GROUP CLASSES
FALL CLASSES BEGIN SEPTEMBER 6th!
We have open/recreational and advanced/competitive classes (starting at age 8) available for acting, dancing, and singing! Whether you are looking to try something new or really sharpen your skills, we have a program for you.
NEW THIS YEAR:
Each class will have a Fall, Winter, and Spring Invited parent viewing of what the class has worked on. At these time, instructors will be evaluating progress and goals for each student.
Acting classes in Westlake Village are perfect for adults, teens, and kids in Thousand Oaks, Westlake Village, Agoura Hills, Oak Park, Newbury Park, Moorpark, Simi Valley, Calabasas, Ventura County, Conejo Valley. Acting classes and acting group classes are also called acting skills classes and are designed for actors looking to improve their improv skills or learn to speak healthier or learn audition skills. acting classes are also offered as online acting classes or skype acting classes, facetime acting classes, and virtual acting classes.
Singing classes in Westlake Village are perfect for adults, teens, and kids in Thousand Oaks, Westlake Village, Agoura Hills, Oak Park, Newbury Park, Moorpark, Simi Valley, Calabasas, Ventura County, Conejo Valley. Singing classes and voice classes are also called group vocal classes and are designed for singers looking to improve their singing skills or learn harmonies and be a more confident singer. Singing classes are also offered as online singing classes or skype voice lessons, and virtual vocal classes.
Group dance classes in Westlake Village are perfect for adults, teens, and kids in Thousand Oaks, Westlake Village, Agoura Hills, Oak Park, Newbury Park, Moorpark, Simi Valley, Calabasas, Ventura County, Conejo Valley. Dance classes and tap classes and jazz classes and ballet classes are designed for dancers looking to improve their stage presence or learn to dance on stage. Dance classes are also offered as online dance classes or skype dance classes, facetime dance classes, and virtual dance classes.
VOICE CLASSES
SONG & DANCE
MINI | AGES 5-8 | 45MIN CLASS | $65 PER MONTH
YOUTH | AGES 8-11 | 1HR CLASS | $75 PER MONTH
INTERMEDIATE | AGES 11-13 | 1HR CLASS | $75 PER MONTH
TEENS | AGES 13-19 | 1HR CLASS | $75 PER MONTH
This fun class is an incredible place for students of all levels to get their weekly musical theatre fix! In this performance centric class, students will gain confidence as they learn choreography while singing out to their favorite musical theatre showtunes. All levels of dance skills and vocal abilities are encouraged to join!! A wonderful introduction to dancing and singing and our more advanced performance groups and competitive teams.
Recommended course pairing to increase skills: Vocal Tech 1 & 2, Dance Tech 1, Jazz/Tap Combo, Musical Theatre Dance, Jazz, Tap, Hip Hop
Recommended course pairing to get out and perform: Performance Group, Competition Teams, Productions
VOCAL TECHNIQUE
LVL 1 | AGES 10-16 | 1HR CLASS | $75 PER MONTH
LVL 2 | AGES 12-19 + AUDITION| 1HR CLASS | $75 PER MONTH
This group vocal class is designed to give our students the tools to build their strength, flexibility, and accuracy in their individual voices. Level 1 will focus on pitch, rhythm, breath, and mastering singing through head voice and chest voice as well as transitioning between the two effortlessly. Level 2 will focus on dynamics, developing mix and mix belt, and releasing their individual voices to help improve artistry.
Recommended course pairing to increase skill: Vocal Mastery, Showcase Class
Recommended course pairing to get out and perform: Showcase Class, Performance Group, Competition Teams, Productions
ACTING CLASSES
ACTING SKILLS
MINI | AGES 5-8 | 45MIN CLASS | $65 PER MONTH
YOUTH | AGES 8-11 | 1HR CLASS | $75 PER MONTH
INTERMEDIATE | AGES 11-13 | 1HR CLASS | $75 PER MONTH
TEENS | AGES 13-19 | 1HR CLASS | $75 PER MONTH
Every performer needs the ability to tell a story. Acting Skills will give students the tools necessary to become a versatile actor and master the stage, screen, and captivate audiences. Through activities like scene work, character study, dialect coaching, and voice over training, performers will have the skills needed to make any character, song, dance, or scene, come to life!
Recommended course pairing to increase skills: Acting Mastery/Privates, Improv
Recommended course pairing to get out and perform: Improv Troupe, Showcase Class, Productions
IMPROV
YOUTH | AGES 8-12 | 1HR CLASS | $75 PER MONTH
TEENS | AGES 13-19 | 1HR CLASS | $75 PER MONTH
Improvisation is a critical skill in any performance art. It is a skill that will make the shyest of students light up and be a more confident speaker, communicator, and performer - whether in acting, dancing, or singing.
Recommended course pairing to increase skills: Acting Mastery/Privates, Acting Skills
Recommended course pairing to get out and perform: Improv Troupe, Showcase Class, Productions
DANCE CLASSES
BALLET/JAZZ/TAP
MINI | AGES 5-8 | 1HR CLASS | $75 PER MONTH
Let's get those young performers DANCING! In this class, we introduce the foundational skills to all of the major styles and techniques used in Musical Theatre. Students will gain confidence while they learn class structure and skills that will help them excel in more advanced classes moving forward.
