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Summer 2024 Course Descriptions Impact

Summer 2024 Course Descriptions

Private lessons in music, acting, and dance are all available for ages 5-adult! See registration form for more info.

 

Private or semi-private dance/acting classes

(Dance can include ballet, jazz, musical theatre, depending on student’s goals)

Ideal for beginner to intermediate level dancers, this is a short-term opportunity to grow as a dancer- gaining terminology, skill and private instruction tailored toward each student’s goals. Similarly, a private or duet acting class can really bring your student to the next level as a performer, and perhaps give them a chance to work on a dream role!

  • Rising 3rd-12th graders
  • $190- for 5, 1 hour classes
  • Limited slots available Monday or Tuesday evenings
  • Instructor Desiree Sowards

Play in a Day!

Each day, students will transform a familiar tale into a mini-play by the end of the two hours! A great way to learn all aspects of production in a fun, fast-paced atmosphere of creativity and cooperation!

  • Rising 3rd-12th graders
  • July 22-24
  • 4-6pm
  • $150
  • Instructor Desiree Sowards

Showstopper: Choreographer's Edition

Dance is one of the most expressive story-telling tools of the stage, and there is a thrill to being the mind behind the moves! We will review some popular musical theatre dance steps, practice using our bodies to tell stories and explore the process of choreographing a piece for the stage. Then, students will choreograph their own short excerpts of a musical theatre number and workshop it with their friends!

  • Rising 3rd-12th graders
  • July 29-31
  • 4-6pm
  • $150
  • Instructor Desiree Sowards

Dream Role Character Study

(For the Experienced Young Actor)

Has your budding actor longed for an excuse to play their dream role? This workshop style class will allow them to learn more about the process of studying, creating and transforming into a character in a fun and supportive atmosphere! They will finish the class by performing a monologue, scene or song in their beloved dream role!

  • Rising 4th-12th graders
  • August 5-7
  • 6-8pm
  • $150
  • Instructor Desiree Sowards

Mini Maestro’s Seasonal Symphony Baby & Me Class

Experience the magic of "Mini Maestros' Seasonal Symphony," a special music and movement camp for babies aged 6 weeks to 12 months. Through themed sessions for each season and engaging activities with Ms. Lizzie, nurture your child's senses and love for melody. Join us for a harmonious journey of bonding, learning, and joy through the enchanting world of music and movement.

  • Instructor: Elizabeth Wotring-Nelson
  • Dates: August 5-9, 2024
  • Time: 4:30 – 5:15pm
  • Tuition: $75 (+$20 materials fee paid directly to instructor)
  • Ages: 6 weeks to 12 months and caregiver

Rock the Mic: Teen Vocal Styles Crash Course

Unleash your singing potential in this 3-day workshop for 7th to 12th-grade teens. Dive into country, pop/rock, and indie styles with vocal exercises and song analysis. Perform your favorite song from each genre on the final day for friends and family. Gain confidence, stage presence, and personalized feedback in a supportive environment. Discover, refine, and showcase your unique voice in a dynamic exploration of contemporary vocal styles!

  • Instructor: Elizabeth Wotring-Nelson
  • Dates: August 5-7, 2024
  • Time: 1:00 - 2:30pm (time may be adjusted to accommodate amount of students, if needed)
  • Tuition: $75
  • Ages: rising 7th grade-12th grade

Broadway Babies

Do you have a child at home that can’t wait to be on stage or in a musical? This camp is perfect for beginners or children that have only been a part of 1 production. We will learn singing techniques, acting techniques, and some fun choreography! This is a high energy camp that will end in a combined performance with Broadway Bound! Final performance Thursday evening at 7:30.

  • July 8-11
  • Pre K-1st graders
  • 5:00-7:00
  • Instructors Leigh Anne Riley and Shannon Yost
  • $235

Broadway Bound

Have a budding actor at home? This camp is perfect for beginners or children that have been a part of a small number of productions. We will learn singing techniques, acting techniques, and some fun choreography! This is a high energy camp that will end in a combined performance with Broadway Babies! Final performance Thursday evening at 7:30.

  • July 8-11
  • 2nd-5th graders
  • 7:00pm-9:00pm
  • Instructors Leigh Anne Riley and Shannon Yost
  • $235

Intro to improv

An introduction to improv basics with daily exercises and activities. Features a final performance on Friday 12th 5:30pm 2nd half of camp class.

  • July 8th -12th M-Fri 5-5:55pm
  • Grades 6th-12th
  • Instructor Christian Cox
  • $150

Improv Boot Camp

Rehearsals for Team Kid-Prov Improv refresher, rehearsals and expanding games for shows. This is a closed camp, students must have taken at least 2 prior improv camps, classes, or workshops. 

  • July 15th-19th
  • M-Fri 5-5:55pm
  • Instructor Christian Cox
  • $150

‘Aesop said What?’

An introduction acting class and workshop. We’ll explore some of Aesop’s famous fables and translate them into mini scripts for a final performance on last day of camp class.

  • July 22nd-26th
  • M-Fri 6-6:55pm
  • Grades 1st -4th Grades
  • Instructor Christian Cox
  • $150

Exploration of Mediums!

