Announcing SDMT Academy’s Winter Semester!
We are thrilled to announce our winter semester of classes, with something for every age and every interest! Musical theatre combines three major performing elements: singing, acting, and dancing, and we strive to provide an assortment of classes that dive into all three of these! Keep reading below to find out about the amazing classes we have lined up for our winter semester, and then sign up to join the fun today!
In addition to our group classes, the Academy continues to offer private dance and voice lessons by inquiry! If you’d like to learn more about private lessons, please email academy@sdmt.org! Also, if you are in need of a scholarship, please email the academy for more information.
Session One: January 6th – February 9th
Musical Theatre Explorers (Grades K-2)
Sundays 11am-12pm | Jan 12 – Feb 9
A weekly class for students grades K-2 where we will explore song, dance, and storytelling through imagination and play! The perfect class for those looking for an introduction to the world of musical theatre as well as those who have already been bitten by the theatre bug!
Broadway Basics: Mastering the Essentials (Grades 3-7)
Tuesdays 5-7pm | Jan 7 – Feb 4
Our new Broadway Basics class is perfect for the young performer who wants to learn how to take their artistry to the next level! In this musical theatre class, students will learn how to strengthen their story telling skills through song and movement. This class will also have a history portion where students will learn about the history of different Broadway musicals and how those influence the shows we see today!
Teen MT Lab: Acting Through Song (Grades 7-12)
Sundays 5-8pm | Jan 12 – Feb 9
Acting Through Song is a studio class designed for performers in grades 7-12 to develop their temperament as musical theatre performers. In a laboratory style design and through coaching, the course will focus on synthesizing acting, singing, and movement to improve individual performance. Other focuses will include how to rehearse and perform musical theatre material at a professional level and with an accompanist.
Teen Dance (Grades 7-12)
Saturdays 9:30-10:45am | Jan 11 – Feb 8
An open level teen dance class where students will work on improving their dance technique, picking up choreography, and learning different musical theatre dance styles. All open level classes are designed to help beginner dancers get the foundation they need while also challenging our more advanced dancers.
Adult Dance- Open Level (Ages 18+)
Wednesdays 11am-12:15pm | Jan 8 – Feb 5
An open level adult dance class where students will work on improving their dance technique, picking up choreography, and learning different musical theatre dance styles. All open level classes are designed to help beginner dancers get the foundation they need while also challenging our more advanced dancers.
Adult Dance- Beginner/Intermediate (Ages 18+)
Sundays 9:30-10:45am | Jan 12 – Feb 9
Dancers of all skill levels are encouraged to come and build upon their existing skill set, no matter how much experience they have. Classes will focus on strengthening technique, picking up choreography, and getting comfortable in different musical theatre dance styles.
Adult Dance- Intermediate/Advanced (Ages 18+)
Sundays 9:30-10:45am | Jan 12 – Feb 9
This fast paced class is designed for dancers that want to push themselves to a professional level. This class will focus on strengthening technique, picking up choreography quickly, and training to be a versatile dancer.
Private Lessons: Private lessons in voice and dance available by inquiry to academy@sdmt.org.
Scholarship Information: For those in need of scholarship support, please contact academy@sdmt.org.
TESTIMONIALS ABOUT THE PROGRAM
“Thank you SDMT Academy for providing a way for students to continue to develop their talents during this challenging time. You have experienced teachers who are working in the industry and have a perspective desirable to these rising stars. They challenge & encourage them in a kind & fun way. We will be back!”
– Audrey Deubig“Thank you so much for offering the opportunity of these Zoom tap classes. As I told Barbara I haven’t tapped for 25 years, but she has been so great and supportive of these rusty legs and toes! I’m having a blast! I don’t think I would have had the courage to try tap again if it hadn’t been for this Zoom class. But now, when dance classes open again (whenever that is!) I will find a suitable class to enjoy this activity I love again so well. I’ve signed up for the second session and am looking forward to 8 more weeks of tap!
– Mary Shepperd“This class was challenging and fun. The instructor was able to accommodate many different levels of previous experience. It helped me to connect with others and preserve a bit of normalcy during this strange time.”
– Issac Jackson“Jazz class was so much fun, I really learn a lot. I highly recommend this class if you are new to Jazz dance, I would definitely take this class again.”
– Veronica Vasquez“Allison was a great teacher on the subject on online submissions. I learned some brand new things I didn’t previously know about, she gave great feedback on my video that gave me inside on how to improve for the next time and I highly recommend her to anyone wanting to learn more about this subject.”
– Colden Lamb“What a refreshing, welcome educational opportunity for all young performers to receive professional mentorship and training in their desired field! SDMT has already led the field in setting an example of giving back to the community and reminding all that there is a greater stage than just the ones they are performing on. They now continue to lead the field by creating new avenues for young performers to receive experienced leadership.”
– Jennifer Zelles
