Announcing SDMT Academy’s Winter Semester!
We are thrilled to announce our winter semester of classes, with something for every age and every interest! Musical theatre combines three major performing elements: singing, acting, and dancing, and we strive to provide an assortment of classes that dive into all three of these! Keep reading below to find out about the amazing classes we have lined up for our winter semester, and then sign up to join the fun today!
In addition to our group classes, the Academy continues to offer private dance and voice lessons by inquiry! Our private lesson instructors are listed on our Academy staff page which can be found here. If you’d like to learn more about private lessons, please email academy@sdmt.org! Also, if you are in need of a scholarship, please email the academy for more information.
Musical Theatre Explorers (Grades K-2)
Saturdays 9:30am-10:30am | Jan 10 – Feb 7
A weekly class for grades K-2 where students will explore song, dance, and storytelling through imagination and play! The perfect class for those looking for an introduction to the world of musical theatre as well as those who have already been bitten by the theatre bug!
Youth Jazz/Tap (Grades 3-6)
Tuesdays 5pm-6pm | Jan 6 – Feb 10
A dance class for grades 3-6 where students will learn proper technique to be able to be successful in musical theater. Students will get experience in both musical theatre style dance as well as tap dance to work at being a well rounded performer.
Musical Theatre Group Voice (Grades 3-6)
Tuesdays 6:15pm-7:15pm | Jan 6 – Feb 10
A 6 week course where students will learn musicianship fundamentals for the actor. Using musicianship foundations classes will explore group singing that focuses on vocal production, music theory, and ensemble singing.
The Actor’s Toolbox: Youth Edition (Grades 3-6)
Tuesdays 7:30pm-8:30pm | Jan 6 – Feb 10
Students will focus on building confidence, character development, and playing objectives through acting techniques. These essential skills will be explored through theatre games and scene work to set them up for success in auditions and musicals.
Advanced Musical Theatre Performance (Grades 7-10)
Mondays 5pm-7pm | Jan 5 – Feb 2
Advanced Musical Theatre Performance is a studio class designed for performers grades 7-10 to develop their temperament as musical theater performers. In a laboratory style design and through coaching, the course will focus on synthesizing acting, singing and movement to improve individual performance. Other focuses will include how to rehearse and perform musical theatre material at a professional level and with an accompanist.
Teen Dance (Grades 7-12)
Saturdays 9:30am-10:45am | Jan 10 – Mar 7 | Drop-In Option
An open level teen dance class where students will work on improving their dance technique, picking up choreography, and learning different musical theatre dance styles. All open level classes are designed to help beginner dancers get the foundation they need while also challenging our more advanced dancers.
Teen Tap (Grades 7-12)
Saturdays 11am-12pm | Jan 10 – Feb 14
A tap class designed for those looking to begin tap or those that want to brush up on their skills and improve their technique. Designed for both the beginner and intermediate levels.
Adult Dance: Beginner/Intermediate (Ages 18+)
Sundays 9:30am-10:45am | Jan 4 – Mar 8 | Drop-In Option
Dancers of all skill levels are encouraged to come and build upon their existing skill set, no matter how much experience they have. Classes will focus on strengthening technique, picking up choreography, and getting comfortable in different musical theatre dance styles.
Adult Dance: Intermediate/Advanced (Ages 18+)
Sundays 9:30am-10:45am | Jan 4 – Mar 8 | Drop-In Option
This fast paced class is designed for dancers that want to push themselves to a professional level. This class will focus on strengthening technique, picking up choreography quickly, and training to be a versatile dancer.
Adult Tap: Open Level (Ages 18+)
Sundays 11am-12pm | Jan 4 – Feb 1 | Drop-In Option
A class designed for those looking to work on their tap journey, and those who are looking to feel more confident in their skills. Each week will focus on building a strong tap foundation and sense of rhythm in this percussive dance style.
Adult Dance: Open Level (Ages 18+)
Wednesdays 11am-12:15pm | Jan 7 – Mar 11 | Drop-In Option
An open level adult dance class where students will work on improving their dance technique, picking up choreography, and learning different musical theatre dance styles. All open level classes are designed to help beginner dancers get the foundation they need while also challenging our more advanced dancers.
Private Lessons: Private lessons in voice and dance available by inquiry to academy@sdmt.org.
Scholarship Information: For those in need of scholarship support, please contact academy@sdmt.org.
TESTIMONIALS ABOUT THE PROGRAM
“My 16 y/o daughter, said the Showgirl Series was such a friendly and safe environment! The teacher was well qualified and super easy going. She allowed them to work on their improv skills in dance which allowed them to use their creativity. FUN CLASS OVERALL! IT LEFT HER WANTING MORE!!”
– Victoria Villanueva“My son loves his private lessons with Van Angelo! Van challenges him to think about each element of a song and performance…and to be patient with his changing voice.”
– Erin Castelloe“I enjoyed the entirety of the tap class I participated in. I have taken classes with the SDMT Academy before, but not tap because I had a personal emergency that made me unavailable. I ended up paying for the entire series and not being able to attend! Luckily I was able to attend the following session this spring, and the Academy worked with me to transfer my credits to a future semester. Our instructor is incredibly knowledgeable, I couldn’t believe how much he knew about tap. Regardless of what a person knows, he has applied knowledge that was able to translate to every level in attendance. So happy!”
– Leela Hammond“I loved the opportunity to test the waters of acting without paying an arm and a leg to do so in the Academy’s Adult Acting class. I loved the community aspect of the class as well; getting to know other people who were interested in pursuing acting. It felt very safe and welcoming.”
– Danielle Fike“I feel so lucky to have been in the room for the Community Choir class, with this amazing and inspirational instructor, in a pool of incredible talent, singing such gorgeous and powerful pieces! Every single day I think about this opportunity and tear up, and I have literally cried in every class, multiple times. Elan probably thinks I’m unhinged, but I promise I’m just really happy!”
– Nicole Freel Baldridge“My friend’s daughter had the most remarkable two weeks at the Musical Mash-Up summer camp. What you gave that child through the scholarship opportunity may truly be transformative in her life. To think a year ago, she didn’t even speak English. Her mother showed me the video of the performance and it just is remarkable.”
– Anonymous
