REGISTRATION FOR SPRING 2025 OPENS NOVEMBER 1ST!
See below for class descriptions & schedule.
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*We are excited to begin an expansion of our Juniors age range into Juniors (Ages 8-10) and Tweens (ages 10-13). This applies to some, but not all classes. Juniors classes are Ages 8-12 unless otherwise indicated. If you are looking for a higher level class or you are in the Tweens category, be sure to check that page for more options! We are happy to answer questions about ages and leveling to help you find the perfect classes for you!
This program is a full year commitment and is not available for Spring 2025 enrollment.
Ages 6 - 10
Ready for the stage, but not quite ready to audition for a massive production? This is the class for you! In this year-long class, students will put together a full-length musical. They will learn how to audition, be cast in the show, learn choreography, music, and blocking, and perform their work in the spring with costumes, sound, set, props, and lights! This class is perfect for the beginning performer that's ready to experience a musical in a stress-free, competition-free environment!
This year we are excited to produce Disney’s Jungle Book KIDS! Based on the timeless Disney film, journey with Mowgli, Baloo and all the zany jungle friends you love on the way to the Man-Village and out of the claws of the fierce tiger, Shere Khan.
This is a two-semester program (fall & spring) and enrollment is required for both semesters. No conflicts allowed May 12th - 25th, 2025. Some additional / extended rehearsals TBD spring 2025. There is an additional production fee of $125 above the regular class fee that will be charged after you finalize your first payment.
Mondays & Thursdays 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Instructors: Ashleigh Blevins and Hannah Ziegler
Dance, music, acting, and more - explore musical theatre and learn all about the world of performing arts! From classic musicals to contemporary Broadway blockbusters, this class of musical fun has something for everyone. Explore famous scenes, songs, and dance moves in a low-pressure environment with an in-class finale for family and friends.
Broadway Bash is perfect for students brand new to musical theatre or who are looking for a fun environment to connect with friends and enjoy musical theatre together.
SECTION 1
Tuesdays, 5pm-6pm
Instructors: Mary Fedak & Christy Timberlake Spring Conclusion: Informal Studio Finale
SECTION 2
Wednesdays, 6:30pm-7:30pm
Instructors: Lilly Hetz & Jermaine Manor Spring Conclusion: Informal Studio Finale
Students will develop three disciplines of Musical Theatre through engaging repertoire from classical, contemporary and Disney musicals! They will explore technical elements of music (breathing, diction, rhythm, musicality), dance (balance, coordination, proprioception, expression and self control), and acting (characterization, physicality, expressiveness, and memorization), and how they come together to form a musical, executing repertoire with performance etiquette. At the end of the semester they will demonstrate scenes, songs, and dances to show their growth and get a chance to perform for their family and friends!
Musical Theatre Performance is a good fit for students interested in developing performance skills and repertoire and growing as a performer in a musical theatre environment. If your student enjoys musical theatre at a more recreational level, check out Broadway Bash!
Level 1
SECTION 1
Saturdays 10:30am - 12pm
Instructor: Christy Timberlake & Paola Rodriguez Spring Conclusion: Formal On-Stage Finale
SECTION 2 - This section is FULL. Please see Section 1.
Saturdays 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Instructor: Jermaine Manor & Caroline Geringer
Spring Conclusion: Formal On-Stage Finale
Level 2+
To qualify for this class, students must complete Juniors Musical Theatre Performance Level 1 or a comparable class or receive instructor / admin approval.
Tuesdays 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Instructor: Christy Timberlake & Trinity Madison
Spring Conclusion: Formal On-Stage Finale
Ages 10-13, Level 2+ and looking for more Musical Theatre Performance options? CLICK HERE for our Thursday Tweens class!
level 1/2
The technical training of a voice lesson meets a supportive community environment! 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 and beyond, also practicing good choral techniques including blending and harmony.
