FALL Youth Classes 2024
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REGISTER HERE KIDS CREATE! “DOWN THE WOODSY PATH”
Saturdays, Sep 28 – Nov 16 (8 weeks)
2:00 – 5:00 PM
Ages: 4 – 9
Instructor: Liz Hayden
Tuition: $260
While practicing through games, play, art, music, and dance, students will discover their inner creativity. Class will be held in the ballet studio which is designed for easy distance awareness. Students will conclude the Fall session with a performance/demo to be performed on the last day of class. Students will be having fun improvising, creating, and playing together each class day.
Each day, students will meet outside on the front deck to check-in. Once everyone arrives the class will go down to the studio together as a group, limiting hallway crowding. At the end of the day, this will be the same protocol. Remember to bring a snack and get ready to have a wonderful time.
REGISTER HERE GRIMM TO GLEE TV
Tuesdays, Sep 24 – Nov 12 (8 weeks)
4:30 – 6:00 PM
Ages 8 – 12
Instructor: Sandra Peabody
Tuition: $185
Have fun practicing on-camera acting skills! Become a star and create an episode for kids from the NBC television series, Grimm, based on the Grimm Brothers Fairy Tales. Lots of villains, heroines, and monsters plus lots of Comedy too! Have a blast while performing in your favorite shows. Limited to 8 students
REGISTER HERE ACTING FOR SUCCESS
Tuesdays, Sep 24 – Nov 12 (8 weeks)
6:00 – 7:30 PM
Ages 12 – 17
Instructor: Sandra Peabody
Tuition: $185
Enjoy practicing improvisation, scene study, and audition techniques, while stretching your acting muscles! Perform “On and Off Camera.” Gain more confidence and watch your improvements on TV. Have fun acting roles for TV, Film, and Theater from your favorite shows. Create and star in your own show! Limited to 8. (returning students invited)
REGISTER HERE ROADMAP TO STARDOM
Saturdays, Sep 28 – Nov 16 (8 weeks)
2:00 – 3:30 PM
Ages 9- 14
Instructor: Sandra Peabody
Tuition: $185
Have fun performing roles for TV, Film, and Theater from your favorite shows, both comedy and drama. Practice improvisation, acting exercises, scene presentations, cold reads, and audition skills. Gain more confidence and improve with video feedback. Create and star in your own shows! Limited to 8 students.
FALL Classes with Chloe Brooks
REGISTER HERE INTRO TO MUSICAL THEATER: “THE GNOMES GARDEN”
Fridays, Sept. 13 – Nov 1st (8 weeks)
Showcase Nov 1st.
3:00 – 3:45 PM
Ages 4-6
Tuition: $136
Early learners are introduced to the world of musical theater through age-appropriate theater games chosen to build beginning skills in acting, dance, and singing! In each class, we will begin with play and theater games in one of these three focuses, and then rehearse for our final showcase. The showcase will be an original performance, “The Gnomes Garden,” in which little animals lovingly tend a garden, only to have a gusty wind nearly destroy their efforts (spoiler: its a happy ending ;). The objective of this course is to grow young student’s ability to follow direction, work as a troupe, build self-confidence, and instill a sense of accomplishment all within the context of musical theater.
REGISTER HERE KARAOKE KIDS!
Fridays: Sept 13 – Nov 22 (1I weeks) Showcase Nov. 22
4:00 – 5:00 PM
Ages: 8-12
Tuition: $195
Karaoke Kids is a playful upbeat course that teaches beginning-level singing techniques, stage presence, and pop/dance choreography. The course culminates in an energetic group performance where students perform a karaoke/dance routine. Each student will have the opportunity to shine in the spotlight with solos, if they want them! Students will need to practice lines and choreography outside of class, but no previous experience is necessary! We will grow together and build confidence in the skills needed to rock the mic and live it up on stage.
*We will choose 1 of 2 songs for our performance on our first day of class, by popular vote. It will be a contemporary pop song with positive messaging.
REGISTER HERE PUPPETS & RHYME CIRCLE TIME
Time: 9:15 – 9:45 AM
Fridays, Sept. 13 – Nov 1 (8 weeks) Showcase Nov 1.
Ages 0-3, accompanied by caregiver
Tuition: $96
Puppets and Rhyme Circle Time invites any and all caregivers to bring their 0-3 year olds for a teacher-led circle time filled with rhymes, song, and movement! Wear clothes you can move in – we’ll get our blood flowing and brains going together! The objective of this class is to build community and open the eyes of little ones to music, baby literature, and early social skills in a theatrical and engaging circle time we can all enjoy!
FALL Dance Classes Eve Brindis
* NEW * Is your ballet dancer thinking of trying Tap or Jazz this term? If your dancer is enrolled in more than one class, you will save on tuition. After the first class, any additional class will be just an additional 35.00 per class, per month instead of paying full tuition.
Have fun performing roles for TV, Film, and Theater from your favorite shows, both comedy and drama. Practice improvisation, acting exercises, scene presentations, cold reads, and audition skills. Gain more confidence and improve with video feedback. Create and star in your own shows! Limited to 8 students.
FALL Dance Classes Eve Brindis
* NEW * Is your ballet dancer thinking of trying Tap or Jazz this term? If your dancer is enrolled in more than one class, you will save on tuition. After the first class, any additional class will be just an additional 35.00 per class, per month instead of paying full tuition.
