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At Metropolitan Performing Arts we allow each student to realize and reach their creative potential. Offering both technique and performance driven classes, students can choose to take an individual class or to take part in one of our intensive programs.
All classes are taught by professional artists with experience and training in their field. Learn more about them HERE.
For private vocal, piano or guitar lessons click HERE.
For COVID-19 safety, please not that all classes and rehearsals require students to wear a mask regardless of vaccination status.
All classes are taught by professional artists with experience and training in their field. Learn more about them HERE.
For private vocal, piano or guitar lessons click HERE.
For COVID-19 safety, please not that all classes and rehearsals require students to wear a mask regardless of vaccination status.
Fall Term10 weeks
September 7 - November 13, 2021 |
Winter Term10 weeks
January 3 - March 12, 2022 |
Spring Term8 weeks
April 11 - June 6, 2022 |
Summer Camps1-3 weeks
June 20 - August 12, 2022 |
Scroll down for a complete list of classes
BROADWAY JR
AGES 6-12
This fast-paced and fun performance class is both a class and rehearsal all in one!
Beginning actors can experience the ins and outs of acting, rehearsing for and performing a play or musical.
Time is spent each week exploring acting techniques as well as rehearsing.
Performances at the end of the session are always free for family and friends!
We recommend first time students who want to perform on stage to enroll in this program.
This class meets Saturday mornings from 9am-12pm
Fall Play: "The Adventures of the Lost Boys" written by William Johnson
based on the books by J.M. Barrie
Performances November 13, 14, 20 & 21 at 1:00pm
Winter Musical: "A Year with Frog and Toad KIDS" book and lyrics by Willie Reale, music by Robert Reale
based on the books by Arnold Lobel
Performances March 12 & 13 at 1:00pm - Metropolitan Performing Arts
Performances March 19 & 10 at 1:00pm and 3:00pm - TBA
Spring Play: "Doctor Dolittle and the Unfriendly Beast" written by William Johnson
based on the books by Hugh Lofting
Performances Saturday June 4 at 1:00pm
Performances Sunday June 5 at 1:00pm & 3:00pm
Beginning actors can experience the ins and outs of acting, rehearsing for and performing a play or musical.
Time is spent each week exploring acting techniques as well as rehearsing.
Performances at the end of the session are always free for family and friends!
We recommend first time students who want to perform on stage to enroll in this program.
This class meets Saturday mornings from 9am-12pm
Fall Play: "The Adventures of the Lost Boys" written by William Johnson
based on the books by J.M. Barrie
Performances November 13, 14, 20 & 21 at 1:00pm
Winter Musical: "A Year with Frog and Toad KIDS" book and lyrics by Willie Reale, music by Robert Reale
based on the books by Arnold Lobel
Performances March 12 & 13 at 1:00pm - Metropolitan Performing Arts
Performances March 19 & 10 at 1:00pm and 3:00pm - TBA
Spring Play: "Doctor Dolittle and the Unfriendly Beast" written by William Johnson
based on the books by Hugh Lofting
Performances Saturday June 4 at 1:00pm
Performances Sunday June 5 at 1:00pm & 3:00pm
OFF BROADWAY
AGES 8-18
This fast-paced and fun performance class gives students the opportunity to work on the three essential disciplines that make up musical theater performance- singing, dancing and acting. Students will rotate through rehearsal focused classes in groups of same aged peers.
Each group will learn at least one dance, one song and one scene, ending in final performances.
Performances at the end of the session are always free for family and friends! We recommend beginning/intermediate students who want to perform musical theater but don't necessarily have the time to commit to the Musical Theater Program to enroll in this class.
This class meets Monday evenings from 5:15pm-7:15pm
Fall Musical Showcase: "Beetlejuice"
Performances November 16, 17 & 18 at 6:00pm
Winter Musical Showcase: "Labyrinth"
Performances March 11 at 6:00pm and March 12, 13 at 1:00pm
Spring Show Choir: "The Greatest Showman"
Performances June 7, 8, 9 at 6:00pm
Each group will learn at least one dance, one song and one scene, ending in final performances.
Performances at the end of the session are always free for family and friends! We recommend beginning/intermediate students who want to perform musical theater but don't necessarily have the time to commit to the Musical Theater Program to enroll in this class.
