Camp Dates

July 11, 2025 - July 14, 2025

Camp Type:
Elite

July 11, 2025 - July 14, 2025

Camp Type:
Elite
Activity:
Dance
Team Type:
Junior High and High School
Registration Status:
Closed
Location:
8000 York Road
Towson, MD 21252
State Director Info
Name:
Marja Edwardson

Location Tips

  • NEW! Pursue Your Pathway session offered, where teams can select what they wish to work on such as team technique, cleaning team dance, team formations/transitions for a style routine, and more!
  • Master Instructor Class Offered (exclusive to Elite camps)
  • Large facility space in Campus Recreation
  • Dorm room accommodations are suite style and close walking distance to the facilities – Towson Student Life
  • For more information, contact Marja Edwardson at medwardson@varsity.com

accommodations website

Master Instructor: Markus Shields

Since the first time Markus Shields set foot into rehearsal he developed an instant passion for dance and choreography. Thus, just one year later, he began creating award-winning numbers for national and international competitions.

Soon thereafter, Markus moved from the Midwest to Los Angeles and has since built working relationships with choreographers Wade Robson, Tricia Miranda, Frank Gatson, Parris Goebel, Charm La’Donna, and more. He has also become a regular teacher at Millennium Dance Complex, Debbie Reynold’s Dance Studio, Edge PAC and other prominent studios in LA as well as becoming an international master instructor.

While represented by Bloc Talent Agency as a dancer/choreographer he has starred in ads for JW Marriott, Amtrak and choreographed a commercial for eBay. Shields has also performed onstage and camera alongside Mariah Carey, Kendrick Lamar, Megan Thee Stallion, Brandy, Will Smith, Muni Long, and more, as well as embarked on two world tours with Latin Pop Icon, Chayanne! 

All in all, Markus has and always strived to be a great creator. Whether choreographing for a studio or a world stage, creative directing for personal projects or recording artists, or any other facets of entertainment he always put his heart inside of his work. 

Testimonials from Camp

"'Our Buddy was super energized and her energy radiated from team to team. She learned all of our dancers names which is super important to us. We really appreciate the Kick curriculum revamp. The two kick dances we learned are actually usable for us back home!'" Coach WagnerRancocas Valley High School
"'By far the best staff I have ever worked with in my 15 years as a coach!'" Coach SchnebelWT Woodson High School
"'This camp has always been one of our team’s favorite events each season. The staff makes the experience exceptional. The staff is ran by some of the most caring and helpful individuals.'" Coach KaoDominion High School
"'The staff was wonderful and the head instructors made us feel so welcome during our first camp experience.'" Coach MaximowiczCumberland Valley High School
"'Perfect amount of everything this year! Seriously- best year yet!'" Coach CoreyNorth Stafford High School
"'The camp runs very efficiently and on time. All changes are communicated clearly and we feel very informed about the whole weekend.'" Coach AnandDominion High School

Camp Notes

What's NEW this year?

Let the countdown to NDA Summer Camp begin! Click the link below to see what’s new, what to wear and what to bring this summer.

NDA Summer Camp

Team Up for St. Jude

Varsity Spirit partners with St. Jude to support its mission of finding cures for children fighting cancer and other catastrophic illnesses. Each summer, we ask every dancer attending a Varsity Spirit camp to send fundraising letters to friends and family around the country, asking for donations to the renowned hospital. Join the fight and pre-order your letters for NDA Summer Camp today!

pre-order st. jude letters

Required Forms & FAQs

Come into NDA Summer Camp fully prepared! Access required forms and read through our frequently asked questions before coming to camp.

required forms & faqs