Important Announcement!
We are thrilled to introduce our brand-new registration system that offers a streamlined and user-friendly experience for all our valued participants. Starting this season, we will be utilizing a convenient online platform called JackRabbit, which has a Parent Portal which allows you to register yourself or your child for classes with ease!
To get started, please follow this link. Once you access the link, you'll be prompted to create your Parent Portal account. This centralized hub will serve as your go-to resource for class registration and management.
With the Parent Portal, you have the flexibility to choose between full or partial payments, providing a convenient payment solution that suits your needs. We understand that every family is unique, and we want to ensure a seamless registration process for all. You have to have a parent portal log in to be able to register for classes.
Production Classes
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Fall '24 Lower School Production Class
Directed by Carly Murray
K-5th grade
Time | Tuesdays from 4:30pm-6:30pm
Class Start | August 13th
Performances | November 15th - 17th
***If you have not signed up for our new registration system, please do so here.
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Fall '24-Spring '25 Upper School Production Class
Directed by Cubby Rupers
6th-12th grade
Time | Mondays from 4:30pm-7:30pm & Thursdays from 4:30pm-6:30pm
Class Start | November 18th
Performances | May 2nd - 4th
***If you have not signed up for our new registration system, please do so here.
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Spring '25 Lower School Production Class
Directed by Evan McCall
K-5th grade
Time | Tuesdays from 4:30pm-6:30pm
Class Start | January
Performances | May 16th-18th
***If you have not signed up for our new registration system, please do so here.
Wednesday Classes
Skills Classes - $75
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Beginning Tap
Instructor: Heather Arnold
Upstairs Classroom | 4:30-5:30pm
5th Grade-Adults | 12 Student Cap
In this class students will learn the basics of tap dancing! Through warm ups, across the floor combos and center floor exercises, students will develop a foundation of proper technique and tap steps as well as foot and ankle strength. We will work on rhythms, terminology and use the basic steps we learn to build combinations to high energy, fun music! Tap shoes are required for this class.
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Musical Theater Dance (Elementary and Middle School)
Instructor: JJ Beussee
Main Space | 4:30-5:30pm
1st-8th Grade | 15 Student Cap
In this class students will learn the basics of different dance styles that are used in musical theatre performances! We will work on learning proper terminology, different dance techniques and we will explore a variety of musicals while discussing what types of dance style they use. Students will be taught iconic musical theatre dance steps and will build their confidence while growing their repertoire of choreography. Comfortable/moveable clothing and jazz shoes are highly recommended.
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Advanced Tap
Instructor: Heather Arnold
Upstairs Classroom | 5:30-6:30pm
By Experience 12 Student Cap
In this class, we will be learning and developing a broader, more advanced set of tap skills and moves through warm ups, across the floor combos and center floor exercises. We will be working on more advanced combinations and full tap pieces all while having a blast! If you’re looking to improve upon your tap training or maintain your current skills, join us for a super fun 6 weeks! Tap shoes are required for this class.
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Advanced Acting
Instructor: Rebekah Kenerly
Main Space | 5:30-6:30pm
9th Grade-Adults | 20 Student Cap
Enjoy performing in shows but have a desire to delve deeper into your skills as an actor? This class is for high schoolers and adults with some performance experience who hope to grow in the technique of acting, without any singing or dancing. Through exercises, monologues and scene work, you will leave these classes with a new toolbox to use in all future performance endeavors.
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Bringing Puppets to Life
Instructor: Charlotte House
Upstairs Classroom | 6:30-7:30pm
6th Grade-Adults | 15 Student Cap
In this six-week course we will dive deep into the art of moving mouth puppetry. As a popular style, found on both stage and screen, we will learn what makes these puppets so special. Students will design, build, and then bring to life their own moving mouth puppet over the six weeks of class. Along the way we will develop technical skills and learn practical application of puppeteering techniques. Join us for this hands-on, creative journey into the world of one of the most beloved forms of puppetry art! Clothing should be appropriate to an art-filled environment! Materials Fee:$30
Friday Classes - $75
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Mommy and Me Music and Movement
Instructor: Kelli Avera
Main Space | 9:00-9:45am
Ages 1-3 | 10 Student Cap
Join a certified speech-language pathologist as you and your little one are immersed in a world of music, learning, and fun! This class will stimulate language and cognitive learning, social skill development, and motor skill development - all through a variety of age-appropriate songs and games meant to introduce your child to the wonderful world of music. Please wear comfortable clothing, and come ready to play and learn with music!
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Homeschool Series: Elementary Rhythm and Song
Instructor: Kelli Avera
Main Space | 10:00-10:45am
K-3rd Grade | 20 Student Cap
In this introductory class, students will begin to learn basic rhythmic and melodic elements as they grow toward the goal of becoming musically literate. Students will develop their singing skills while being introduced to music reading and notation, along with listening activities and movement games. No previous musical experience is required.
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IMPROV (Elementary and Middle)
Instructor: Rebekah Kenerly
Upstairs Classroom | 4:30-5:30pm
1st-8th Grade | 12 Student Cap
This class is for the creative kid who is interested in learning the art of improvisation! Learn how to come up with characters and stories on the spot and work together in a team. Improv is great for both introverted kids who love to create stories and the class clown! Don't miss this rare opportunity to learn to trust your instincts and become a more confident performer.
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Musical Theater Dance (High School and Adults)
Instructor: Carly Murray
Main Space | 4:30-5:30pm
9th Grade-Adults | 10 Student Cap
Do you love performing in musicals but consider yourself more of a mover than a dancer? Want to gain a more thorough understanding of musical theatre choreography? This class may be the right fit for you! In this class students will learn the basics of different dance styles that are used in musical theatre performances! We will work on learning proper terminology, different dance techniques and we will explore a variety of musicals while discussing what types of dance style they use. Students will be taught iconic musical theatre dance steps and will build their confidence while growing their repertoire of choreography. Comfortable/moveable clothing and jazz shoes are highly recommended.
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IMPROV (High School & Adults)
Instructor: Rebekah Kenerly
Upstairs Classroom | 5:30-6:30pm
9th Grade-Adults | 12 Student Cap
Love making up stories and characters? Have trouble being in your head too much? Have a previous love of Improv? This class is for you! Learn (or refresh yourself on) the foundation of Improvisation and how to use it in comedy and storytelling of all kinds. This is a valuable skill to have as a performer, writer, or any other type of creative. We will learn short form and long form improv as you gain confidence in your own creative mind!
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Beginning Ballet (Elementary and Middle)
Instructor: Charlie Oesterle
Main Space | 5:30-6:30pm
1st-8th Grade | 18 Student Cap
Welcome to our Beginner Level Elementary and Middle School Ballet class! This class is designed to introduce young dancers to the beautiful art of ballet in a fun and nurturing environment. Throughout this course, students will develop foundational ballet techniques, enhance their coordination, and foster a love for dance. Students will learn basic ballet steps and techniques that will serve as the base for a dance at the end of the semester.
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Beginning Ballet (High School and Adults)
Instructor: Charlie Oesterle
Upstairs Classroom | 6:30-7:30pm
9th Grade-Adults | 18 Student Cap
In this Beginner Level Ballet class, students will learn basic technique, steps, and combinations that can form the basis for many different kinds of dance Whether you're a high school student or an adult eager to explore this timeless dance form, this beginner class offers a welcoming environment to learn and grow. At the end of the course, students will have learned basic steps, turns, and techniques and combined it all into a dance.