Classes

In this class, you will learn technical and artistic skills and gain performance experience by rehearsing group musical numbers and scenes, as well as some individual/solo work. The musical numbers and scenes developed in class will be performed in a showcase at the end of the semester. There will also be opportunities to perform these numbers at other community events such as First Night.

New to Musical Theatre? No previous experience necessary!

Already been in dozens of musicals? There’s always more to learn and experiences to be challenged by!

Through student-led and evidence-based practices customized to individual and group learning goals these group sessions will teach, develop, and workshop abilities in the core areas of performance for musical theatre:

• Singing
  • Using evidence-based voice pedagogies that integrate voice science and physiological function/development, student-led goals, and the teacher’s own vocal expertise to guide students to efficient, sustainable, and artistically fulfilling singing.
  • Exploring styles of singing used in contemporary musical theatre.
  • Practice in group singing including vocal harmonies, group blending, articulation, & dynamics.
  • Solos within group numbers to develop experience and confidence in “stepping forward” from the ensemble.
• Dancing
  • Technical practice and development of individual’s physical dance expertise in both more Western traditional (ballet/jazz) and contemporary (hip hop/modern) styles, and exploring how they are all practiced in musical theater performance today.
  • Developing artistry in storytelling through movement.
  • Group choreography experiences practicing learned choreography and developing spatial relationships onstage (formations).
• Acting / Performance
  • Analyzing and connecting written text (dialogue, music, & lyric) with physical text (voice and movement).
  • Character development and embodiment.
  • Readiness for improvisation and creative spontaneity on stage.
  • Directing audience engagement and focus by creating dynamic and expressive stage pictures.

FINANCIAL INFO

• Tuition is $175 per student + $15 registration fee. Total $190 for the fall semester (10 sessions + performances).
• Cost of a class T-Shirt is included in tuition. Students will perform in their show T-Shirt.
• $15 Registration Fee covers Academy of Music administration and production costs prior to rehearsals, as well as any processing and convenience provided by Dance Studio Pro.
• Full tuition is due at the time of registration through Dance Studio Pro.
  
• Refund Policy: The $15 registration fee in addition to 50% of tuition ($87.50) is considered a deposit to claim your spot and is non-refundable.
• No refunds will be given after the program starting date.

PERFORMANCES

• There will be a showcase performance on Tuesday November 26th, 2024
• Students will also perform at First Night on December 31st, 2024

This class plays with styles of dance you’ll see on a Broadway stage. From Jazz to Tap to Modern and beyond! In this class students will begin with strength building exercises and stretching, practicing technique, across the floor patterns, and learning musical theatre style dance. We will take dancers through the exciting choreography of broadway musicals performing excerpts from the classics to contemporary shows while learning history of iconic musical theatre choreographers.

No previous dance experience necessary!

FINANCIAL INFO

• Tuition is $150 per student + $15 registration fee. Total $165 for the fall semester (10 sessions + performances).
• Cost of a class T-Shirt is included in tuition. Students will receive and perform the show in their show T-Shirt.
• $15 Registration Fee covers Academy of Music administration and production costs prior to rehearsals, as well as any processing and convenience provided by Dance Studio Pro.
• Full tuition is due at the time of registration through Dance Studio Pro.
• Refund Policy: The $15 registration fee in addition to 50% of tuition ($75) is considered a deposit to claim your spot and is non-refundable.
• No refunds will be given after the program starting date.

PERFORMANCE

• There will be a showcase performance on Tuesday November 26th, 2024