For the week long camp, students will explore a variety of mediums to create art. We will create both 2D and 3D art using model magic, paint, oil pastels, markers and more! We will be inspired by nature and the world around us to create artwork. We will explore landscapes, sculptures, still life, animals, and more!

*please have students bring water and a snack*

  • July 15-19
  • 1st-5th grade (5 student minimum)
  • $250
  • 9:30am-12pm
  • Instructor- Michelle Fegeley
  • Room 411

Creating through different mediums

For the week long camp, students will explore a variety of mediums to create art using creativity and conceptual thinking. The focus will be using the new medium to create artwork based on a theme or specific skill introduced. A few different mediums we will be exploring cyanotype photography, paper relief sculptures, and metal embossing! The goal will be to create a piece of art each day, but may vary depending on the medium and size.

*please have students bring water and a snack*

  • July 15-19
  • 6th-12th (5 student minimum)
  • $250
  • 1pm-3:30pm
  • Instructor- Michelle Fegeley
  • Room 411

Piano Ensemble Camp

This camp is open to beginners through intermediate level players. Students will spend the week honing ensemble performance skills by playing in a group setting at their current level. We will study one piece of music over the course of the week; this curriculum contains multi-level parts for students with varying playing abilities to make music collectively. Students will also learn about music history, music theory, and work on rhythm skills during each day of class.

There are two different times available for this camp: day sessions and evening sessions. Students only need to sign up for one time (10:00–12:00 OR 4:00–6:00)

  • Cost: $200
  • Date: August 12–16
  • Time: 10:00 am—12:00 pm OR 4:00–6:00pm
  • Instructor: Rayme Pullen

Color Guard Workshops!

This is a crash course on colorguard performance and show design. You will work individually, as a team, and with the instructor to design a show to showcase your creative abilities. You will learn the creative processes of a guard director and a guard choreographer. Our first day will focus on individual work creating a show concept, the second day we will learn a group routine, and on our final day, we will have a showcase of what we learned! Having these skills in writing choreography and in the design aspects of a show will apply to all areas of the performing arts.

  • Camp 1 June 27th - 29th
  • Camp 2 July 25th - 27th
  • Rising 7th-12th graders
  • $60 each
  • Instructor Johnathan Richards
  • Both of these will be held 5 pm-7 pm. This will either be in the Wallman Hall theater when possible, in room 229, or outside.

Acting Out With Our ABCs

Through playful monologues and creative storytelling, students will use familiar themes like numbers, shapes, and colors to create characters and stories with their classmates. Throughout the week, they will develop these skills as they work on an assigned monologue, culminating in a small showcase at the end of the week. For maximum fun and success, students should be able to read basic words and sentences.

  • August 12-16
  • Ages: Rising K-3rd grade
  • 4:30-6:30
  • Minimum: 5
  • Maximum: 10
  • Cost: $175
  • Instructor- Kiersten White

Fractured Fairytales

Dive into classic Grimm fairytales, add a modern twist, and craft your own magical stories! We'll dissect classic tales, sprinkle in our own magic, and craft brand-new fairytales answering questions like: what would happen if the Three Bears invited Goldilocks in?

  • July 22-26
  • Ages: 2nd-6th grade
  • Minimum: 5
  • Maximum: 10
  • Cost: $175
  • 5:30-7:30 p.m.
  • Instructor Kiersten White

Showcase Your Talent: Audition Prep for Teens

Prepare for the upcoming school year with our week-long Audition Prep Course! Students will focus on the fundamentals of auditioning for plays and musicals and develop key skills for a successful audition. Additionally, students will walk away with at least two go-to monologues or songs (or a combination of both) to use for future auditions.

  • Ages: 6th-12th grade students
  • Minimum: 4 students
  • Maximum: 10 students
  • Cost: $125
  • Day/Time: Monday, 8/12 - Friday, 8/16 - 6:45 - 8:30 p.m.
  • Instructor Kiersten White

“Joining Our Voices in Song”

Students will learn choral music, how to sing as a group, how to blend and balance their voices, culminating with a performance on Friday for parents.

  • July 15-19
  • 7th-12th graders
  • Minimum 6 enrollment
  • $200
  • 5:30-7:00pm
  • Instructor- Greg DeVito

Uke Got This!

A ukulele course for caregivers of young children

In this course, we blend the therapeutic benefits of music with the fun and accessibility of learning the ukulele. Whether you're a parent, grandparent, aunt, or simply someone interested in spreading positivity through music, this course is tailored to suit your needs. No prior musical experience is necessary; we’ll start from the basics and gradually build your skills and confidence. Over the six sessions, you can expect to learn simple chord progressions, therapeutic benefits of music, and songs paired with developmentally appropriate activities for the little ones in your life. You an also bring your littles in for the two play group sessions to get some in the moment practice and demonstration! By the end of Uke Got This, you'll not only have acquired basic ukulele skills but also developed a deeper appreciation for the power of music in caregiving. Join us on this harmonious journey of self-discovery, encouragement, and music!

  • Course minimum: 5
  • Course maximum: 12
  • Age ranges: Ukulele course is open to caregivers of all ages, play groups are for children 3 and under! Materials fee: $25
  • Price: $160 (materials fee included)
  • Instructor Patricia Allison
  • July 3, 10, 31 and Aug 7 for the classes
  • Play groups on July 11 and August 8