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Winter Classes & Spring Break Day Camp

Registration Deadline: One full business day prior to start of class if space permits.Financial Aid Deadline: Friday, January 25 at 5:00 pm

Through generous donations, the Academy of Theatre Arts offers Financial Aid because finances should notstop a student from pursuing educational opportunities.

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CREATIVE PLAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . for ages 3-5 years Creative play sparks children’s natural ability to become the characters they hear about in the books they love. This programwill give your child the chance to experience the fundamentals of theatre all in one class. They will foster listening and cooperativeskills as well as self-esteem and individual expression!

ACTING FOR KIDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . for ages 6-8 yearsStudents learn the fundamentals of acting and basic storytellingthrough theatre games, lessons and activities. This class culminatesin an informal, in-class presentation.

BROADWAY KIDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . for ages 6-8 yearsThis class is for the young student who is ready to explore musicand singing. Kids will develop their speaking and singing voices along with new music concepts through listening, singing,game-playing, visuals, imitating and imaginative play.

DANCES OF MADAGASCAR . . . . . . . . . . . . . for ages 6-8 yearsCome play in this creative movement class that explores the dancestyles of Madagascar JR! Students explore elements of jazz, hip hop and traditional dances and will find character through dance in this interactive and fun course.

$85Saturdays,

February 9 – March 1610:00 am – 11:00 am

(6 week session)

Mondays, February 4 – March 11

4:30 pm – 5:30 pm(6 week session)

Fridays, February 8 – March 15


Tuesdays, February 5 – March 12

4:30 pm – 5:30 pm(6 week session)EX

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INTRO TO ACTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . for ages 9-12 yearsAn exploration into the fundamentals of acting. Students work to develop the tools an actor needs: focus, relaxation and concentration.Students will also develop foundational scene work skill such asidentifying goals, obstacles, imagery and playing the action.

INTRO TO VOICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . for ages 9-12 yearsNo matter if you sing in the church choir or along with the radio, in this class you will learn how to put those pipes to use with good technique and style! Students will learn the fundamental concepts and training of the voice including posture and breathingtechniques, phrasing and how to stay on pitch.

BEGINNING HIP HOP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . for ages 9-12 yearsIn this high energy class students will explore the latest streetdance styles including elements of breaking, popping, locking and overall grooves as used in current Broadway productions! Students will be encouraged to step outside the box and bring their individual style and personality.

PLAYING SHAKESPEARE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . for ages 13-15 yearsStudents will dive into scene work and focus on what to do with ascript—how to find information about the characters and then communicate that onstage. This class will teach the tools actorsneed once they get the part!

MUSICAL THEATRE VOICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . for ages 13-15 yearsStudents learn basic singing and musical skills and the vocal techniques needed for successful musical theater singing. Students will work on proper breathing, diction, healthy singing and conveying/expressing a story through song.

MUSICAL THEATRE DANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . for ages 13-15 yearsIn this course students will cover aspects of Broadway style dancetechniques. Students will explore classic and contemporary stylesof musical theatre dance to build skills and techniques for performance! Featuring fun and popular music from favorite Broadway shows students will also explore creating characterthrough movement.

$85Wednesdays,

February 6 – March 134:30 pm – 5:30 pm

(6 week session)

Thursdays,February 7 – March 14



5:30 pm – 6:30 pm(6 week session)EN

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$85

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Thursdays, February 7 – March 14


Fridays, February 8 – March 15


$85

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$85Wednesdays,

February 6 – March 1310:00 am – 11:30 am

(6 week session)

Mondays, February 4 – March 1110:00 am – 11:30 am

(6 week session)


$85

Wednesdays,February 6 – March 13


Saturdays, February 9 – March 1610:00 am – 11:00 am

(6 week session)

Saturdays,February 9 – March 16


$85

$85

$85

Mondays,February 4 – March 11


$85

Mondays,February 4 – March 11


$85ESSENTIALS IN ACTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . for ages 16 and upThis class will build and deepen fundamental acting skills, scenework, and preparation. Students will be given a chance to exploretheir range in a safe and caring environment.

MUSICAL THEATRE VOICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . for ages 16 and upLearn the proper vocal techniques of musical theatre singing aswell as songs that best fit the student’s “type” and showcase your versatility. Work to build your audition book and become fullyprepared for auditions.

INTRO TO DANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . for ages 16 and upHave you always wanted to explore a certain style of dance? Or maybe you want to dust off those tap shoes one more time? This is the dance class that will offer students a bit of everything!We will explore hip hop, tap, musical theatre dance, jazz and evencontemporary styles. Students will work on technical elements and fundamentals of each styles and learn short combinations tohelp them feel like a more confident dancer and performer.

YOGA FOR ACTORS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . for ages 16 and upYoga can improve the lives of people of all ages in a variety of ways, including reducing stress, anxiety and depression, improvingperformance at work and in sport, reducing risk of heart condition,obesity, diabetes and cancer and speeding up recovery from training. Yoga makes us feel good all-around, improving our senseof well-being and making us feel lighter, more connected to ourselves and appreciative of the important relationships in our lives.

SCENE STUDY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . for ages 16 and upWorking with medium length scenes, students will develop foundational scene work skills such as identifying goals, obstacles,imagery and playing the action.

DAYTIME TAP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .for ages 50 and upJoin us for this fun daytime class as you explore the fundamentalsof tap dance. Explore the rhythm and musicality of tap while learning for the first time or brushing up on your basic tap technique. We will explore tap styles from different eras and all your favorite music.

