Our Classes
CLASS DESCRIPTIONS & CALENDAR BELOW
Our classes are specifically designed to allow performers to work on their craft as an ensemble, but with one on one attention.
Classes are either billed on a 4 wk cycle, per semester (12-13 wks), or workshop series.
In the summer, camps, classes, and private lessons are offered.
We have 4 different Levels:
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Introductory and just for fun!
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Interested, can still be a beginner but wants to work!
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You think this could be your thing, or is a beginner who is dedicated!
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This is what you love and want to really advance your craft!
Levels are just a guide. If we feel the student would advance more quickly or benefit from a a different level, we will suggest that. Skill level is as important as Age.
CLASS DESCRIPTIONS & CALENDAR BELOW * please note there is a yearly $20 registration fee This will be applied after enrollment paperwork is filled out as a separate charge.
SUMMER WORKSHOP SERIES
During this workshop series, students will have the opportunity to explore and practice several different performance techniques. The series has multiple classes for varying levels.
The workshops will offer students a learning environment in which they will learn by the process of introduction, repeat, retain, and perform. All levels of students can expect to be exposed to ideas that are rooted in modern techniques and validated by years of experience.
Max 15 students per workshop
COMMERCIAL AUDITIONING
Students will work to prepare for professional auditions and environments by learning the skills and etiquette needed for the screen.
Students will work with commercials and scripts that have aired on TV or been used for actual screen auditions.
They will be filmed and have the opportunity to watch their performance back
and re film so they learn what to look to correct themselves.
1 Day Workshop 2 Age Groups
Thursday
July 20th 12 & up
Aug. 3rd 9 - 11yrs old
5:00 - 6:30 pm $30
AUDITION CHOREO PREP & SKILLS BOOTCAMP
Summer is your chance to master your skills! You may be in a show, but find the time to continue your training so when the next show comes up, you get the role you want!r
Class includes: Musical theatre Tap, Broadway Ballet Technique, & weekly routines with choreography found in auditions
Wednesdays JULY 5 - 26
6:30- 8PM
12 & UP
DROP IN $25
$72 FOR THE MONTH!
MUSICAL THEATRE AUDITIONS LV2
Back in the Fall! Including a Showcase mini Musical Class! Try a camp this summer!
Have an audition coming up? W ant to start auditioning?
This workshop focuses on looking at different works allowing the student to learn how to develop a truthful acting instrument rooted in fundamentals.
Perform and receive individual feedback and coaching
Weeks 1 - 3: Daily Dance & The 16 Bar Cut Audition or Monologue
Week 4 - 5: Daily Dance & Read Auditions (Scene Work)
Week 6: Perform your audition!
In this class, the student will learn how to react truthfully, how to approach a script, how to interpret what is being portrayed, & how to list to your intuition during an audition.
10-14 YEARS *Level This could be your thing, or is a beginner who is dedicated!
Tuesdays 6:50 - 7:35 pm
Teacher: Mr. James
STAGE PRESENCE & AUDITION STEPS
Back Next Fall! Try the Bootcamp class this summer!
Im not a Dancer, I am a mover!
For singers and actors who want to learn to dance and become comfortable in their body moving around onstage in performances and in auditions.
Auditions can be nerve-wracking and scary, but we want you to be the student that shows up and goes for it! When a students just gives up, or shows their frustration if they aren’t “getting it,” That can read as attitude. So jump in, make big mistakes! That will make them want you.
This class will introduce foundational dance technique and choreography & encourage confidence, stage personality and coordination.
THURSDAY 5:45 - 6:30
APRIL 20 - MAY 25 (6 weeks). *Level: Really thinks this could be there thing, or is a beginner who is dedicated! 6th grade & up
Teacher: Miss Kristen & Guest Teachers
Tap Technique
Back in the Fall! Try the Bootcamp class this summer!
Every Musical Theatre performer needs to tap!
Some experience is a bonus, but will work with all levels.
If brand new we recommend taking a few private tap lessons to learn the basics first!
7th grade & up ( if younger must try a class first ) *Level Really thinks this could be there thing, or is a beginner who is dedicated!
THURSDAY 6:30 - 7:15
Teacher: Miss Kristen
AUDITION & COLLEGE PREP DANCE
Back in the Fall! Try the Bootcamp Class this summer!
When it comes time to apply for college or various Musical Theatre programs there are lots of things you can prepare in advance: your song cuts, your monologues, your pre-screen videos, but what about the live dance call? How can you do your best in this situation where you have no idea what is going to be asked of you? If you are a strong dancer with years of training, how do you show yourself to your best advantage? How can you prepare for unknown choreography or routines that may be beyond your skill level?
-Learn a double pirouette or a clean single
-Ballet training because choreography is ALWAYS given using French terms from ballet, which you must know at auditions and rehearsals.
-Add essential steps and tricks
-Be familiar with jazz basics
-Learn to Recognize, repeat, retain and perform
This workshop will have a new routine and various skills every week. There is NO dance recital. This is NYC styled training.
THURSDAY 7:15 - 8:15
*Level this is what you love and want to really advance your craft!
$95
Teacher: Miss Kristen
SUNDAY
Private Lessons
1:00 Cabaret Workshop & Rehearsals
MONDAY
Private Voice &
Acting Lessons
TUESDAY
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5:15 - 6:00 Stage Performing
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6:00 - 6:45 Audition Prep 101
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6:45 - 7:30 Musical Theatre Auditions LV2
WEDNESDAY
Private Voice lessons
THURSDAY
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5:45 - 6:30 Stage presence and Audition Steps
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6:30 - 7:15 Tap Technique
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7:15 - 8:15 Musical Theatre Audition & College Prep
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PRIVATE VOICE
FRIDAY
All day Private lessons and Show Prep
Why take classes at BYA ?
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Customized 1:1 attention even in our group classes
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Contemporary training methods with a classical foundation, allowing us to connect deeply with the social media generation
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We have a 100% honesty policy with our students, giving constructive feedback, teaching them to appreciate critique