WINTER 2021
IN PERSON & ONLINE CLASSES - 5 WEEKS
Mondays: March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Tuesdays: March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
Wednesdays: March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
Thursdays: March 4, 11, 18, 25. April 1
Below you will find class descriptions, dates, times, tuition prices and required class supplies.
If you need financial assistance, fill out the online application HERE.
Students taking in-person classes must read our COVID-19 safety procedures HERE
In-person classes are capped at 5 students. Masks MUST be worn at all times.
Mondays: March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Tuesdays: March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
Wednesdays: March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
Thursdays: March 4, 11, 18, 25. April 1
Below you will find class descriptions, dates, times, tuition prices and required class supplies.
If you need financial assistance, fill out the online application HERE.
Students taking in-person classes must read our COVID-19 safety procedures HERE
In-person classes are capped at 5 students. Masks MUST be worn at all times.
Acting & Performance ClassesACTING FUNDAMENTALS (Ages 6-9) "STORYTELLING" IN-PERSON
Tuesdays 4:00pm-4:45pm This is an IN-PERSON class. Read COVID-19 safety procedures HERE. This acting class is all about storytelling! Students will engage in listening and sharing stories with one another in a fun, dramatic way. This class will build confidence, give students the ability to get up in front of people, be heard and cover the basic elements of telling a narrative story. Class will include verbal and written exercises, theater games and in class performances. Taught by William Johnson Tuition $50 acting FUNDAMENTALS (AGES 10-13) IN-PERSON
Tuesdays 5:15pm-6:00pm This is an IN-PERSON class. Read COVID-19 safety procedures HERE. In this acting class students will learn basic concepts through theater games and in-class exercises. Students will learn to break down character, understand the importance of objectives, circumstances, listening and reacting. Taught by William Johnson Tuition $50 shakespeare "Macbeth" (AGES 13-18) online
This class meets TWICE a week via ZOOM Tuesdays & Thursdays 7:30pm-8:30pm Students will work together on a reading of one of Shakespeare’s plays in this two hour a week class. Parts will be assigned, and students will work on character development. The instructor will guide students through understanding the text, speaking it with ease, and communicating to a contemporary audience. The class will end in a live virtual reading for families via Zoom on Saturday, April 3rd. Taught by Jeffrey Puukka Tuition $100 BROADWAY JR PERFORMANCE (AGES 6-12) ONLINE
This class meets TWICE a week via ZOOM
Tuesdays & Thursdays 4:00pm-5:30pm This fast-paced and fun performance class let’s kids experience the ins and outs of acting and performing a virtual play. Every week students will spend time exploring acting techniques. Students will also audition, be cast and rehearse "Dr. Evil and the Pigeons with Lasers". The class will conclude with final virtual performances that will be recorded during class and shared via our youtube page. About the Show That despicable “mastermind,” Dr. Evil, is once again up to no good in this hilarious, all-ages comedy written to be performed entirely on a video conferencing app! At the monthly online meeting of the Council of Evil, the bumbling ne’er-do-well reveals his newest plans for world domination... trained pigeons... with lasers! Having heard his hair-brained schemes before, Countess Gothma, Lord Warhammer, Archduchess Arsenica, and Prince Vladi practically laugh him out of the Zoom room! Undeterred, Dr. Evil unleashes his army of pigeons upon a rainy but repellant Seattle and a harsh, brash New Jersey, only to have his plans thwarted by unexpected events. About to lose hope, the doc’s assistant and BFF, Shirley, encourages him to keep on trying. But when the doctor sends his battalions to Garvin County, Oklahoma, he may finally have met his match in Josephine Esoteric and her army of tigers with jetpacks! Fun sound effects, over-the-top characters, and hilarious pop-culture spoofs make this virtual theatre one-act a sure hit with players and audiences alike. Taught by Shannon Jung Tuition $150 OFF BROADWAY "HIGHSCHOOL MUSICAL" (AGES 8-18) ONLINE