This class meets Monday evenings from 5:15pm-7:15pm
Fall Musical Showcase: "Beetlejuice"
Performances November 16, 17 & 18 at 6:00pm
Winter Musical Showcase: "Labyrinth"
Performances March 11 at 6:00pm and March 12, 13 at 1:00pm
Spring Show Choir: "The Greatest Showman"
Performances June 7, 8, 9 at 6:00pm
MUSICAL THEATER PROGRAM
AGES 8-18
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 four (4) weekly classes. MTP students are required to take (3) core technique driven classes (one acting, one dance and one vocal) and the fourth class is optional and totally up to you! Along with weekly classes students are given a role in our main stage production (Fall & Winter Terms) or Travel Troupe (Spring Term) that meets up to 3 days a week for rehearsal. 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. We hold students enrolled in MTP to the highest of professionalism in order for them to survive this highly competitive field in the future. Students will be assessed and placed in classes that best suit their individual needs. Intermediate/Advanced students interested in musical theater are encouraged to enroll in this program.
For weekly class schedule scroll down.
MTP Rehearsals are Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Additional days/times of the week for Soft Tech, Cue2Cue, Tech and Dress Rehearsals.
Do not enroll if you are unavailable during any soft tech, tech, dress or performance dates.
All dates are on the master calendar here
Fall Show: "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer the Musical
Fridays & Saturdays at 6:30pm – December 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18
Saturdays & Sundays at 2:00pm – December 5, 11, 12, 18, 19
Possible School Day Performances in morning/afternoon - December 7, 8, 14, 15
Winter Show Performance Dates
Fridays & Saturdays at 6:30pm – March 25, 26. April 1, 2, 8, 9
Saturdays & Sundays at 2:00pm – March 27. April 2, 3, 9, 10
Spring Travel Troupe TBD Performance Dates
May 21, 22, 27, 28, 29, 30. June 4, 5.
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 four (4) weekly classes. MTP students are required to take (3) core technique driven classes (one acting, one dance and one vocal) and the fourth class is optional and totally up to you! Along with weekly classes students are given a role in our main stage production (Fall & Winter Terms) or Travel Troupe (Spring Term) that meets up to 3 days a week for rehearsal. 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. We hold students enrolled in MTP to the highest of professionalism in order for them to survive this highly competitive field in the future. Students will be assessed and placed in classes that best suit their individual needs. Intermediate/Advanced students interested in musical theater are encouraged to enroll in this program.
For weekly class schedule scroll down.
MTP Rehearsals are Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Additional days/times of the week for Soft Tech, Cue2Cue, Tech and Dress Rehearsals.
Do not enroll if you are unavailable during any soft tech, tech, dress or performance dates.
All dates are on the master calendar here
Fall Show: "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer the Musical
Fridays & Saturdays at 6:30pm – December 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18
Saturdays & Sundays at 2:00pm – December 5, 11, 12, 18, 19
Possible School Day Performances in morning/afternoon - December 7, 8, 14, 15
Winter Show Performance Dates
Fridays & Saturdays at 6:30pm – March 25, 26. April 1, 2, 8, 9
Saturdays & Sundays at 2:00pm – March 27. April 2, 3, 9, 10
Spring Travel Troupe TBD Performance Dates
May 21, 22, 27, 28, 29, 30. June 4, 5.
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MUSICAL THEATER TECH PROGRAM (MTTP)
AGES 10-18
MTTP provides the opportunity for young professionals to explore all areas of theater design, production and crew. Tuition in this program includes the tech class on Monday evenings and up to two (2) additional technique driven classes along with an assigned assistant designer role (Assistant Stage Manger, Assistant Lighting Designer, Assistant Set Designer, Assistant Sound Designer, Assistant Costume Designer, Assistant Wig/Hair/Makeup Designer or Assistant Set Dresser) for main stage productions (Fall & Winter Terms) or a lead designer role for the Teen Company (Spring Term). This program requires a hefty time commitment for classes and rehearsals. We hold students enrolled in MTTP to the highest of professionalism in order for them to survive this highly competitive field in the future. Students will be assessed and placed in classes that best suit their individual needs. Intermediate/Advanced students interested in tech are encouraged to enroll in this program.
For show dates and important show information, scroll down and download the audition pack.
