GCPA Class Guide 2020-2021

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2020-2021 Class Guide

Registration and Policies GCPA ACCOUNT: All students must create an account to register for GCPA programming. There may be one account per family representing multiple students, which will allow families to take advantage of multipleclass pricing discounts (see pricing schedule below)! Accounts must be created before registration may be completed.

REGISTRATION FEE: GCPA charges a nonrefundable registration fee of $25 per student per year, due upon first registration. Families enrolling more than one student at a time are charged a nonrefundable family registration fee of $35 per year. Registration fees are charged on a Fall-Spring-Summer cycle. Accounts are automatically charged the fee the first session enrolled during that cycle.

CLASSES: Semester Classes are billed per month on a sliding scale based on total class hours per week.* The more classes you take, the lower the cost per hour and the better the value! Class registration takes place once for fall semester and once for spring semester. The first payment is due upon registration, and remaining monthly payments are due on the 1st of each month. After the first month’s payment upon registration, the fall semester has three additional monthly payments, October - December, and the spring semester has four additional monthly payments, February May.

For example, a student enrolled in a 1 hour Ballet class pays $55 per month. A student enrolled in a 1 hour Tap class and a 1.5 hour Musical Theatre class (for a total of 2.5 class hours per week) pays $122 per month. Total class hours per week includes families enrolling multiple students! A family with one student enrolled in a 1 hour Ballet class and a 1 hour Tap class AND another student enrolled in a 1.5 hour Acting class (for a total of 3.5 class hours per week) pays $157 per month.

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LOCATION

8045 Big Bend Boulevard

Be the first to take class In our newly expanded location! Now equipped with 4 dance studios, 2 acting studios and 2 private voice studios, there are tons of options for every age!

Turn onto N Old Orchard Avenue from Big Bend, there is a parking lot available behind our building.

Enter the double doors from the parking lot, and our studio is the first door on the left!

VIRTUAL PROGRAMMING We are proud to continue to offer virtual programming through the COVID-19 pandemic.

Studios are equipped with monitors, cameras, and enhanced amplification allowing most classes to be offered both In-person and virtually at the same time.

Some fully virtual courses may also be offered In spring of 2021. Be sure to look for those soon!

COVID-19 POLICIES

We stay up-to-date with all current health requirements and recommendations. Current policies can be found on our website at www.gcpastl.org/covid19

BROADWAY THEMED MASKS ENCOURAGED!

CLASS CALENDAR

LEVELING GUIDE

CLASS CONCLUSIONS

GCPA's education program is focused on the process of learning and growing into a well-rounded artist. While this is performing arts training, classes are not working towards a final, polished performance as you would see in a typical recital. All demonstrations are meant to be relaxed in atmosphere and to limit the amount of additional commitment outside of the classroom.

Demonstration types have been assigned in a way to best highlight the work and development of that class, based on age, level and discipline.

SPRING 2021 CLASS CONCLUSIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE BASED ON COVID RESTRICTIONS.

NAME

DESCRIPTION

Observation

Parents are invited to observe 15-30 minutes of the final class, which may include technical exercises, progressions and/or short performance pieces worked on through the semester.

LOCATION

Informal

Parents are intivited to the last 15 - 30 minutes of class for a presentation of rehearsed performance material.

Semi-Formal

A presentation of rehearsed material with a group of classes.

Final Demonstration

A presentation of rehearsed material in a relaxed, showcase setting.

DATES

Spring Semester: January 11th, 2021 - May 15th, 2021

In studio during final class In studio during final class In studio, separate from classtime Offsite, as venue allows.

Spring Conclusions:

Observation/Informal: During class May 8th - 15th Semi Formal: TBA May 8th - 16th Formal Demonstrations: TBA May 13th - 15th

ADULT ASSISTED CLASSES ARE A GREAT FIRST EXPERIENCE FOR YOUR CHILD AND A WONDERFUL WAY TO BOND!

