Check out our Pop-Up Classes - short mini sessions with fun themes perfect for the busy theatre lover! Pop Ups are 3 nights long and focus on one goal or one finished piece to perform at the end. Some Pop Ups are available for registration now, and be on the look out for more to “pop up” throughout the session!
See below for class descriptions & schedule and check back for added Pop-Ups.
SPRING POP-UP ENROLLMENT IS NOW OPEN!
Pop Up Classes are the perfect way to get your performing arts class fix without imploding your schedule. Pick up a new skill, enjoy themes you can’t find any other time in the GCPA calendar, and come back session to session as your schedule allows for something new - but always just as fun!
Four-week PopUps cost $80 for the entire session. Pop Ups are subject to the registration fee for new students.
* The Outsiders Pop Up class is an hour and a half and the cost is $120.
CLICK HERE for full class payment and policy information.
Summer Session: June 9-11
Musical Movies
This class will study vocals, scene work and choreography featuring favorites from stage and screen such as Wicked, Newsies, Mary Poppins, Matilda. and more!
Minis: Ages 5-8
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 5-6 pm
June 9-11 Cost: $65
Stage Makeup
3 days of makeup tutorials ending with a full face character look of the student’s choosing!
Tuesday - basics
Wednesday - beauty and add-ons (lashes, fantasy, etc).
Thursday - character look!
Note: Students must purchase their own makeup kit for this class. More details will be communicated before the start of class regarding supplies needed
Juniors & Tweens: Ages 8-13
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 5:30-7 pm
June 9-11 Cost: $100
Newsies
Leap, turn, and land strong in this dance pop-up inspired by the dynamic choreography of the classic musical Newsies! Students will learn combos to the Newsies favorites Seize the Day, King of New York, and Carrying the Banner, with a focus on energy, clarity, and storytelling through movement. Students will also get a chance to create their own choreographed phrases and share what they create together in the final class.
Juniors: Ages 8-10 Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 6-7 pm
June 9-11 Cost: $65
Summer Session: June 16-18
Disney Besties
It's time the loyal sidekicks get the spotlight! Sing and dance to the favorites of some of Disney's most iconic besties, including Hakuna Matata with Timon and Pumbaa, Be Our Guest with Lumiere and Cogsworth, and Friend Like Me with Genie. You'll have a blast learning to move and groove, and hopefully making some new besties of your own!
Minis: Ages 5-8
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 6-7 pm
June 16-18 Cost: $65
Jump into the world of viral videos as you recreate your favorite trends and invent your own! Each class focuses on brainstorming, filming, and performing original short-form content in a fun, collaborative environment. Students will also learn simple video editing techniques using popular apps to enhance their videos. Create, express, and perfect videos you’re excited to share.
Tweens: Ages 10—13
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 5:30-7 pm
June 16-18 Cost: $100
Stage Fright
Step into the shadows and embrace the dark side of Broadway! Learn thrilling selections from hauntingly fun musicals like Beetlejuice, Sweeney Todd, The Addams Family, and more. With a focus on vocal storytelling, dramatic movement, and character development, students will explore what makes these spooky shows both chilling and exciting.
Juniors: Ages 8-10
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 6-7:30 pm
June 16-18 Cost: $100
Tweens: Ages 10-13
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 7-8:30 pm
June 16-18 Cost: $100
Summer Session: July 14-16
Outsiders
Learn choreography inspired by some of your favorite moments from the Tony Award-winning Best Musical, The Outsiders! Students will learn fundamental musical theatre dance technique and the concept of being an expressive mover in some of the very ground-breaking ways The Outsiders uses dance in non-traditional ways through scene work and storytelling, including a close look at the infamous Rumble. Perform it for an audience of family and friends during the last class!
This class requires the completion of two semesters of a foundations-level Jazz, Modern or Musical Theatre Dance class, and students must be actively in dance training. Email ablevins@gcpastl.org for questions about eligibility.
Tweens/Seniors: Ages 12+
(Note: this class is categorized Seniors but open to ages 12+)
Intermediate+
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 5-6 pm
July 14-16 Cost: $65
This combo class introduces young dancers to the funky moves of hip hop, the rhythm and sounds of tap, and the show-stopping fun of musical theatre dance!
Minis: Ages 5-8
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 5-6 pm
July 14-16 Cost: $65
Inspired by recent Tony Award nominees and winners, in this class, students will explore the music, dance, and storytelling that make modern musicals shine. Learn selections from new musicals and revivals such as Death Becomes Her, Boop The Musical, Gypsy and Once Upon A Mattress!
Juniors: Ages 8-10
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 6-7 pm
July 14-16 Cost: $65
Summer SESSION: July 21-23
Practice some of the fundamentals of tap while building fun combos inspired by the high-energy style of Newsies, the jazzy party vibe of Gatsby, and the bold Broadway flair of Boop. The best of contemporary Broadway for tap lovers! Some tap experience is preferred
Juniors: Ages 5-6
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 6-7 pm
July 21-23 Cost: $65
Sharpen your wit with Shakespeare’s most hilarious burns and clever comebacks! Students will learn how to deliver Shakespeare’s language with confidence, rhythm, and comedic timing while creating their own performances packed with sass, satire, and laughs.
Tweens: Ages 10-13
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 6-7 pm
July 21-23 Cost: $65
Princess Party
Step into your princess power in this song and dance class for the brave, the fierce, and the beautiful. Learn choreography and sing your heart out to favorite princesses and their fearless adventures, including How Far I'll Go from Moana and Into the Unknown from Frozen 2. Practice powerful stage presence, expressive storytelling, and confidence on stage and off, just like your favorite princesses!
Minis & Juniors: Ages 5-10
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 6-7 pm
July 21-23 Cost: $65
Fall 2026 Pop-Ups
Check out our Pop-Up Classes - short mini sessions with fun themes perfect for the busy theatre lover! Pop Ups are 4 weeks long and focus in on one goal or one finished piece to perform at the end. Some Pop Ups are available for registration now, and be on the look out for more to “pop up” throughout the session!
See below for class descriptions & schedule and check back for added Pop-Ups.
Coming soon!