For weekly class schedule scroll down.
Do not enroll if you are unavailable during any soft tech, tech, dress or performance dates.
All dates are on the master calendar here
Scroll down to download the audition pack.
Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer the Musical
Fridays & Saturdays at 6:30pm – December 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18
Saturdays & Sundays at 2:00pm – December 5, 11, 12, 18, 19
Possible School Day Performances in morning/afternoon - December 7, 8, 14, 15
SpongeBob SquarePants the Musical
*Note that performances are over spring break*
Fridays & Saturdays at 6:30pm – March 25, 26. April 1, 2, 8, 9
Saturdays & Sundays at 2:00pm – March 27. April 2, 3, 9, 10
Spring Travel Troupe TBD Performance Dates
May 21, 22, 27, 28, 29, 30. June 4, 5.
For show dates and important show information, scroll down and download the audition pack.
For weekly class schedule scroll down.
Do not enroll if you are unavailable during any soft tech, tech, dress or performance dates.
All dates are on the master calendar here
Scroll down to download the audition pack.
Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer the Musical
Fridays & Saturdays at 6:30pm – December 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18
Saturdays & Sundays at 2:00pm – December 5, 11, 12, 18, 19
Possible School Day Performances in morning/afternoon - December 7, 8, 14, 15
SpongeBob SquarePants the Musical
*Note that performances are over spring break*
Fridays & Saturdays at 6:30pm – March 25, 26. April 1, 2, 8, 9
Saturdays & Sundays at 2:00pm – March 27. April 2, 3, 9, 10
Spring Travel Troupe TBD Performance Dates
May 21, 22, 27, 28, 29, 30. June 4, 5.
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TEEN COMPANY
AGES 14-19
Teen Company is a 3-term acting class for highly committed students. Fall & Winter Terms meet once a week and are open to all interested in exploring the techniques needed towards becoming a professional actor. Spring term is an audition based acting class and practical that ends in a 2-week run of a contemporary play. This Company is actor forward with emphasis on the ACTING. Intermediate/Advanced students who want to challenge themselves and put in the work are encouraged to enroll in this class.
This class meets Thursday evenings from 5:00pm-7:00pm.
Audition Submissions for Term 3 due March 11th
Callbacks for Term 3 on March 31st
Rehearsals Thursday and Fridays 5:00pm-8:00pm
Additional days/times of the week for Cue2Cue, Tech and Dress Rehearsals.
Do not enroll if you are unavailable during any soft tech, tech, dress or performance dates.
All dates are on the master calendar here
Performances June 2, 3, 4, 5 at 6:00pm
This class meets Thursday evenings from 5:00pm-7:00pm.
Audition Submissions for Term 3 due March 11th
Callbacks for Term 3 on March 31st
Rehearsals Thursday and Fridays 5:00pm-8:00pm
Additional days/times of the week for Cue2Cue, Tech and Dress Rehearsals.
Do not enroll if you are unavailable during any soft tech, tech, dress or performance dates.
All dates are on the master calendar here
Performances June 2, 3, 4, 5 at 6:00pm
WEEKLY CLASSES
At Metropolitan Performing Arts we allow each student to realize and reach their creative potential. Offering both technique and performance driven classes, students can choose an individual weekly class or take part in one of our intensive programs.
All classes are taught by professional artists with experience and training in their field. Learn more about them HERE.
For private vocal, piano or guitar lessons click HERE.
All classes are taught by professional artists with experience and training in their field. Learn more about them HERE.
For private vocal, piano or guitar lessons click HERE.
