Dream City Arts Academy hopes to reinstate classes when it is safe for staff and students alike. We strive to offer comprehensive classes for all ages in acting, dance, musical theater, acrobatics, and painting. Classes are taught by professional artists with years of experience in their areas. We hope to be back soon!
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[/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”4.0.6″][/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text disabled_on=”on|on|on” admin_label=”Make Believe” _builder_version=”4.0.6″ disabled=”on”]Make Believe: Introduction to Performing
Mondays 6-7pm (March 2 – April 20) – 8 classes
Ages: 4-7
Cost: $80
Description: Kids will enjoy a fun introduction to performing through imagination, role playing, and stories. Students will participate in games, songs, and activities designed to make acting and performing accessible and fun. Young learners will grow in their ability to communicate, express emotions, tell stories, work with a group, and be creative.
Lead Instructor: Dan Stoddard has a degree in Elementary Education and a minor in Music, and has enjoyed introducing young learners to the world of theater and music for almost ten years. He has taught theater and music for preschool and elementary students, and has developed theater programs for summer camps. He serves as a Production Manager for Dream City.
[/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=”https://my.dreamcitychurch.us/portal/event_detail.aspx?id=44595&filter=month:3|year:2020|campus:0|ministry:11|listview:1|featuredevents:0″ url_new_window=”on” button_text=”REGISTER NOW” button_alignment=”center” disabled_on=”on|on|on” _builder_version=”4.0.6″ disabled=”on”][/et_pb_button][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”4.0.6″ disabled_on=”on|on|on” disabled=”on”][/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text disabled_on=”on|on|on” admin_label=”Creative Characters” _builder_version=”4.0.6″ disabled=”on”]Creative Characters: Acting for Elementary Students
Mondays 7:15-8:30pm (March 2 – April 20) – 8 classes
Ages: 8-11
Cost: $100
Description: Students who want to create characters, use their voices, and stretch their imaginations should join us for this class. We will explore acting through scripts, characters, storytelling, improvisation, voice work, and much more!
Lead Instructor: Dan Stoddard has a degree in Elementary Education and a minor in Music, and has enjoyed introducing young learners to the world of theater and music for almost ten years. He has taught theater and music for preschool and elementary students, and has developed theater programs for summer camps. He serves as a Production Manager for Dream City.
[/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=”https://my.dreamcitychurch.us/portal/event_detail.aspx?id=44603&filter=month:3|year:2020|campus:0|ministry:11|listview:1|featuredevents:0″ url_new_window=”on” button_text=”REGISTER NOW” button_alignment=”center” disabled_on=”on|on|on” _builder_version=”4.0.6″ disabled=”on”][/et_pb_button][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”4.0.6″ disabled_on=”on|on|on” disabled=”on”][/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text disabled_on=”on|on|on” admin_label=”Taking the Stage” _builder_version=”4.0.6″ disabled=”on”]Taking the Stage: Acting for Teenagers
Mondays 6:15-7:30pm (March 2 – April 20) – 8 classes
Ages: 12-15
Cost: $110
Description: Join us for a fun and exciting exploration of acting techniques including characters, storytelling, movement, improvisation, script reading, stage presence and more. This class is perfect for beginner or intermediate actors who want to discover the world of acting and develop their skills.
Lead Instructor: Josh Dunn – holds a BFA in Musical Theatre with a Minor in Modern Dance from the University of Arizona. He has performed in national tours across the U.S., in addition to shows in New York City. He serves on the Creative Arts team at Dream City.
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Tuesdays 6:30-8:00pm (March 3 – April 20) – 8 classes
Ages: 16 and older
Cost: $150
Description: Take your acting to the next level. This class will focus on development of the actor’s voice and movement, character exploration, monologue preparation, improvisation, acting styles, scene partner work, and more. Designed for performers who have moderate to advanced acting experience.
Lead Instructor: Mark Stoddard – holds an MA in Educational Theater from New York University and has over 30 years of professional experience as an award-winning writer, actor, director and educator. He has written and directed over 300 theater productions and serves as the Performing Arts director at Dream City.
Acro-Fun
Saturdays 10-11:30am (March 7 – April 25) – 8 classes
Ages: 7-13
Cost: $120
Description: Come burn off some energy and explore the exciting world of tumbling, acrobatics, gymnastics, dance and more. Students will develop their skills in body coordination, balance, rhythm, strength, flexibility, fitness, endurance and team work.
