Class Descriptions for Fundamentals and TNT Programs

Theatre Dance Styles: 

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 2/3 level class and requires prior approval to enroll).

Musical Theatre Workshop

(Daytime Class)

Workshop exploring singing, dancing, acting, leadership skills and more. Students will learn techniques and work towards in classroom performances per semester.

Movement, Music, and Stories

(Daytime Class)

Classes building upon the skill sets taught in out Tiny Tots, and baby and Me classes, exploring creative movement, music, and reading and telling stories, with focus on fun and self expression.

Acting Styles: 

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 2/3 level class and requires prior approval to enroll.) 

Group Voice and Music:

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

Acting Games/Improv:

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

Art: 

Art class for kids, teaching a variety of styles and exploring a variety of projects. Students will get

to showcase their art in the studio and for parents in December and June. 

Art 1 is for K-2nd and Art 2 is for 3rd-5th.

This class has an additional $35 supplies fee due at registration.

African Drumline:

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.

Hip Hop:

Dance class exploring the rhythms and movement found in Hip Hop choreography.

Theatre Dance Technique: 

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.)

Acting/Voice Technique: 

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.)

Theatre Dance Styles: 

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)

Acting Styles: 

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).

Tap: 

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.)

Group Voice and Music:

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

Acting Games/Improv:

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

African Drumline:

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.

Lyrical:

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

Business of Acting:

This class is for our TNT students looking to approach their love of acting from a more professional level. In this class they will learn the basics of establishing themselves as a working actor in the industry through self-tape analysis, audition techniques, steps for seeking representation, setting up casting profiles, applying for colleges, and more!