Young Performers Ages 8-12

Mondays 4:15-5:15 p.m.

Young Performers

Dates:  Mondays:  January 12 - April 27 (no class March 23);

Times:  4:15 - 5:15 p.m.

Theme:  

Cost:  $60/month (January-April) or $220 for semester*

Ages: 8-12

Showcase: Tuesday, April 28 at 6 p.m.

Instructor: Chauna Wilhite

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.

*To receive this discount, you should register online and pay the first month's fee. Then pay the balance in person by check or cash by the end of the 3rd week of class.

Creative Movement Spring 2026 ages 5-8

Tuesdays 4;15-5:15 p.m.

Creative Movement Dance Spring 2026

Ages 5-8

Dates:  Tuesdays:  January 13 - April 28  (no class March 24)

Times:  4:15-5:15 p.m. 

Cost:  $60/month (January-April) or $220 for semester*

Showcase: Tuesday, April 28 at 6 p.m.

Instructor: Megan Wilkins

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.

*To receive this discount, you should register online and pay the first month's fee. Then pay the balance in person by check or cash by the end of the 2nd week of class.

**Students are required to wear appropriate dance shoes (jazz or ballet shoes) to class.

Young Movers (Dance) Ages 9-15

Wednesdays 4:15-5:15

Young Movers Dance Spring 2026

Ages 9-15

Theme: Jazz/Funk: Pop Star Edition

Dates:  Wednesdays:  January 14 - April 22  (no class March 25)

Times:  4:15-5:15 p.m. 

Cost:  $60/month (January-April) or $220 for semester*

Showcase: Tuesday, April 28 at 6 p.m.

Instructor: Taylor Hatfield

Choreographer Taylor Hatfield 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.

*To receive this discount, you should register online and pay the first month's fee. Then pay the balance in person by check or cash by the end of the 2nd week of class.

**Students are required to wear appropriate dance shoes (jazz or ballet shoes) to class.

Theatre Design with QLab: An Introduction

2-4 p.m.

Sound Design QLab Workshop
Saturday, March 14, 2-4 p.m.
Ages 12-18
$25

Professor of Theatre at Louisiana Tech University, Jeremy Reynolds will teach the students to create and program sound and projection cues using Q-Lab (the software used on Broadway!).

This session will be interactive and students will depart having created and programmed their own sound effects.

 

Building Confidence with Improv

2-4 p.m.

Improv/Acting One-Day Workshop
Saturday, April 11, 2-4 p.m.
Ages 12-18
$25

Director of Broadcasting at KEDM, Jay Curtis will lead the students in this one-day improvisation class.

Improv offer a dynamic and engaging way for teens to develop important life skills while having fun and connecting with others! This class will get your students on their feet working on characters, improvisation, and acting through a variety of fun games and improv exercises.

Be sure to dress comfortably.  

We would love to pick the students' favorite improv game learned in the workshop to showcase to family at the end of class.

Pop Up Dance Workshop

2-4 p.m.

Pop Up Dance Workshop 

Saturday, April 18, 2-4 p.m.
Ages 10-18
$25

Instructor:  Mary Lusk

Join Mary for this fun 2 hour dance workshop and take home a dance performance.

Open to any skill level.

Students will be prepared to showcase their dance at the end of class for friends/family. (probably around 3:50 or 3:55 p.m.

Props Design and Creation

2-4 p.m.

Props Design and Creation
Saturday, April 18, 2-4 p.m.
Ages 12-18
$25

Be sure to dress comfortably.  Closed toe and closed heel shoes are a must at the theater!