Lead Instructor: Arona ‘spider’ Spader –regularly performs and dances in theater shows in the Phoenix area and choreographs for the productions at Dream City. She is a certified massage therapist, fitness instructor and can climb a rock wall like a spider![/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=”https://my.dreamcitychurch.us/portal/event_detail.aspx?id=44613&filter=month:3|year:2020|campus:0|ministry:11|listview:1|featuredevents:0″ url_new_window=”on” button_text=”REGISTER NOW” button_alignment=”center” disabled_on=”on|on|on” _builder_version=”4.0.6″ disabled=”on”][/et_pb_button][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”4.0.6″ disabled_on=”on|on|on” disabled=”on”][/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text disabled_on=”on|on|on” admin_label=”Broadway Bound Beginners” _builder_version=”4.0.6″ disabled=”on”]Broadway Bound Dance Class: Musical Theatre Dance Styles
Tuesdays 6:30-7:45pm (March 3 – April 21) – 8 classes
Ages: 8-13
Cost: $120
Description: Come out of your shell and step into the spotlight! This class is designed to help students feel confident and comfortable with dance and movement on stage. In addition to physical warm up and working on new technique, a new combination will be taught each week. This class will break down Musical Theatre dances piece by piece. Students will build self-confidence in a supportive group setting. Come dance it out with us!
Lead Instructor: Josh Dunn – holds a BFA in Musical Theatre with a Minor in Modern Dance from the University of Arizona. He has performed in national tours across the U.S., in addition to shows in New York City. He serves on the Creative Arts team at Dream City.[/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=”https://my.dreamcitychurch.us/portal/event_detail.aspx?id=44628&filter=month:3|year:2020|campus:0|ministry:11|listview:1|featuredevents:0″ url_new_window=”on” button_text=”REGISTER NOW” button_alignment=”center” disabled_on=”on|on|on” _builder_version=”4.0.6″ disabled=”on”][/et_pb_button][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”4.0.6″ disabled_on=”on|on|on” disabled=”on”][/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text disabled_on=”on|on|on” admin_label=”Broadway Bound Intermediate” _builder_version=”4.0.6″ disabled=”on”]
Broadway Bound Dance Class: Musical Theatre Dance Styles
Mondays 7:45-9pm (March 2 – April 20) – 8 classes
Ages: 14 and older
Cost: $120
Description: This class is designed to help students feel comfortable with dance and establish a sense of stage presence. In addition to physical warm up and technique development, a new combination will be taught each week. This class will survey a vast array of movement inspired by the Musical Theatre canon ranging from eras such as the Golden Age, to choreographers like Fosse, to shows like Hamilton. A new style of musical theatre dance will be presented in each class. Students will learn how to absorb and retain choreography. The method of telling a story through movement will be broken down piece by piece.
Lead Instructor: Josh Dunn – holds a BFA in Musical Theatre with a Minor in Modern Dance from the University of Arizona. He has performed in national tours across the U.S., in addition to shows in New York City. He serves on the Creative Arts team at Dream City.
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Tuesdays 6:45-8:15pm (March 3 – April 21) – 8 classes
Ages: 16 and up
Cost: $150
Note: 20% discount when signing up for “Stretch, Strength and Choreography’ class
Both Classes: $240
Description: Everyone from advanced dancers to beginning movers can benefit from strengthening their technique. In order to challenge all levels in new and different ways, this class will focus on applying dance technique as we create and perform various combinations. Using a mixture of choreographic methods and dance styles (including theater, jazz, ballet, modern, and more), we will:
- co-create and perform choreographic combinations and across-the-floor work
- learn new and refresh established dance and movement skills
- build memory retention and muscle memory
- explore how physicality can improve your acting choices, character development, and expressiveness
- learn dance vocabulary that will help you orient faster in auditions
NOTE: This class is designed to complement/supplement Stretch/Strength and Performing Choreography. Movement combinations may overlap each week in order to give those taking both classes more time to practice and learn. Take one or both!
Lead Instructor: Kathleen Brazie (MA, RSME, E-RYT-200/YACEP) is an award-winning choreographer and dancer who has performed, trained, and taught in NYC, Arizona, LA, and South America. Frequently collaborating on large-scale theatrical productions, educational workshops, and classes as a movement expert and facilitator, she specializes in technique and form, collaborative creative processes, dance-making, character development, textual analysis, and performance skills, and whole well-being.
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Thursdays 6:45-8:15pm (March 5 – April 23) – 8 classes
Ages: 16 and up
Cost: $150
Note: 20% discount when signing up for “Dance Technique and Performing Choreography’ class
Both Classes: $240
Description: Learn how to protect and strengthen yourself onstage AND off. While geared towards performers, this class is open to anyone interested in flexibility, strength, injury prevention, and a sense of grounded movement. Stretching and strengthening techniques will be applied to performing dance and movement combinations. We will work on:
- increasing flexibility with proper stretching technique
- preventing and caring for common repetitive stress or movement injuries
- increasing strength, coordination, and confidence
- practicing applying these skills to dancing!
NOTE: This class is designed to complement/supplement Dance Technique and Performing Choreography. Movement combinations may overlap each week in order to give those taking both classes more time to practice and learn. Take one or both!
Lead Instructor: Kathleen Brazie (MA, RSME, E-RYT-200/YACEP) is an award-winning choreographer and dancer who has performed, trained, and taught in NYC, Arizona, LA, and South America. Frequently collaborating on large-scale theatrical productions, educational workshops, and classes as a movement expert and facilitator, she specializes in technique and form, collaborative creative processes, dance-making, character development, textual analysis, and performance skills, and whole well-being.
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