to the music. You learn the give-and-take and push-and-pull of working as a team with a common goal (getting along with others, sharing your ideas, expressing yourself, compromising). When you are in a band you have to work with your fellow musicians to create amazing music for a concert. What makes this a cool experience is that along the way you are having a whole lot of fun, making new friends, and you have teacher who loves to share his or her knowledge to make sure everyone is growing along the way.

Self-Confidence That Only Comes With Performance

Students in our Hamptons summer camp in Long Island, whether beginners or experienced, are transformed in a certain way as they prepare for the concert and finally perform at the end of the week.

Why is this?

Students learn to believe in themselves because as they build new skills, hour by hour, they realize, “Hey, I can do this!” As they practice their instrument, whether that is voice, piano, guitar, saxophone or any instrument, they realize, “Hey, I am improving. What seemed impossible is within reach.”

And when they reach a certain level of accomplishment in rehearsal and in performance, they understand in an intuitive way that if they can do this in music, they can probably do it in anything they put their mind to. It’s a quiet confidence that no one can give you. You earn it yourself and we make sure you reach your potential.

A Unique Hamptons Art Camp in Bridgehampton, Long Island

Whether you are studying acrylic art or watercolors with us at Diving Into Art in Bridgehampton this summer, we believe a strong foundation in drawing gives you the tools to find your own voice when it comes to creating art.

What does this mean exactly?

It means every morning we will learn to draw from a variety of perspectives, work on portraits and different techniques in drawing the eyes, the hands, facial expressions, and landscapes.

In our Hamptons art camp we will look at the masters artists such as Renoir, Picasso, Rembrandt, Van Gogh, Jackson Pollock, Norman Rockwell, Goergia O’Keeffe, and others, and learn their techniques. A huge part of learning is standing on the shoulders of past and current greats, and in the process raising our game along the way. The ironic thing is that by focusing on this type of study, creating artificial boundaries to work on certain concepts, your freedom is expanded when creating your own works. If you would like to learn more about our fun and inspiring art camp in the Hamptons, just click here to our art page on our site. See you soon!

Bridgehampton Summer Camp in the Arts, a Uniquely Fun Hamptons Summer Camp Experience

At our summer camp of the arts in Bridgehampton we are dedicated to inspiring students of all ages who are interested in music, art, dance, and/or theater. Whether you are a beginner or an advanced artist, whether you are twelve, twenty, or eighty-nine years old, we are here to help you explore your interests and inspire you to learn new skills while hiving a lot of fun along the way. We have many students that come from all over Long Island including Southampton, East Hampton, Amagansett, and Sag Harbor.

If your interest is in music, we have Rock Camp from 9-3 pm, followed by adult lessons in the afternoon and our Jazz Workshop program. If you are looking to explore the visual arts, we have a painting program called Diving into Art. For one week students explore acrylic painting and in week two there is a program dedicated to watercolor painting. As with music, there are adult lessons in the afternoon from 3-5 pm. In dance students will learn hip hop/jazz and study with one of the prominent figures in dance, Carlos Neto. Lastly in Theater Workshop we will work on the production of Little Shop of Horrors, which is a comedy/musical currently playing on Broadway.

We look forward to seeing you soon! You can learn more about our camp and classes on our site and if you have any questions, just give us a call, (908) 230-6079.

3 Things that make our Hamptons Summer Camp in the Arts a Unique Experience

In our summer camp arts programs in the Hamptons, located in the heart of Bridgehampton, Long Island, students of all ages can choose from a variety of art forms and then focus on mastering skills in either music, art, dance, and theater. Here are 3 things that make our summer art programs different.

1. Students choose a specific art form to focus on.

   If a student has an interest in music, art, dance or theater, he or she will study with master musicians, artists, dancers, and actors for several hours a day on that specific art form. Why this approach as opposed to a more general approach where students study a variety of subjects? It’s important to us that students gain concrete skills in addition to an inspiring experience. For this reason students perform in an end of the week concert or have an art exhibit or a dance recital or perform a play.

2. We are not school….This is Summer!

   Our goal is for every student to have an incredibly fun experience AND explore their interests and come out this experience 10 notches higher in terms of technique, approaches, and inspiration in their chosen field of music, art, dance, and theater. We have a very welcoming and friendly atmosphere. We feel that once students are having fun and making friends, the learning falls right into place.

3. Our Staff

So all of our teachers are experts in their field and are also busy pursuing their career in their chosen art form. Why is this important? In my experience, teachers who also performers/working artists generally can take you from point A to Point B very very quickly. They are practical. While they know theory, they are not lost in the clouds….because they know deadlines, and what it means to prepare for a recording, concert, art exhibit, play, or movie where one must learn new skills while also exercising time management.

A second feature the makes are staff special is that they love sharing their knowledge with others. We love seeing that light shine bright in students when they are inspired or understand a concept for the first time or perform in a way that they did not imagine was possible just a few days ago.

Dance Camp in Long Island, 3 Questions for Carlos Neto of Dance Intensive

If you love dance than you are in the right spot because at Dance Intensive in Bridgehampton, NY in Long Island, students reach a new level in terms of their technique, inspiration, and artistry with Carlos Neto’s Hip Hop Workshop.

Here is a mini-interview with Carlos Neto to give you a glimpse of what’s happening in Dance Intensive, our dance camp in Long Island (2014 Winner Outstanding Choreography NY Innovative Theatre Awards, 2016 Nominated Favorite Dance Teacher NYC by Backstage Readers Awards).

Dance Intensive, Summer Dance Camp in the Hamptons, Carlos Neto

1. What excites you about teaching Dance Intensive this summer and working with students who are either new to hip hop or who have experience?

It’s always exciting to meet new students in new areas specially those who are new to hip hop and street jazz. I’m looking forward to working with them intensively with enough time to build a foundation and create something special!

2. What is your approach to teaching, overall way of sharing your love of dance with others?

I enjoy teaching students more than just choreography or steps. I aim to give them a strong foundation that will allow them to grow at their own pace as well as serve them when taking other classes in the future.

I also believe it is very important to not focus solely on the dance but find the individual light within every student and push for their individuality and self confidence.

3. What are you excited about in your own work or projects you are working on or plan to start soon?

At the moment I’m part of a documentary about immigrant artists which will be shooting throughout the entirety of 2022. Very excited to see the final result. I’m working on a couple of music videos for 2 very special artists and also gearing up for the start of the new convention tour called Luminous.

Here is also a glimpse at Carlos’ choreography reel. See you in Dance Intensive!