SECTION 1
Tuesdays 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Instructor: Sarah Vlodek
Spring Conclusion: Formal On-Stage Finale
SECTION 2
Wednesdays 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Instructor: Christy Timberlake
Spring Conclusion: Formal On-Stage Finale
level 3/4
The technical training of a voice lesson meets a supportive class community environment! 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 and beyond, also practicing good choral techniques including blending and harmony. At the intermediate level, students work at an accelerated pace on more challenging material and delving more deeply into vocal technique and best practices.
To qualify for this class, students must complete Juniors Group Voice Level 1/2 or a comparable class or receive instructor / admin approval. Recommended student age is 10-12 but students under 10 may be instructor approved in some cases.
Thursdays 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Instructor: Ashleigh Blevins
Spring Conclusion: Formal On-Stage Finale
Level 1/2
Learn the essential concepts, terminology, and steps that form the backbone of musical theatre performance. In the beginning levels, our Musical Theatre Dance classes focus on core concepts, terminology and steps used in musical theatre jazz as well as developing base technique in alignment, placement and preparation for larger steps. Throughout all musical theatre dance classes, students will develop the ability to tell complex and engaging stories through dance.
SECTION 1 - This section is FULL. Please see Section 2 & 3 below.
Mondays 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Instructor: Jennifer Egley Spring Conclusion: Formal On-Stage Finale
SECTION 2
Mondays 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Instructor: Hannah Owens Spring Conclusion: Formal On-Stage Finale
SECTION 3
Saturdays 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Instructor: Caroline Geringer Spring Conclusion: Formal On-Stage Finale
Level 3/4
Develop skill and artistry within the essential concepts, terminology, and steps that form the backbone of musical theatre performance. In the intermediate levels, students will place a larger focus on style from a variety of musical theatre choreographic styles: classic, golden age, and contemporary genres. They will begin to develop increased balance and flexibility, as well as turns, leaps, jumps and kicks. Throughout all musical theatre dance classes, students will develop the ability to tell complex and engaging stories through dance.
To qualify for this class, students must complete Musical Theatre Dance Level 1/2 or a comparable class or receive instructor / admin approval. Recommended student age is 10-12 but students under 10 may be instructor approved in some cases.
Mondays 7pm - 8pm
Instructor: Jennifer Egley
Spring Conclusion: Formal On-Stage Finale
This class is NOT available Spring 2025.
Does your student love the tap sequences of Musical Theatre songs, but doesn't know where to start? Our beginner level tap class is for them! Our tap program is leveled through the progression of musical theatre tap vocabulary, steps, and presentation. Through warm ups, students will learn to articulate the feet in basic rhythms and patterns. Progression 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 1/2
Ages 8-12
Saturdays 9:00am - 10:00am
Instructor: Paola Rodriguez
Spring Conclusion: Formal On-Stage Finale
level 1/2
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.
Saturdays 12pm - 1pm
Instructor: Todd Weeks
Spring Conclusion: Formal On-Stage Finale
level 3/4
This class is NOT available Spring 2025.
Elevate your jazz dance skills and refine your technique in this intermediate level class. Develop technique through warm-ups, complex progressions and targeted conditioning exercises, then put those skills into practice through more challenging across-the-floor and center combinations. Take your development of classic, contemporary, commercial, and lyrical jazz to the next level!
To qualify for this class, students must complete Juniors Jazz Level 1/2 or a comparable class or receive instructor / admin approval. Recommended student age is 10-12 but students under 10 may be instructor approved in some cases.
Thursdays 8:00pm - 9:00pm
Instructor: Hannah Owens
Spring Conclusion: Formal On-Stage Finale
GCPA Ballet offers the ideal class for theater performers seeking to build a strong foundation in ballet. This class teaches fundamental ballet techniques, including precise terminology, classic positions, and the integration of musicality in performance. Develop your performance skills, explore ballet as a form of expression in your dance repertoire and achieve poise and confidence on and off the stage.
level 1/2
Ages 8-12
Saturdays 11:00am - 12:00pm
Instructor: Todd Weeks Spring Conclusion: Formal On-Stage Finale
level 1/2
This class is NOT available Spring 2025.
