CLASSES 2012

2012 Center Stage
Classes
All Classes based on a Minimum & Maximum
student enrollment.
So hurry and Sign Up Now!
Download a class brochure today.
(Located at the bottom of the page.)

Classes will be during the weekdays after camp.
Call our office for more information.
847-651-4950

Voice & Piano Lessons
1/2 hour sessions

$20. Per 30 min lesson
monthly payments available

Take both Piano and Voice
and pay $20. for the 1st lesson
and only $15. for the 2nd lesson

Voice Lessons
Starts:
In March
~thru~
November

Want to help your child build the confidence and ability to go for that lead roll. Want to improve your child’s instrument. Check out our vocal coaching classes to help your child sing to their best ability. We can give them the tools to accomplish this goal. Your child will learn music theory, vocal range, pitch, diction, and how to control their voice. Vocal students and their singing benefit from vocal techniques. These techniques will be taught how to be used successfully, so they will dramatically increase student’s vocal range, flexibility, control and singing freedom. Student singers will gain the ability to engage in a deep emotional connection with their music achieving an emotionally rich singing experience that is intimate and deeply fulfilling for both singer and audience. Our confidence training significantly enhances each vocalist's comfort, ability and level of enjoyment in their singing. Each student will have FUN discovering their own free Singing Voice, your child’s singing becomes effortless and natural. Our vocal coaching class will improve each student's vocal technique and emotional transformation.

Piano Lessons
Starts:
In March
~ thru ~
November

Our piano lessons are hands-on, self-paced, interactive, and taught by our own professional music teacher! Our piano lessons are for both the beginning piano student and the student who wants to review their skills. Learning to play the piano is great for all ages. You will move through piano lessons at your learning level. Among the items you will learn while learning to the play are: note identification, hand placment, rhythm, and playing your very first songs. Our piano lessons will have many sub-parts. Now you can begin exploring the fascinating world of music!! But even if your child never masters an instrument, any lessons taken will not be wasted. The piano will help teach them to develop manual dexterity, self-confidence, discipline and commitment. Your child will still learn some basic music theory and history that will deepen his or her appreciation of music for the rest of his or her life.

Performing Arts
Dance & Acting Classes
Starts:
In March
~thru~
November
(break in May)

$10. per class per week
Class choices include
Tap, Jazz, Technique, and Acting

Take all 4 classes get them all at a discounted price,
That is 4 Classes per week for just
$20. per Week
Minimum 12 Session

Performing Arts Classes Schedule:

Spring

Acting- Saturday 4:15pm - 5:15pm
Technique - 5:15pm - 6:15pm

Jazz - Wednesday 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Beginner Tap - Wednesday 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Intermediate Tap - Wednesday 6:30pm - 7:00pm

Summer
Days and Times TBA
Will be after Summer Camp during the week.

Beginner Tap ~ Jazz
Combo Class
(Summer Only)

For the Beginner Student, these classes will cover basic Tap & Jazz dance technique, terminology and movement quality. Instructors will focus on teaching basic body isolations of the head, shoulders, rib cage, hips, feet, and arms. Students will be encouraged to show individual expression and the development of personal style. As the student progresses to the next level, emphasis will be placed on turns and developing rhythmic awareness, individual expression and the use of the body as a rhythmic percussive instrument.
(Class level change based on teacher recommendation)

Beginner / Intermediate Jazz

Jazz, is a common form of dance used in musical theatre, commercial and entertainment industries. Jazz has its roots in social dance and is heavily influenced by many styles of dance. The course covers the basic steps, vocabulary, basic floor work, and variations of dance in these fields. Students learn basic techniques based on ballet and modern dance. Through daily warm-ups and exercises, students gain strength, flexibility, endurance, and coordination. Musicality and performance skills are taught through a series of dance combinations.
(Class level change based on teacher recommendation)

Intermediate/Advanced Jazz

This class explores the world of jazz a step further. Students will be now entering more advanced steps including leaps and turns with a huge focus on improving their technique and other styles of movement commonly found in musical theatre productions. This class is for more experienced dancers with a good technical foundation.
(Teacher recommendation needed)

Beginner
&
Intermediate Tap

We will centralize on standard and rhythmic tap. Students will focus on basic and intermediate steps such as the Shim Sham, while increasing the difficulty level. Students will then focus on building on those intermediate steps by adding more advanced steps such as the different Time Steps, Traveling Time Steps and Center Stage Combinations. The students will learn many tap steps that will be utilized in our various musical theatre pieces.
(Class level change based on teachers recommendation)

Fundamentals in Acting

Learn fundamental acting skills through a series of theatre games, technique exercises and script writing. Serious and Comedic improves object transformation, role-playing, skits and objective lessons are used as methods. Technique exercises will be used, along with some script work. Each student will begin to find their own performing style while learning how to create fuller characterizations and make more interesting choices with dialogue and character interpretation. Students learn to trust their individual creative instincts. Each student becomes a little more comfortable on stage.

THIS SUMMER 2012: AUDITION BOOT CAMP
We will take you through the casting process for a real community theatre addition. This class is valuable for anyone looking to make the most of their audition opportunities. Join us for an intensive course to learn how to “nail it.“ This is a hone-and-tone course, not a fundamental skills class. It is aimed at for those with limited audition experience in the real world of community theatre.

This course is designed to provide a clear perspective on the business of auditioning. We will explore audition techniques, audition etiquette, how to prepare your music, monologue memorization, and provide you with the valuable do’s and don’ts of auditioning from the points of view of directors, producers, studio executives and casting directors.

This coarse will be concluded with a full on audition in front of a Casting Director, Music Director, Producer, and Choreographer in the Community Theatre world. They will then be given feedback on their audition.

Additional Dance Classes

Technique
Lyrical & Modern Jazz

Some prior dance experience is necessary. This class focuses on the development of intermediate level technique, execution of steps and creative expression. It offers dancers the opportunity to develop and enhance both a physical and spiritual connection with their bodies. This popular dance style for both girls and boys is a fusion of ballet and jazz techniques with a contemporary twist. Students will learn grace, poise and be able to express themselves freely. Some standard Intermediate/Advanced level jazz will be included in this class for improvement on leaps and turns.
(Teacher recommendation needed)

Hip Hop

Hip Hop has become one of the most popular forms of dance in the world. In Hip Hop Dance students will learn the latest dance moves. Hip Hop allows a student to move funky and free. This class will enhance a dancer's energy and enthusiasm for dance and focuses on building the basics including counting music, memorization of sequences and choreography and exploring rhythm through the use of the body.