Classes Schedule
MPA is proud to offer the following classes during our Winter 2020 Semester
ACTING CLASSES
Acting Fundamentals 1/2 (Ages 7-12) Wednesdays - 4:30pm-5:25pm Beginning/Intermediate Acting Class for young performers. Integrating voice, body, text and acting technique students will explore a dynamic use of pitch, intonation, rhythm, rate, volume, pause and intensity to create a voice that is exciting and expressive. Students interested in auditioning for summer in the park shows are highly encouraged to take this class! Teacher: Pip Kennedy Class Dates: January 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th, February 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th, March 18th, 25th No Class: March 4th, 11th Showcase: Wednesday, March 25th Acting 2 for Teens (Ages 14-19) Wednesdays - 5:30pm - 6:25pm This is the second part of an acting class for highly committed teens. Broken up in to 3 terms, Part 1 and 2 are open to all teens interested in exploring the tools needed to become a professional actor. Part 3 is an audition only performance class. Students interested in being part of this performance class are highly encouraged to take Parts 1 and 2, as they lay the foundation and technique required for the performance. Students should know that this acting class series is actor forward with emphasis on the actors ACTING. Teacher: Jeffrey Puukka Class Dates: January 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th, February 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th, March 18th, 25th No Class: March 4th, 11th Showcase: Wednesday, March 25th Acting Fundamentals: Broadway Jr (Ages 6-12) Tuesdays - 4:00pm-5:30pm This fast-paced and fun performance class let’s kids experience the ins and outs of acting in a play. Every week students will spend time exploring an acting technique. Students will also audition, be cast and rehearse. The class will conclude with final performances at The Metropolitan Performing Arts black box theater. Additional one time $50 show fee for costumes and show materials. For information about the Broadway Jr Program, click here Teachers: William Johnson & Barbara Richardson Class Dates: January 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th, February 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th, March 17th No Class: March 3rd, 10th Performances: Saturday, March 21st and Tuesday, March 24th Musical Theater Fundamentals: Off Broadway (Ages 7-18) "Hercules" Tuesdays - 5:45pm-7:45pm 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 rotate through these classes in groups of same aged peers. Each group will learn one dance, one song and one scene from "Hercules" and conclude the semester with a final performances on March 21st and March 24th. Teachers: Kristin Heller and Willow Swanson Class Dates: January7th, 14th, 21st, 28th, February 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th, March 17th. No Class: March 3rd, 10th. For information about The Musical Theater Program, click here Musical Theater Audition (Ages 10-18) Wednesdays: 7:30pm-8:30pm Class Dates: January 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th, February 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th, March 18th, 25th. No Class: March 4th, 11th. Teacher: Barbara Richardson 
MUSIC CLASSES
Music/Vocal Fundamentals 2/3 (Intermediate/Advanced) (Ages 12-18) Wednesdays - 4:30pm-5:25pm This class is for students who understand the fundamentals of vocal technique. Students will dive deeper into the foundational tools for beautiful vocalization by solo and duet singing in class. Students will continue to grow diction, resonance, ear training, pitch, melody and confidence. Music theory and rhythm is also covered. Teacher: Kristin Heller Class Dates: January 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th, February 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th, March 18th, 25th No Class: March 4th, 11th. Showcase: Wednesday, March 25th Music/Vocal Fundamentals 1/2 (Beginning/Intermediate) (Ages 8-12) Wednesdays: - 5:30pm-6:25pm This class is for students who understand the fundamentals of vocal technique. Students will dive deeper into the foundational tools for beautiful vocalization by solo and duet singing in class. Students will continue to grow diction, resonance, ear training, pitch, melody and confidence. Music theory and rhythm is also covered. Teacher: Kristin Heller Class Dates: January 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th, February 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th, March 18th, 25th. No Class: March 4th, 11th. Showcase: Wednesday, March 25th Monday Private Vocal Lessons w/ Kaleb Burris