This class meets TWICE a week via ZOOM Mondays & Wednesdays 4:00pm-6:00pm Off Broadway gives students the opportunity to work on the three essential disciplines that make up musical theatre performance- singing, dancing and acting. Students will learn selections from "High School Musical 1" and conclude the term with a final virtual performance recorded during classes, shared on our youtube page. Taught by Kristin Heller, Robert Head and Kaleb Burris Tuition $200 SOLO PERFORMANCE page to stage (AGES 10-18) IN-PERSON
Thursdays 5:15pm-6:00pm This is an IN-PERSON class. Read COVID-19 safety procedures HERE Write your own solo show and be led by acclaimed solo performer Laura Anne Harris! Solo Performance from page to stage explores storytelling and character-building techniques throughout this class. Students will write a 5-7 minute solo piece and share it with a fun in-class show and tell. Taught by Laura Harris Tuition $50 CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT D&D (Ages 10-18) in-person
Tuesdays 6:30-7:15pm This is an IN-PERSON class. Read COVID-19 safety procedures HERE. Develop a character from the ground up through roleplaying. This 5 week class aims to explore emotional development of a character, improvisation, voice acting, problem solving, and unsurprisingly roleplaying! Stimulate the imagination and level-up your acting. Taught by William Johnson Tuition $50 character development d&d (ages 10-18) online
Wednesdays 7:00pm-8:30pm via ZOOM Develop a character from the ground up through roleplaying. This 5 week class aims to explore emotional development of a character, improvisation, voice acting, problem solving, and unsurprisingly roleplaying! Stimulate the imagination and level-up your acting. Taught by Kristin Heller or William Johnson (sign up for one or the other) Tuition $75 Specialty & Tech ClassesBEGINNER CLOWN (AGES 10-18) in-person
Thursdays 4:00PM-4:45PM
This is an IN-PERSON class. Read COVID-19 safety procedures HERE The smallest nose in the world is simply the red nose, nothing else. This ain't no Birthday party clown! No scary IT clown here! Beginner clown workshop is a fun examination of play and comedy with just the red nose. Dive into your inner clown through physical theater techniques. Tap into your inner joy at any age. Students will create a short little clown turn to present for a fun show and tell. Taught by Laura Harris Tuition $50 LIGHTING BASICS (AGES 10+) in-person
Tuesdays 7:45pm-8:30pm This is an IN-PERSON class. Read COVID-19 safety procedures HERE Explore the basics of theatrical lighting in the MPA black box theater! Get hands on experience hanging, designing and programming lights. Taught by William Johnson Tuition $50 VIDEO EDITING BASICS (AGES 10+) ONLINE
Thursdays 5:45pm-6:45pm via ZOOM
Basic video production skills to turn your ideas into finished videos. Learn filming techniques, how to add text, images, and stock video, and work as a class to create showcase projects for Metro! Pointers for live-streaming, YouTube, TikTok, and even Zoom calls! Taught by William Johnson Tuition $50 |
Dance ClassesDANCE LEVELS
Level 1- Beginning Level 1/2- Beginning Intermediate Level 2- Intermediate Level 2/3- Advanced Intermediate Level 3- Advanced All in-person classes also have the option for students to enroll in the class via only only. In-person is capped at 5 students. TAP 1 (AGES 6-10) IN-PERSON or online
Mondays 5:15pm-6:00pm This is an IN-PERSON class. Read COVID-19 safety procedures HERE A beginning tap class designed to develop rhythm, style and sound. Exercises focus on building flexibility of the knee and ankles, coordination, and speed of movement. The class emphasis is on developing proper tap technique and producing clear tap sounds. No previous experience necessary. Taught by Shannon Jung Tuition $50 TAP 1/2 (AGES 8-14) IN-PERSON or online