TUNES AND BOOMS Sing songs! Bang drums! All while spending precious time with mom, dad, aunt, grandpa or any trusted adult! Your little one will have a welcoming first classroom experience while working to develop fine motor skills, social skills and receive an exploratory understanding of music.

Wednesdays 11am - 11:45am Instructor: GCPA Faculty Spring Conclusion: Observation

Act

Dance TIPPY AND TAPPY TOES The perfect first dance class for your preschooler!

Skip, gallop, leap and learn to walk on your tippy toes during Ballet and then get noisy while tapping those toes during Tap! While having a blast wiggling and giggling, your student will also develop an understanding of classroom structure such as taking turns, following directions, and standing in place.

Tuesdays 3:45pm - 4:30pm Instructor: Mary Fedak Spring Conclusion: Observation

CREATIVE PLAY A fun-filled class perfect for a first time GPCA preschooler! Students will explore stories and how we can share them through movement, sound, crafts and more. Getting an early start in the performing arts develops confidence and helps with speaking skills. This class is a wonderful introduction to acting and could be the start of a life-long enjoyment of performing arts!

Section 1 Mondays 3:45pm - 4:30pm Instructor: Bekah Harbison Spring Conclusion: Observation

Sing

Section 2 Wednesdays 3:45pm - 4:30pm Instructor: Audrey Crabtree Spring Conclusion: Observation

MAKING MELODIES Help your preschooler find their voice! In this class, students will explore how to use their voice to make music! Playful and creative activities will explore rhythm, melody, and song structure as well as set a rudimentary understanding of music theory. This class is sure to make a music lover of your little one!

Thursdays 3:45pm - 4:30 pm Instructor: GCPA Faculty Spring Conclusion: Observation

SRAEY 5 - 3 SRAEY 2 - SHTNOM 81

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SRAEY 8 - 5

Dance

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JAZZ/TAP COMBO In this fun-filled combo class, students will have the opportunity to expand their dance skills! Students will split the class into two parts: Jazz and Tap. Students will learn beginner techniques and explore creative movement in both styles of dance. Come join us for a fun afternoon with these awesome dance styles!

PRIMARY 1 Thursdays 4:30pm - 5:30pm Instructor: Kayla Dressman Spring Conclusion: Final Demonstration PRIMARY 2 Tuesdays 4:30pm - 5:30pm Instructor: Mary Fedak Spring Conclusion: Observation BALLET/TAP COMBO This is a perfect combination class for young dancers!

For half the class, students will work on fundamental ballet technique including balance, weight shifting, coordination, spatial awareness, posture, and more through ballet exercises, movement games, and choreography. Then students will develop rhythm and musicality while learning the basics of Tap dance.

Students will learn about class structure and etiquette in this fun and well rounded class!

PRIMARY 1 & 2 Saturdays 10am - 11am Instructor: Mary Fedak Spring Conclusion: Final Demonstration

Hip Hop Students will learn the fundamentals of hip hop while developing rhythm, coordination and musicality to up-beat music. All movement will be age appropriate and this class is perfect for helping students develop their own style.

PRIMARY 1 & 2 Mondays 5pm - 6pm Instructor: GCPA Faculty Spring Conclusion: Final Demonstration

Act

CREATIVE DRAMA Students will explore the art of live storytelling, working on finding characters in their bodies, voices, and faces. They will learn to navigate the basics of the stage and enjoy bringing favorite characters to life!

PRIMARY 1 Wednesdays 4:30pm - 5:30pm Instructor: Audrey Crabtree Spring Conclusion: Informal PRIMARY 2 Mondays 4:30pm - 5:30pm Instructor: Bekah Harbison Spring Conclusion: Informal PRIMARY 1 & 2 Saturdays 9am - 10am Instructor: Audrey Crabtree Spring Conclusion: Informal

SRAEY 8 - 5

Musical Theatre Performance MUSICAL THEATRE PERFORMANCE Students will explore music (rhythm and musicality), dance (coordination and self control), and acting (characterization and memorization), and how they come together to form a musical, executing repertoire with performance etiquette.

