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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.
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!
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
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Offering In person and Virtual privates, Semi Private & Small Group Classes
Dance & Acting
Below classes are Semi Private Group Classes Fall Schedule begins Tuesday Sept. 16
CALLBACKS BOOTCAMP
Small Group Class!
Nail Your Callback. Book the Role.
You got the callback… now what?
In this intensive, high-energy class you’ll learn how to think fast, make bold choices, and take direction like a pro so you can shine when it matters most!
💡 What You’ll Learn:
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How to cold read brand-new scripts (“sides”) on the spot
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Quick tricks to memorize and mark your lines under pressure
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How to adjust instantly when the director gives you new notes
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Secrets to connecting with scene partners in just minutes
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Performing a new song cut with confidence & personality
🎯 Perfect For:
Young actors who want to be ready for school shows, community theatre, & professional auditions!
Small Group Class! Space is limited!
Reserve your spot and learn the callback skills that will set you apart from the crowd.
Ages 10–14
Tuesdays 5:00 - 5:55
$60 every four weeks -- class runs with 4 - 6 students
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AUDITION DANCE
This is your chance to become a true triple threat!
Be ready for your next dance call! In this class, you’ll learn the most common audition steps (jazz square, step-ball-change, box step, pas de bourrée, turns, and more) while practicing how to pick up choreography quickly under pressure.
💡You’ll also get tips on audition etiquette, confidence tricks, and how to “sell it” even if you’re not a dancer first. Every class ends with a mock audition combo so you can train like the pros.​
🎯 Perfect For:
If you’re a 10–14 year old musical theatre performer who says, “I can sing and act, but I’m not really a dancer…” "I can dance I just cant learn the routines quick and actually perform them" — this class is 100% for you.
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Small Group Class! Space is limited!
​Tuesday 6:-00 - 6:55
$60 every four weeks -- Small group class runs with 4 - 6 students
POP BALLET
Classical Technique. Modern Vibes.
Love ballet but want something with a twist?
This class blends classical ballet foundations with the energy of today’s pop hits—so you can perfect your technique and have fun.
💡 What You’ll Do:
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Master ballet fundamentals: posture, turnout, balance, and lines
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Build strength, flexibility, and grace
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Prep for College BFA Auditions
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Apply technique to upbeat pop tracks for a fresh, modern feel
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End the session performing a short, choreographed number
🎯 Perfect for:
Teens who want to strengthen their dance technique for ALL AUDITIONS while keeping it fun, high-energy, and relevant to today’s music scene.
Small Group Class! Space is limited!
​Tuesday 7:00 - 7:55
$60 every four weeks -- Small group class runs with 4 - 6 students
Invite Only
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.
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.
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Coming back soon!
Vocal Performance & Intro to Vocal Performance
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 ​​
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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