Step into the dynamic and expressive world of modern dance! Strengthen your foundational dance skills and develop a unique movement quality that showcases your artistic flair. 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.
Thursdays 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Instructor: Hannah Owens
Spring Conclusion: Formal On-Stage Finale
This class is NOT available Spring 2025.
In this new choreography class, students will learn original movement vocabulary and practice structuring movement into phrases to create their own choreographed pieces. They will explore choreography devices and use them to manipulate movement. They will also learn to express intent and storytelling to give voice to their choreography. Students will have opportunities to create work as individuals and collaboratively as a group. The class will culminate in the composition of dance phrases of original movement into a structured group musical theatre dance piece. Although class will begin in a more contemporary/creative movement style of dance, the end result of the piece could range from a golden age piece to a very modern, contemporary MT piece, depending on the interests of the students in the class.
Ages 8-12
Mondays 8:00pm - 9:00pm
Instructor: Hannah Owens
Spring Conclusion: Formal On-Stage Finale
In 2024-2025 we are expanding leveling and age ranges in our Acting program to better serve students. Level 1 & 2 classes are offered for Ages 8-10 (Juniors) and Ages 10-13 (Tweens). Level 3 & 4 classes are only available for Tweens. CLICK HERE for Tweens classes.
level 1 - ages 8-10
Get ready to step into the spotlight! Whether you dream of taking the stage or simply want to boost your confidence and public speaking skills, this class promises an engaging journey through the art of performance. Learn how to bring characters to life, dive into script and scene analysis, and use your voice and body to express emotions and tell impactful stories. This class will give you fundamental tools to grow as an actor, a public speaker and a connected cast member. Ages 8-10.
SECTION 1 Mondays 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Instructor: Trinity Madison
Spring Conclusion: Informal Studio Finale
SECTION 2 - This class is full, see Section 1. Mondays 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Instructor: Trinity Madison
Spring Conclusion: Informal Studio Finale
SECTION 3 - This class is full, see Section 1. Saturdays 10:00am - 11:00am
Instructor: GCPA Faculty
Spring Conclusion: Informal Studio Finale
level 2 - ages 8-12
This class is NOT available Spring 2025.
Take your performance to the next level! This class is for those who are ready to expand their skills beyond the basics and further embrace the spotlight. Learn how to bring characters to life, dive into script and scene analysis, and use your voice and body to express emotions and tell impactful stories. This class will give you developing fundamental tools to grow as an actor, a public speaker and a connected cast member. Ages 8-10.
To qualify for this class, students must complete Juniors Acting Level 1 or a comparable class or receive instructor / admin approval.
Mondays 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Instructor: Bekah Harbison
Spring Conclusion: Informal Studio Finale
LEVEL 1/2 - ages 8-10
Step into the spontaneous and exhilarating world of improvisational theater! This class is designed to unlock your creativity and boost your confidence through fun, interactive exercises and games that teach the fundamentals of scriptless acting. This class provides a supportive learning environment where anything can happen, and often does! Bring your enthusiasm and get ready to think on your feet!
SECTION 1
Wednesdays 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Instructor: GCPA Faculty
Spring Conclusion: Informal Studio Finale
SECTION 2
Saturdays 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Instructor: GCPA Faculty
Spring Conclusion: Informal Studio Finale
Rocking your audition starts long before you sing your first note. Learn exactly what directors are looking for (and not looking for!) in auditions from seasoned directors who sit behind the audition table all the time. This class will help you prepare everything from what to bring, what to sing, 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 song cuts, headshot and resume coaching, learning how to be successful in a dance audition, and developing callback technique for cold reads and song cuts. It will leave you feeling prepared and excited for school, community, and theatre organization auditions like GCPA! This class will also feature a rotating panel of guest teaching artists, providing students with diverse exposure and tons of great feedback on their audition pieces and technique. Don't miss this unique opportunity!
Ages 8-12
Saturdays 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Instructor: Jermaine Manor & Rotating Guest Artists
Spring Conclusion: In-Class Observation