PRIMARY 1 Section 1 Tuesdays 4:30pm - 5:30pm Instructor: Sarah Wirthlin Spring Conclusion: Final Demonstration PRIMARY 1 Section 2 Saturdays 12pm - 1pm Instructor: Kayla Dressman and Sarah Vlodek Spring Conclusion: Final Demonstration PRIMARY 2 Thursdays 4:30pm - 5:30pm Instructor: Hope Brazel Spring Conclusion: Final Demonstration

Sing SINGING STARS Find your voice in this fun class perfect for young singers! Students will learn good vocal technique including best practices for breathing, diction, and posture and then apply the technique they learn to songs from musicals and other age appropriate repertoire.

PRIMARY 1 & 2 Tuesdays 5:30pm - 6:30pm Instructor: Sarah Vlodek Spring Conclusion: Semi-Formal

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SRAEY 21-8

Dance

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BALLET GCPA ballet is the perfect class for theatre performers looking to develop a strong ballet foundation.

Fundamental ballet technique with terminology, positions, and musicality in performance.

LEVEL 1 & 2 Thursdays 7pm - 8pm Instructor: Lois Enders Spring Conclusion: Final Demonstration LEVEL 3 & 4 Tuesdays 6:30pm - 7:30pm Instructor: Laura Roth Spring Conclusion: Final Demonstration

HIP HOP Students will learn the fundamentals of hip hop while developing rhythm, coordination and musicality to up-beat music. Instruction will cover a wide range of street styles including breaking, locking and popping.

All movement will be age appropriate and this class is perfect for helping students develop their own style.

OPEN LEVEL Mondays 7:30pm - 8:30pm Instructor: GCPA Faculty Spring Conclusion: Final Demonstration

JAZZ Jazz is a broad dance form taking on many styles!

Students will learn classic jazz technique through a series of warm-ups, progressions and conditioning exercises. They will then put those skills into practice through across the floor and center combinations of a variety of jazz styles, including classic, contemporary, commercial, and lyrical.

LEVEL 1 & 2 Wednesdays 6:45pm - 7:45pm Instructor: Libby Salvia Spring Conclusion: Final Demonstration LEVEL 3 & 4 Saturdays 1pm - 2pm Instructor: Lindy Elliott Spring Conclusion: Final Demonstration

OPEN LEVEL Mondays 6pm - 7pm Instructor: Laura Roth Spring Conclusion: Final Demonstration

MUSICAL THEATRE DANCE Combining jazz technique with musical theatre style, students will gain strength, balance, and coordination that will then be applied to combinations from a variety of Broadway musicals. With an emphasis on character and story telling, students will learn to not only execute dances but also move and entertain their audience.

LEVEL 1 Mondays 4:30pm - 5:30pm Instructor: Kayla Dressman Spring Conclusion: Final Demonstration LEVEL 1 & 2 Saturdays 9am - 10am Instructor: Mary Fedak Spring Conclusion: Final Demonstration LEVEL 3 Mondays 5:30pm - 6:30pm Instructor: Kayla Dressman Spring Conclusion: Final Demonstration LEVEL 4 Wednesdays 7pm - 8pm Instructor: Erin Crouch Smith Spring Conclusion: Final Demonstration

TAP Leveled tap technique focusing on musical theatre tap vocabulary, steps and presentation. Through warm ups, students will learn to articulate the feet in basic rhythms and patterns. Progressions and combinations will teach basic tap steps that are common in the musical theatre tap vocabulary with a strong focus on body position and posture.

