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

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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!

primary 1

Section 1 - This class is full. See section 2.
Wednesdays 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Instructor: Lilly Hetz & Jermaine Manor
Spring Conclusion: On-Stage Formal Demonstration

Section 2
Wednesdays 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Instructor: Christy Timberlake & Lizzy Egley
Spring Conclusion: On-Stage Formal Demonstration

Section 3 - This class is full. See section 2.
Saturdays 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Instructor: Lizzy Egley & Jermaine Manor
Spring Conclusion: On-Stage Formal Finale

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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 stage work, including stage directions, blocking and formations, and in-character movement and physicality. There is nothing like connecting with a character and bringing them to life on stage!

primary 1

Section 1
Tuesdays 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Instructor: Trinity Madison
Spring Conclusion: Informal Studio Demonstration

Section 2 - This class is not available Spring 2025. Please see Section 1 on Tuesdays.
Saturdays 9:00am - 10:00am
Instructor: GCPA Faculty
Spring Conclusion: Informal Studio Finale

 

This class is NOT available Spring 2025.

Twirl and leap into the wonderful world of ballet! GCPA is the perfect class for theatre performers looking to develop a strong ballet foundation. Learn essential ballet technique, vocabulary, key positions, and how to bring music to life with your movements. Grow stronger, have fun and make new friends who love dancing just as much as you do!

PrE-BALLET: PRIMARY 1

Saturdays 10:00am - 11:00am
Instructor: Paola Rodriguez Spring Conclusion: Formal On-Stage Finale

 
 

This class is NOT available Spring 2025.

Ready to get those tiny toes tapping? This is a perfect first class for the young beginning tapper. Students wil begin learning the fundamental terminology and techniques to build a firm foundation for tap study, all while having a blast with musical theatre songs and presentation! Through guided warm ups, students will learn to articulate the feet in rudimentary rhythms and beginner 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.

primary 1

Saturdays 11:00am - 12:00pm
Instructor: Mia Millican Spring Conclusion: Formal On-Stage Finale

 

Does Broadway and Disney make you wanna dance? This class is for you! Explore all the moves and grooves that make dancing in musicals so fun. Learn core concepts, vocabulary and common steps used in musical theatre jazz. Build strength, balance, and an understanding of alignment and placement in preparation for larger dance steps. Every dance move you learn will help you tell amazing stories through your performances in a class where every session is an adventure!

primary 1/2

Saturdays 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Instructor: Todd Weeks Spring Conclusion: Formal On-Stage Finale

 

This class is NOT available Spring 2025.

The Broadway stage meets the concert stage! Rock out to contemporary vocal music such as pop, rock and indie, and learn how these styles work in contemporary musical theatre as well. Develop foundational vocal technique and modern music skills such as how to work the microphone,  improvisation and runs, and how to tell a great story through your song. Discover your unique sound to some of your favorite songs!

primary 1/2

Wednesdays 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Instructor: Christy Timberlake Spring Conclusion: Formal On-Stage Finale