Musical Theatre

MUSICAL THEATRE – SONG, DANCE AND DRAMA for 7-13yr olds. This class will help students develop new skills and build on existing ones. It will encourage emotional expression and social connection. We’ll be looking to help students grow in confidence, get a little exercise, and most of all… have some fun! This class is broken into four components… singing, dancing, acting and performing;

SINGING: we teach basic vocal techniques and focus on building confidence (singing in front of an audience can feel quite vulnerable, even for the most seasoned of performers).

DANCING: students will learn basic musical theatre movement plus a bit of tap dancing on the side (tap shoes not required).

ACTING: we’ll explore what tools every actor (no matter how young, old, or experienced) has at their disposal to convey story, character, and feeling.

PERFORMING:  students will learn fundamental theatre terminology (but we’ll make it fun!) and best practices for the stage (such as the importance of projection and what to do when the director calls ‘places’). And then we’ll bring it all together on stage!

This class is taught by Zelia Horrell. Zelia is a dynamic drama and singing coach (with years of on-stage experience). Each term we create a magical musical theatre piece that is performed for friends and family.

Where:

• Te Atamira, Remarkables Park Town Centre, Frankton, Queenstown (opposite Spotlight)

When:

• Classes resume Term 1, 2023 – Feb 13th (this class starts a week later due to Waiting Public holiday)

Term Fees

• DISCOUNT – 5% discount for any individual student enrolled in more than one dance class.
• DISCOUNT – 10% family discount.
• Musical Theatre classes require term commitment. Students in these classes will need to be enrolled in the DEVOS studio portal. Once registration is received an invoice for the term will be sent. Invoices are to be paid prior to the student’s first lesson.

Ages:

• Our classes are mixed ages as we feel a performerr’s ability is not set by their age. Children are more apt to learn from their peers than from adults. The class work is set at the oldest student’s level which maximises the  younger student’s skills and potential. Older students have the opportunity to be helpful and in turn inspire the younger ones. Mixed ages also encourages student’s to build strong bonds with others not of their age.

What to wear:

• Please wear comfortable sneakers and bring a pair of hard soled shoes for the tap dancing section. The theatre space flooring is not able to accomodate tap shoes. But as long as we can hear your beats, there is no need for tap shoes.
• Anything goes as long as you can dance in it! Don’t forget layers as the weather gets colder.
• Long hair tied back and bring a drink bottle!

Parents viewing:

• Student’s focus better without parents in the studio. You can always peek a look into the studio, through the big windows at Te Atamira and we invite you to an open viewing class in week 9.

Trial Classes – Week one and two only:

• Term 1 offers trial classes during the first 2 weeks only, Feb 13th and Feb 20th.
• Trial classes are $5, this is then deducted from term fees should the student enrol for the remainder of the term.

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DEVOS TEACHER – ZELIA HORRELL