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ACTING 1
Instructor: Shannon Jung Ages: 6-10 Tuesday | 4:00pm-5:00pm | Term 1, 2 & 3 Prerequisite: None The first step to understanding what acting is all about! In this fun and supportive class, children use theatre games, storytelling and role-playing to stretch their imaginations and discover the endless creativity in themselves. Term 1 (10 weeks): September 7, 14, 21, 28. October 5, 12, 19, 26. November 2, 9. Term 2 (10 weeks): January 4, 11, 18, 25. February 1, 8, 15, 22. March 1, 8. Term 3 (8 weeks): April 12, 19, 26. May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31. ACTING 2
Instructor: Erik Montague Ages: 10-13 Tuesday | 6:15pm-7:15pm | Term 1, 2 & 3 Prerequisite: Acting 1, Off Broadway or Broadway Jr Learn the fundamentals of acting in a fun, supportive and creative atmosphere. Through theatre games and improvisation, students concentrate on the basics of acting: the who, where, why, how, objectives and tactics. Students will then apply these concepts to basic scene work and/or monologues. Term 1 (10 weeks): September 7, 14, 21, 28. October 5, 12, 19, 26. November 2, 9. Term 2 (10 weeks): January 4, 11, 18, 25. February 1, 8, 15, 22. March 1, 8. Term 3 (8 weeks): April 12, 19, 26. May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31. IMPROV 1
Instructor: Kris Heller Ages: 11-18 Wednesday | 4:00pm - 5:00pm | Term 1 & Term 2 Prerequisite: None Through in class exercises, games, practice, and instructor feedback, students will explore Short-form improvisation. Focus will be working on physical, verbal, and short form game improv. Goals of the class are are improving speed, listening skills, story, and teamwork. Students will be challenged to think quickly and create a scene with partners or in a large group. Class will also consist of warm-up exercises to help with nervousness, self-confidence and imagination and specific physical and verbal games to help timing and creativity. There is no prerequisite for this class. This class can be retaken as many time as you want! IMPROV 2
Instructor: Kris Heller Ages: 11-18 Wednesday | 4:00pm-5:00pm | Term 3 Prerequisite: Improv 1 Through in class exercises, games, practice and instructor feedback, students will explore Long-form improvisation. Focus will be on working physical, verbal, and long-form game improv. Goals of the class are are improving speed, listening skills, story, and teamwork. Students will be challenged to think quickly and create a scene with partners or in a large group. Class will also consist of warm-up exercises to help with nervousness, self-confidence and imagination and specific physical and verbal games to help timing and creativity. This class can be retaken as many times as you want! teen conservatory
Instructor: Jeffrey Puukka Ages 14-18 Thursday | 5:00pm-7:00pm | Term 1 & 2 Thursday | 5:00pm-8:00pm & Friday | 5:00pm-8:00pm | Term 3 Prerequisite: Acting 2 Teen Company is a 3-term acting class for highly committed students. Fall & Winter Terms meet once a week and are open to all interested in exploring the techniques needed towards becoming a professional actor. Spring term is an audition based acting class and practical that ends in a 2- week run of a contemporary play. This Company is actor forward with emphasis on the ACTING. Intermediate/Advanced students who want to challenge themselves and put in the work are encouraged to enroll in this class. See above for more details about Term 3. TERM 1 (10 weeks): September 9, 16, 23, 30. October 7, 14, 21, 28. November 4, 11. TERM 2 (10 weeks): January 6, 13, 20, 27. February 3, 10, 17, 24. March 3, 10. TERM 3: (8 weeks): April 14, 21, 28. May 5, 12, 19, 26. June 2. MusicmUSIC 1
Instructor: Kris Heller Ages: 8-18 Tuesday | 6:15pm-7:15pm | Term 1, 2 & 3 Prerequisite: None Through in-class exercises, song study, games, and research, students will explore vocal techniques, music theory, sight singing, and musicianship to help advance their musicality. Students will be challenged to create harmony, advance their music theory and sight singing (to their next level), do an in-class research project and perform presentations on a group song or songs. In addition, there will be work with harmony within songs that will culminate in performing one project or their choice or all three. Term 1 (10 weeks): September 7, 14, 21, 28. October 5, 12, 19, 26. November 2, 9. Term 2 (10 weeks): January 4, 11, 18, 25. February 1, 8, 15, 22. March 1, 8. Term 3 (8 weeks): April 12, 19, 26. May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31. MUSIC 2
