Class Descriptions:

Theatre Academy Classes

Crowd Pleasers (ages 3-5)
This fun and exciting class is a wonderful way to introduce our youngest performers to the magical world of musical theatre. They will learn basics in music, acting, and dance as well as team work and confidence building through fun games and exercises.

Curtains Rising (ages 5-7)
For the kids at home that can’t stop singing and dancing. This class introduces performers to stage directions, improvisation, choreography, song and scene study using fun games and activities. We encourage team work and friendship as we all learn how to be brave on stage and boost our confidence and creativity.

Set the Stage I (ages 8-12)
A skills building session that focuses on the core elements of musical theater (singing, dancing and acting). Students learn classic Broadway songs as well as character development using theater games, songs and dance numbers. The Saturday class is perfect for beginning performers.

Set the Stage II(ages 11-14)
A skills building session that focuses on the core elements of musical theater (singing, dancing and acting) at a slightly more advanced level. Students learn classic Broadway songs as well as character development using theater games, songs and dance numbers. Wednesday’s class is a bit more suited for our veteran performers, but everyone is welcome to try it out.

Movement Classes

Beginning Theatre Movement (ages 5-9) *new class*
This is an beginning level class teaching very basic dance techniques. Students will be introduced to basic movement and coordination skills. Dance shoes are required for this class.

Tiny Tappers (ages 5-9)
A great opportunity to get those little toes tapping. This is a beginning level tap class that can be added on to the Beginning Theatre Movement class or taken by itself.

Musical Theatre Dance Styles (ages 10-15)
This is an introductory level class teaching basic dance techniques. Musical theatre brings song and dance together and the hope of this class to provide the student with a better understanding of the steps are choreography that they see in musicals. Students will be introduced to Jazz, Tap and Hip-Hop styles. Dance shoes are required for this class.

Bigger Tappers (ages 10-15)
A great opportunity to get those bigger toes tapping. This is a beginning level tap class that can be added on to the Musical Theatre Dance Styles, Musical Theatre Dance break class or taken by itself.

Advanced Level Classes

ATA Dance Team* (ages 13-18) *instructor approval required*
Dance Team  is comprised of select dancers between the ages of 13-18, who want to perform, compete and train at a more intense level - all while forming long-lasting friendships. The dance team competes locally and through out the state at dance competitions.

Junior Allstars*
Advance Musical theatre training for kids age 7-12, these kids possess the qualities of an AllStar and the drive to become one. This class is for a focused performer. These kids will get to perform and occasionally travel with the Allstar troupes . They are mentored by the older kids in a unique and supportive learning environment. Auditions for this group are held at the same time as the Allstars.

ATA Allstars* (ages 13-20)
Our Allstar team is an award-winning youth theatre group that develops and empowers young actors, singers and dancers to reach their artistic potential and become community leaders. Allstar performers combine accomplished dance and vocal technique to their many performances. They travel through out the country attending festivals and special musical performances.

*Audition only