Dress code: Form-fitting clothes. Shoes: Jazz, sneakers, taps.
Next Level course progression: Youth Ballet/Jazz Tech, Jazz Fusion, Beg Tap, Musical Theatre Dance, Hip Hop, Broadway Dance Call
Recommended course pairing to increase skills: Dance Mastery/Privates, Dance Tech, Improv, Musical Theatre, Hip Hop
Recommended course pairing to get out and perform: Performance Group, Competition Teams, Productions
BALLET/JAZZ TECHNIQUE
YOUTH | AGES 8-12 | 1HR CLASS | $75 PER MONTH
TEEN | AGES 13+ | 1HR CLASS | $75 PER MONTH
Jazz and Ballet dance includes strength, flexibility and conditioning technique and progressions including turns, kicks and leaps. Both are critical in a Musical Theatre Performer’s journey in training in various styles of dance. A critical class for developing a well-rounded dancer.
Dress code: Form-fitting clothes. Shoes: Jazz, sneakers.
Recommended course pairing to increase skills: Dance Mastery/Privates, Jazz Fusion, Improv, Musical Theatre Dance, Hip Hop, Tap
Recommended course pairing to get out and perform: Performance Group, Competition Teams, Productions
JAZZ FUSION
BEG/INTERM | AGES 8+ | 1HR CLASS | $75 PER MONTH
INTERM/ADV | AGES 10+ | 1HR CLASS | $75 PER MONTH
A performance based/expressive class that fuses elements of Jazz, Ballet, and Modern techniques.
Dress code: Form-fitting clothes. Shoes: Jazz, sneakers.
Recommended course pairing to increase skills: Dance Mastery/Privates, Ballet/Jazz Tech, Improv, Musical Theatre, Hip Hop
Recommended course pairing to get out and perform: Performance Group, Competition Teams, Productions
BROADWAY TAP
BEGINNING | AGES 8+ | 1HR CLASS | $75 PER MONTH
INTER/ADV | AGES 10+ | 1HR CLASS | $75 PER MONTH
ADVANCED | AGES 13+ | 1HR CLASS | $75 PER MONTH
Tap combines performance, rhythm and musicality into a fun dance workout! Our tap classes combine the use of rhythm & Broadway-style, fused to produce a well-rounded tapper.
Dress code: Form fitting clothes, tap shoes
Recommended course pairing to increase skills: Dance Mastery/Privates, Ballet/Jazz Tech, Jazz Fusion, Improv, Musical Theatre, Hip Hop
Recommended course pairing to get out and perform: Performance Group, Competition Teams, Productions
BROADWAY DANCE CALL
OPEN | AGES 8+ | 1HR CLASS | $75 PER MONTH
Broadway Dance call is designed to build self-confidence in a performers ability to audition for shows! Specifically... the DANCE CALL! Every other week we will introduce a new musical that our students will be "auditioning" for. They will learn the combo the first class, then retain and execute a mock audition with their newly learned combo the next week. An incredible opportunity to build dance audition skills for every level of dancer.
Dress code: Form fitting clothes, Jazz/Ballet shoes
Recommended course pairing to increase skills: Dance Mastery/Privates, Ballet/Jazz Tech, Jazz Fusion, Improv, Musical Theatre Dance, Broadway Tap, Hip Hop
Recommended course pairing to get out and perform: Performance Group, Competition Teams, Productions
MUSICAL THEATRE DANCE
OPEN | AGES 8-16 | 1HR CLASS | $75 PER MONTH
INTER/ADV | AGES 10+ PLACEMENT | 1HR CLASS | $75 PER MONTH
Our Musical Theatre Dance class will help prepare our students to tell a story through dance! Popular steps and combos used in musical theatre productions will be taught and reinforced through Jazz warmups, across the floors, and weekly choreography. As the levels of class progress, the speed and pace of learning choreography goes up to challenge our students to think on their feet and improve not only their practical dance skills usable in any live production, but also gain confidence in their dance audition skills. A focus on performance of a character through dance will be coached throughout all levels.
Dress code: Form-fitting clothes. Shoes: Jazz, sneakers, character shoes a plus.
Recommended course pairing to increase skill: Dance Mastery/Privates, Ballet/Jazz Tech, Jazz Fusion, Improv, Acting Skills, Tap
Recommended course pairing to get out and perform: Performance Group, Competition Teams, Productions
MUSICAL THEATRE HIP HOP
MINI'S: HIP HOP/ACRO | AGES 5-8 | 1HR CLASS | $75 PER MONTH
BEGINNING | AGES 8-16 | 1HR CLASS | $75 PER MONTH
INTER/ADV | AGES 10+ PLACEMENT| 1HR CLASS | $75 PER MONTH
Hip Hop is a very specific style of dance that is more freestyle and cultural than it is technical and can be difficult to grasp. That being said, it is extremely popular and being used more and more in contemporary musical theatre productions (can you say Hamilton?). In this class, students will enhance their musicality, rhythm, coordination, and overall confidence and expressiveness while executing fun and energetic choreography.
Dress code: clothes to move in, sneakers
Recommended course pairing to increase skill: Dance Mastery/Privates, Ballet/Jazz Tech, Jazz Fusion, Improv, Acting Skills
Recommended course pairing to get out and perform: Performance Group, Competition Teams, Productions