Ballet Classes
REGISTER HERE PREBALLET I
Mondays, Sep 9 – Dec 9, 2024 (13 weeks)
NO CLASSES: 11/11 (Veterans Day)
3:30 – 4:15 PM
Ages 4 – 5.5
Tuition: $165
This is a fun, creative introduction to basic ballet movement. Emphasis is on coordination, rhythm, music, and mime using props, rhymes, stories and imagination. Your child will be galloping on a pony, leaping over puddles, and learning movements to accompany their favorite preschool songs! Students will learn basic ballet skills and terminology in a supportive and encouraging environment. No experience necessary
REGISTER HERE PREBALLET II
Wednesdays, Sep 11 – Dec 11, 2024 (13 weeks)
NO CLASSES: 11/27 (Thanksgiving break)
3:30 – 4:15 PM
Ages 5.5 – 7
Tuition: $165
This class transitions from the creative movement aspect of PreBallet l to an emphasis on the fundamentals of ballet. Basic ballet skills, terminology, rhythm, and coordination are taught, practiced, and developed through music and use of props in a supportive and encouraging environment.
Prerequisite Skills: PreBallet ll students must be able to skip and be willing to participate independently without parent.
REGISTER HERE Level I (Prerequisite: PreBallet II)
Mondays, Sep 9 – Dec 9, 2024 (13 weeks)
NO CLASSES: 11/11 (Veterans Day)
4:30 – 5:30 PM
Minimum age 6.5
Tuition: $195
This class is for the novice as well as a transition from PreBallet to a more formal ballet class. The fundamentals of ballet and barre work are introduced as well as an emphasis on ballet class etiquette. Focus is on posture, stretching for flexibility, muscle strength, technique and musicality in a disciplined yet encouraging environment.
Prerequisite Skills: One year of Pre-Ballet or formal ballet experience required
REGISTER HERE Level II (Prerequisite: Level I)
Wednesdays, Sep 11 – Dec 11, 2024 (13 weeks)
NO CLASSES: 11/27 (Thanksgiving break)
4:30 – 5:30 PM
Minimum age 7.5
Tuition: $195
This class is a continuation of the beginner level. Students will continue to build upon the knowledge and skills they developed in level l. Focus will continue on posture, stretching and flexibility, technique, and musicality. To enroll in this level, students must have completed one full year of Level l or be given permission from instructor after attending a placement class.
Prerequisite skill: Stand and work comfortably from fifth position feet and have completed 1 full year of Level l or the equivalent previous training and approval by instructor after placement class.
REGISTER HERE Level III (Prerequisite: Level II)
Tuesdays, Sep 10 – Dec 10, 2024 (13 weeks)
4:30 – 5:30 PM
Minimum age 8.5
Tuition: $195
This is a formal ballet class for young students with ballet experience. Students participate in stretching, barre work and center floor work. They will further develop posture, muscle strength, flexibility, technique, and musicality in a disciplined yet encouraging environment. Dress code is required and hair should be secured back in a bun for class. No jewelry with the exception of stud earrings.
Prerequisite Skills: Ballet experience required. Students must have completed levels l and ll or have equivalent previous training and approval by instructor after placement class.
TAP AND JAZZ CLASSES
REGISTER HERE Beginning Tap
Tuesdays, Sep 10 – Dec 10, 2024 (13 weeks)
3:30 – 4:15 PM
Ages 6-7
Tuition: $165
Beginning Tap is a beginner level tap class focusing on rhythm, musicality and timing. Students will be introduced to tap technique and vocabulary through warmups, across the floor and choreography. Students should avoid baggy clothing and jewelry for class. Tap shoes required.
REGISTER HERE Tap I
Wednesdays, Sep 11 – Dec 11, 2024 (13 weeks)
NO CLASSES: 11/27 (Thanksgiving break)
5:30 – 6:30 PM
Ages 8-10
Tuition: $195
Tap I is a beginner level tap class focusing on rhythm, musicality and timing. Students will be introduced to tap technique and vocabulary through warmups, center exercises, across the floor and choreography. Attire: Any appropriate dancewear or active wear. Hair should be pulled back. Tap shoes required.
REGISTER HERE Jazz I
Mondays, Sep 9 – Dec 9, 2024 (13 weeks)
NO CLASSES: 11/11 (Veterans Day)
5:30 – 6:30 PM
Ages 8-12
Tuition: $195
Jazz I is a beginner level jazz class that introduces the basics of jazz dance technique and vocabulary. Students will focus on stretching and conditioning, across the floor progressions with leaps and turns and jazz choreography. Attire: Any appropriate dancewear or active wear. Hair should be pulled back. Jazz shoes required.
REGISTER HERE Musical Theatre Dance
Wednesdays, Sep 11 – Dec 11, 2024 (13 weeks)
NO CLASSES: 11/27 (Thanksgiving break)
6:30 – 7:30 PM
Ages 13-18
Tuition: $195
This class is for dancers ages 13 to 18 seeking basic technique outside of their regular musical theater rehearsals. Students will focus on the fundamentals of basic jazz technique while building their musicality, story-telling and stage presence. This is a choreography-based curriculum using classic and contemporary music from Broadway musicals. Attire: Any appropriate dancewear or active wear. Hair should be pulled back. Jazz shoes required.