Mondays: 2:30pm-3:00pm 3:00pm-3:30pm 3:30pm-4:00pm 7:45pm-8:15pm 8:15pm-8:45pm Session Dates: January 13th, 20th, 27th, February 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th Recital: March 21st, March 24th or March 25th Tuesday Private Lessons with Kristin Heller Tuesdays: 2:00pm-2:30pm 2:30pm-3:00pm 3:15pm-3:45pm 3:45pm-4:15pm 4:30pm-5:00pm 5:00pm-5:30pm Weekly one-on-one half hour or hour private lessons working on the fundamentals of good singing. Students will work on proper breath, support, posture, correct tone, placement of sound, vocal range, vocal breaks, projection, endurance and vocal control. Private lessons help students gain skill and confidence as a solo singer. Whether you plan on singing in a musical, at church, in choir or star in your own YouTube channel, lessons take your voice to the next level. For beginner, intermediate or advanced. Kids, teens and adults. Learn how to play the piano. Weekly one-on-one half hour or hour lessons working on proper piano technique. Music counting, theory, good hand and finger position, interpretation and ways to practice effectively are all covered. Private lessons, one on one with a teacher, help students gain skill and confidence in a musical instrument. Enroll and then email exec.director@metropolitanperformingarts.org to sign up for a half hour or hour time slot. Lesson Dates: January 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th, February 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th, March 17th No classes: March 3rd, 10th Recital: March 21st, March 24th or March 25th Wednesday Private Lessons with Kristin Heller Wednesdays: 2:00pm-2:30pm 2:30pm-3:00pm 3:15pm-3:45pm 3:45pm-4:15pm 4:15pm-4:45pm 7:30pm-8:00pm 8:00pm-8:30pm 8:30pm-9:00pm Weekly one-on-one half hour or hour private lessons working on the fundamentals of good singing. Students will work on proper breath, support, posture, correct tone, placement of sound, vocal range, vocal breaks, projection, endurance and vocal control. Private lessons help students gain skill and confidence as a solo singer. Whether you plan on singing in a musical, at church, in choir or star in your own YouTube channel, lessons take your voice to the next level. For beginner, intermediate or advanced. Kids, teens and adults. Enroll and then email exec.director@metropolitanperformingarts.org to sign up for a half hour or hour time slot. Lesson Dates: January 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th, February 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th, March 18th, 25th. No Class: March 4th, 11th. Recital: March 21st, March 24th or March 25th Thursday Private Lessons with Amy Cole Thursdays: 2:00pm-2:30pm: 2:30pm-3:00pm: 3:00pm-3:30pm 3:30pm-4:00pm: 4:00pm-4:30pm 4:30pm-5:00pm: 5:00pm-5:30pm: 5:30pm-6:00pm: 6:00pm-6:30pm: 6:30pm-7:00pm: Weekly one-on-one half hour or hour private lessons working on the fundamentals of good singing. Students will work on proper breath, support, posture, correct tone, placement of sound, vocal range, vocal breaks, projection, endurance and vocal control. Private lessons help students gain skill and confidence as a solo singer. Whether you plan on singing in a musical, at church, in choir or star in your own YouTube channel, lessons take your voice to the next level. For beginner, intermediate or advanced. Kids, teens and adults. Enroll and then email exec.director@metropolitanperformingarts.org to sign up for a half hour time slot. $35/half hour. Lesson Dates: January 16, 23, 30, February 6, 13, 20, 27 Recital: March 21st, March 24th or March 25th Friday Private Lessons with Kris Heller Fridays: 2:30pm-3:00pm 3:00pm-3:30pm 3:30pm-4:00pm 4:00pm-4:30pm 4:30pm-5:00pm Weekly one-on-one half hour or hour private lessons working on the fundamentals of good singing. Students will work on proper breath, support, posture, correct tone, placement of sound, vocal range, vocal breaks, projection, endurance and vocal control. Private lessons help students gain skill and confidence as a solo singer. Whether you plan on singing in a musical, at church, in choir or star in your own YouTube channel, lessons take your voice to the next level. For beginner, intermediate or advanced. Kids, teens and adults. Learn how to play the piano. Weekly one-on-one half hour or hour lessons working on proper piano technique. Music counting, theory, good hand and finger position, interpretation and ways to practice effectively are all covered. Private lessons, one on one with a teacher, help students gain skill and confidence in a musical instrument. Enroll and them email exec.director@metropolitanperformingarts.org to sign up for a half hour or hour time slot. Session Dates: January 17th, 24th, 31st, February 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th. Recital: March 21st, March 24th or March 25th Acting Fundamentals (Ages 7-12) Wednesdays - 4:30pm-5:25pm Beginning/Intermediate Acting Class for young performers. Integrating voice, body, text and acting technique students will explore a dynamic use of pitch, intonation, rhythm, rate, volume, pause and intensity to create a voice that is exciting and expressive. Students interested in auditioning for summer in the park shows are highly encouraged to take this class! Teacher: Pip Kennedy Class Dates: January 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th, February 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th, March 18th, 25th No Class: March 4th, 11th Showcase: Wednesday, March 25th Musical Theater Fundamentals: Off Broadway (Ages 7-18) "Hercules" Tuesdays - 5:45pm-7:45pm 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 rotate through these classes in groups of same aged peers. Each group will learn one dance, one song and one scene from "Hercules" and conclude the semester with a final performances on March 21st and March 24th. Teachers: Kristin Heller and Willow Swanson Class Dates: January7th, 14th, 21st, 28th, February 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th, March 17th. No Class: March 3rd, 10th. |
DANCE CLASSES
Dance Classes may have additional costs for proper class attire and dance shoes DANCE LEVELS Level 1- Beginning Level 1/2- Beginning Intermediate Level 2- Intermediate Level 2/3- Advanced Intermediate Level 3- Advanced JAZZ Students will learn the fundamentals of Jazz technique such as isolations of the body, improving performance quality and developing complex rhythms and patterns. Classes include proper warm ups, stretches, isolations, across-the-floor progressions, combinations and choreography. As students progress through each level, curriculum will become increasingly more complex and intricate. Jazz 1 - Beginning (Ages 6-14) *No Previous Experience Necessary* Wednesdays: 5:30pm-6:25pm Teacher: Class Dates: January 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th, February 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th, March 18th, 25th No Class: March 4th, 11th Showcase: Wednesday, March 25th Jazz 2 - Intermediate (Ages 8-18) *Prerequisite: Jazz 1/2 w/ Kemba or 2+ years experience at another studio)* Wednesdays: 6:30pm-7:30pm Teacher: Kemba Shannon Class Dates: January 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th, February 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th, March 18th, 25th No Class: March 4th, 11th Showcase: Wednesday, March 25th Jazz 3 - Advanced (Ages 10-18) *Prerequisite: Jazz 2 w/ Kemba or 3+ years experience at another studio)* Those enrolled in Jazz 2/3 last semester should enroll in Jazz 3. Wednesdays: 7:30pm-8:30pm Teacher: Kemba Shannon Class Dates: January 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th, February 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th, March 18th, 25th No Class: March 4th, 11th. Showcase: Wednesday, March 25th TAP Tap classes are 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. Tap 1 - Beginning (Ages 6-12) *This is a class for beginners. No previous experience necessary.* Tuesdays: 4:30pm-5:25pm Teacher: Shannon Jung Class Dates: January 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th, February 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th, March 17th. No Class: March 3rd, 10th Showcase: Tuesday, March 24th Tap 2 - Intermediate (Ages 10-18) *Prerequisite: Jazz 1 or teacher recommendation* Tuesdays: 6:50pm-7:45pm Teacher: Shannon Jung Class Dates: January 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th, February 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th, March 17th. No Class: March 3rd, 10th. Showcase: Tuesday, March 24th Musical Theater Dance (Ages 6-12) Wednesdays: 4:30pm-5:25pm Class Dates: January 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th, February 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th, March 18th, 25th No Class: March 4th, 11th Performance: March 25th Musical Theater Fundamentals: Off Broadway (Ages 7-18) "Hercules" Tuesdays - 5:45pm-7:45pm 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 rotate through these classes in groups of same aged peers. Each group will learn one dance, one song and one scene from "Hercules" and conclude the semester with a final performances on March 21st and March 24th. Teachers: Kristin Heller and Willow Swanson Class Dates: January7th, 14th, 21st, 28th, February 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th, March 17th. No Class: March 3rd, 10th. 
