Classes for High School Age and Adults

Class series for Adults provides comprehensive instruction and candid feedback designed to help students strengthen performance skills.

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Classes and Workshops

Hip-Hop on Stage

May 4-18

Saturdays 2:00-3:00 pm
Tuition: $63
Age: Adult and Teens

This three-week class, led by Sara Sherman, offers a platform for aspiring performers to explore the fusion of hip hop and Broadway, allowing them to hone their skills and creativity in a supportive environment. By focusing on the nuances of hip hop styles that resonate on the Broadway stage, participants will enhance their understanding of how to convey narratives through dance.

Improv

June 3-6

Teens (14+) and Adults: 6:00 – 8:00; Mon – Thur
June 3-6

  • Tuition: $112

Embark on a journey that will unlock your creative potential, boost your confidence, and enhance your communication skills! Join Director and Teaching Artist, Shannon Hill for an inspiring 4-day improvisation class. Shannon brings a wealth of experience, passion, and a unique teaching style that makes improvisation accessible to all, regardless of experience level.

Space Pirates

A Summer Camp for Adults and Teens of all Abilities

July 22 – August 9

Teens (14+) and Adults: 6:00 – 8:00; Mon – Fri
No-Prep Audition Date: July 17, 6:00 – 8:00
Camp Dates: July 22 – August 9

Performance August 9 – Release time will be after the show

  • Early Bird Tuition: $225 (ends 5/15)
  • Tuition: $250

Join us for an unforgettable three-week experience exploring the world of music, acting, and dance. Our new, ON THE STAGE program, is designed for individuals of all abilities who want to express themselves in a fun and supportive environment. Whether you prefer to use a script in hand or need extra accommodations, we’re here to help you shine on stage.

The show, Space Pirates, begins with a field trip to a museum where things take an unexpected turn. An alien spaceship beams the class to outer space, and it’s not long before the spaceship is under attack by space pirates! This whirlwind adventure is filled with valuable lessons about appreciating differences and celebrating diversity.

Join us this summer and discover your inner performer. Meet new people, build skills, and have fun in a supportive and inclusive environment. Get ready for an exciting journey that will take you beyond the stars!

Shakespeare

July 29-August 1

Teens (14+) and Adults
6:00 – 8:00; Mon – Thur
July 29-August 1

  • Tuition: $112

Explore themes of love, power, betrayal, and mortality in this summer’s Shakespeare-focused acting class. Participants will discover how to intertwine their personal experiences and feelings with their character’s, resulting in performances that are rich in depth and emotion. Furthermore, the communal aspect of these sessions encourages a sense of unity and common goal among students, turning the summer acting class into a profound voyage through the essence of Shakespearean drama, rather than just a learning opportunity.

Tap

New Tappers: Tuesdays, August 5-26
Experienced Tappers: Thursdays, August 8-29

Tap 5:00-6:30
Tuition: $84
Age: Adult and Teens

Whether you’re starting out and want to grasp the fundamentals or you’re a seasoned tapper looking to enhance your skills, this course provides a dynamic mix of technique, performance, and the enchantment of Broadway. Join our community of enthusiastic dancers and seize this special chance to blend fitness, enjoyment, and the world of theater. Our adult Broadway Tap class transcends ordinary dancing lessons; Step into your tap shoes and join Sara Sherman for a class that embraces the spirit of Broadway, promotes self-expression, and builds camaraderie among fellow dance lovers.

New to tap? The Tuesday class is for you (tap shoes not required)

Experienced tapper? Join us on Thursdays (tap shoes recommended)