Class Descriptions
MONDAYS
Acting (1 credit) – Ages 8-18, Covers basic to advanced elements of acting, terminology, proper movement, characterization, line expression, basic scene study, using humor, memorizing, and delivering monologues, and more! Students of all levels are welcome and are grouped accordingly. Those who attend will be prepared to audition for stage and video/film projects. Monday 4:00 – 4:50pm, 7:00 – 7:50pm & Thursday 11:00 – 11:50am, Instructor: Vince Vanni
Music Theory (1 Credit) – Ages 8+, An introductory course to music theory, history, and performance. Students will explore music's various functionalities to gain a deeper understanding and appreciation for all types of music. We recommend this course for all students taking private lessons.
4:00 – 4:50pm, Instructor: Randi Olsen
Ballet (Beginner; 1 credit) – Students will continue to train in ballet positions, vocabulary, and barre work. The focus is to increase technique and stability at the barre and center.
4:00 – 4:50pm, Instructor: Reese Monroe
Advanced Ballet (1 credit) – This class is for dancers with at least 2 years of ballet experience and at least 12 years old. Students will focus on preliminary exercises for pointe, focusing on ankle strength, and technique in soft shoes (canvas ballet shoes required).
5:00 – 5:50pm, Instructor: Reese Monroe
Improv (1 credit) – Ages 10-18, Students learn the art of improvisation both in speech and movement. They will learn to think on their feet, to become confident in their actions and to go with the flow because in improv, anything can happen!
5:00 – 5:50pm & 6:00 – 6:50pm, Instructor: Alannah Allocco
Advanced Acting (1 credit, invitation only) – Ages 8-18, Covers advanced elements of acting, terminology, proper movement, characterization, line expression, scene study, using humor, memorizing, and delivering monologues, and more! Students will be building off the techniques they learned in our basic acting class. Those who attend will be prepared to audition for stage and video/film projects.
Monday 6:00 – 6:50pm, Instructor: Vince Vanni
Musical Theatre (2 credits) – Ages 8+, Students will be taught the basics of being a part of a musical production cast. Utilizing rotating teachers, they will build skills such as learning choreography, singing both solos and in an ensemble, acting on stage as well as learning behind the scenes skills.
6:00 – 7:30pm, Instructor: Rotating Teachers
Lyrical (1 credit) – Using technique learned in ballet, students will train in expressive movement. Students will also engage in group choreography projects, learning how to create and teach movement.
7:30 – 8:30pm, Instructor: Emma Noll
Adult Improv (1 credit) – Ages 18+, Students learn the art of improvisation both in speech and movement. They will learn to think on their feet, to become confident in their actions and to go with the flow because in improv, anything can happen!
7:00 - 7:50pm, Instructor: Eli Oliveri
TUESDAYS
Tap (Beginner; 1 credit) – Techniques in Tap with emphasis on form and aspects of performance. Learning Tap gives ear training and the ability to learn complicated rhythm patterns.
4:00 – 4:50pm, Instructor: Brianna Genao
Adult Tap (1 credit) – Ages 16+, Techniques in Tap with emphasis on form and aspects of performance. Learning Tap gives ear training and the ability to learn complicated rhythm patterns.
5:30 – 6:30pm, Instructor: Brianna Genao
Ladies’ Dance (1 credit) – Ages 18+, Elements of many different types of dance open to adults that would like to expand their knowledge.
7:00 – 7:50pm, Instructor: Debbie Bonacki
WEDNESDAY
Youth Art ($50/month) – Ages 9-19, Students will be taught about perspective, basic shapes, shading, reflections and blending as they work with a different medium each month: charcoal & pastels, watercolor, acrylics, colored pencils, mosaics, copper art, or wood burning. Some of their works will be displayed at City Hall.
4:30 – 6:00pm, Instructor: Amanda Bates
THURSDAYS
Pre-K Dance Combo (1 credit) – Ages 2-5, A learning readiness program to develop motor skills, body awareness, and basic tumbling skills. Fundamentals of Tap and Ballet.
10:00 – 10:45am, Instructor: Nina McKissock
Jr. Improv (1 Credit) – Ages 8-12, Students learn the art of improvisation both in speech and movement. They will learn to think on their feet, to become confident in their actions and to go with the flow because in improv, anything can happen!
10:00 – 10:50am, Instructor: Alannah Allocco
Intermediate Acting (1 credit) – Ages 8-18, Covers intermediate elements of acting, terminology, proper movement, characterization, line expression, scene study, using humor, memorizing, and delivering monologues, and more! Students will be building off the techniques they learned in our basic acting class. Those who attend will be prepared to audition for stage and video/film projects. 10:00 – 10:50am, Instructor: Vince Vanni
Primary Tap (1 credit) – Ages 4-7, Children will learn basic Tap techniques with emphasis on performance. Ear and rhythm training.
11:00 – 11:50am, Instructor: Brianna Genao
Sr. Improv (2 credits) – Ages 12-18, Students learn the art of improvisation both in speech and movement. They will learn to think on their feet, to become confident in their actions and to go with the flow because in improv, anything can happen!
11:30am – 1:00pm & 1:30 – 3:00pm, Instructor: Alannah Allocco
Primary Musical Theatre (1 credit) –Ages 4-7, Styled for increased flexibility, strength, speed, balance, coordination, and endurance. Introduces movement combinations requiring more coordination and concentration.
12:00 – 12:50pm, Instructor: Nina McKissock
Tap (Beginner; 1 credit) – Techniques in Tap with emphasis on form and aspects of performance. Learning Tap gives ear training and the ability to learn complicated rhythm patterns.
12:00 – 12:50pm, Instructor: Brianna Genao
Stretch/Conditioning (1 credit) – Ages 8+, This is a class to build your strength and flexibility. It will help with all generes of dance, focusing on core strength and stability, stretching and lengthening muscles, and muscular strength to hold support flexibility. This class is for dancers of all levels, everyone is welcome!
1:00 – 1:50pm, Instructor: Emma Noll
Ballet (Beginner; 1 credit) – Students will continue to train in ballet positions, vocabulary, and barre work. The focus is to increase technique and stability at the barre and center.
2:00 – 2:50pm, Instructor: Emma Noll
Primary Acting (1 credit) – Ages 5-8, Students will learn the basic skills required to successfully perform in stage productions. The class will lay a foundation for children to develop as they grow as actors.
2:00 – 2:50pm & 4:00 – 5:00pm, Instructor: Stephania Torres
Acro (1 credit) – Ages 7-12, Students will learn safe tumbling and stunt techniques, how to fall properly, and spatial awareness.
3:00 – 3:50pm, Instructor: Brianna Genao
Primary Art (1 credit) – Ages 5-8, Students will learn basic visual art skills through various projects that focus on different skills.
3:00 – 3:50pm & 5:00 – 6:00pm, Instructor: Stephania Torres
YOUTH THEATRE PROGRAM
Youth Theatre (4 Credits) – Ages 8-18, a performance based Musical Theatre class where students meet twice a week to develop skills in drama, music, and dance as they rehearse and perform in a one act musical theatre production on our Live Oak stage. This class will rehearse and perform 3 musicals per year and be featured in Brooksville’s annual tree lighting.
Tuesdays & Thursdays 4:30 – 6:30pm (also weekend performances)
Production Team: Lexi Rossiter, Lenia Staley, Reese Monroe, Katie Marra, & Randi Olsen