OTHER CLASSES
NOW OFFERING A TECH TRACK FOR OUR MUSICAL THEATER PROGRAM! Special Effects Makeup Design (Ages 10-18) Wednesdays: 5:30pm-6:25pm or Wednesdays: 6:30pm-7:25pm Teacher: Pip Kennedy Class Dates: January 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th, February 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th, March 18th, 25th No Class: March 4th, 11th. Showcase: Wednesday, March 25th. Lighting Design & Backstage Crew 1/2 (Ages 10-18) Tuesdays 6:50pm-7:45pm A beginning/intermediate class for students wanting to study lighting design and backstage crew. Students will end the term by designing the Broadway Jr and Off Broadway performances on March 21st and 24th. Teacher: Will Johnson Class Dates: January 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th, February 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th, March 17th No Class: March 3rd, 10th Showcase: Saturday, March 21st and Tuesday, March 24th Scenic Painting & Properties (Ages 8-18) Tuesdays: 5:00pm-6:30pm Teacher: Greg Shilling Class Dates: january 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th, February 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th, March 17th No Class: March 3rd, 10th Performance: March 21st and March 24th Silks 1 (Ages 8-18) Tuesdays: 5:45pm-6:45pm Teacher: Will Johnson Class Dates: January 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th, February 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th, March 17th No Class: March 3rd, 10th Performance Dates: March 21st and March 24th Speech and Text (Ages 12-18) Wednesdays: 6:30pm-7:25pm Integrating voice, body, text and acting technique students will explore a dynamic use of pitch, intonation, rhythm, rate, volume, pause and intensity to create a voice that is exciting and expressive. Students interested in auditioning for summer in the park shows are highly encouraged to take this class! This is a continuation class. Teacher: Jeffrey Puukka Class Dates: January 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th, February 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th, March 18th, 25th. No Class: March 4th, 11th. Showcase: March 25th Acting Fundamentals (Ages 7-12) Wednesdays - 4:30pm-5:25pm Beginning/Intermediate Acting Class for young performers. Integrating voice, body, text and acting technique students will explore a dynamic use of pitch, intonation, rhythm, rate, volume, pause and intensity to create a voice that is exciting and expressive. Students interested in auditioning for summer in the park shows are highly encouraged to take this class! Teacher: Pip Kennedy Class Dates: January 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th, February 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th, March 18th, 25th No Class: March 4th, 11th Showcase: Wednesday, March 25th Musical Theater Fundamentals: Off Broadway (Ages 7-18) "Hercules" Tuesdays - 5:45pm-7:45pm 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 rotate through these classes in groups of same aged peers. Each group will learn one dance, one song and one scene from "Hercules" and conclude the semester with a final performances on March 21st and March 24th. Teachers: Kristin Heller and Willow Swanson Class Dates: January7th, 14th, 21st, 28th, February 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th, March 17th. No Class: March 3rd, 10th. MTP (Musical Theater Program) (Ages 8-21) MTP provides the opportunity for young professionals to become accomplished musical theater performers. The program’s focus is to train ‘Triple Threats’- talented individuals who can sing, dance and act with equal accomplishment. Tuition in this program includes up to three (3) core classes (one acting, one dance and one vocal), along with a role in our Academy main stage production. The development of performance skills is a vital part of being a Triple Threat. With the opportunity to be on stage, students will grow into a polished stage performer. This program requires a hefty time commitment for classes and rehearsals. Students will be assessed and placed in classes that best suit their individual needs and may waive their vocal class if also enrolled in private vocal lessons. Students may also enroll in additional classes (outside of included 3 core classes) for a reduced monthly fee of $15-$25/month per class. Parents: Each child enrolled in MTP is responsible for a parent/guardian to volunteer at least 6 hours towards the production. If these volunteer hours are not possible, a buy out at $150.00 or comparable program ad sales are required. There are two mandatory parent meetings (first week of rehearsal and the week before tech week). Check website for details. click here |