Instructor: Kris Heller Ages: 8-18 Tuesday | 4:00pm-5:00pm | Term 1, 2 & 3 Prerequisite: Music 1 and/or Passing Level 1 Music Theory Test Through in-class exercises, song study, games, and research, students will explore vocal techniques, music theory, sight singing, and musicianship to help advance their musicality. Students will be challenged to create harmony, advance their music theory and sight singing (to their next level), do an in-class research project and perform presentations on a group song or songs. In addition, there will be work with harmony within songs that will culminate in performing one project or their choice or all three. Term 1 (10 weeks): September 7, 14, 21, 28. October 5, 12, 19, 26. November 2, 9. Term 2 (10 weeks): January 4, 11, 18, 25. February 1, 8, 15, 22. March 1, 8. Term 3 (8 weeks): April 12, 19, 26. May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31. Techmakeup design: gore
Instructor: TBA Ages 10-18 Monday | 4:00pm-5:00pm | Term 1 Students will learn basic skills like cuts, bruises, burns, bites, and more specialty looks from Beetlejuice for creating special effects makeup for film, theater, photos, and cosplay. Students will be creating these looks in class. See the supplies list for makeup needed. Term 1 (10 weeks): September 13, 20, 27. October 4, 11, 18, 25. November 1, 8. makeup design: fantasy
Instructor: TBA Ages 10-18 Monday | 4:00pm-5:00pm | Term 2 How does an individual transform a face into something completely new? How can we take a character from the imagination to real life? Students will learn basic skills to create fantasy makeup looks of their choice and from Labyrinth for creating special effects makeup for film, theater, photos and cosplay. Students will be creating these looks in class. See supplies list for makeup needed. Term 2 (10 weeks): January 3, 10, 17, 24, 31. February 7, 14, 21, 28. March 7. tech 1
Instructor: TBA Ages 10-18 Monday | 5:15pm-7:15pm | Term 1 Prerequisite: None Study the art of technical theater with the hands-on study of lighting, sound and props. Each term has a specialized focus. Tech students will design for Off-Broadway showcase performances. Term 1 (10 weeks): September 13, 20, 27. October 4, 11, 18, 25. November 1, 8. tech 2
Instructor: TBA Ages 10-18 Monday | 5:15pm-7:15pm | Term 2 Prerequisite: None Study the art of technical theater with the hands-on study of building, painting and costumes. Each term has a specialized focus. Tech students will design for Off-Broadway showcase performances. Term 2 (10 weeks): January 3, 10, 17, 24, 31. February 7, 14, 21, 28. March 7. *Any classes after 5pm on February 14th will be moved to Saturday morning February 19th due to the closing show of Heathers tech 3
Instructor: TBA Ages 10-18 Monday | 5:15pm-7:15pm | Term 3 Prerequisite: Tech 1 & Tech 2 Study the art of technical theater with the hands-on study of stage management and rigging. Each term has a specialized focus. Tech students will design for Off-Broadway showcase performances. Term 3 (8 weeks): April 11. 18, 25. May 2, 9, 16, 23. June 6. *No class May 30th for Memorial Day. PerformanceSOLO PERFORMANCE: fROM PAGE TO STAGE/SCREEN
Instructor: Laura Anne Harris Ages: 10-18 Wednesday | 5:15pm-7:15pm | Term 1 & 2 Write your own solo show! Exploring storytelling and character-building techniques throughout this class, students will create solo performances for stage and/or digital platforms like Snapchat, TikTok, or Facebook Live. Students will write a 5-7 minute solo piece and share it with a fun in-person or digital show and tell. Term 1/Fall (10 weeks) September 8, 15, 22, 29. October 6, 13, 20, 27. November 3, 10. Term 2/Winter (10 weeks) January 5, 12, 19, 26. February 2, 9, 16, 23. March 2, 9. BROADWAY JR
