stage school

Singing

Vocal Music 101

Grades 2–5 will sing, play, and have a blast in this Vocal Music 101 class! Students will explore
the basics of singing, breath control, and performance while learning fun songs and gaining
the confidence to let their voices shine.

 

Vocal Music 201

Enhance your vocal skills with more advanced techniques. Students will focus on harmonies,
vocal projection, and emotional expression, helping them develop their unique sound and stage
presence.

 

Advanced Choirs Audition Prep
Fall Semester

Take your singing to the next level and get audition-ready for Circle the State/Children's Choir,
All-District, and All-State!  This advanced choir prep class focuses on vocal technique, range,
tone, and confident performance, helping singers stand out in any audition. With personalized
feedback and mock auditions, students will walk in prepared and shine with confidence!
(Audition entrance fees and music not included)

Dancing

Bitesize Music and Movement

Give your little one (ages 3–5) a joyful introduction to music and movement through playful
dance steps, rhythm games, and imaginative storytelling. With instruments, props, songs, and
creative movement, they’ll build confidence while having tons of wiggle-filled fun!

 

Dance and Acting Foundations

Grades 1–3 (ages 6–8) jump into the exciting world of musical theater as they learn foundational
dance steps, simple combinations, and fun theatre basics. Through imaginative music, games, and
creative acting, students build confidence, discover their unique style, and fall in love with performing! 

 

Elementary Broadway Dance

Grades 2-5 dance your way down Broadway in this high-energy combo class! Dancers will
explore ballet, jazz, tap, and hip hop inspired by iconic musicals, while adding personality
through fun, character-driven movement.

 

Intermediate Broadway Dance

Take your Broadway skills to the next level! This dynamic class explores ballet, jazz, tap,
and hip hop, focusing on choreography from Broadway shows. Students will also explore
character movement for an extra layer of theatrical flair.

 

JazzFusion

Get funky with this high-energy dance class that blends elements of hip hop, jazz, lyrical, and
modern styles. Students will build strength, flexibility, and confidence while learning expressive
and exciting dance moves that bring out their inner performer.

 

Tiny Tappers

Tiny Tappers (ages 5–7) will learn the basics of tap through upbeat music, playful combinations,
and rhythm games that make learning feel like fun. Dancers build coordination, timing,
and confidence as they discover how their feet can become their very own musical instrument!

 

Tap 101/102 Intensive

Step up and feel the rhythm! This class digs further into tap techniques, teaching students how
to use their shoes to create percussive beats while dancing to a variety of music styles. Focus
will also be on strength, flexibility, and stylization through warm-ups, progressions, and fun
combinations.

 

Tap 201 Intensive

For dancers ready to deepen their skills, this intermediate class continues the exploration of tap
techniques. Focus will be on intricate rhythms, stylization, strength, flexibility, and complex
choreography to help students elevate their performance.

 

Tap 301 Intensive

For dancers ready to deepen their skills, this advanced class continues the exploration of tap
techniques. Focus will be on precision with intricate rhythms, stylization, strength, flexibility,
andcomplex choreography to help students elevate their performance.

 

Step It Up Choreo Intensive with Advanced Dance

Ready to tackle new choreography? This fast-paced class focuses on mastering different
dance styles quickly while developing creative movement. Each week introduces a new style,
and students will even contribute to creating original choreography for the class.

 

Partner Dancing and Lifts

Explore dancing with a partner. Focus will be on moving rhythmically together addressing
leading, following, communication through body cues/ eye contact, and dance frame. Partner
dancing shows up in many dance styles including swing, waltzing, tango, and salsa. Short lifts
and combination lifts will be incorporated.

Acting

Acting 101

Grades 2- 5 will step into the spotlight in this Acting 101 class! Students will explore characters,
practice fun improvisation games, and bring stories to life on stage, building confidence while
taking their first exciting steps into the world of theatre.

 

Acting 102

Explore the next level of acting with deeper character work, improvisation, and audition skills.
Students will build confidence as they learn to write scripts, present monologues, and take
direction—all while developing strong communication skills for any stage.

 

Acting 201

Dive deeper into the world of acting with advanced techniques. Students will explore character
development, improvisation, monologues, script writing, and audition skills. This class builds
confidence and hones performance abilities for both large and small groups.

 

Monologues

Step into the spotlight and bring your story to life! In this fun, confidence-building class, students
will learn how to choose, memorize, and perform monologues while developing strong acting
and storytelling skills.

Technical

Lighting Design
Spring Semester

Bring the magic of the stage to life in our Lighting Design class! Students will explore how lights
set mood, highlight action, and create visual storytelling, learning hands-on techniques to design,
program, and operate lighting like a pro. It’s your chance to make every scene shine!

Mini Classes

Leaps & Turns

Boost your confidence and technique in this 6-week Leaps & Turns mini class,perfect for audition
prep! Dancers will focus on clean execution, strength,and control while mastering the skills that
help them stand out in auditions.

 

Set Design & Construction

Step into the world behind the curtain and learn how a set goes from paper to stage! In this hands-on
class, students will read set designs, help build scenic elements,and bring them to life with creative
painting techniques.

 

Beginning Audition Intensive Workshop

Step up your audition game in this mini class designed to go beyond the basics! Students will dive
deeper into individual vocals, large group singing, dance callbacks, and character readings—building
confidence, sharpening technique, and learning insider tips to help themshine on the CMT stage.

 

Intermediate Audition Intensive Workshop

Take your audition to the next level.  Sharpen your audition skills in this intermediate workshop!
Students will bring a song of their choice and get personalized, real-time feedback to fine-tune
their performance, build confidence, and make their first-round audition truly shine.

 

Intro to Stage Management

Go beyond the spotlight and discover what keeps a production running smoothly!In this hands-on
class, students will explore the basics of stage management and technical theatre, learning how
to organize rehearsals, call cues, and support everymoment behind the scenes.

 

Creative Props Workshop

Bring imagination off the page and onto the stage! In this hands-on class, students will craft fun
and functional props, learning techniques to design, build, and transform everyday materials into
theatrical magic.

 

Costume Lab: Design & Alterations

Step into the world of costume creation, where creativity meets craftsmanship! In this hands-on
class, students will explore costume design basics while learning simple alteration techniques
to transform and bring characters to life on stage.