Broadway Teens and Tweens

(TNT) Classes

Core Classes

  • Combination Dance technique class, based on ballet fundamentals and musical theatre choreography. Ballet fundamental technique is used in most dance forms we see in musical theatre productions. Ballet technique is critical for creating strong, effective, and professional looking dancers. The focus is on building core strength, posture, poise, turnout, extension, foot placement, and learning to pick up choreography.

    (Theatre Dance 102 and 103 require prior approval from the instructor.)

  • Combination class focusing on the fundamental techniques, terms and applications for acting and vocal skills. In this class, students will learn stage presence, elements of the stage, a variety of acting styles and applications, breath control, basic music theory, projection and more.

    (Acting/Voice 102 and 103 require prior approval from the instructor.)

Elective Classes

  • Dance technique class, based on Jazz technique fundamentals, while exploring a variety of styles that can be seen in musical theatre productions. The focus is on expanding on the ballet technique taught in Theatre Dance technique and expanding the movement vocabulary and competence.

    (Theatre Dance Styles is a 102 level class and requires prior approval from the instructor)

  • Tap classes with varying degrees of difficulty. Tap is a foundational dance style seen in many musicals. Tap training focuses on rhythm, coordination, timing and style.

    (Tap 102 and 103 require prior approval from the instructor.)

  • Contemporary Dance class exploring long lines, balance, technique and self expression.

  • Voice class teaching vocal technique and exercises, basic music theory, sight reading, solfege, harmonies, projection and more.

  • Acting class focusing on introducing a variety of acting styles, influences, modalities and applications. Acting for commercial, theatrical and musical acting styles, will be explored in this class, taking the fundamental technique skills taught in Acting/Voice and applying them in new ways.

    (Acting Styles is a 102 level course and requires prior approval from the instructor).

  • Acting class focusing on acting games and improvisation to increase confidence and creativity.

  • Class teaching Djembe drums. We will have limited Djembes available and students can bring their own. Example of a Djembe for kids on Amazon can be found here.

    Taller students may want a larger Djembe.