Class Level Breakdown
Acting Program
Acting
The go-to technique class for students who want to build their “acting toolbox.” Through exercises and group coaching, students will explore vocal and physical choices, expression, character development and more.
This production focused class is the perfect pairing with “Acting.” Students will explore the process of putting together a play (theater). Actors will focus their energies into crafting/writing a story, building a character and collaborating in a cast environment to produce a show to perform.
Requirements: Semester-long commitment + additional acting class
Acting for Film/TV
Students will navigate the technical demands of acting on a film set while drawing upon acting fundamentals and blocking. Actors will explore “tech” terminology, shooting styles, partnering, eye line, and on-set expectations. Several genres will be introduced, giving students the opportunity to gain confidence in their on-camera abilities.
Requirements: Invite by teacher, at least 1 additional acting class
Improv
Students are introduced to the foundations of improv through short- and long-form improv exercises specializing in relationship, emotion, character, object work, and game, all within a friendly atmosphere. Students will learn how to think on their feet, stay in the moment, and get out of their heads through fun games and exercises. Improvisation is an essential tool for the actor and public speaker! It’s a great confidence-builder and TONS of fun!
Voiceover
Learn how to use your voice to portray different characters and for booking animated films, video games, television shows, and even live-action films. There are many different techniques that voice actors can use in order to make their performances more believable and engaging for the audience!
Requirement: Invite by teacher.
*Acting Competition Team
Our award-winning competition team is an audition-only program. Team members will rehearse monologues and/or a scene to compete/perform at different venues throughout the season. They will work with our acting coaches to create highly polished performances that represent their best work.
Requirements: Audition, see Competition Packet for all class requirements
*Acting Conservatory Extension Program
This invite-only program that focuses on building experience through self produced projects and/or performances. This could be anything from short films, commercials, YouTube mini series, theater showcases/performances and more. This class is for the most dedicated and focused of performers with the intention to one day work professionally. Parents also get a monthly phone call with the teacher who will give guidance and answer questions regarding the business aspects of the industry.
Fall Semester: This semester is all on-camera based! We will start with the basics in professional screenwriting, pre-production, making the important decisions, directing/leadership skills, working together and of course acting on-camera. Culminating to a completed self-produced project!
Spring Semester: This semester is all performance based. We will start with the basics of writing professionally for stage, pre-production for theater, directing/leadership skills, working together and acting on stage. Culminating to a performance in a showcase.This program will focus on building credits and gaining experience. The yearlong program will conclude with an industry showcase with casting directors and agents. Monthly 1-on-1 check-ins will be included in this program.
Requirements: Completed Business Prep Course (through Project Performer) & Invitation from studio.
Dance Program
Ballet
Perfect for students who are serious about their craft and creating a strong technical foundation for other forms of dance. Students grow as dancers while gaining strength, control, and beautiful technique through challenging and fun barre work and center floor combinations.
Pre-Pointe
This class will help dancers to further develop and strengthen the muscles necessary to go en pointe. Students will be educated on anatomy and proper positioning of the foot and ankle, as well as developing a strong foundation for what is required in pointe class.
Requirements: Ballet 2+ and Studio Invite
Tap
In our level 1 class, tap dancers will start with the basics of tap technique and move on to learn fun combinations that develop memory skills, agility, and musicality. Dancers will build upon this foundation in our level 2, 3 and 4 classes. They’ll progress to more advanced technique, combinations, and intricate footwork. Our tap classes are a staple for the serious musical theatre performer.
Hip Hop
This class will blend the foundations of hip hop dance (popping, locking, etc…) with commercial hip hop style, to create fun and challenging choreography. It involves a lot of footwork, radical movement and emphasis placed on musicality.
Jazz
Students will focus on the fundamentals of jazz technique along with building strength, flexibility, and performance skills. Classes consist of a warm-up, technical progressions, and choreography. Jazz is a necessary skill that all musical theatre performers would benefit from.
Turns
This class focuses on the fundamental technique of turns. Students will work (and build) on basic turns, complex turns and turn sequences traveling across the floor..
Leaps & Legs
This class will work on flexibility and strength. Students will be working to heighten their extensions and lengthen their lines. The class is structured with a stretching warm-up which leads into the various center and across the floor exercises.
Contemporary
Contemporary essentially borrows from well-known genres such as ballet, modern, jazz, and international forms of dance. It requires strong technical skills, in addition to an open and creative mind, as a lot of contemporary choreography is developed through improvisation. A lot of the movement in contemporary is about speed, strength, control, and change of direction. Because of this, a dancer needs to be well conditioned and trained to avoid injury.
Lyrical
Combining the genres of Jazz and Ballet, Lyrical is a balanced blend of storytelling, grace and style. In these classes, dancers will be encouraged to use their emotions in their dancing as a way to express themselves. These are great classes for dancers who have experience with ballet or jazz technique.
Strength & Flexibility
A mix of cardio, core strengthening and flexibility exercises , designed specifically for dancers. Exercises will target the hamstrings, gluts, hip flexors, and various muscle groups. The focus is to strengthen and lengthen these muscles to improve jumps, increase extensions, and enhance elasticity without injuries through proper techniques.
Acro
Acro combines traditional dance techniques as well as athletic acrobatic elements. Its unique choreography seamlessly blends artistic dance movement and tricks together. Acro is a challenging dance style and takes a lot of strength and persistence to excel. This style is becoming very popular in the competitive dance world as well as the professional.
*Dance Competition Team
Our award-winning competition team is an audition-only program. Team members will rehearse group dance numbers to compete at different venues throughout the season. They will work as a team with our dance coaches to create highly polished performances that represent their best work.
Requirements: Audition, see Competition Packet for all class requirements
Singing Program
Vocal/ Vocal Tech
Students will learn singing fundamentals and improve their voice through production of sound, body/physicality, and vocal exploration. Music theory and ear training will be included in this class. Advanced singers will progress to more challenging techniques in Level 2 and 3.
MT (Musical Theatre) Vocal
This production focused class is the perfect pairing with “Vocal.” Students will explore the techniques of musical theater-style singing. Singers will focus their energies into building a character and guiding the story process along.
Highly Recommended: additional Vocal/ Vocal Tech Class
Singing Competition Team
Our award-winning competition team is an audition-only program. Team members will rehearse a group vocal number to compete at different venues throughout the season. They will work as a team with our singing coaches to create highly polished performances that represent their best work.
Requirements: Audition, see Competition Packet for all class requirements