Beginner Level Classes

Winter Classes on sale November 2nd!

INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY

In the event of inclement weather, the Director of Education will, in accordance with the Theatre’s policy of cancelling activities only during a declared Snow Emergency, determine whether classes will run or be cancelled. In the event of a cancellation, each student will be contacted via email or phone at the earliest possible time in order to avoid an unnecessary trip.

Civic Theatre will make every effort to make up the lost class time. In concurrence with Theatre policy, there are no refunds for class time lost due to weather. With that in mind, be assured that we will make every effort to run classes as scheduled.

Creative Stages

Our Kindergarten students explore story structure and character in a unique theatre-based environment that promotes social interaction and individual expression.
  • 45 minute class (limit 10 students)
  • Kindergarten (ages 5-6)
  • $145 (includes materials)

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Class Dates

Winter Session:

  • Winter I: Saturdays, January 9 - February 6. 2027 10:00 - 10:45 AM
  • Winter II: Saturdays, February 20 - March 20, 2027 10:00 - 10:45 AM


Song & Dance

Similar to our Musical Theatre I class, this 5-week " express course" strengthens the essential components of singing, dancing and acting through curriculum designed to refine skills and encourage discipline.

  • Grades 1-3, 4-5, 6-8
  • 1 hour class - 5 sessions 
  • $165 (includes materials)

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Class Dates

Winter Session:

  • Winter I: Grades 1-3 - Tuesdays, January 12 - February 9, 2027 5:45 - 6:45 PM
  • Winter I: Grades 1-3 - Saturdays, January 9 - February 6, 2027 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Winter I: Grades 4-5 - Wednesdays, January 14 - February 11, 2027 5:45 - 6:45 PM
  • Winter I: Grades 6-8 - Thursdays, January 14 - February 11, 2027 5:45 - 6:45 PM
  • Winter II: Grades 1-3 - Tuesdays, February 16 - March 16, 2027 5:45 - 6:45 PM
  • Winter II: Grades 4-5 - February 17 - March 17, 2027 5:45 - 6:45 PM
  • Winter II: Grades 6-8 - Thursdays, February 18 - March 18, 2027 5:45 - 6:45 PM


Broadway Dance I (Grades 4-8)

Students will learn basic dance steps that feature throughout many musical theatre dance styles (ballet, jazz, hip hop, etc). A new combination will be taught each week.
  • 1 hr. class - 4 sessions (limit 10 students) *Students are encouraged to enroll in both Winter Sessions to continue to strengthen skills
  • Grades 4-8
  • $145

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Class Dates

Winter Session:

  • Winter I: Mondays, January 11 - February 8, 2027 (No class on 1/18) 4:30 - 5:30 PM
  • Winter II: Mondays, February 22 - March 15, 2027 4:30 - 5:30 PM


Tap I (Grades 4-8)

Learn the basic components of tap dance in this welcoming Level I class.
Tap shoes are required for this class.

Grades 4-8
1 hour class - 4 sessions (limit 10 students)
$145

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Class Dates

Winter Session:

  • Winter I: Mondays, January 11 - February 8, 2027 (No class on 1/18) 5:45 - 6:45 PM
  • Winter II: Mondays, February 22 - March 15, 2027 5:45 - 6:45 PM


DramaKids

Similar to our Acting 1 classes offered in our Fall session, this 5-week "express" course teaches basics of technique and nurtures creative thinking through theatre games and scripts designed to develop voice, body and mind. 

  • Grades 1-3, 4-5 & 6-8
  • 1 hour class
  • $145 (includes materials)

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Class Dates

Winter Session:

  • Winter I: Grades 1-3 - Tuesdays, January 12 - February 9, 2027 4:30 - 5:30PM
  • Winter I: Grades 4-5 - Wednesdays, January 13 - February 10, 2027 4:30 - 5:30 PM
  • Winter I: Grades 6-8 - Thursdays, January 14 - February 11, 2027 4:30 - 5:30PM
  • Winter II: Grades 1-3 - Tuesdays, February 16 - March 16, 2027 4:30 - 5:30 PM
  • Winter II: Grades 1-3 - Saturdays, February 20 - March 20, 2027 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Winter II: Grades 4-5 - Wednesdays, February 17 - March 17, 2027 4:30 - 5:30 PM
  • Winter II: Grades 6-8 - Thursdays, February 18 - March 18, 2027 4:30 - 5:30 PM


Audition Lab

These mini-workshops offer students a chance to be better prepared for their next audition opportunity. Focus is on understanding and creating the components that go into delivering a strong, confident and effective presentation. Students may enroll in any combination of the following "one-off" workshops over ten weeks:

  • Putting Your Audition Book Together - January 12 and February 16
  • Cutting a Song - January 19 and February 23
  • Monologue Prep - January 26 and March 2
  • Learning a Dance Combination - February 2 and March 9
  • It's the Day of the Audition, Y'all! - February 9 and March 16
  • $25 per individual class
  • Grades 4-8
  • 45 minute classes

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Class Dates

Winter Session:

  • Putting Your Audition Book Together - January 12 and February 16 5:45 - 6:30 PM
  • Cutting a Song - January 19 and February 23 5:45 - 6:30 PM
  • Monologue Prep - January 26 and March 2 5:45 - 6:30 PM
  • Learning a Dance Combination - February 2 and March 9 5:45 - 6:30 PM
  • "It's the Day of the Audition, Y'all!" - February 9 and March 16 5:45 - 6:30 PM


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