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.
Ensemble
This scene and production focused class is the perfect pairing with “Acting.” Students will explore the process of putting together a play (theater)/screenplay (film). Actors will focus their energies into building a character and guiding the story process along. This class will be a mix of theater and film mediums.
Highly recommended: 3-mo commitment minimum, 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: Level 2+/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!
*Acting Conservatory Extension Program
This invite-only program is an intense study. Students should have a desire for intensive acting training. These students may have interest in a career in acting or plan to earn an acting degree in college. This program will focus on building excellent technique, audition coaching, business & marketing, repertoire building and more.
Requirements: Invite by teacher, 2 acting classes
Our award-winning competition team is an audition-only program. Team members will rehearse 1-2 monologues and 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
Dance Program
Broadway Jazz
This class is all about character-driven dance styles found in Broadway musicals. The focus is on combining movement with acting skills and stage presence. It’s a perfect class for any musical theatre performer looking to stand out in the dance audition (no matter their technical level).
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.
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.
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 and 3 classes. They’ll progress to more advanced technique, combinations, and intricate footwork. Our tap classes are a staple for the serious musical theatre performer.
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
Similar to lyrical and jazz, this class is very versatile and can be danced to almost any style of music and paired with other forms of dance to create new types of movement.
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.
Flexibility & Strength
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.
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
*Dance Conservatory Extension Program
This invite-only program is an intense study. Students should have a desire for intensive dance training. These students may have interest in a career in dance or plan to earn a dance degree in college. This program will focus on building excellent technique, audition coaching, business & marketing, repertoire building and more.
Requirements: Invite by teacher, 2 Ballet classes, 1 Jazz class, 1 Lyrical or Contemporary class, 1 Elective class
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. Workbook(s) may be required for class enrollment.
MT (Musical Theatre) Ensemble
This production focused class is the perfect pairing with “Vocal.” Students will explore the process of putting together a musical song (as if they were cast in the production). Singers will focus their energies into building a character and guiding the story process along. Requirements: 3-mo commitment minimum
Highly Recommended: additional Vocal/ Vocal Tech Class
*MT Conservatory Extension Program
This invite-only program is an intense study. Students should have a desire for intensive acting, theatre, singing, and dance training. These students may have interest in a career in musical theater or plan to earn a musical theater degree in college. This program will focus on building excellent technique, audition coaching, business & marketing (headshots), repertoire building and more.
Requirements: Invite by teacher, 1 vocal & 2 elective classes
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