LEVEL 1 Mondays 5:30pm - 6:30pm Instructor: Stephanie Fox Spring Conclusion: Final Demonstration LEVEL 1 & 2 Saturdays 11am - 12am Instructor: Mary Fedak Spring Conclusion: Final Demonstration LEVEL 3 Mondays 4:30pm - 5:30pm Instructor: Lindy Elliott Spring Conclusion: Final Demonstration LEVEL 4 Wednesdays 8pm - 9pm Instructor: Erin Crouch Smith Spring Conclusion: Final Demonstration

SRAEY 21-8

MODERN Modern technique incorporates individual creativity and expression with physical alignment and body awareness. Centered on Horton Technique, students will develop vocabulary and movement quality that will enhance and strengthen their overall understanding of artistic, physical movement.

SRAEY 21-8

Act

ACTING Acting is more than just memorizing lines. It is using the knowledge we have about human psyche and behavior to make words on a page come to life. In this class, students will begin learning how to dissect a script and understand the importance of specific vocal and physical choices in the telling of a story.

LEVEL 1 & 2 Saturdays 10am - 11am Instructor: Audrey Crabtree Spring Conclusion: Informal LEVEL 3 & 4 Mondays 6:30pm - 7:30pm Instructor: Bekah Harbison Spring Conclusion: Informal

ON THE SPOT! IMPROV Looking for laughs? This class is a hysterical and fun way to develop your scriptless acting skills. Through games and face paced activities, students will learn the basics of improvised comedy and how to tell a story - On The Spot!

OPEN LEVEL Section 1 Wednesdays 5:30pm - 6:30pm Instructor: Audrey Crabtree Spring Conclusion: Semi-Formal Section 2 Saturdays 11am - 12pm Instructor: Audrey Crabtree Spring Conclusion: Semi-Formal

ACTING FOR FILM Students in this class will learn the essential elements of acting, compare and contrast acting on film to acting on stage, and work to apply these ideas during on-camera performances.

OPEN LEVEL Thursdays 6:30pm - 7:30pm Instructor: Vanessa Roman Spring Conclusion: Semi Formal

AUDITIONS FOR ALL OF OUR 2021 SHOWS ARE AROUND THE CORNER! PREPARE WITH CONFIDENCE AND SHOW US YOUR STUFF!

AUDITION PREP Getting ready to audition for your big break? Rocking that audition starts long before you sing your first note. This class will help you prepare everything from what to bring, what to wear and how to best prepare so you can be in control of YOU even in stressful audition situations! Class time will also be spent developing audition cuts of a variety of styles, understanding how to show your best at the dance call and developing callback technique for cold reads and song cuts. It will leave you feeling prepared and excited for school, community, and even GCPA's Youth Theatre Company auditions!

OPEN LEVEL Wednesdays 4:30pm - 5:30pm Instructor: Kristianna Pirrie Spring Conclusion: Semi-Formal

SRAEY 21-8

Musical Theatre Performance

MUSICAL THEATRE PERFORMANCE In this class, students will develop the three disciplines of Musical Theatre through exciting material chosen to expose them to both classical and contemporary styles. Vocally, they will work on technique through proper breathing and sound production. They will also learn fundamental musical theatre dance steps with an emphasis on execution and formations.

Scene work will delve into character development and physicalization.

LEVEL 1 & 2 Section 1 Tuesdays 5:30pm - 7pm Instructor: Mary Fedak and Sarah Wirthlin Spring Conclusion: Final Demonstration Section 2 Saturdays 1pm - 2:30pm Instructor: Kayla Dressman and Sarah Vlodek Spring Conclusion: Final Demonstration LEVEL 3 & 4 Thursdays 5:30pm - 7pm Instructor: Hope Brazel and Kristianna Pirrie Spring Conclusion: Final Demonstration

Sing GROUP VOICE Learn the fundamentals of good vocal technique including best practices for breathing, diction, and posture. Develop your music reading abilities as well as improve your ear training. Students will apply the technique they learn to songs in the musical theatre repertoire, also practicing good choral techniques including blending and harmony.

