After School Classes
Creative Kids
Get your five- to seven-year-old involved in the theatre and allow them to explore the arts through creative play. This class is meant to help your young children develop self-awareness, increase self-confidence, and boost their communication skills through loads of fun and energetic activities.
Instructor: Jean Hartzog
Ages 5-7
$60/month
Wednesday 4:15-5:15
Creative Movement
Creative Director and Choreographer Megan Wilkins will lead students through a warm-up before focusing on technique in the wide array of dance disciplines that make-up musical theatre, which draws from ballet, jazz, contemporary, and even ballroom dance. The class will also work on a choreographed musical theatre piece which they will present as part of the Classroom Series Showcase at the end of each semester.
Instructor: Megan Wilkins
Ages 5-8
$60/month
Tuesday 4:15-5:15
Page to Stage
In this class, we'll dive into a variety of compelling short stories, analyzing characters, themes, and storytelling techniques. Then we will select our favorite stories as inspiration to write our own original one-act plays. After crafting our scripts, we'll bring them to life through rehearsals and a live performance, showcasing creativity in a completely original productions.
Instructor: Amy Higginbotham
Ages 13-18
$60/month
Tuesday 4:15-5:15
Young Movers
Choreographer Taylor Hatfield will lead students through an warm-up before focusing on technique in the wide array of dance disciplines that make-up musical theatre, which draws from ballet, jazz, contemporary, and even ballroom dance. The class will also work on a choreographed musical theatre piece which they will present as part of the Classroom Series Showcase at the end of each semester.
Instructor: Taylor Hatfield
Ages 9-15
$60/month
Wednesday 4:15-5:15
Young Performers
Join the 8-12 yr. old Young Performers at SYAA as they mount a one-act production. Designed to train young students in theatrical elements such as projection, memorization, stage presence, and teamwork, the weekly workshop format is ideal for the busy family and the even busier child. Also, the training is invaluable for younger students looking to shine in principle roles in SYAA's MainStage productions.
Instructor: Chauna Wilhite
Ages 8-12
$60/month
Monday, 4:15-5:15