TNT Training

Our TNT students are typically teens and tweens (6th-12th). Our academy is leadership focused, and offers Triple Threat training in Dance, Acting and Music. The program runs late August through July.  Our Curriculum includes Theatre Dance Technique and Acting/ Voice Class as core courses. Students can also take electives covering more topics and interests, including mainstage productions, instruments, art and more.   

In the TNT Basic Curriculum, students will take 2 core courses or 1 core course and 1 elective August 29-June 1, then June 12-July 28th they can choose 2 evening classes or 1 Summer Intensive Camp Week.

In the TNT Immersive Curriculum (formerly the Unlimited Plan), students will take 1-2 core courses and 2 or more electives August 29-June 1, then June 12-July 28th they can choose the evening classes, Summer Intensive and/or participate in Matilda (depending on casting).

Core Course: Our Theatre Dance Technique classes focus on Jazz and Ballet techniques as they are applied in musical theatre applications. Students will learn to adapt to a variety of styles, to become well rounded movers, dancers and performers.  *Teacher evaluation will determine which level a student will excel in. 

Core Course: This combo class teaches vocal and acting techniques, including understanding sheet music, dynamics, projection, improvisation, scene work and more.  Students explore a variety of styles, and build confidence, projection and teamwork skills. *Teacher evaluation will determine which level a student will excel in. 

We offer a variety of elective classes for our TNT students throughout the year, such as intermediate and advanced Tap, Hip Hop, audition workshops, Art (See descriptions below), Ukulele, Bucket Drums, Theatre Exploration, Junior Theatre festival Team, Mainstage productions, and more.

Art 1: Students will meet once weekly for visual arts class. Students will explore two dimensional mediums including drawing and painting as well as experimenting with introductory three dimensional projects. This is a hands on class where students will explore a variety of materials to build artistic skills and create works of self expression.   

Art 2: Students will meet once weekly for visual arts class. Students will explore problem solving, collaboration, and creative self expression, using varied materials including painting, drawing, collage, and an introduction to sculpture. 

Week long Musical Theatre Summer Intensive, 9-4 with training, rehearsals and a final revue performance , with guest instructors, th week of June 26th.

 We offer private lessons in voice, music, public speaking and more. We can customize training for each student, depending on their skill levels and interests.

In partnership with Showtime Theatre Company, we offer multiple performance opportunities. throughout the year. 

Registration for mainstage productions for 6th-12th graders is open until Sept 15th, for our Winter Production, and  March 15th (for our summer production). Students participating in our mainstage productions must also be enrolled in at least one of our ongoing training classes, thus enrolled in our Basic Curriculum as a minimum.

All students will also have the opportunity to perform in Rock Hill's Christmasville, and our Summer Kick Off Talent Showcase.

In partnership with Showtime Theatre Company and New Covenant Church of Rock Hill, we will offer a Free York County Youth Community Chorus, Sunday nights, 6-7PM. Open to all who are interested. 

We have an opportunity to offer Pastor Led Youth Groups in tandem with the Community Chorus, and a Pastor led meet up group for kids with anxiety, if there is enough interest. 

Sign up for these options on the registration page.