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SEMESTER CLASSES




MUSICAL THEATRE CLASSES
SPECIALIZED WORKSHOPS
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CLASS DESCRIPTION





We have 3 age groups:



TWINKLERS



Ages 3 to 6



This group focuses on the basics and beginning techniques of theater - confidence, freedom of expression, creativity, comedy, and projection. This group puts on short plays at the end of each semester that are around 20 minutes in length (maximum), and joins in some extra performances with the older groups, including the end-of-year Cabaret and Talent Show.



sparklers



Ages 7 to 10



This group builds upon the techniques listed in the above age group, and develops them. We also do a lot of improvisation, creating skits and even choreography, interpretation of material, and more. This group puts on 30-45 minute shows at the end of each semester, along with other special performances during the semester, and finishing with the end of year Cabaret and Talent Show.



Glitteratti



Ages 11 to 18



These are our "rockstars"! This group will tackle much more difficult material, as well as creating their own! This group gets to delve deeper into the craft of acting and improvisation, and learn about all aspects of theatrical production. They do two large musical shows, like the younger groups, but we will add more performance opportunities with this age group, even travel! The Glitteratti also finish the year with our annual Cabaret and Talent Show.



SPECIALIZED WEEKLY WORKSHOPS





We also offer:



twinkle toes dance



Ages 3 to 6



​This class is geared towards our youngest dancers to give them an introduction to beginning dance and tap techniques, and build a foundation for 3 basic dance styles. We will teach a little bit of classic technique, beginning broadway dance and jazz, as well as beginning tap! This is a shorter (45-minute) class.



BROADWAY Jazz & TAP



Ages 7 to 15



If you want to focus more on the "dance" side of performance, we have a class for you! These classes focus on Broadway style dance, jazz, and tap, with an introduction to the techniques and stylistic differences between "Broadway" dance and classical dance. Different levels based on age, experience and ability. Please contact us if you're not sure of the right class for your child.



ACTING & IMPROVISATION



Ages 8 to 17



This class focuses on the skills to create believable performances & the creative imagination that brings theater to life! Using classic improvisation games & acting exercises, students will learn techniques for exploring character and then text with monologue & scene work. A great way for students to build confidence on stage!





vocal performance



Ages 8 to 17



This class will focus on singing and vocal training and performance, including building proper technique, as well as working on the performance aspects of singing on stage. Students will work on solo, duet, and group numbers according to age and ability, and begin to build a repertoire of "performance ready" material.



Note to parents of young (pre-school aged) children



We find that one of the biggest challenges for this age group is the "separation anxiety" that children feel when trying something new, with a new group of people and a new teacher. Sometimes it is "anxiety" inducing for you parents too! In order to alleviate this, we encourage/ invite parents to attend the first class of the semester with their children, for the beginning, where we will have a quick information session, then learn a song all together, after which the children will wave you out of the room so we can play! We think this helps to ease the transition, when the 'goodbye' becomes a happy and fun thing! Then, we do encourage you to stick around, outside the classroom, for the first class at least, so children can have the comfort of knowing you are near. Once they are adjusted and happy, feel free to run errands, or whatever you need to do! We are also happy to discuss these or any other issues or concerns in more detail. Our goal is that every child have a positive and fun experience, gain confidence and other skills that will help them for the rest of their lives. We also want this to be a pleasant experience for you as well: the opportunity to watch your children grow and blossom, and to know they are having fun!



SCHEDULE





SEMESTER COURSE FEES





Registration Fee: 25 euros per year, per family

*This is a non-refundable fee to hold a place for your child in class and join as a member of our association, to have access to all programs and camps for the school-year.


**Students registered in more than one course get a 20% discount on the second class! Sign up for a workshop to focus on singing, acting, or dance and get 20% off the less expensive class!



FALL SESSION



12 WEEKS



275€



TWINKLERS



300€



SPARKLERS



325€



GLITTERATTI / ALL-STARS



250€



TWINKLE TOES WORKSHOP



275€



BROADWAY JAZZ & TAP / ACTING



300€



VOCAL PERFORMANCE



SPRING SESSION



18 WEEKS



375€



TWINKLERS



400€



SPARKLERS



450€



GLITTERATTI / ALL-STARS



350€



TWINKLE TOES WORKSHOP



375€



BROADWAY JAZZ & TAP/ ACTING



400€



VOCAL PERFORMANCE



IMPORTANT NOTES



  1. Register and pre-pay for the whole year and get 10% off of total!
  2. Students may have one trial class before deciding to continue, but a registration fee must still be paid in order to hold the spot. Class fees must be paid by the second week of classes. By the third week of classes, course fees are non-refundable. We often have waiting lists and we don't want to deprive other children of participating!
  3. Scholarship opportunities are available. We never want a child to be prevented from participating due to financial difficulty. We believe the arts should be accessible for all! We can offer partial or full scholarships on a need basis, with a volunteer exchange. We are an association with a limited budget, so in order to offer scholarships, we must have a way to save money in another area (either by saving on staff hours or on time, energy, etc.) Please email the Director for more information on scholarships at: director@actparis.com

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American Childrens Theatre Paris


+33 6 58 54 13 48
act.paris@yahoo.com



+33 6 58 54 13 48

act.paris@yahoo.com



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