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Christian Liberty Academy - 502 W. Euclid Ave.
Thursdays, 5:30- 7:30 pm August 26 - November 4
 

Our Gang 1: Annie (ages 6 - 7)
   Teacher: Kaitlyn Kobler
Let your imagination take flight into the world of theater through song, music and dance. The fun never stops in Our Gang and includes theater basics while learning the foundations of performing in a safe, encouraging environment. We also take time for fun with games and crafts. Let your child take the spotlight!

Drama 1 for Kids (ages 8 - 12)
   Teacher: Pete Almeida
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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Musical Theater 1 for Kids - Aladdin (ages 9 - 12)
   Teacher: Alana Becker
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!

Dance 4 for Teens - Hip Hop (ages 12 - 18)
   Teacher: Taylor Bergquist
Ready for a challenge.  This class will be sure to keep your mind and body active from start to finish! Put your knowledge, skills and best moves to the test. Be prepared for some major differences when it comes to learning both Ballet and Hip Hop in the same class.  You''ll learn classical steps like glissades, assembles, pas de chevals, and tour jetes, followed by funky fresh steps from the latest Hip Hop fads.  So grab your tights and your baggiest pants! Ballet shoes and Gym shoes are required.

Drama 2 for Teens - Monologues (ages 12 - 18)
   Teacher: Kristy Warren
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.

    

Dance 4 for Kids - Hip Hop (ages 8 - 12)
   Teacher: Christina Hochstatter
Ready for a challenge.  This class will be sure to keep your mind and body active from start to finish! Put your knowledge, skills and best moves to the test. Be prepared for some major differences when it comes to learning both Ballet and Hip Hop in the same class.  You''ll learn classical steps like glissades, assembles, pas de chevals, and tour jetes, followed by funky fresh steps from the latest Hip Hop fads.  So grab your tights and your baggiest pants! Ballet shoes and Gym shoes are required.

Specialty 501 - Audition Workshop for Kids (ages 8 - 12)
   Teacher: Amy Gordon
Let''s face it.  Auditions can be scary.  We all get that feeling in the pit of our stomach right before we walk into the audition room. But if you''re prepared and well-rehearsed, auditioning can be fun! Come join our team as we learn how to pick audition pieces that are perfect for us and how to shape those pieces into unforgettable performances.  You will learn the techniques and tips that it takes to stand out, as well as the do''s and don''ts in an audition situation.  After this class, you''ll be much more confident and prepared, so get ready to knock em dead!

Improv 1 for Kids/Teens (ages 10 - 14)
   Teacher: Kat McKeown
Create drama, humor and stories on the spot. This class will give you the basic principles of improvisation and give you the confidence to embrace everything that is thrown at you when you don''t have a script in your hands.  Learn team building skills that will strengthen your ability to play with your partners on stage.  In this class that solely focuses on short-form improv, you will learn how to live “in the moment and confidently say Yes! to anything.
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Musical Theater 1 for Teens: Into the Woods (ages 12 - 18)
   Teacher: Priscilla Galasso
This class will help strengthen you as an actor, singer, and dancer while developing the confidence you need to succeed. We''ll dive into some of your favorite musicals and tackle the numbers that you''ve just been dying to perform. You''ll learn new techniques that will sharpen your skills, help you stand out at your next audition, and give you the confidence you need to take the spotlight.
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* 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.