NOT SURE WHERE TO START OR WHAT THE RIGHT FIT IS? JOIN US FOR SPRING CLASS PREVIEWS!
NEW ADDED DAY - WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 8TH!
OUR NEXT PREVIEWS ARE JANUARY 4TH, 6TH & 7TH, 2025 AND SIGN UPS ARE OPEN NOW!
Previews are COMPLETELY FREE classes, allowing you to preview some of our most popular offerings. Speak with Teaching Artists and our Education Staff for individual class recommendations. Sign up for as many as you’d like - there’s no limit on classes or family members - we want you to find the perfect fit and see why so many people love to call GCPA “home.”
NEW ADDED SPRING PREVIEW DAY!
Due to the weather and road conditions, we’ve added an extra day of previews! Any and all are welcome to join us on Wednesday, January 8th, for another full lineup of great preview classes. Check out the schedule, see the info below, and reach out if you’d like to sign up!
Call or text 314-266-
HOW DOES IT WORK?
You can take as many free Trials as you like! Classes last 45 minutes, and Teaching Artists and Education Staff are available in the last 15 minutes of each hour to debrief with students and families and make class recommendations. All you have to do is tell us when you’re coming!
TELL ME MORE ABOUT THE CLASSES?
The free Trial Classes are identical to our regular semester classes. Students will get the same exposure to what a GCPA class is like, so you know exactly what you’re signing up for during the year. Some age groups may be combined for trials, but the same great curriculum and teachers apply. All Trial Classes are open-level, so regardless of past training or experience, you’ll still have a great time and get a taste of GCPA classes! If you have had extensive past training and have questions about upper class levels for each age group, see below regarding our Placement Consultations or contact us.
WHAT IF I AM INTERESTED IN A CLASS NOT OFFERED AS A FREE TRIAL?
Our Trial Classes are designed to cover a wide variety of skills and activities within the musical theatre disciplines of singing, dancing and acting. You can still take a Trial Class within the discipline you are interested in and get a good idea of what’s in store in regular classes. For example, if you are interested in Ballet, take a Musical Theatre Dance Trial Class. If you’re interested in Modern Music, take Voice Studio. You will also be able to speak with the Teaching Artists and Education Staff at the end of the class to share more of your interests and discuss the right classes for you. We are also happy to speak with you over phone or email to discuss specific classes!
WHAT ARE PLACEMENT CONSULTATIONS?
Placement Consultations are available to students with prior arts education and experience who may qualify for our intermediate and advanced level classes. Depending on the interests and background of the student, consultations last approximately 15-20 minutes. We offer leveled training for students Ages 8-18, in the Juniors, Tweens, and Seniors age categories. To see if you qualify and to schedule a consultation, email Education Manager, Christy Timberlake, at ctimberlake@gcpastl.org or Education Director, Ashleigh Blevins, at ablevins@gcpastl.org.
READY TO SIGN UP?
Check out the schedule below for Free Class Trials and Placement Consultations. Click on the buttons to the left to find details on each age group and class descriptions. If you know what you’d like to sign up for, email Education Manager, Christy Timberlake, at ctimberlake@gcpastl.org or Education Director, Ashleigh Blevins, at ablevins@gcpastl.org and let us know!
