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Summer Programs 2008


  SUMMERSTAGE 2008
 

 Classes in Voice • Acting •  Dance •  Production

Grades 3 and up

JULY 21 - AUGUST 15

Monday - Thursday  9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Classes will be grouped by age

 Grades 7 and up present "AIDA"
Grades 3 - 7 present  "Musical Review Based on AIDA"

All SummerStage students are cast in the production

 Placement auditions will be held at FSPA Saturday, May 3 or by appointment

 

Previous SummerStage productions have included High School Musical, The Wizard of Oz, The Sound of Music, You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown, Bye Bye Birdie, Anything Goes, The Pirates of Penzance, Barnum, School House Rock-Live!, The Wiz,New York, New York, Grease, Babes in Arms, and Cats.

 

 Text Box: Creative Kids Arts Camp

 

 

 

 

Text Box: Ages 5 - 7                                                                             One-week:  August 18-22, 9:30 a.m. - Noon                              This camp offers musical theater, creative movement and arts and crafts for young children.  Children will present a short performance at the end of the week long program.                                  (Students should bring a snack each day)                                Instructors: Kim Rezendes, Kellie Stamp                             Tuition:  $275

 

Text Box: Children’s Musical Theater  

 

Text Box: Grades 1 & 2                                                                                                                                               8 Weekly Classes on Wednesdays 3:00-4:00 p.m.                                                                                         July 2 - August 20                                                                                                                                      This class is an introduction to basic skills in acting, singing and dance. No previous training or experience is required.  A classroom performance will be included in the final class.                                                            Tuition:  $160  

 

 

 

 

Text Box:             Musical Theater Audition Intensive                      A collaboration with Broadway Artist Alliance of New York City

 

Text Box: Summer Acting Workshop

 

 

Text Box: Acting for the Camera- This workshop will introduce students to the differences between performing on stage and for film and TV.  Students will be taped and see themselves on screen.                                                 July 16                                                                                                                                                         3 hours: 2:00—5:00 p.m.                                                                                                                           Ages 11 and up Instructor: Nick Paone                                                                                                                           Tuition: $75 per session Materials Fee: TBA

 

 

 

 

 

Text Box: Ages 15-19                                                                                             August 18 - 22, 2:00—5:00 p.m.                                                                  This unique intensive is designed for the student hoping to pursue Musical Theater at the college or conservatory level.  A step-by-step approach will walk students through the often complicated and intimidating experience of the college audition.  At the end of the week, each student will have a ballad and up-tempo song, monologues, understanding of an appropriate audition outfit and an audition notebook properly marked for their accompanist. Mock auditions will be held daily in a master class setting.  Jennifer Johns and staff from Broadway Artists Alliance of New York City will conduct final auditions and evaluations. Tuition:  $450  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MUSIC ___________________________

8-week Session: Weekly classes and private lessons

June 30 - August 21

 

Text Box: Rattles and Rhythms  One Year-Olds with an Adult                                                   Wednesdays 10:30-11:00am Wee Play                       2-4 Year-Olds with an Adult                                                    Wednesdays 11:00-11:30am                                       

 

 

 

 

Designed to meet the educational, physical, artistic and emotional needs of young children.  Classes focuses on singing, listening, creative movement, instrumental playing, and learning basic musical concepts.

8 classes: $140

Text Box: Voice Class

 

 

Ages 10 - 13                                                                                                                                           Mondays 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.                                                                                                                    Designed for young singers looking to gain experience and basic technique.  Classes focus on  fundamentals of breathing, vowel placement, sight-reading and ear training.  A wide range of repertoire will be studied with emphasis on the classical and musical theater genres.

8 classes: $175

 

Text Box: Teen Voice Class  Class

 Ages 14 and up                                                                                                                              Mondays 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.                                                                                                                         An opportunity for teens to begin or continue vocal studies in a peer group setting.  The  emphasis is on building a healthy technique suitable for musical theater and popular repertoire.  Basic notation and ear training will be addressed.

8 classes: $175

Text Box: Private Lessons  Class

Voice, Piano, Percussion, Guitar, Violin                                                                                          

Scheduled in order of date of registration.     

Prorating available at registration date.