LEVEL 1 & 2 Tuesdays 4:30pm - 5:30pm Instructor: Sarah Vlodek Spring Conclusion: Semi-Formal LEVEL 3 & 4 Thursdays 4:30pm - 5:30pm Instructor: Kristianna Pirrie Spring Conclusion: Semi-Formal

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Can't get enough of performing? Be sure to check out our premier performance group, the Show Starters!

Show Starters is a unique performance ensemble for GCPA students ages 7 - 12, running September - May, that will develop and deliver entertainment to various audiences around St. Louis. Through this program, students will receive focused training and multiple performance opportunities throughout the year.

Students will also learn and understand the importance of using the gift of song and dance to serve the communities of St. Louis in an impactful way.

Want to be a Show Starter for the 2021-2022 Season?

Check for audition Information In May 2021!

SRAEY 81-31

Dance

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BALLET GCPA ballet is the perfect class for theatre performers looking to develop a strong ballet foundation.

Fundamental ballet technique with terminology, positions, and musicality in performance.

TEEN BEGINNER Thursdays 6pm - 7pm Instructor: Lois Enders Spring Conclusion: Observation LEVEL 5 & 6 Tuesdays 5:30pm - 6:30pm Instructor: Laura Roth Spring Conclusion: Observation ADVANCED Mondays 8pm - 9:15pm Instructor: Laura Roth Spring Conclusion: Observation CHARACTER HEELS Musical Theatre choreography in character heels!

Learn how to walk, stand, chassĂŠ and sautĂŠ with grace in character shoes and then put those skills to use in progressions and combinations from Broadway musicals. Open to all gender identities.

Recommended height of heel varies. Contact Stephanie at artistic@gcpastl.org with questions.

LEVEL 5+ Mondays 7pm - 8pm Instructor: Erin Crouch Smith Spring Conclusion: Observation

HIP HOP Students will learn the fundamentals of hip hop while developing rhythm, coordination and musicality to up-beat music. Instruction will cover a wide range of street styles including breaking, locking and popping.

This class is perfect for helping students develop their own style.

OPEN LEVEL Mondays 6:30pm - 7:30pm Instructor: GCPA Faculty Spring Conclusion: Observation

JAZZ Jazz is a broad dance form taking on many styles!

Students will learn classic jazz technique through a series of warm-ups, progressions and conditioning exercises and put those skills into practice through across the floor and center combinations of a variety of jazz styles, including classic, contemporary, commercial, and lyrical.

TEEN BEGINNER Saturdays 12pm - 1pm Instructor: Lindy Elliott Spring Conclusion: Observation LEVEL 5 & 6 Saturdays 11am - 12pm Instructor: Vivianna DeSantiago Spring Conclusion: Observation

MODERN Modern dance incorporates individual creativity and expression with physical alignment and body awareness. This class will introduce concepts from a mix of modern dance techniques including Horton, Hawkins, Graham, and Release techniques. Students will develop vocabulary and movement quality that will enhance and strengthen their overall understanding of artistic, physical movement.

OPEN LEVEL Mondays 7pm - 8pm Instructor: Laura Roth Spring Conclusion: Observation LEVEL 5 & 6 Saturdays 10am - 11am Instructor: Vivianna DeSantiago Spring Conclusion: Observation

MUSICAL THEATRE DANCE Combining jazz technique with style, students will gain strength, balance, and coordination that will then be applied to combinations from a variety of Broadway musicals. With an emphasis on character and story telling, students will learn to not only execute dances but also move and entertain their audience.

OPEN LEVEL AND INDUSTRY Thursdays 8pm - 9pm Instructor: Lois Enders Spring Conclusion: Observation

SRAEY 81-31

PRECISION You want to be a Rockette? Then this class is for you!

Learn how to dance with grace, precision and style through exercises and choreography reminiscent of the Radio City Music Hall. Open to all gender identities. Character heels recommended.

Recommended height of heel varies. Contact Stephanie at artistic@gcpastl.org with questions.

