We understand that children will enter classes in their age groups at different levels and experiences. The foundations and principles of singing, dancing and acting don't change. Each age group will move at the appropriate pace for them. Older groups will progress faster with more depth while combining techniques for more dynamics.

AMETHYST LEVEL

DANCE:

-understanding personal space

-body awareness

-basic balance and posture alignment

-copy movement

-simple sequences

-simple coordination

-canon

-rhythm & tempo introduction

-counting in 8’s

-animal movement

-explore emotion change in movement

-ensemble awareness

DRAMA:

-following directions

-understanding “pretend” vs. “real”

-face/body/voice expression of emotions

-intro to circumstances

-intro to T.A.V. (thought, action, voice)

-intro to gestures

-intro to memorization

-intro to action/reaction

VOICE/CHORAL:

-following conductor

-matching pitch

-keeping a steady beat

-intro to dynamics (soft/loud, fast, slow)

-intro to reading music w/ rhythm games

-group singing with a choral track

EMERALD LEVEL

DANCE:

(includes skills of previous levels)

-body section isolations

-strength and stretch conditioning for alignment and control

-ballet fundamentals: plie, tendu, dégagé, releve, passe, arabesque, R & L

-basic tap sounds, patterns & rhythms

-into to dancing with props

-sequencing and grouping patterns

-observing and complementing others

-intro to mock auditions

DRAMA:

(includes skills of previous levels)

-objectives (what does my character want)

-character motivation, intention and reaction

-vocal dynamics (time, tone, tension, volume, articulation)

-stage direction and blocking

-T.A.V. (thought, action, voice)

-Improvisation “yes, and…)

-intro to props

-audition book prep

-short monologues and scenes

VOICE/CHORAL/ACT A SONG:

(includes skills of previous levels)

-following conductor

-posture

-breathing and breath control

-ear training / pitch matching

-intro to harmony (in round)

-blending dynamics

-intro to vowel shaping

-reading simple musical notation (quarter, eighth, half, whole notes)

-stage presence

-ACT AND TELL A STORY WHILE SINGING

-memorization

SAPPHIRE LEVEL

DANCE:

(includes skills of previous levels)

-beginner/intermediate ballet technique

-beginner/intermediate tap technique

-beginner/intermediate jazz technique

-matching emotion

-musical phrasing

-solo and group improvisation

-intro to styles

-constructive criticism of others

-simple mock auditions

DRAMA:

(includes skills of previous levels)

-scene study fundamentals (relationship, objective, conflict)

-simple script analysis

-objectives lists

-blending dynamics for complex characters

-open scripts

-intro to dialects

VOICE/CHORAL/ACT A SONG:

(includes skills of previous levels)

-consistent breath support for sustained phrases

-strengthening control across registers (head, chest, mixed voice awareness)

-harmonizing in two-three parts

-vowel and consonant placement and timing

-ACT AND TELL A STORY WHILE SINGING

RUBY LEVEL

DANCE:

(includes skills of previous levels)

-intermediate/advanced ballet technique

-intermediate/advanced tap technique

-intermediate/advanced jazz technique

-blending styles

-intro to dance composition

-mock auditions

DRAMA:

(includes skills of previous levels)

-full emotional range and character complexity

-in depth script analysis

-ensemble chemistry and active listening in group scenes

-styles of acting

VOICE/CHORAL/ACT A SONG:

(includes skills of previous levels)

-music theory

-styles/genres

-strong breath management for sustained, dynamic phrasing

-clear diction and expressive phrasing

-sight singing & harmony building

-ACT & TELL A STORY WHILE SINGING