Classes

SPRING CAMP 2012

“100 Years Of Broadway”

Grades 2-8

April 2 -13, 2012

Full Day Camp 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM • Students must provide their own lunch & snack.

Production Fee:  $300 per student 

There will be 4 performances at the end of the session.

April 13 & 14 @ 7:00 PM • April 14 & 15 @ 2:00 PM

Each student will be required to sell 5 tickets to the performances.

Come join the fun and develop your musical theatre skills!  Our Spring Camp is created for the performing arts enthusiast!

PLEASE Pre-Register By Submitting The Information Below:

For more information call (619) 670-1627 or email frontdesk@yatsandiego.org

Young Actors’ Theatre believes in giving opportunities to as many students as possible. In order to accomplish this, we have 2 student divisions: Junior Division (grades 2-8) & Senior Division (grades 8-college up to age 26.) All students are required to take a class concurrently with production enrollment in order to continue their training in the arts. Our classes are divided according to skill level.  Performers that have not taken any introductory performing classes will be required to do so as a pre-requisite to taking any intermediate and advanced level classes.  Some of our classes require approval by instructor before classes begin.  Any exceptions require Educational Administrator approval.

All of our classes are taught by professional teaching artists who been trained in the CA Arts Education Standards.  All classes are designed to prepare the students for the next level of training and eventual stage work.

Both the beginning and advanced vocal classes will be a first step in qualifying for the City Ballet Youth Choir, which performs in the professional production of NUTCRACKER at the Spreckels Theatre in December.

Classes are being held in a 5 week sessions.  Cost is $125 for the five week session and the next session will begin the week of February 20, 2012.

Session Schedule

Session 1 – September 12 to October 12, 2011

Session 2 – October 17 to November 30, 2011 (some classes rescheduled due to Holiday and Tech Schedule)

Session 3 – January 9 to February 15, 2012

Session 4 – February 13 to March 19, 2012     < — Current Session

Session 5 – April 16 to May 23, 2012

Class Schedule Session 4

Note:  Class schedule & instructors subject to change.

* Student must have prior training in this field.

** Student must have Instructor approval or may need to audition for the Show Choir/Glee class.

Class Descriptions (Not Every Class Is Offered Each Session)

Intro to Dance Theatre -The art of theatre as presented through dance will be taught in this basic and introductory class. Emphasis will be made on fundamentals of choreographed movement and physical training for proper dance technique.

Intro to Stage Acting- An introduction into basic stage technique, this class designed as a foundation for all other theatre classes.  We will cover common terms used in theatre, and basic stage movement, body language and facial expression.  Students will also learn voice techniques, expression and projection.

Into to Vocal Technique - An introduction to the dynamics of voice, this class emphasizes proper placement of the voice, breathing,  and matching pitch.  Students will learn the fundamentals of singing and vocal performance in a group setting.

Intermediate Dance Technique-Students will learn how to refine and increase existing dance skills, including, but not limited to increasing strength and flexibility; learning the importance of extension, amplitude and precision in executing standard dance steps.  Additionally, students will learn the proper terminology for classical and contemporary dance and gradually increase choreographic complexity by learning how to break down the pieces of advanced combinations.

Advanced Acting Technique -This class is designed for the student to develop their acting skills.  Emphasis will be on character development through improvisation exercises.  Students will also learn to improve their voice techniques, expression and projection.

Show Choir/Glee Class - By instructor approval, the students in this class will be a feeder program for the advanced touring ensemble, which will perform at community events and participate in the professional concert series with John Nettles and the City Ballet Orchestra.