Announcing SDMT Academy’s Spring Semester!
Warmer weather is just around the corner and so are these incredible new Academy classes! Our classes are designed to cover all three major performing elements of musical theatre (singing/acting/dancing) Keep reading below to find out about the amazing classes we have lined up for our spring 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 1: March 31 – May 4
Musical Theatre Explorers (Grades K-2)
Sundays 11am-12pm | April 6 – May 4
A weekly class for grades K-2 where students 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!
The Actor’s Toolbox: Youth Edition (Grades 3-7)
Mondays 6-7:20pm | March 31 – April 28
The Actor’s Toolbox will focus on building confidence, integrating movement, use of expression, and character development in acting performance. Students will get to work through various acting techniques, group scenes, and building audition skills.
Youth Tap (Grades 3-7)
Saturdays 12:15-1:15pm | April 5 – May 3
A tap class designed for those looking to begin tap or those that want to brush up on their skills and improve their technique. Designed for both the beginner and intermediate levels.
Youth Dance (Grades 3-7)
Saturdays 1:30-2:30pm | April 5 – May 3
A dance class for grades 3-7 where students will learn proper technique to be able to be successful in musical theater. Students will learn choreography and be given the tools to do well in dance auditions.
Teen Dance (Grades 7-12)
Saturdays 9:30-10:45am | April 5 – May 3
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.
Teen Tap (Grades 7-12)
Saturdays 11am-12pm | April 5 – May 3
A tap class designed for those looking to begin tap or those that want to brush up on their skills and improve their technique. Designed for both the beginner and intermediate levels.
Adult Dance (Open Level) (Ages 18+)
Wednesdays 11am-12:15pm | April 2 – April 30
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 (Beg/Int) (Ages 18+)
Sundays 9:30-10:45am | April 6 – May 4
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 (Int/Adv) (Ages 18+)
Sundays 9:30-10:45am | April 6 – May 4
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.
Session 2: May 5 – June 8
The Singer’s Toolbox: Teen Edition (Grades 7-12)
Saturdays 11am-12:30pm | May 10 – June 7
A 5 week course where students will learn musicianship fundamentals for the actor. Using these musical foundations, classes will explore group singing that focus on solo vocal production, music theory, and ensemble singing.
Build Your Audition Book (Ages 15-Adult)
Tuesdays 6-8pm | May 6 – June 3
It is so important to have multiple audition songs ready to go at any given time. This class will focus on finding material that will help showcase your best self! This class will have an accompanist at every session to play through your audition material with you.
Adult Dance (Open Level) (Ages 18+)
Wednesdays 11am-12:15pm | May 7 – June 4
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 Acting (Ages 18+)
Wednesdays 6-7:30pm | May 7 – June 4
This is a 5 week course designed to give actors the essential tools for their personal craft. This course encourages empowerment in each actor’s individual instrument, encourages students to take ownership of their craft, and fosters exploring acting techniques at a deeper level. Through this course students will engage in improv, scene study, monologues, and more.
Adult Dance (Beg/Int) (Ages 18+)
Sundays 9:30-10:45am | May 18 – June 8
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 (Int/Adv) (Ages 18+)
Sundays 9:30-10:45am | May 18 – June 8
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.
Adult Tap (Beg/Int) (Ages 18+)
Sundays 11am-12pm | May 18 – June 8
A class designed for those looking to begin their tap journey and those who are looking to feel more confident in their skills. Each week will focus on building a strong tap foundation and sense of rhythm in this percussive dance style.
Adult Tap (Int/Adv) (Ages 18+)
Sundays 11am-12pm | May 18 – June 8
A class for those who want to build upon their tap foundation. This class will focus on polishing skills and picking up choreography each week.
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
