Christian Youth Theater in Chicago
 
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Westminster Presbyterian Church - 10 N. Edgelawn Dr.
Mondays, 4:30 - 6:30 pm August 23 - November 15No class September 6, October 11 and November 8
 

Drama 1 for Kids (ages 8 - 12)
   Teacher: Ben Olson
Become a character from head to toe. Explore the building blocks of acting through creative movement, story enactment, theater games, imagination journeys and more! You''ll be able to use your whole body, voice & facial expressions to portray everything from a swashbuckling pirate to a oompa loompa. Create your character from scratch and perform in scenes like Chronicles of Narnia, Treasure Island, Little Princess, Alice in Wonderland and more.
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Dance 1 for Teens (ages 12 - 18)
   Teacher: Katie O'Neill
5, 6, 7, 8 It''s time to get up and dance! Step up to all the basic techniques that will prepare you to take on any form of dance.  Beyond the standard ballet positions you''ll learn how to chasse, channe, pirouette, kick, leap, and more.  Whether you want to learn Ballet, Jazz, Lyrical, Modern, Tap, Hip Hop, or Ballroom, this class will give you the foundation you''ll need to succeed.

    

Musical Theater 2 for Kids (ages 9 - 12)
   Teacher: Lindsey O'Neill
Pre-requisite: 1 dance class, 1 drama class, 1 voice class
Let your creativity take flight through dance, drama and singing. Jump into the magical world of musical theater by exploring dance choreography, vocal technique and how to portray a character. Become a triple threat through warm-ups, group activities, theater games and performance. By the end of class, you’ll be ready to take center stage and shine as one of the show-stoppers in the showcase!

Voice 3 for Teens - Duets and Harmonies (ages 12 - 18)
   Teacher: Kristi Wright
Harmonize together! This class breaks down the process of harmonizing with another vocalist. Learn solfege, blending, character relationships and creating basic chords within a duet or trio!

 
Westminster Presbyterian Church - 10 N. Edgelawn Dr.
Mondays 7:00 - 9:00 pm, August 23 - November 15thno class September 6, October 11 and November 8
 

Dance 2 for Kids - Jazz and Tap (ages 8 - 12)
   Teacher: Lindsey O'Neill
Alright, dancers it''s time to leap through Broadway''s most popular forms of dance: Jazz and Tap.  Kick up your knowledge of dance as you master more intermediate steps all the while strengthening your foundation in basic technique.  Learn how to do drags, pencil turns, fan kicks, toe touches, paradiddles, riffs, pull backs, maxi-fords, and much, much more. This class will have a major focus on style as we will explore the differences between classic and contemporary and everything in between. Jazz and Tap shoes are required.

Drama 2 for Teens - Monologues (ages 12 - 18)
   Teacher: Ben Olson
Pre-requisite: 1 drama class
It''s time to take the spotlight in your acting. Focus on portraying a believable, interesting character through a monologue. Learn to select and prepare pieces that are just right for your skills and talents.  You''ll get the chance to perfect and polish both a dramatic & comedic monologue a focus on dramatic audition fundamentals.

Musical Theater 3 for Teens (ages 12 - 18)
   Teacher: Kristi Wright
Pre-requisite: 2 musical theater classes
All right, triple threats time to step out of the spotlight and jump into boot-camp! This class will challenge and stretch you in more ways than you ever thought possible in the realm of musical theatre. Get your solos and monologues in shape for auditions, your small group harmonies and dance technique ready for call backs, and your technique and approach ready for your dream role. This class is for serious performers only.

    

Voice 1 for Kids (ages 8 - 12)
   Teacher: Christel Gorman
Whether you sing in your church choir, along with Rock Band, or just in the shower, singing can be fun!  Learn how to put those pipes to use with good technique and style. In this interactive class students will learn the fundamental concepts and training of the voice. Learn proper posture and breathing techniques, phrasing and how to stay on pitch.

Dance 10 for Teens: Project Dance (ages 12 - 18)
   Teacher: Katie O'Neill
Pre-requisite: 2 dance classes & audition
For seasoned students, Project Dance is a 3 session progressive dance journey. Students will receive intense training in technique and raise the bar on their dance performance.  The goal of PD is to elevate the quality of dance training in CYT by creating a community of dedicated students and teachers who want to use their talents to glorify God through the art form of various dance styles.  Students are encouraged to attend a summer Project Dance Camp offering workshops and a dance concert.
This is an audition only class.  You must register for a second choice.  You will be enrolled in your second choice class and switched to Project Dance after auditions.

 

* designates a core CYT class which is also a great beginning class for the new CYT student

Please Note:  All classes and teachers are subject to change.