WINTER Youth Classes 2025
Lakewood has installed a new UV-C air purification system to continuously sanitize the theatre and rooms at Lakewood. In addition, all ventilation systems have been upgraded to MERV 13.
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REGISTER HERE KIDS CREATE! “THE MAGIC SNOW GLOBE!”
Saturdays, Jan 18 – Mar 8 (8 weeks)
2:00 – 5:00 PM
Ages: 4 – 10
Instructor: Liz Hayden
Tuition: $265
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, campers 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 INTRO TO MUSICAL THEATER – WITH CHLOE BROOKS
Fridays, Jan 10 – Mar 21 (11 weeks)
3:00 – 3:30 PM
Ages: 5 – 7
Instructor: Chloe Brooks
Tuition: $175
Intro to Musical Theater will introduce early learners to musical theater through age-appropriate theater games chosen to build beginning skills in acting, dance, and singing. In each class, the structure will begin with play and theater games in one of these three focuses, and then transition to rehearsing for our final showcase! The final showcase will be a short 3-4 min original performance created by Chloe Brooks with input from students. Students will perform simple choreography and all have a chance to say/sing individual or group lines. The objective of this course is to grow young student’s ability to follow direction and work as a troupe, build self-confidence, and instill a sense of accomplishment all within the context of musical theater.
SLAPSTICK TO STRANGER THINGS
Tuesdays, Jan. 21 – March 11 (8 weeks)
4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
Ages 8-12
Instructor: Sandra Peabody
Tuition: $185
Have a blast acting “On and Off Camera!” From creatures to funny features, create and perform your own shows! Practice improvisation, acting games, exercises, audition skills, and scenes using commercial, film, television, and theater scripts (both comedy and drama). Gain confidence and see your improvements on TV. Instructor Sandra Peabody is an Emmy-award winning writer/producer/director. Limited to 8 students.
ACTING FOR TEENS
Tuesdays, Jan. 21 – March 11 (8 weeks)
6:00 – 7:30 pm
Ages 13-18
Instructor: Sandra Peabody
Tuition: $185
Enjoy acting “On and Off Camera,” for Theater, Television and Film! Gain confidence while practicing improvisation, presentations, acting exercises, scene study, and interviews to be more successful. Learn tips to improve your acting while using commercial, film, television, and theater scripts (both comedy and drama). Watch your progress on TV. For serious actors who want to have fun! Instructor Sandra Peabody represents talent in the Northwest and Los Angeles. Limited to 8 students.
PRO ACTING FOR TEENS
Saturdays, Jan. 25 – March 15 (8 weeks)
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Ages 13-18
Instructor: Sandra Peabody
Tuition: $185
Enjoy acting “On and Off Camera” for Theater, Television and Film! Join a group of serious young actors who want to have fun. Learn acting tips to become more successful, while using commercial, film, and TV scripts (both comedy and drama). Perfect your skills while practicing improvisation, auditions, cold reads, scenes, acting exercises, and interviews. Gain confidence and see your improvements on TV. Create your own television episode! Limited to 8 students.
WINTER Ballet with Eve Brindis
Winter Classes January 6th – March 19th
Spring Break March 24th – 28th
Spring Classes begin March 31st
Students must enroll in Winter and Spring terms to be in the Spring recital. Registration for Spring term will begin after the new year.
PREPARATORY BALLET CLASSES
PREBALLET I
Mondays, January 6 – March 17, 2025
(9 weeks)
NO CLASSES: 1/20 (Martin Luther King, Jr. Day), 2/17 (Presidents’ Day)
3:30 – 4:15 PM
Ages 4 – 5
Tuition: $125
This is a fun, creative introduction to basic ballet movement. Emphasis is on coordination, rhythm and music using props, stories and imagination. Your child will be galloping like a pony, leaping over puddles, and learning movements to accompany their favorite songs. Students will learn basic ballet skills and terminology in a supportive and encouraging environment. No experience necessary.
REGISTER HERE PREBALLET II
Wednesdays, January 8 – March 19, 2025 (11 weeks)
3:30 – 4:15 PM
Ages 5 – 7
Tuition: $145
This class transitions from the creative movement aspect of PreBallet I 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.
REGISTER HERE BEGINNER BALLET CLASSES
LEVEL I (PREREQUISITE: PREBALLET II)
Mondays, January 6 – March 17, 2025 (9 weeks)
NO CLASSES: 1/20 (Martin Luther King, Jr. Day), 2/17 (Presidents’ Day)
4:30-5:30 PM
Minimum age 6
Tuition: $135
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 PreBallet or formal ballet experience required.
REGISTER HERE LEVEL II/III (PREREQUISITE: LEVEL I)
Wednesdays, January 8 – March 19, 2025 (11 weeks)
4:30-5:30pm
Minimum age 7
Tuition: $165
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. Students participate in stretching, barre work and center floor work. To enroll in this level, students must have completed one full year of Level l or be given permission from the instructor. Dress code is required and hair should be secured back in a bun for class.
REGISTER HERE MUSICAL THEATRE DANCE
Mondays, January 6 – March 17, 2025 (9 weeks)
NO CLASSES: 1/20 (Martin Luther King, Jr. Day), 2/17 (Presidents’ Day)
6:30 – 7:30 PM
Ages 13-18
Tuition: $135
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.
REGISTER HERE BEGINNING TAP
Tuesdays, January 7 – March 18, 2025 (11 weeks)
3:30 – 4:15pm
Ages 6-7
Tuition: $145
Beginning Tap is a fun and creative introduction to tap dance. Students will focus on coordination and rhythm in an upbeat and encouraging environment. Your child will be introduced to basic tap vocabulary and learn steps to some of their favorite music.
REGISTER HERE TAP I
Wednesdays, January 8 – March 19, 2025 (11 weeks)
5:30-6:30 PM
Ages 8-10
Tuition: $165
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, January 6 – March 17, 2025 (9 weeks)
NO CLASSES: 1/20 (Martin Luther King, Jr. Day), 2/17 (Presidents’ Day)
5:30-6:30 PM
Ages 8-12
Tuition: $135
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.