Mondays 6:30pm-7:15pm This is an IN-PERSON class. Read COVID-19 safety procedures HERE A beginning intermediate tap class designed to develop rhythm, style and sound. Exercises focus on building flexibility of the knee and ankles, coordination, and speed of movement. The class emphasis is on developing proper tap technique and producing clear tap sounds. Prerequisite tap 1 or teacher recommendation. Taught by Shannon Jung Tuition $50 TAP 2/3 (AGES 10-18) in-person or online class
Mondays 7:45pm-8:30pm This is an IN-PERSON class. Read COVID-19 safety procedures HERE An intermediate/advanced tap class designed to develop rhythm, style and sound. Exercises focus on building flexibility of the knee and ankles, coordination, and speed of movement. The class emphasis is on developing proper tap technique and producing clear tap sounds. As students progress through each level, curriculum will become increasingly more complex and intricate. Prerequisite Tap 1 or teacher recommendation. Taught by Shannon Jung Tuition $50 jazz 1/2 (ages 7-16) ONLINE CLASS
Wednesdays 6:00pm-7:00pm via ZOOM
Students will learn the fundamentals of jazz technique such as isolation's of the body, improving performance quality and developing complex rhythms and patterns. Classes include proper warm ups, stretches, isolation's, across-the-floor progressions, combinations and choreography. No previous experience necessary. Taught by Kemba Shannon Tuition $100 JAZZ 2/3 (AGES 12-18) ONLINE CLASS
Wednesdays 7:15pm-8:15pm via ZOOM
Students will learn the fundamentals of jazz technique such as isolation's of the body, improving performance quality and developing complex rhythms and patterns. Classes include proper warm ups, stretches, isolation's, across-the-floor progressions, combinations and choreography. As students progress through each level, curriculum will become increasingly more complex and intricate. Prerequisite Jazz 1/2 with Kemba Shannon or 2+ years experience at a dance studio. Taught by Kemba Shannon Tuition $100 Musical theater 1/2 (ages 6-10) IN-PERSON CLASS
Mondays 4:00pm-4:45pm This is an IN-PERSON class. Read COVID-19 safety procedures HERE In this class students will incorporate the styles of dance one would typically see on a Broadway stage. Dancing will emphasize learning performance skills such as connecting with the audience and facial expressions. No previous experience necessary. Taught by Shannon Jung Tuition $50 Dance n' stuff (ages 13+) IN-PERSON CLASS
Tuesdays 7:30pm-8:15pm Thursdays 6:30pm-7:15pm choose one class or the other This is an IN-PERSON class. Read COVID-19 safety procedures HERE Students will focus on learning proper dance techniques while exploring various dance styles such as; learning Broadway numbers, across the floor exercises and a high heel how to class! this fast-paced and fun dance class will focus on building confidence as a performer and developing knowledge of all dance types. Taught by Ryan Mayfield Tuition $50 FAIRY-TALE BALLET 1 (AGES 4-6) IN-PERSON CLASS
Mondays 3:00pm-3:30pm This is an IN-PERSON class. Read COVID-19 safety procedures HERE Join our beginning ballet class with fairytales, props and classical music. Students are encouraged to wear their own costumes each week! Taught by Shannon Jung Tuition $30 Private Lessonsprivate tap lessons ONLINE
Time scheduled based off student and teacher availability Taught by Shannon Jung $30/ half hour private vocal lessons IN-PERSON OR ONLINE
In Person Time Availability: Tuesdays 3:00pm-3:30pm Tuesdays 4:00pm-4:30pm Tuesdays 5:00pm-5:30pm Tuesdays 6:00pm-6:30pm Tuesdays 7:00pm-7:30pm Read COVID-19 safety procedures HERE Online Availability: Tuesdays 3:30pm-4:00pm Tuesdays 4:30pm-5:00pm Tuesdays 5:30pm-6:00pm Tuesdays 6:30pm-7:00pm There is a possibility that online lessons may be scheduled at a different day/time. Please email info@metropolitanperformingarts.org to inquire. Taught by Kristin Heller $30/ half hour private piano lessons IN-PERSON OR ONLINE
In Person Time Availability: Tuesdays 3:00pm-3:30pm Tuesdays 4:00pm-4:30pm Tuesdays 5:00pm-5:30pm Tuesdays 6:00pm-6:30pm Tuesdays 7:00pm-7:30pm Read COVID-19 safety procedures HERE Online Availability: Tuesdays 3:30pm-4:00pm Tuesdays 4:30pm-5:00pm Tuesdays 5:30pm-6:00pm Tuesdays 6:30pm-7:00pm There is a possibility that online lessons may be scheduled at a different day/time. Please email info@metropolitanperformingarts.org to inquire. Taught by Kristin Heller $30/ half hour |
