Classes and Private Lessons

EXPLORE, CREATE AND PERFORM!
During our fun-filled summer camp, students will be introduced to the world of theater.  While encouraging self-expression and boosting confidence, students will work together to build their “Actor’s Toolbox”; made up of the voice, the body, and the imagination.  They will participate in numerous acting exercises, games, and arts & crafts.  Our students will use what they have learned to create their very own play based on the theme of the class (and with a new theme for each week, the possibilities are endless)!  This all-new production will be performed for family and friends in a huge celebration at the end of the week!

ONE WEEK THEMED DRAMATICS CLASSES
Fantasy Week : June 5-9 : 9am-3pm : Price is $250

Belle's Timeless Tales : Ages 5-7

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Crazy Castle Adventure : Ages 8-10

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Minion Week : June 12-16 : 9am-3pm : Price is $250

Minions and Me : Ages 5-7

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Gru and Crew : Ages 8-10

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The Acting Dead "Zombies" : Ages 11-14 : June 12-16 : 9am-3pm : Price is $250

Who knew being scared could be so much FUN!  The Zombie has been a source of great scary stories for young adults for decades…and now it’s your turn to continue the frights!  Students will create their very own spooky characters and stories to delight (and fright) their audiences at the end of the week!

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Lego Week : June 19-23 : 9am-3pm : Price is $250

Lego "Super Friends" : Ages 5-7

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Lego "Build your own Adventure" : Ages 8-10

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Star Wars Week : June 26-30 : 9am-3pm : Price is $250

Starwars "Padawans" : Ages 5-7

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Star Wars "Jedi Knights" : Ages 8-10

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Star Wars "Light Saber Combat" : Ages 11-14
Ever want to fight with a lightsaber? Then this class is for you!  Work with our staff as we develop the techniques that make stage combat safe for the actors...and thrillingly realistic for the audience.  Using Star Wars as a theme, we will develop a script and performance that demonstrates the art of stage combat.

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Island Week : July 10-14 : 9am-3pm : Price is $250

Moana & Maui "Adventures in Friendship" : Ages 5-7

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Island Legends and Folklore : Ages 8-10

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Video Games Week : July 17-21 : 9am-3pm : Price is $250

Nintendo "Switch it Up" : Ages 5-7

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Minecraft and Your Craft : Ages 8-10

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Need tuition assistance? Please call the Education Office at 727-712-2706

DESIGN, DISCOVER AND PRODUCE!
Camps to engage and encourage young performers and to develop creative thinkers. Ages 8-14.

ONE WEEK CREATIVE CLASSES
Instrumental Jazz Camp (Limited to 30 participants) : Ages 11-14 : June 5-9 : 9am-4pm : Price is $275
Jazz has been around for over 100 years, what keeps it alive is the creative spirit of improvisation. Learn the art of creating your own music through an understanding of the harmonic changes of jazz standards. Discover the secrets that make you a better musician and make music above and beyond what is on the written page. A minimum of two years experience playing an instrument is required. Participation assures an invitation to join the Ruth Eckerd Hall Jazz Band. Camp includes jazz instruction including jazz theory and history, plus workshops with visiting artists. Past workshops have featured Chick Corea, Dave Koz, and Eric Darius.

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Showstoppers : Ages 8-14 : June 26-30 : 9am-3pm : Price is $250
Through this camp, students get a glimpse of what it is like being in a show choir.  With tight ensemble singing, a wide variety of music repertoire and dazzling moves, our young shining singers transform into sparkling stars.  Students will also learn how to collaborate with other art forms, as they work on a number with the School of Rock camp, and the Dance for Musical Theater camp which are happening during the same week. On Friday, there will be a final presentation for friends and family, showcasing everything they have learned.

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School of Rock : Ages 10-14 : June 26-30 : 9am-3pm : Price is $250
Pull the guitar out of the closet, find the drum sticks buried under the bed, and plug in the keyboard that has been in the case forever! This is the time for you to explore your favorite sounds and styles of music with fellow young aspiring musicians. School of Rock focuses on music appreciation, history, basic theory, and most importantly group collaboration…..jamming!! Students will take time to listen to music from past and present, analyze it, learn the influences of the artist who created it and then apply it to our own original or cover compositions.   Students will also learn how to collaborate with other art forms, as they work on a number with the Showstoppers camp, and the Dance for Musical Theater camp which are happening during the same week. Previous playing experience is preferred, however all are welcome!

