BYU Young Ambassadors director, Nathan Balser, is the primary director of the workshop. Other BYU faculty assist Nathan. Current and former BYU Young Ambassadors are the instructors of the dance classes.

Typically, the program is held in July. Program dates are selected each fall.

Each day you will be in group dance classes and vocal classes, or in special workshops. In the afternoon you will work on your group numbers. Evening activities include a fireside, dance, performances, and other events to help you get to know your counselor and other YASE participants. On Friday you will rehearse for the Final Concert. Free time is very limited.

Typically, music pieces are from the Young Ambassadors’ repertoire. You will encounter a variety of music and dance–a fast–paced showcase of American musical theatre.

No. Although many of the participants do have some vocal and/or dance training, it is not a requirement. Remember, however, that dance classes are a big part of this camp, and you will be expected to participate.

Participants of all ability levels attend the workshop. Many of them do have some advanced training in dance and/or voice. Dance steps and songs are taught quickly, and there is not a lot of time for review. If you are willing to learn and try new things, you will have a great time. The beauty of this camp is that we’ll get to feature students’ strengths and build up their weaknesses. So, for example if you are not a dancer at all, you will be placed in a dancing group that will be a beginning level. As long as you are willing to try some dance and learn some beginning level skills, we promise not to push you to a place that is so beyond you where you will crumble. There will be others in the same boat. You  may be slightly uncomfortable at times, but we think that is exactly why kids should come to these camps—to be pushed a little and learn a lot! This is vice versa with music at this camp as well!

On Monday, we hold placements to divide you into five or six groups. You will rehearse with your group as you prepare for your performance in the Final Concert.

Yes. Activities may include a barbecue or banquet, a fireside and dance, the Entertainers’ Showcase, and the Final Concert.

The Entertainers’ Showcase is an optional opportunity for participants to perform in front of each other. You may choose a two–minute solo or group piece to perform. We recommend a piece from a musical, rather than something from the top 40. All participants may vote for their favorite 20 performers. The selected 20 performances will be included in the Final Concerts on Friday. Music and costumes (costumes are optional for Tuesday evening) must adhere to BYU Honor Code and For the Strength of Youth standards. Family and friends may attend; no tickets are required.

You may bring a costume (don’t forget the shoes!), and music must be in a MP3 or a Wave File or sheet music for a piano accompanist. We cannot be responsible for sheet music that is misplaced or not picked up. 

Every participant will perform in the Final Concert. The concert is similar to a variety show, with group numbers interspersed with songs from the Entertainers’ Showcase. Every participant will be in a group number, the opener, and the finale.

Yes, and there is no cost. Each participant is given a limited number of tickets for family and friends.

Monday morning. See more info on the Home page. 

Participants must check out of their rooms by 9:00 a.m. on Saturday.

If you are arriving late and you are registered for campus housing, please go to the Heritage Halls Central Office to pick up your room key and meal card, drop off your personal items in your dorm room, then come to the Richards Building room 2206 RB. You can also call 801-422-8713 for more info.