The Studio

THE STUDIO offers evening + weekend classes for
students and adults in Music, Dance, and Theatre.

Schedule

Classes are offered in 10-week sessions throughout the year as follows:

Session 1

August 16, 2022 -
October 21, 2022

Session 2:

October 25, 2022 -
January 15, 2023

Session 3:

January 24, 2023 –
April 12, 2023

Session 4:

April 19, 2023 -
June 25, 2023

2023-2024 School Year

Our 2023-2024 Schedule will be announced in Summer 2023.

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Our Curriculum

Programs are offered for students and
adults in the following arts areas:

Dance

Media Arts

Music

Theater

Visual Arts

The Studio

Session 4

April 19 – June 25

INDIVIDUAL CLASS PRICING
$395 for ten-week course (regular price: $495)
($595 for Acting)

Prices increase after April 1st.

Courses

ACTING

Students will learn about theater terminology, character study, emotional work, and the Stanislavsky method as well as advanced acting training in rehearsal techniques, monologues, script analysis, scene work, and improvisation. Class members will perform monologues, scenes, and short plays.

IMPROV

Students will receive the fundamentals of improv work. Students will learn to work collaboratively on improv scenes. Lastly, students will learn how to put together a sketch show and see how the process goes from improv to scripted.

EXPLORING A CAREER IN THE ARTS THROUGH WRITING

In this hybrid course students will talk with professionals to learn about careers in the arts. They’ll be able to focus on the industries that are important to them while writing articles that will be published on the Academy of the Arts blog. A great opportunity to learn interview techniques and story building from a working journalist while connecting with top talent in the industries they’re passionate about. One on one support will help them transform their ideas into interesting articles for arts supporters everywhere.

THEATRICAL DESIGN

Fundamentals of design for the theatre including costume, lighting, and scenery. Review of the designer’s role in the production plan, design requirements, and aesthetics. Development of drawing and painting skills and exploration of media paying particular attention to the needs of theatrical designers.

JAZZ

Emphasizes both lyrical and percussive styles with an emphasis on turns and leaps. Develop skills and techniques needed for dancing in Broadway musicals.

TAP

This course is designed to focus on tap steps needed for dance in Musical Theater as well as complex rhythmic patterns.

BALLET I and II

Designed to develop body awareness and alignment, to increase strength and flexibility while creating a strong foundation for all genres of dance and expanding students' knowledge of ballet steps and vocabulary.

GROUP GUITAR

Learn to play the guitar in a fun and relaxed group atmosphere. Designed for the beginner/intermediate player, this course will help the player develop fundamental playing skills through songs, exercises and easy to follow demonstrations.

SONGWRITING

Learn to write your own music! From the musical elements of songwriting to the lyrics, we will take your best ideas and get them into an original song.

VOICE

Build your skills as a vocalist, learning vocal techniques as well as storytelling through music. This group course is designed to strengthen your audition repertoire in voice. Students will perform and receive coaching each week.

ARTS INDUSTRY

Students will learn the basics of how to get started in the industry. Topics will include headshots, resumes, auditions, and representation. By the end of the course students should have a head start in how to start their performance careers.

Musical Theatre Conservatory

Session 4

April 19 – June 25

For dedicated musical theater artists

What's Included

Studio Classes for Session Three

  • Tap
  • Jazz
  • Improv
  • Exploring A Career in the Arts through Writing

  • Acting

Exclusive Events

Join Academy of the Arts for exclusive events such as field
trips, seminars, and industry Q&As

Priority Registration for IMPACT

Be the first to register for the summer’s most talked-about event
in musical theater – IMPACT! Spaces are limited.

Swag

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members only!

Pricing

(A $2,995 Value)

One-Time
Payment

$1,795

3 Monthly
Payments

$600