Classes Schedule
MPA is proud to offer the following classes during our Winter 2020 Semester
ACTING CLASSESActing fundamentals
(Ages 7-12) Wednesdays WEDNESDAYS 4:30PM-5:25PM Taught by Pip Kennedy January 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th, February 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th, March 18th, 25th No Class: March 4th, 11th Showcase: Wednesday, March 25th SPEECH & TEXT (AGES 12-18)
WEDNESDAYS WEDNESDAYS 6:30PM-7:25PM Taught by 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 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. teen conservatory (ages 14-19)
wednesdays WEDNESDAYS 5:30PM-6:25PM Taught by Jeffrey Puukka January 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th, February 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th, March 18th, 25th No Class: March 4th, 11th Showcase: Wednesday, March 25th
MUSIC CLASSES
music/vocal fundamentals 1/2
(ages 8-12) wednesdays WEDNESDAYS 5:30PM-6:25PM Taught by 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 This class is for students who understand the fundamentals of vocal technique. Students will dive deeper into the foundation 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. music/vocal fundamentals 2/3
(ages 12-18) wednesdays WEDNESDAYS 4:30PM-5:25PM Taught by 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 This class is for students who understand the fundamentals of vocal technique. Students will dive deeper into the foundation 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. private lessons w/ kaleb burris (ALL AGES) MONDAYS
MONDAYS with Kaleb Burris (vocal) 2:30PM-3:00PM- open 3:00PM-3:30PM- open 3:30PM-4:00PM- open 7:45PM-8:15PM- open 8:15PM-8:45PM- open January 13th, 20th, 27th February 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th Recital: March 21st or March 24th 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. private lessons w/ kris heller (ALL AGES) TUESDAYS
TUESDAYS with Kristin Heller (vocal or piano) 2:00PM-2:30PM- open 2:30PM-3:00PM- open 3:15PM-3:45PM- filled 3:45PM-4:15PM- filled 4:30PM-5:00PM- open 5:00PM-5:30PM- filled January 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th February 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th March 17th No classes: March 3rd, 10th Recital: March 21st or March 24th 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. private lessons w/ kris heller
(all ages) wednesdays WEDNESDAYS w/ Kristin Heller (vocal or piano) 2:00PM-2:30PM- open 2:30PM-3:00PM- open 3:15PM-3:45PM- open 3:45PM-4:15PM- filled 4:15PM-4:45PM- open 7:30PM-8:00PM- filled 8:00PM-8:30PM- filled 8:30PM-9:00PM- filled Lesson Dates: January 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th February 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th March 18th No Class: March 4th, 11th. Recital: March 21st, March 24th or March 25th 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. private lessons w/ amy cole
(all ages) thursdays THURSDAYS w/ Amy Cole (vocal) 2:00PM-2:30PM- filled 2:30PM-3:00PM- filled 3:00PM-3:30PM- filled 3:30PM-4:00PM- filled 4:00PM-4:30PM- filled 4:30PM-5:00PM- filled 5:00PM-5:30PM- filled 5:30PM-6:00PM- filled January 16th, 23rd , 30th, February 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th Recital: March 21st or March 24th 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. private lessons w/ kris heller
(all ages) fridays FRIDAYS w/ Kristin Heller (vocal or piano) 2:30PM-3:00PM- open 3:00PM-3:30PM- open 3:30PM-4:00PM- filled 4:00PM-4:30PM- filled 4:30PM-5:00PM- filled January 17th, 24th, 31st February 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th. Recital: March 21st or March 24th 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. |
DANCE CLASSESDance 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 TAP 1 (AGES 6-10) TUESDAYS
TUESDAYS 5:30PM-6:25PM Taught by Shannon Jung January 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th, February 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th, March 17th. No Class: March 3rd, 10th Showcase: Tuesday, March 24th 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. No previous experience necessary. TAP 1/2 (AGES 10+) TUESDAYS
TUESDAYS 4:30PM-5:25PM Taught by Shannon Jung January 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th, February 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th, March 17th. No Class: March 3rd, 10th Showcase: Tuesday, March 24th 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. No previous experience necessary. TAP 2 (AGES 11+) TUESDAYS
TUESDAYS 6:50PM-7:45PM Taught by Shannon Jung January 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th, February 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th, March 17th. No Class: March 3rd, 10th Showcase: Tuesday, March 24th An 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. As students progress through each level, curriculum will become increasingly more complex and intricate. Prerequisite Tap 1 or teacher recommendation. jazz 1 (ages 6-12) wednesdays
WEDNESDAYS 5:30PM-6:25PM Taught by January 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th, February 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th, March 18th, 25th No Class: March 4th, 11th Showcase: Wednesday, March 25th 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. JAZZ 2 (AGES 10-18) WEDNESDAYS
WEDNESDAYS 6:30PM-7:25PM Taught by Kemba Shannon January 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th, February 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th, March 18th, 25th No Class: March 4th, 11th Showcase: Wednesday, March 25th 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. JAZZ 3 (AGES 12-18) WEDNESDAYS
jWEDNESDAYS 7:30PM-8:25PM Taught by Kemba Shannon January 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th, February 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th, March 18th, 25th No Class: March 4th, 11th Showcase: Wednesday, March 25th 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 2/3 with Kemba Shannon or 3+ years experience at a dance studio. PERFORMANCE CLASSESbroadway jr
(ages 6-12) tuesdays TUESDAYS 4:00PM-5:30PM Taught by William Johnson & Barbara Richardson 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 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 off broadway "hercules"
(ages 8-18) tuesdays TUESDAYS 5:45PM-7:45PM Taught by Kristin Heller and Willow Swanson 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 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. 
SPECIALTY CLASSESspecial effects makeup design (ages 10-18) wednesdays
WEDNESDAYS 5:30PM-6:25PM Taught by Pip Kennedy January 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th, February 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th, March 18th, 25th No Class: March 4th, 11th. Showcase: Wednesday, March 25th. Additional $75 makeup kit fee. SPECIAL EFFECTS MAKEUP DESIGN (AGES 10-18) WEDNESDAYS
WEDNESDAYS 6:30PM-7:25PM Taught by Pip Kennedy January 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th, February 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th, March 18th, 25th No Class: March 4th, 11th. Showcase: Wednesday, March 25th. Additional $75 makeup kit fee. lighting design & backstage 1/2
(ages 10-18) tuesdays TUESDAYS 6:50PM-7:45PM Taught by Michael Burris 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 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. scenic painting and properties
(ages 8-18) tuesdays TUESDAYS 5:00PM-6:30PM Taught by Greg Shilling January 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th, February 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th, March 17th No Class: March 3rd, 10th Showcase: March 21st and March 24th Students will learn the foundation of scenic painting and creating props for theater. This is a hands on class where students will be drawing, painting, drafting, designing and using their imagination to create pieces that will be used on stage in the Broadway Jr, Off Broadway and MTP productions. MUSICAL THEATER AUDITION
(ALL AGES) WEDNESDAYS WEDNESDAYS 7:30PM-8:30PM Taught by Barbara Richardson January 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th, February 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th, March 18th, 25th No Class: March 4th, 11th. Showcase: Wednesday, March 25th. |
