Dance & Acting
Offering Privates, Semi Private & Small Group Classes
Empower
Growth
Private Dance Lessons
Meet Miss Kristen
Kristen Barnes started dancing at the age of 2 and at 9 years old was accepted into the prestigious North Carolina School of the Arts Pre-professional program for ballet. In addition, she continued to train in jazz, tap, lyrical and Musical Theatre at various dance studios.
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Directly after graduation, Kristen was hired by Celebrity Cruises for the inaugural run if the MV Mercy. After her contract was up, she was hired by Jean Ann Ryan Productions and began another tour on the Japan Cruise Line. Her dreams came true when she became a Radio City Rockette. From there her career took off, performing on several episodes of SNL, MTV music awards (which also featured Kristen's choreography) and on A Night of Too Many Stars with John Stewart. From there she booked national & international commercials for Coca Cola, TV Land, Papa Johns Pizza, Bloomingdale's and many more!
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Kristen has hung up her professional dance & performing shoes and excitedly shares her knowledge with future aspiring entertainers!
Pre Screen Prep &
Training
Many BFA's require ballet and musical theatre routine submissions. This isn't something that can be learned overnight! Cant fake technique. Prepare before the audition!
Musical Theatre Audition Prep
Recognize Retain Perform
To book more auditions, you need to dance. Its not too late to start. Learn technique and routines!
Private Lessons
All ages.
Any genre.
Pageant routine prep
Help with a school musical number
Catch up to join a certain class
Master technique
Audition prep
Any thing you need!
Wedding Dance
Getting married? Shock your guests with a fun first dance routine.
Bridesmaids, groomsmen bring them all or just a few!
We will come up with a dance just for you & Supply the champagne for rehearsal!
Private and semi private lessons for Acting
SMALL GROUP CLASS & SEMI PRIVATE Description & 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.
Tap Technique & Audition Steps
Limited Spots!
Every Musical Theatre performer needs to tap! There are certain things you cant fake and this is it!
Some experience is a bonus, but will work with all levels.
Age is not a factor in this class.
Dedication and the desire to learn in a judgement free zone is!
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If brand new we recommend taking a few private tap lessons to learn the basics first!
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recommend age 13 through adult
or *Level Really thinks this could be there thing, or is a beginner who is dedicated!
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Tuesdays 6:15 -7:15pm
$60
if a younger student is interested they must be evaluated
Invite Only
Coming back this Spring!
At BYA, we believe when put together like minded students, with the same dreams and goals, they automatically begin to push each other, and find a non competitive network to support each other.
This class is for students we have worked with and showed interest in leveling up their craft. They are selected based upon what is seen in classes, workshops, camps or lessons. T
This class is only open to a select BYA students. Auditions for this class are possible but open spots are rare once filled.
Age varies. Semester class with showcase & opportunities to perform for Manager and Talent Agency.
Thursdays for LV2
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Vocal Performance & Intro to Vocal Performance
Coming this Spring!
Want to take singing lessons but are not sure?
Want to learn how to perform a song and not just sing the lyrics?
Then this quick class is for you!
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Intro to Vocal performance will focus on finding their voice, not yelling while singing & projection and stage presence
1st - 3rd grade
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Vocal Performance is slightly more advanced.
This group will:
Each month work on a 16 to 32 bar cut of music that will be able to be used at Auditions!
Students will learn what a cut of music is, make sure they sing the song on key, will learn simple vocal warmups, and will develop stage presence when they sing. This class is limited to only 5-7 students
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4th to 6th grade *3rd depending one experience
Level: You think this could be your thing, or is a beginner who is dedicated!
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SUNDAY
Private Lessons
1:00 Cabaret Workshop & Rehearsals
MONDAY
Private Voice &
Acting, Dance Lessons
TUESDAY
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6:30 Tap
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Private and semi private dance and acting lessons
WEDNESDAY
Private Voice lessons
Private Dance lessons
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THURSDAY
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5:00- 6:00 MT intermediate
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PRIVATE VOICE
FRIDAY
All day Private lessons
Why take classes & privates at BYA ?
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Customized 1:1 attention even in small 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