Instructors: Erik Montague, William Johnson, Shannon Jung Ages: 6-12 Saturday | 9am-12pm | Term 1, 2 & 3 This fast-paced and fun performance class is both a class and rehearsal all in one! Beginning actors can experience the ins and outs of acting, rehearsing for and performing a play or musical. Time is spent each week exploring acting techniques as well as rehearsing. Performances at the end of the session are always free for family and friends! We recommend first time students who want to perform on stage to enroll in this program. This class meets Saturday mornings from 9am-12pm Do not enroll if you will be absent for any performance date Term 1/Fall (10 weeks) "The Adventures of the Lost Boys" a play September 11, 18, 25. October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30. November 6, 13. Performances November 13, 14, 20 & 21 at 1:00pm Term 2/Winter (10 weeks) "A Year with Frog and Toad KIDS" the musical January 8, 15, 22, 29. February 5, 12, 19. March 5, 12. Performances March 12 & 13 at 1:00pm Performances March 19 & 10 at 1:00pm and 3:00pm Term 3/Spring (8 weeks) "Doctor Dolittle and the Unfriendly Beast" a play April 16, 23, 30. May 7, 14, 21, 28. June 4. Performances Saturday June 4 at 1:00pm Performances Sunday June 5 at 1:00pm & 3:00pm OFF BROADWAY
Instructors: Dylan Sladky, Clara Liis-Hillier, Kris Heller Ages: 8-18 When: Monday | 5:15pm-7:15pm | Term 1, 2 & 3 This fast-paced and fun performance class gives students the opportunity to work on the three essential disciplines that make up musical theater performance- singing, dancing and acting. Students will rotate through rehearsal focused classes in groups of same aged peers. Each group will learn at least one dance, one song and one scene, ending in final performances. Performances at the end of the session are always free for family and friends! We recommend beginning/intermediate students who want to perform musical theater but don't necessarily have the time to commit to the Musical Theater Program to enroll in this class. Do not enroll if you will be absent for any performance date. Term 1/Fall (10 weeks) "Beetlejuice" September 13, 20, 27. October 4, 11, 18, 25. November 1, 8. Performances November 16, 17 & 18 at 6:00pm Term 2/Winter (10 weeks) "Labyrinth" January 3, 10, 17, 24, 31. February 7, 19, 21, 28. March 7. February 14th class will be moved to Saturday morning February 19th due to the closing show of Heathers Performances March 11 at 6:00pm and March 12, 13 at 1:00pm Term 3/Spring (8 weeks) "The Greatest Showman" April 11. 18, 25. May 2, 9, 16, 23. June 6. No class May 30th for Memorial Day Performances June 7, 8, 9 at 6:00pm |
Tap 1
Instructor: Shannon Jung Ages: 6-14 When: Monday | 3:45pm-4:45pm Prerequisite: None 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 techniques and producing clear tap sounds. Students will need to take this class several times and pass a placement test before moving on to Tap 2. Term 1 (10 weeks): September 13, 20, 27. October 4, 11, 18, 25. November 1, 8. Term 2 (10 weeks): January 3, 10, 17, 24, 31. February 7, 14, 21, 28. March 7.*Any classes after 5pm on February 14th will be moved to Saturday morning February 19th due to the closing show of Heathers Term 3 (8 weeks): April 11. 18, 25. May 2, 9, 16, 23. June 6. *No class May 30th for Memorial Day. tap 2
Instructor: Shannon Jung Ages: 10-14 When: Monday | 5:00pm-6:00pm Prerequisite: Tap 1 or Placement Test w/ Shannon Jung 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 techniques and producing clear tap sounds. Students will need to take this class several times and pass a placement test before moving to Tap 3. Term 1 (10 weeks): September 13, 20, 27. October 4, 11, 18, 25. November 1, 8. Term 2 (10 weeks): January 3, 10, 17, 24, 31. February 7, 14, 21, 28. March 7.*Any classes after 5pm on February 14th will be moved to Saturday morning February 19th due to the closing show of Heathers Term 3 (8 weeks): April 11. 18, 25. May 2, 9, 16, 23. June 6. *No class May 30th for Memorial Day. tap 3
Instructor: Shannon Jung Ages: 12-18 When: Monday | 6:15pm-7:15pm Prerequisite: Tap 2 or a placement test by Shannon Jung An 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 techniques and producing clear tap sounds. This class should be retaken several times. Term 1 (10 weeks): September 13, 20, 27. October 4, 11, 18, 25. November 1, 8. Term 2 (10 weeks): January 3, 10, 17, 24, 31. February 7, 14, 21, 28. March 7.*Any classes after 5pm on February 14th will be moved to Saturday morning February 19th due to the closing show of Heathers Term 3 (8 weeks): April 11. 18, 25. May 2, 9, 16, 23. June 6. *No class May 30th for Memorial Day. Jazz 1
