The Project: The Alabama Center for the Arts Summer Arts Pathway

04/08/2026

We’ve gotten your emails!! And yes, our team did forget about spring break 🤫

To accommodate everyone getting their applications in the new deadline is
✨APRIL 14th!✨

Apply to the link below 🩰:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfAsoprLqrzAzmdfvxJH2Y7cGRB0QKK1_ylGquGmdl4udJhrw/viewform?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio

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04/01/2026

TA REVEAL: Give a big round of applause to our final Dance Track TA, Jenna Dozier!

Jenna brings 10 talented years of dance experience to the Project. Through her experience as a current Calhoun student she has been in a number of local area theatre shows, and she is an absolute showstopper on stage 🎭

Who better to attend camp with than this fabulous choreographer?! Application deadline is April 7th, link below!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfAsoprLqrzAzmdfvxJH2Y7cGRB0QKK1_ylGquGmdl4udJhrw/viewform

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03/31/2026

TA REVEAL: Our technical TA Niko Pearson holds a very special place in the history of The Project!

Niko has been to three different Project summer camps– and is now our tech track TA under tech director Mary Graben!

Niko has gained so much experience from the ACA with both Calhoun Theatre and the Athenian Players, and is now working professionally with local area theatre companies in sound design. Join this highly skilled sound engineer this summer to learn all things tech 🎧

Applications below!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfAsoprLqrzAzmdfvxJH2Y7cGRB0QKK1_ylGquGmdl4udJhrw/viewform?fbclid=PAdGRleAQ49HhleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA8xMjQwMjQ1NzQyODc0MTQAAadfkb2USI-P8NroHf-cNr_noj4D2ZZM0NuJYThJsus-8Eaf-V2Ce3Avu9c9pQ_aem_Tb1c9dbP23d3NJlsHw-fHQ

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03/31/2026

TA INTROS: We couldn’t have put it better ourselves than our very own choreography superstar student Caleb Baldwin did 🤩
“There’s a home here for everyone”

Caleb Baldwin is a former Calhoun alumni and a current Athens State BFA student graduating this semester. Through all of his skills gained at the ACA, he started a nonprofit theatre company, Outlet Stage Company, here in Decatur with other talented theatre artists.

There’s no other like Caleb to come discover your passion with us this summer in either the dance track or technical track 🩰✨

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfAsoprLqrzAzmdfvxJH2Y7cGRB0QKK1_ylGquGmdl4udJhrw/viewform

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03/28/2026

TECHNICAL DIRECTOR REVEAL 🔦✨
If we could define “one woman show” it would be our very own Mary Graben!

Mary is not only a Calhoun and Athens alumni, she is a current Interdisciplinary Studies major at Athens State University. She’s been with local area theatre in both Morgan and Madison county becoming the most well rounded performer and technical director which makes her perfect in this position for this years campers! 🎭

APRIL 7th is the deadline for applications!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfAsoprLqrzAzmdfvxJH2Y7cGRB0QKK1_ylGquGmdl4udJhrw/viewform

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03/23/2026

CO-DIRECTOR REVEAL 🩰
We are so excited to announce our second co-director for this year’s Project!

Meet Jennifer: Athens State’s incredibly talented dance instructor! She’s ready to bring her uplifting spirits and the world of dance in all forms to this years campers 💃

Check the link below to apply before APRIL 7TH! 🩵

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfAsoprLqrzAzmdfvxJH2Y7cGRB0QKK1_ylGquGmdl4udJhrw/viewform?usp=send_form&utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio

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03/19/2026

CO-DIRECTOR REVEAL 🩰

Meet Lauren! If you have seen any wonderfully fabulous ACA productions or been around the local Morgan County theatre scene, you know this lovely lady is a jack of all trades 🎭

Join us this summer for all things dance, click the link below to apply before April 7th!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfAsoprLqrzAzmdfvxJH2Y7cGRB0QKK1_ylGquGmdl4udJhrw/viewform?usp=send_form&utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAdGRleAQo_dJleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA8xMjQwMjQ1NzQyODc0MTQAAaetRbI7foJkRhlOOiINDqw60wZb3xg5wJxjSilaqbdfH_2d0ggkRXRnZgcoVw_aem_AvTlk8L7eBLKruuKq_Dq4w

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02/25/2026

This wonderful woman needs no introductions! Everyone give a big round of applause to Kim Parker, our camp admin who makes all the behind the scenes magic happen 🤭

Applications are due April 7th! We can’t wait to see you! Click the link below for applications! 🩰✨
https://forms.gle/AKpcTBgYkeVfUuay7

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02/24/2026

Attention creative teens! Applications are open for the 2026 version of The Project: So You Think You Can Dance! We have both dance and technical tracks. Get those applications in and don't miss out on the chance of a lifetime! We hope to see you in June!

https://forms.gle/AKpcTBgYkeVfUuay7

02/12/2026

Just a reminder about this year's camp experience! If you love to dance, or if technical theatre is your passion, we have opportunities for you! The Application deadline is April 7th for the chance to be a part of The Project 2026 beginning June 1st.

Participation is limited, so get those applications in ASAP!
https://forms.gle/AKpcTBgYkeVfUuay7

01/29/2026

Applications are now open for The Project 2026! Do you think you can dance? Because we know a way to find out for sure! Fill out your application today and join us for an incredible, creative summer experience!

Click the link below to apply now!

The Project is an intensive, 2-week, summer camp experience, open to students ages 15 - 19 who will work with faculty from Calhoun Community College and Athens State University on a collaborative arts project using aspects of Visual and/or Performing Arts. This program is COMPLETELY FREE to all part...