TAP Leveled tap technique focusing on musical theatre tap vocabulary, steps and presentation. Through warm ups, students will learn to articulate the feet in basic rhythms and patterns. Progressions and combinations will teach basic tap steps that are common in the musical theatre tap vocabulary with a strong focus on body position and posture.

TEEN BEGINNER Thursdays 8pm - 9pm Instructor: GCPA Staff Spring Conclusion: Observation

TEEN BEGINNER Thursdays 7pm - 8pm Instructor: GCPA Staff Spring Conclusion: Observation

LEVEL 5 Wednesdays 4:45pm - 5:45pm Instructor: Spencer Milford Spring Conclusion: Observation .

LEVEL 6 Wednesdays 5:45pm-6:45pm Instructor: Spencer Milford Spring Conclusion: Observation

LEVEL 5 Wednesdays 5:45pm - 6:45pm Instructor: Stephanie Fox Spring Conclusion: Observation

ADVANCED Wednesdays 6:45pm-7:45pm Instructor: Stephanie Fox Spring Conclusion: Observation

LEVEL 6 Wednesdays 4:30pm - 5:45pm Instructor: Stephanie Fox Spring Conclusion: Observation ADVANCED Wednesdays 7:45pm - 9:15pm Instructor: Stephanie Fox Spring Conclusion: Observation

Creating Artists through Focused Training (CrAFT) is GCPA’s Artistic Development Program, focusing on the balance between managing training, performance, and real life responsibilities towards finding a healthy and productive path to professional and personal success. Students who participate in this program will receive training geared to increase technique in acting, dance, and vocal performance, with the aim of creating a well-rounded artist. Additionally, students will receive one-on-one career guidance with one of GCPA's professional founding staff. CrAFT is now divided into two branches to best meet the needs of its students:

APPLICATIONS DUE JUNE 1, 2021 WWW.GCPASTL.ORG/CRAFT

SRAEY 81-31

Act ACTING Acting is more than just memorizing lines. It is using the knowledge we have about human psyche and behavior to make words on a page come to life. In this class, students will begin learning how to dissect a script and understand the importance of specific vocal and physical choices in the telling of a story.

TEEN BEGINNER Mondays 5:30pm - 6:30pm Instructor: Bekah Harbison Spring Conclusion: Informal LEVEL 5 & 6 Wednesdays 6:45pm - 8pm Instructor: Paul Pagano Spring Conclusion: Informal ADVANCED SECTION 1 Wednesdays 5:15pm - 6:45pm Instructor: Paul Pagano Spring Conclusion: Informal ADVANCED SECTION 2 Wednesdays 8pm - 9:30pm Instructor: Paul Pagano Spring Conclusion: Informal

ACTING FOR FILM Students in this class will learn the essential elements of acting, compare and contrast acting on film to acting on stage, and work to apply these ideas during on-camera performances.

TEEN BEGINNER Thursdays 5:30pm - 6:30pm Instructor: Vanessa Roman Spring Conclusion: Semi-Formal LEVEL 5+ Thursdays 7:30pm - 9pm Instructor: Vanessa Roman Spring Conclusion: Semi-Formal

VIEWPOINTS Formalized by Anne Bogart, Viewpoints is a philosophy that focuses on the natural principles of movement, time, and space. It is a technique for training performers, building ensemble, and creating movement for the stage. This class will follow Bogart's design in exploring how our bodies inhabit and move through space. By the end of the class, actors will have a heightened sense of awareness of self, others, and our natural instincts. This class will be taught by GCPA founder and Executive Director, Paul Pagano, who trained in this technique under Anne Bogart herself.

INVITED Saturdays 3:30pm - 5pm Instructor: Paul Pagano Spring Conclusion: None

ON THE SPOT! IMPROV Looking for laughs? This class is a hysterical and fun way to develop your scriptless acting skills. Through games and face paced activities, students will learn the basics of improvised comedy and how to tell a story On the Spot! Students in this class are also eligible for our Improv Troupe! More information below.

