Classes for Youth

Teaching Artist: Emma Michael
Tuition: $58

Grades 1-5:  Musical Moves
Dates: Tu/Th July 8-17
Times: 5:30-6:30

Grades 6-9: Broadway Bound
Dates: Tu/Th July 8-17
Times: 6:45-7:45

Grades 1-5:  Musical Moves
Young performers will build confidence, coordination, and creativity in this energetic introduction to musical theatre dance. Each session includes a fun warm-up, beginner-friendly dance technique, and a playful Broadway-style combo set to a popular show tune. Students will explore storytelling through movement and learn how dance helps bring characters and songs to life—all in a supportive and encouraging environment.

Grades 6-9: Broadway Bound
Designed for older students ready to improve their dance technique, this class dives into the style, precision, and performance skills needed for musical theatre choreography. Whether preparing for auditions or just looking to have fun and improve, this class is a fantastic way to level up your performance presence.

Sept 24 – Nov 12

Early Bird Tuition (Ends August 15): $156
Tuition: $173

Led by experienced early childhood educators, Theatre Explorers invites our youngest performers on a joyful journey through imaginative play, music, movement, and storytelling. In this playful introduction to the performing arts, children build confidence, creativity, and early social skills—all while having fun! Grown-ups are invited to join the adventure and celebrate with us during a special sharing time on the final day of class.

Sept 24 – Nov 12

Early Bird Tuition (Ends August 15): $104
Tuition: $115

Lots of learning opportunities are woven together by loving teachers as budding performers develop confidence and strengthen skills in our Creative Play class. Books, music and visual arts are used for inspiration for acting, dance, and music mini-lessons designed to foster creativity and nurture self-esteem. On the final day of class, families are invited to participate in a lesson with us.

Sept 24 – Nov 12

Early Bird Tuition (Ends August 15): $104
Tuition: $115

Get ready to groove in, Musical Moves, a fun and energetic introduction to musical theatre dance! In this class, students will learn the basics of dance while bringing favorite Broadway songs to life through movement. We’ll explore techniques like rhythm, coordination, and expressive choreography, all while building confidence and stage presence. Students will work on routines inspired by well-loved musicals, developing skills in teamwork and performance as they learn to dance with a story. No prior dance experience is required. Just bring your enthusiasm and creativity!

Sept 22 – Nov 10

Early Bird Tuition (Ends August 15): $156
Tuition: $173

Let your child’s imagination take center stage! Foundations in Theatre is a dynamic and playful introduction to acting designed just for elementary-aged students. Through creative movement, storytelling, and character exploration, young performers build confidence while developing essential skills in acting and memorization—all within a supportive, process-focused environment. Each session invites students on a new imaginative journey, encouraging self-expression, teamwork, and a love of theatre. Families are warmly invited to join us on the final day for an informal Skills Share.

Like every great performance, no two class series are the same—newcomers are always welcome, and returning actors will have new activities and skills to explore!

Sept 25 – Nov 13

Early Bird Tuition (Ends August 15): $156
Tuition: $173

This high-energy class introduces elementary-aged students to the fundamentals of acting through movement, storytelling, and imaginative play. In a supportive and inclusive environment, young performers build confidence, develop characters, and learn to express themselves with clarity and creativity. Families are invited to celebrate their actor’s progress during an in-class Skills Share on the final day.

Like every great performance, no two class series are the same—newcomers are always welcome, and returning actors will have new activities and skills to explore!

Sept 23 – Nov 11

Early Bird Tuition (Ends August 15): $208
Tuition: $231

Designed specifically for middle school students, Taking the Stage is an acting class that invites young performers to stretch their imaginations, build confidence, and grow their performance skills in a fun, collaborative environment. Through movement, improvisation, and scene work, students develop foundational acting and memorization techniques while exploring character and storytelling.

This process-based class evolves each season, with a focus that shifts based on student input—ensuring every session feels fresh, relevant, and creatively challenging. The course culminates in an informal in-class Skills Share, where families are invited to celebrate the growth and accomplishments of their young actors.

Sept 27 – Nov 15

Early Bird Tuition (Ends August 15): $208
Tuition: $231

In this engaging two-hour class, students will grow as performers while building skills in acting, singing, and dancing. Each session is led by expert teaching artists who specialize in their craft, offering focused instruction in every area. We celebrate our work during the final class with an informal showcase where families are invited.  With musical themes that change each season, students can return again and again—gaining confidence, expanding their abilities, and discovering new ways to shine on stage.

Note:  Students will team up in small groups with others their own age.

Fall:  Kingdoms and Castles – Where fairy tales meet footlights!

Enter a world of dragons, royal courts, enchanted forests, and legendary quests—all brought to life through the magic of musical theatre! In “Kingdoms and Castles,” students become the heroes (and villains!) of their own story as they learn to sing, dance, and act their way through epic scenes and songs. From noble knights to clever queens, and misunderstood monsters to magical mentors, students will use Broadway showtunes to explore bravery, imagination, and the power of storytelling.

Winter: Heroes, Heroines & Sidekicks – Every great story needs a hero… and a hilarious sidekick!

From brave princesses to bumbling best friends, this high-energy musical theatre class invites students to step into the spotlight as some of theatre’s most beloved characters! Through singing, dancing, and acting, performers will explore what makes a hero, the heart of a heroine, and the importance of loyalty, laughter, and friendship. Each class dives into character work and Broadway-style performance creating a magical ensemble where everyone shines.

Spring: Broadway to the Rescue! – Where superpowers meet showtunes!

In this action-packed musical theatre adventure, students create their own team of original superheroes—each with a unique talent, challenge, and theme song! Through scene work, movement, and iconic Broadway numbers, performers explore what it really means to be super: teamwork, bravery, and the courage to be yourself.