COVID-19 Phase 2/3 Policy

Metropolitan Performing Arts takes the health of our staff and students seriously and it is of utmost importance in all our decisions. We continue to follow all public health and safety guidelines. Before entering the facility, all students/parents agree to our COVID procedures.

• Class size limited to 5 students per 1-2 instructors.
• Students may arrive no earlier than 5 minutes before class and be picked up no later than 5 minutes after class. Arrive on time. Students arriving late might not be able to enter the facility.
• Students will enter through the front door (main entrance from parking lot) and exit through the back door (around the building off gravel road).
• We ask that parents do not enter the facility. In exceptional circumstances, a parent may contact the office to make accommodations.
• Upon arrival, students will have their temperature taken and asked the following:
  • In the past 14 days, have you been in close contact with a positive cast of Covid-19?
  • In the past 3 days have you or anyone in your family had;
    • A cough, shortness of breath, or sore throat?
    • A fever or loss of taste or smell?
    • Vomiting or diarrhea?
• Students may bring only necessary, class related items inside the facility. This is limited to clothing/shoes, water bottle, scripts, notebook, pencil, and sheet music.
• Students must sanitize hands before entering the classroom and sanitize between each rotation (if applicable).
• Masks must always be worn inside the facility. Classrooms will have markings on the floor to indicate social distancing where teachers may choose to have a “mask off” break (dance classes only). Private students may take off their mask once they are inside their designated area.
• Students should use the restroom at home, immediately before class. Restrooms will be used when only absolutely necessary.
• Anyone not following rules will be asked to leave the facility.

Our current safety precautions are:

• Upon arrival, all staff and students screened via health survey and temperature checks.
• Limitations to occupancy for each class
• Daily facility cleaning
• All door handles, floors, commonly touched surfaces, and classrooms disinfected (medical grade) between each class.
• Hand sanitizer available throughout the facility.
• Public restrooms cleaned after each use.
• All visitors, staff and students required to wear a mask.
• Plexiglas barrier installed in the music room for private lessons.
• Extra supply of masks on hand
• Communal areas, including the green room and backstage will remain closed and off limits.
• Signage posted throughout the facility re-enforcing social distancing standards.
• 15-minute buffer between classes to allow for deep cleaning.

If you or someone you have close contact with has been exposed to, is currently quarantined, or is suspected of exposure to COVID-19 you must inform MPA. As always, your privacy will be respected. If anyone in your household has been diagnosed with COVID-10, do not enter the facility.
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Thank you for your kind consideration and assistance in maintaining a safe environment for everyone. ​

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​MAKEUP WORKSHOPS (ONLINE) ALL AGES
Whether you are a professional makeup artist or just a lover of all things Halloween this virtual ZOOM class is perfect to explore techniques for some new Halloween looks. Join Signe Larsen for this Show & Teach style demo on how to achieve a Spooky Pumpkin Half-Face and/or Porcelain Doll Look! Please note: If you choose to follow along with Signe's demo, we suggest each attendee brings their own supplies to the Zoom workshop. You will receive an email from us with a detailed list of what to bring!*

IMPORTANT INFO:
​- We do not issue refunds for any reason unless this class is cancelled and not rescheduled.
- This Zoom class will be a demonstration style class where Signe teaches a look and you are welcome to follow along and apply makeup to yourself during the class (please no models). Please note that because of the nature of the online class, all attendees’ microphones will be muted; however, you will have a chance to send questions to Signe in the chat during class and turn on your microphone at the end for a Q&A session.

Saturday, October 24th - Spooky Pumpkin - $12 or $20 for both
Saturday, October 31st- Porcelain Doll - $12 or $20 for both

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​SHOW CHOIR “WHITE CHRISTMAS” (ONLINE) AGES 8+
​Sing and dance your way through the music of the popular movie musical “White Christmas” in this online performance-based class! Show choirs are powerhouse performing groups combining high-energy movement with tight vocal harmonies and expressive vitality. Show choir gives everyone the chance to shine! For this online class students will be expected to rehearse and record their vocal parts at home. The final performance will be premiered on the MPA YouTube page. 

Classes meet Tuesdays and Thursdays 4pm-5:30pm via zoom for 6 weeks.
October 27, 29. November 3, 5, 10, 12, 17, 19. December 1, 3, 8, 10.

Tuition - $150 (Minimum requirement of 10 students for class to happen)
Financial Assistance Available Here

Taught by Kris Heller and Shannon Jung

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CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT THROUGH D&D (ONLINE) 10+
​Develop a character from the ground up through roleplaying. This 6 week class aims to explore emotional development of a character, improvisation, voice acting, problem solving, and unsurprisingly roleplaying! Stimulate the imagination and level-up your acting. 
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             Tuesdays | 7:00pm-8:30pm | w/ Christina Taft
             Wednesdays | 7:00pm-8:30pm |  w/ Will Johnson
             Thursdays | 7:00pm-8:30pm | w/ Kristin Heller

​Tuesday - October 27. November 3, 10, 17. December 1, 8.
Wednesday - October 28. November 4, 11, 18. December 2, 9.
Thursday - October 29. November 5, 12, 19. December 3. 10.

Tuition $120 (Minimum 6 kids). Includes polyhedral dice set.
​Financial Assistance Available Here

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TAP LESSONS (in-person or online) all ages

​One-on-one tap lessons focusing on strength, conditioning, 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. For beginner, intermediate or advanced. Kids, teens and adults.

Students enroll for 5 lessons and are scheduled based on student/teacher availability. ​

$30/half hour

VOCAL & PIANO LESSONS (ONLINE) ALL AGES

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. Lessons are for all ages!

Learn how to play the piano in a structured environment covering your needs as a pianist. Weekly one-on-one half hour or hour lessons cover proper piano technique, music counting, theory, good hand and finger position, scales, technical warm-ups, interpretation and ways to practice effectively. Whether you want to play Disney Hits, classic rock or Mozart, private lessons help students gain skill and confidence in a musical instrument. Lessons are for all ages!

Students enroll for 5 lessons and are scheduled based on student/teacher availability. 

​$30/half hour

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DANCE N'STUFF W/ RYAN MAYFIELD (Ages 13+)
Get back into the dance studio with Ryan Mayfield! 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. This is an  IN-PERSON class and is limited to 6 students. *Review covid-19 guidelines top of page.

​Tuesday - November 3, 10, 17. December 1, 8.
7:30pm-9:00pm

Tuition $75 (Minimum 6 kids). 

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