Instructor: Shannon Jung Ages: 6-14 When: Wednesday | 5:00pm-6:00pm | Term 1, 2, 3 Prerequisite: None 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. TERM 1 (10 weeks): September 8, 15, 22, 29. October 6, 13, 20, 27. November 3, 10. TERM 2 (10 weeks): January 5, 12, 19, 26. February 2, 9, 16, 23. March 2, 9. *Jazz 3 will not have class January 26 due to Heathers dress rehearsal. Makeup will be Saturday morning January 29. TERM 3 (8 weeks): April 13, 20, 27. May 4. 11. 18, 25. June 1. *Jazz 3 will not have class June 1st due to Teen Show dress rehearsal. Makeup will be Saturday morning June 4. Jazz 2
Instructor: Kemba Shannon Ages: 10-18 When: Wednesday | 6:15pm-7:15pm | Term 1, 2, 3 Prerequisite: Jazz 1 Students will expand on 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. TERM 1 (10 weeks): September 8, 15, 22, 29. October 6, 13, 20, 27. November 3, 10. TERM 2 (10 weeks): January 5, 12, 19, 26. February 2, 9, 16, 23. March 2, 9. *Jazz 3 will not have class January 26 due to Heathers dress rehearsal. Makeup will be Saturday morning January 29. TERM 3 (8 weeks): April 13, 20, 27. May 4. 11. 18, 25. June 1. *Jazz 3 will not have class June 1st due to Teen Show dress rehearsal. Makeup will be Saturday morning June 4. Jazz 3
Instructor: Kemba Shannon Ages: 12-18 When: Wednesday | 7:30pm-8:30pm | Term 1, 2, 3 Prerequisite: Jazz 2 Students will expand on 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. TERM 1 (10 weeks): September 8, 15, 22, 29. October 6, 13, 20, 27. November 3, 10. TERM 2 (10 weeks): January 5, 12, 19, 26. February 2, 9, 16, 23. March 2, 9. *Jazz 3 will not have class January 26 due to Heathers dress rehearsal. Makeup will be Saturday morning January 29. TERM 3 (8 weeks): April 13, 20, 27. May 4. 11. 18, 25. June 1. *Jazz 3 will not have class June 1st due to Teen Show dress rehearsal. Makeup will be Saturday morning June 4. DANCE N' STUFF
Instructor: Shannon Jung Ages: 14-Adult When: Tuesday | 6:15pm-7:30pm | Term 1, 2, 3 Prerequisite: Some dance experience 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. Term 1 (10 weeks): September 7, 14, 21, 28. October 5, 12, 19, 26. November 2, 9. Term 2 (10 weeks): January 4, 11, 18, 25. February 1, 8, 15, 22. March 1, 8. Term 3 (8 weeks): April 12, 19, 26. May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31. SpecialtydIRECTING 1
Instructor: Kris Heller Ages: 12-18 Tuesday | 5:00pm - 6:00pm | Term 1 Prerequisite: Acting 2 Through in-class exercises, games, practice, and instructor feedback, students will explore the world of directing. This term students will focus on script analysis, creating movement, history of the director, types of staging, stages and communication. Students will be challenged to take a text and create a world of the play, blocking, and design. Students will work with set pieces, conflict ideas and stage blocking movements to understand how to create pictures and character flow in order to tell the playwright's story. In addition, there will be work with specific tasks that will help scene pacing and creativity. Students must have completed Acting 2 as a prerequisite for this class. This class can be retaken as many times as you want. Term 1 (10 weeks): September 7, 14, 21, 28. October 5, 12, 19, 26. November 2, 9. DIRECTING 2
Instructor: Kris Heller Ages: 12-18 Tuesday | 5:00pm - 6:00pm | Term 2 Prerequisite: Directing 1 Through in-class exercises, games, practice, and instructor feedback, students will actively direct a 10 minute play that will be performed at the end of the term. This term students will be working on how to run rehearsals, production meetings, communication with actors, a design team and blocking. Students will be challenged to take their text from the previous term and put all the tools that they have learned into practice. They will get the experience to fully rehearse and realize the play. Students will get a chance to rehearse outside of class with their actors by signing up for time slots in the theater or dance studio. Students must have completed directing 1 as a prerequisite for this class. This class can be retaken as many times as you want! Term 2 (10 weeks): January 4, 11, 18, 25. February 1, 8, 15, 22. March 1, 8. ACRO 1
Instructor: TBA Ages 10-18 Monday | 4:00pm-5:00pm | Term 3 STAGE COMBAT 1
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