SOFT YOGA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . for ages 50 and upYoga can help slow down the effects of the aging process by maintaining muscle softness and flexibility, keeping the mind alertand awake, encouraging relaxation and strengthening muscles and joints. This class is perfect for those looking for a gentle, wellsupported relaxing yoga practice. Soft Yoga will encourage thebody, mind, and spirit to remain healthy and strong.


AUDITION INTENSIVE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . for ages 16 and upA two-hour workshop for anyone who is interested in auditioning at the Civic at any level. The Audition Workshop is led by our Artistic Director and is designed to better prepare the actor for any auditioning experience. The class will provide all of the fundamentalsand knowledge for a successful audition. The workshop is brokendown into sections, focusing on the important topics you can expectat a professional audition. All of these useful tools and tips can beapplied to everything in a performer’s career - from resumes, headshots to auditions, interviews and much more! The Audition Intensive Workshop is in a setting that is nurturing and supportiveand is also educational.

READER’S THEATRE TECHNIQUES . . . . . . . for ages 16 and upBefore auditions for our Senior Class Reader’s Theatre production ofHarvey, all adults can spend a few weeks digging deep into how tosuccessfully combine your acting skills with script in hand. Studentswill learn how to connect to the script and to their scene partner.

DANCE ON THIS ISLAND . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . for ages 16 and upJoin us to explore the creative movement inspired by the Civic’s production of Once On This Island. Learn dance techniques and improvisation tools to create unique characters.

INTRO TO HIP HOP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . for ages 16 and upHip Hop dance has taken over the dance world and greatly influenced musical theatre! In this master class we will explorestreet dance styles, isolations and grooves as well as learn a combination. If you love shows like Hamilton or In The Heightsyou won’t want to miss this class!

ACTING FOR THE CAMERA . . . . . . . . . . . . . for ages 16 and upThis On Camera workshop gives actors the unique introduction tothe world in front of the camera. Performers will be walked throughthe process, exploring various on camera techniques, while usingscenes and audition sides from a television show as source material. This Master Class is conducted by Stephen Wallem fromthe Emmy Award Winning television series ‘Nurse Jackie’. Don’tmiss this wonderful opportunity!

BEGINNING/INTERMEDIATE TAP DANCE . . . for ages 16 and upJoin us for a fun, immersive class where you can let loose and tap your cares away! Whether you’re a beginner or have some experience, this master class is a great way to get your feet moving.Learn all you need to know about tap, working on the basics up to intermediate level combinations.

MUSICAL THEATRE JAZZ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . for ages 16 and upJazz dance showcases a dancer’s individual style and originalityand is at the core of the musical theatre dance numbers we all love!This master class will focus on jazz technique including across thefloor sequences and a fun upbeat combination. Dancers will workon developing their character and storytelling through movement.

$20Saturday, March 2

11:00 am – 1:00 pm(1 day workshop)

Saturday,March 9

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Saturday, February 23


$20



Saturday,February 2

2:00 pm – 4:00 pm(1 day workshop)

$20

$20

$20Saturday,

February 911:00 am – 1:00 pm

(1 day workshop)



$20

WEEKLY EARLY DROP-OFF AND/OR LATE PICK-UP PASSESTo make the camp experience easy for your family, we are pleasedto offer our Weekly Early Drop-Off and/or Late Pick-Up again thisyear. You have the option for your camper to arrive at camp beforecheck-in starting at 8:00 am, or stay after camp has ended until5:15 pm at the latest. Early drop-off begins at 8:00 am and LatePick-Up campers can be picked up until 5:15 pm.

WEEKLY EARLY DROP-OFF PASSMonday-FridayApril 1 – April 5

Drop-Off Time:8:00 am

LATE PICK-UP PASSMonday-FridayApril 1 – April 5

Pick-Up Time:5:15 pm

EXTENDED DAY OPTIONS FOR SPRING BREAK DAY CAMP FEE DATE & TIME

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SCHOOL HOUSE ROCK KIDS . . . . . . . . . . . . for K-3rd GradeSchool has never been more fun! This fast-paced musical is basedon the 1970s popular cartoon series that teaches lessons withclever and catchy tunes. Students participating in these camps will learn the skills of a triple threat: acting, singing and dancingculminating in a performance to show their skills.

SCHOOL HOUSE ROCK JR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . for 4th-9th GradeSchool has never been more fun! This fast-paced musical is basedon the 1970s popular cartoon series that teaches lessons withclever and catchy tunes. Students participating in these camps will learn the skills of a triple threat: acting, singing and dancingculminating in a performance to show their skills.


$300

$30

$30

Monday-FridayApril 1 – April 5

9:00 am – 4:00 pm

Performance:Friday, April 5 at 5:15 pmin the Civic Auditorium

$300

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Monday-FridayApril 1 – April 5

9:00 am – 4:00 pm

Performance:Friday, April 5 at 5:15 pmin the Civic Auditorium

CAMP INFORMATION: Both camps will perform in the Civic Auditorium on the last day of camp at 5:15 pm!There will be a supervised lunch daily so have your camper bring a sack lunch and an afternoon snack forenergy! On the last day, the Civic will provide dinner for the campers before the performance so family can just meet them at the theatre for the show! Our Campers will work with a director/choreographer andmusic director to learn the process of putting on a show…in a week! Each will have a featured moment, be it solo or in a smaller group. The focus is working together as a team to have fun and support eachother on and off stage!

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