OPEN LEVEL Wednesdays 6:45pm - 7:45pm Instructor: Audrey Crabtree Spring Conclusion: Semi-Formal

IMPROV TROUPE All the fun of On The Spot but with an audience! This class will work on improv techniques and put them together in short performance sets to be performed in class for invited audiences and taken off-site for community performances. It is heavily suggested that Improv Troupe students also take On the Spot!

Improv, but It Is not required.

OPEN LEVEL Saturdays 12pm - 1:30pm Instructor: Audrey Crabtree Conclusion: Semi-Formal/Community

MUSICAL THEATRE PERFORMANCE

MUSICAL THEATRE SCENE STUDY This class walks step by step through the process of approaching a scene from a musical. Through script analysis and exploring how songs fit into the story and character arc, students will deepen their ability to bring that to life in the song. Learn character analysis, blocking and choreography, acting the song, and other important techniques to help develop your skills for acting in musical theatre.

OPEN LEVEL Tuesdays 7pm - 8:30pm Instructor: Kristianna Pirrie Spring Conclusion: Final Demonstration

GROUP VOICE Learn good vocal technique including best practices for breathing, diction, and posture. Develop your music reading abilities as well as improve your ear training. Students will apply the technique they learn to songs in the musical theatre repertoire, also practicing good choral techniques including blending and harmony.

TEEN BEGINNER Tuesdays 6:30pm - 7:30pm Instructor: Sarah Vlodek Spring Conclusion: Semi-Formal LEVEL 5 & 6 Mondays 5:30pm - 6:30pm Instructor: Lori Pagano Spring Conclusion: Semi-Formal

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ENRICHMENT

AUDITION PREP Getting ready to audition for your big break? Rocking that audition starts long before you sing your first note. This class will help you prepare everything from what to bring, what to wear and how to best prepare so you can be in control of YOU even in stressful audition situations! Class time will also be spent developing audition cuts of a variety of styles, understanding how to show your best at the dance call and developing callback technique for cold reads and song cuts. It will leave you feeling prepared and excited for school, community, college and even GCPA's Youth Theatre Company auditions!

OPEN LEVEL Mondays 7pm - 8pm Instructor: Stephanie Fox and Martin Fox Spring Conclusion: Semi-Formal

AUDITIONS FOR ALL OF OUR 2021 SHOWS ARE AROUND THE CORNER! PREPARE WITH CONFIDENCE AND SHOW US YOUR STUFF!

MASTER CLASS Work with a variety of Masters on different performing arts disciplines to help strengthen your resume and develop your craft! Sessions will last 3-5 weeks and cover a wide range of disciplines, such as: Song Study, Dialects, Stage Combat, Self-Taping, Voice Overs, Circus Skills, Monologues, and more!

The 2020-2021 line up will be released soon.

This is intended as a full year course with limited space for new students in the spring. Email sfox@gcpastl.org to request 2nd semester admittance.

INVITED Mondays 5:30pm - 7pm Instructor: Various Spring Conclusion: None

MUSIC THEORY In this class, students will learn the basics of musical theory through ear training, rhythmic and pitched sight reading, and chord structure analysis. Students will be guided through Marjorie Merryman’s Music Theory Handbook and given practical instruction regarding how to apply theory to vocal music practices.

OPEN LEVEL Tuesdays 4:30pm - 5:30pm Instructor: Kristianna Pirrie Spring Conclusion: None STRETCH AND STRENGTHEN This class is perfect for students looking to safely increase flexibility and strength for their dance training. This is a registration based class that is open to walk-ins from students in level 5+, including industry walk-ins. A perfect warm up for YTC rehearsals!

OPEN LEVEL Saturdays 9:00am - 10:00am Instructor: Vivianna DeSantiango Spring Conclusion: None

SRAEY 81-31

Sing

TLUDA

Dance

BALLET Fundamental ballet technique with terminology, positions, and musicality in performance. This is the perfect class for adults wanting the benefits of ballet instruction in a low-key and fun environment!

