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WINTER 2021

ENROLL NOW
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.
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Acting & Performance Classes

ACTING 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. 
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​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 Classes

BEGINNER 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!
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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 Classes

DANCE 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. 
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​​Taught by Shannon Jung
jazz 1/2 (ages 7-16)
Wednesdays at 6:00pm
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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. 

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​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 Lessons

private 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 ​

What People are Saying About MPA

"I am so impressed with Metropolitan Performing Arts! We have had such a great experience in working with them each year. Barbara Richardson has been so helpful in making sure that our daughter was getting the best of care. I also really appreciate the high quality level of costumes and props and imagination that are put into the Harry Potter LARP camps and also the performances we've seen during the years. The acting examples of the teachers and of the older students speaks well of the quality of teaching that my daughter is getting. I feel very fortunate that we have found this academy. And best of all our daughter just loves coming! We wouldn't miss it! In a day and age when money is tight, we feel it is money well spent." - Emily Ihasz

"Metropolitan Performing Arts is a wonderful performing arts school for children. The instructors are knowledgeable, encouraging, and kind. Their classes, events, and camps engage young people." - Kristin Nordberg

​"My daughter has been taking classes and performing with Metro for about a year and nothing makes her happier than being a part of this group. She has gained confidence and skills and has enjoyed every minute. She feels welcome and supported and encouraged by the warm and caring and talented staff. Metro is her "happy place." -Alia Woolfe Walsh

"My son has been with MPA since he was in 3rd grade. He came to me one day and said, "Mom, I want to be on stage." It is so amazing that there is a place like Metropolitan Performing Arts in our community to provide access to the arts for kids of all ages. Not just access, but QUALITY, authentic theater training, and classes. You've brought the passion out for my son. Thank you!​" - Gail Moore
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"Great program for kids. My daughters have learned so much about being in a show. From auditioning to take down a set and everything in between. Great teachers and great environment!" -Cristina Kennington

"My kids have been taking lessons and performing with this group for years. While always mostly happy with things in the past, after recent changes to staff and programming, we are super happy. Amazing tap and jazz teachers and some really fun acting teachers. My kids have learned so much at MPA."-Kristie Gebhard

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We found Metropolitan Performing Arts by chance when I was looking for summer activities for my daughter. She loved it and now two years later being a part of the Metro Family has been such an amazing experience for us all. She has learned so much about singing, acting & dance. The productions are phenomenal, the instructors are passionate & make classes so fun for the kids. The friendships she has made and the confidence she has gained from taking part in shows & classes in these two years are priceless. Highly recommend for anyone with kids looking to find their niche in the performing arts!" - Joanna Connelly

"Life changing experience for my daughter! There has been a dramatic improvement in her grades at school and her drive to succeed in other areas of life since joining."- Melissa Galland

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