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ONE WEEK CREATIVE CLASSES
Dance on Camera : Ages 11-18 : June 5-9 : 9am-3pm : Price is $250
Music Videos, Live Concerts, Viral Youtube sensations.  Nearly all of these have some sort of dancing artist featured in them.  This class is your chance to learn the intricacies of taking your dance skills, and honing them for use in the world of video and film.  You will learn the how to setup and shoot multiple projects, from audition tape to full choreographed pieces.  All skill levels are welcome, and students will leave this class with some recorded work that they can use in their next dancing adventure!

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Dance for Musical Theater : Ages 13-18 : June 26-30 : 9am-3pm : Price is $250
Becoming a triple threat takes dedication and practice.  This camp will teach you what the world of dancing in Musical Theater really is like.  Learn to blend singing, acting, and movement to help propel the story forward and make sure you stand out as a true professional onstage.  Students in this camp who are also enrolled in our production of Bye Bye Birdie will receive extra considerations for dance numbers in the show.

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Tip Tap Toes "Dancers & Singers" : Ages 6-10 : July 3-7 (No class July 4) : 9am-3pm : Price is $200
It’s never too early to learn to dance and sing!  In this special camp, students will work on age appropriate dance and singing techniques to build the solid foundation needed to grow their talent.  Students will work with our premier Dance and Vocal instructors to find their inner performer that is ready to be set free!

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ONE WEEK CREATIVE CLASSES
On Camera "How to Audition" : Ages 11-14 : June 19-23 : 9am-3pm : Price is $250

• Do you want to work in TV/Film/Commercials but don’t know what you need to do?
• Have you ever gotten an audition and wondered how to prepare?
• Do you feel a little panicky when you have an audition looming?
• Have you ever left an audition and known you didn’t do your best?

Many talented actors fail to book, get callbacks or even get an agent because they don’t know how to audition.  Knowing what to expect, and more importantly knowing how to prepare will make all the difference.

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On Camera "Acting 101" : Ages 8-10 : July 3-7 (No class July 4) : 9am-3pm : Price is $200

Acting 101 includes all the basic tools of the best professional actors: improvisation, character development, script development, the audition process, and camera technique.

• You will learn memorization and imagination techniques which enhance other aspects of your life as well, through creative ensemble games.
• You will explore the best ingredients of great acting, including character development, urgency/ heightened energy, specificity, discovery and subtext, spontaneity, vulnerability, and creating the space around you, along with the relationships with other actors/ characters.
• You will understand what “in the moment” means as an actor, learning to connect with other actors through improvisation and relationship building.
• You will discover creativity, focus and imagination within yourself that you may not have realized was there, will be surrounded by a positive, supportive environment in which to make new friends, and may even come away with that urge to explore a more professional path!

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On Camera "Commercials" : Ages 11-14 : July 10-14 : 9am-3pm : Price is $250

Commercials are among the most prolific and profitable types of work for an actor, however, few actors take the time to properly train and develop their skills for commercial work.  Areas of focus will include: understanding your target market, analyzing commercial copy, camera technique specifically for commercials, product handling technique, and delivering a solid, natural and believable message.

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On Camera "Film & TV" : Ages 11-14 : July 17-21 : 9am-3pm : Price is $250

• Do you love to act but feel anxious about performing?
• Do you feel confused when asked to create a character?
• Do you focus on memorizing your lines, then worry about forgetting them?
• Have you ever forgotten your lines and panicked?
• Do you worry that you won’t know what to do with a role when you get one?
• Are you afraid you won’t know what’s expected of you on a film or TV set?

If you answered YES to any of the above, then your approach to acting is actually getting in the way of your acting, and is keeping you from delivering the best of yourself in both an audition and on set. We’ll help you discover how to best prepare so that you won’t even think about the page, will be open and eager for any redirection, and will be stress free… you will be rock solid ready and your creative juices will flow! You’ll be YOU!

Don’t just show up and hope for the best- BLOW THEM AWAY!

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Need tuition assistance? Please call the Education Office at 727-712-2706