                                                                                              

Make-ups not available for summer lessons.

 

8 Half-hour lessons: $280                                                                                                                           8 Hour lessons: $435

MUSIC ___________________________

One-Week Voice Intensives

Text Box: Youth Voice Intensive

 

 

Ages 9 - 13 (Treble Voice Only)                                                                                                                           August  18 - 22                                                                                                                                                            9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.                                                                                                                                                     A week-long intensive geared toward the student with an interest in building vocal technique and expanding their repertoire.  The music to be studied includes a variety of genres including classical, musical theater, jazz and pop.  Class time is divided into choral work, private lessons, sight-singing and informative discussion of music styles and history.  Students will perform in a recital at the end of the week.  No audition is required.  Beginner singers welcome.

Tuition: $375

   

Text Box: Musical Theater Audition Intensive

                                                                                                   

A One-week Audition Preparation Intensive for Teens

August 18—22, 2:00—5:00 p.m.                            

See description above under Drama.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Triple Threat Master Class

Tentative Date:  August 22nd 10:00 a.m. - Noon

Ages 10 and up

A collaboration with

Broadway Artists Alliance of New York City

Professional coaching in Voice, Dance, and Acting.

Tuition:  $100

 

 

DANCE  ___________________________ 

FACULTY
Cheryl Abbott, Dorothy Brown, Clyde Nantais, Kellie Stamp


8-Week Session
Weekly Dance Classes June 30 - August 21
Students new to FSPA should be evaluated for proper level placement
 

            RHYTHM & MOVEMENT

                             Ages 4 - 6                       Thursday  2:15—3:00 p.m.

 

          BALLET    Intro / Ballet I                    Monday 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.

                             Ballet IA / II                    Wednesday 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.

                             Ballet IIA / III                  Monday 3:00—4:30 p.m. &

                                                                   Wednesday 3:00 - 4:30 p.m.

                             Ballet IIIA                       Monday & Wednesday 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.

                             Pointe I                           Monday & Wednesday 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.

                             Ballet IV/V                      Monday & Wednesday 10:00 - 11:30 a.m.

                             Pointe II / III                   Monday & Wednesday 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.

                             Teen Ballet I                    Wednesday 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.

 

          JAZZ         Beg. Jazz / Jazz I             Wednesday 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.

                             Jazz II / IIA/III                Wednesday 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.

                             Jazz IIIA / IV                  Tuesday 2:30 - 4:00 p.m.

                             Jazz IVA/IVB/V              Tuesday 2:00 - 3:30 p.m.

                             Jazz VA—VI                  Tuesday 3:30 - 5:00 p.m.

 

          TAP            Tap I/II                           Tuesday 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.

                             Intermediate Teen Tap     Tuesday 5:00 - 6:00 p.m.

 

                      Tuition for 8 Weeks

    

Text Box: Class Pass     $650

 

DANCE  ___________________________ 

Dance Intensives

Text Box: Ballet Intensive - Classical Variations

 

For Advanced Ballet Dancers
6 weeks: June 30 - August 6
Monday & Wednesday 1:00 - 2:30 p.m.
A concentrated ballet program based on the Vaganova or Russian style fundamentals. These classes focus on developing strength and proper execution of steps, pointe work, and performance qualities for the serious ballet student. In addition, we will be learning variations from major
classical ballets such as Raymonda, The Sleeping Beauty, and Coppelia. Our goal is to challenge each student and continue a professional level of dance training. The program will conclude with a studio performance. An audition may be necessary for students who are new to FSPA.
Instructor: Cheryl Abbott
Tuition: $300
 

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

March 10 Summer Registration Begins

Summer Registration Fee: $10.00
Summer tuition and registration fees are non-refundable
Scheduling is done in order of date of registration
Classes may be split or combined based on enrollment
Make-ups are not available for summer private lessons

REGISTRATION FEE AND HALF TUITION PAYMENT DUE AT DATE OF REGISTRATION
TUITION BALANCE DUE PRIOR TO FIRST CLASS

MASTERCARD AND VISA ACCEPTED

FSPA OFFICE HOURS
June 17 – 27 Mon. - Fri. 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
June 30 - August 21 Mon. - Thurs. 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. or by appointment

 
 

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