WINTER 2021
ONLINE CLASSES - 5 WEEKS
January 18th – February 19th
Mondays: January 18, 25. February 1, 8, 15
Tuesdays: January 19, 26. February 2, 9, 16
Wednesdays: January 20, 27. February 3, 10, 17
Thursdays: January 21, 28. February 4, 11, 18
Fridays: January 22, 29. February 5, 12, 19
For now, all classes are online and meet via zoom.
We will announce in-person opportunities (fingers crossed for February) as soon as it's safe gather.
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.
January 18th – February 19th
Mondays: January 18, 25. February 1, 8, 15
Tuesdays: January 19, 26. February 2, 9, 16
Wednesdays: January 20, 27. February 3, 10, 17
Thursdays: January 21, 28. February 4, 11, 18
Fridays: January 22, 29. February 5, 12, 19
For now, all classes are online and meet via zoom.
We will announce in-person opportunities (fingers crossed for February) as soon as it's safe gather.
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.
Acting & Performance ClassesACTING FUNDAMENTALS (Ages 6-9) "storytelling"
Tuesdays 5:00pm-6:00pm
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, the ability to get up in front of people and 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 acting FUNDAMENTALS (AGES 10-13) "MONOLOGUES"
Tuesdays 6:15pm-7:15pm
In this acting class students will break down character, transport themselves into the understanding of circumstances of the character and deliver a strong, performance-ready monologue for professional auditions. Taught by William Johnson ACTING FUNDAMENTALS (AGES 14-18) "MONOLOGUES"
This class meets TWICE a week
Tuesdays & Thursdays 7:45pm-8:45pm In this acting class students will break down character, transport themselves into the understanding of circumstances of the character and deliver a strong, performance-ready monologue for professional auditions. Taught by Jeffrey Puukka BROADWAY JR (AGES 6-12) "DR EVIL & THE PIGEONS W/ LASERS"
This class meets TWICE a week
Tuesdays & Thursdays 4:00pm-5:30pm This fast-paced and fun performance class let’s kids experience the ins and outs of acting in a virtual play. Every week students will spend time exploring an acting technique. 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. 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 OFF BROADWAY (AGES 7-18) "SHREK"
This class meets TWICE a week
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 "Shrek the Musical" and conclude the term with a final virtual performance recorded during classes. Taught by Kristin Heller, Robert Head and Jimmie Herrod SOLO PERFORMANCE FROM PAGE TO SCREEN (AGES 10-18)
This class meets TWICE a week
Thursdays & Sundays 6:00pm-7:30pm Write your own solo show and be led by acclaimed solo performer Laura Anne Harris! Explore storytelling and character-building techniques throughout this class. How can we create solo performance on a digital platform like snapchat, TikTok or Facebook live? Students will write a 5-7 minute solo piece and share it with a fun digital show and tell. Taught by Laura Harris Specialty & Tech ClassesBEGINNER CLOWN (AGES 10-18)
Thursdays 4:15pm-5:15pm
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 LIGHTING BASICS (AGES 10+)
Thursdays 5:00pm-6:00pm
Explore the basics of theatrical lighting from small stages to large. Create a lighting plot, learn color theory, and discover the primary role of the lighting technician on a production. Get your own Luminaire to explore and keep! Taught by William Johnson VIDEO EDITING BASICS (AGES 10+)
Thursdays 6:30pm-7:30pm
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 |
Dance ClassesDANCE LEVELS
Level 1- Beginning Level 1/2- Beginning Intermediate Level 2- Intermediate Level 2/3- Advanced Intermediate Level 3- Advanced These classes will meet 45-60 minutes as a group via zoom. Some classes may have use pre-recorded instructional videos for students to do the remainder of class time or on their own. TAP 1 (AGES 6-9)
Mondays at 4:00pm
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 TAP 1/2 (AGES 10-18)
Mondays at 5:15pm
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 TAP 2/3 (AGES 10-18)
Mondays at 6:30pm 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 jazz 1/2 (ages 7-16)
Wednesdays at 6:00pm
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 JAZZ 2/3 (AGES 12-18)
Wednesdays at 7:15pm
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 hIP hop 1 (ages 7-18)
Tuesdays 5:05pm
Students will be introduced to the history of Hip-Hop culture with basic moves for the beginner dancer. The style encompasses the movements of break-dancing and body- popping with a concentration on footwork. The focus of this class is to build a solid foundation to execute popular dance moves to original choreography. Warm up includes isolations, hard- hitting exercises and a breakdown of the highly energetic routine to build stamina and increase musicality. No previous experience necessary. Taught by Willow Swanson Dance n' stuff (ages 13+)
Mondays at 7:45pm
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 Private Lessonsprivate tap lessons w/ shannon jung
Time scheduled based off student and teacher availability private vocal lessons w/ kristin heller
Time scheduled based off student and teacher availability private piano lessons w/ kristin heller
Time scheduled based off student and teacher availability |