OPEN LEVEL Tuesdays 8pm - 9pm Instructor: Laura Roth Spring Conclusion: Observation TAP Fundamental tap technique focusing on musical theatre tap vocabulary, steps and presentation.

Through warm ups, students will learn to articulate the feet in basic rhythms and patterns. Progressions and combinations will teach basic tap steps that are common in the musical theatre tap vocabulary with a strong focus on body position and posture.

OPEN LEVEL Saturdays 2pm - 3pm Instructor: Lindy Elliott Spring Conclusion: Observation JAZZ Fundamental jazz technique! Jazz is a broad dance form taking on many styles! Students will learn classic jazz technique through a series of warm-ups, progressions and conditioning exercises and put those skills into practice through across the floor and center combinations of a variety of jazz styles, including classic, contemporary, commercial, and lyrical.

OPEN LEVEL Wednesdays 7:45pm - 8:45pm Instructor: Libby Salvia Spring Conclusion: Observation

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Sing

GROUP VOICE Learn good vocal technique including best practices for breathing, diction, and posture.

Develop your music reading abilities as well as improve your ear training. Students will apply the technique they learn to songs in the musical theatre repertoire, also practicing good choral techniques including blending and harmony.

OPEN LEVEL Tuesdays 7:30pm - 8:30pm Instructor: Sarah Vlodek Spring Conclusion: Observation

Act

ACTING Acting is more than just memorizing lines. It is using the knowledge we have about human psyche and behavior to make words on a page come to life. In this class, students will begin learning how to dissect a script and understand the importance of specific vocal and physical choices in the telling of a story.

OPEN LEVEL Mondays 7:30pm - 8:30pm Instructor: Bekah Harbison Spring Conclusion: Observation IMPROV Students in this class will learn principles of acting without a script through group work activities, games, and group performances. Students will also learn how to use improv while staying in specific characters and following a developing storyline without a heavy reliance on a written script during their performances.

OPEN LEVEL Wednesdays 7:45pm - 8:45pm Instructor: Audrey Crabtree Spring Conclusion: Observation

INDUSTRY ADULTS

MUSICAL THEATRE DANCE ADVANCED AND INDUSTRY Wednesdays 7:45pm - 9:15pm Instructor: Stephanie Fox STRETCH AND STRENGTHEN LEVEL 5+ AND INDUSTRY Saturdays 9am - 10am Instructor: Vivianna DeSantiago PRECISION DANCE LEVEL 5+ AND INDUSTRY Thursdays 8pm - 9pm Instructor: Lois Enders

THESE CLASSES ARE PART OF OUR REGULAR REGISTRATION FOR INTERMEDIATE+ HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS BUT ALSO OPEN TO WALK-INS FROM COLLEGE STUDENTS AND INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS. Industry Walk-In Rate: $20 ($10 discount with Equity card or current College ID) Subject to available space.

Due to COVID regulations, you must pre-register by emailing Sfox@gcpastl.org to confirm there Is space available.

2020-2021 Season

Performs: November 14th - 15th, 2020

Performs: January 22nd - 24th, 2021

Auditions: December, 7th 2020

Performs: February 13th - 14th, 2021

Auditions: January 2021

Performs: March 19th - 21st, 2021

Auditions: February 1st - 7th, 2021

Performs: May 14th - 16th, 2021

Auditions: March 1st - 7th, 2021

Performs: June 10th - 13th, 2021

Registration: January 4th, 2021

Performs: June 18th, July 2nd, 16th, & 23rd, 2021

Auditions: March 1st - 7th, 2021

Performs: June 25th - 27th, 2021

Auditions: March 1st - 7th, 2021

Performs: July 30th - August 1st, 2021

Auditions: March 1st - 7th, 2021

Performs: August 5th - 8th, 2021

ENROLLING NOW. CLASSES START IN JANUARY

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