SSPA Education Programs
Classes for All Ages
Sierra School of Performing Arts offers classes in acting, voice and dance for children and adults. For the latest updates, subscribe to our newsletter, or join us on Facebook. To see answers to frequently asked questions about our classes, click here. Financial assistance is available for all classes. Click here to download the application form or ask us about that!
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2022 Fall Class Schedule
Registration will open on Monday 8/22
See class descriptions below
Classes we offer include:
Broadway Choreography Rep (repertoire) Workshop – one day only! This three-hour workshop, taught by guest artist-in-residence Adam Cates, will focus on exploring original choreography from popular Broadway musicals. After a thorough physical warm up, students will learn dance repertoire from shows like Chicago, Hairspray, and Anything Goes* and hear "insider" stories about the origins of the choreography. Prior dance training is not required, but a willingness to move is. You really don’t want to miss working with Adam, he’s the real deal.
Ages 13 to adult (or by consent of instructor) Saturday October 8 9am - 12pm $50 |
Tap Dancing for adults and teens
Tap is a common form of dance in musical theater and most people are intimidated by the thought of auditioning for a show like "Anything Goes" or "42nd Street". It's so much fun to learn and easy to pick up. Taught by premiere ballroom dance instructor Michelle Michelsen, this no-pressure class will be an introduction to tap or a refresher for tap dancers. Wear tennis shoes or tap shoes. No experience necessary! So come get your tap on! Age 13 to adult Wednesdays 7:00-8:00pm starting September 9/21. $155 for 8 weeks |
Acting ClassesSocial distancing and mask mandates will be followed for safety in all sessions and when appropriate.
Little Sprouts! Adventures in Creative Drama Does your child love to act and pretend? Harnessing that wonderful world of imagination can be a powerful tool for building skills in many essential developmental areas. In this fun class taught by Jennifer Rae, your child will practice social skills, concentration, and problem solving while diving into games designed to encourage exploration and imagination. Children will express themselves through performance, music, movement, and acting out stories, familiar and new. The kiddos may have the opportunity to perform for parents on the last day of class, depending on COVID restrictions at the time. Age 5-8 Saturdays 9:45- 10:30am starting 10/15. $120 for 6 weeks | Drop-ins $20 per class - first two weeks only A parent or responsible adult must be on premises during first class or by request. Acting Fundamentals for Teens This class will introduce the basics of acting and performance with a focus on character development, team-building and improving confidence. The class will feature a variety of acting games and exercises, voice and body work, and improvisation. Students will work on monologues and scenes, while they enhance their imagination as it relates to character, and get to the heart of great acting. The 8-week class will culminate in a presentation of improvisation, monologues or scenes. Age 11-15* (or by consent of instructor) $155 for 8 weeks | Drop-ins $20 per class - first 2 weeks only Wednesdays 6-7pm starting September 21st. AND . . we would like to offer a class in adult acting or musical theater performance so please email us if you are interested. |
Musical Theater
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Drop-in policy
We need a minimum number of preregistered students to offer each class. Once this minimum number is met, we will allow drop-in students for most classes if you notify us in advance. However, we cannot reserve space for a drop-in if the class fills up with preregistered students. For the health and safety of our students and teachers, we are strictly limiting our class sizes.
If you would like to drop in to a class, email us at info@sierraschoolofperformingarts.org.
If you would like to drop in to a class, email us at info@sierraschoolofperformingarts.org.
COVID-19 statement:
We take every precaution when holding our classes in-person. Students may wear face masks to and during class. Our large studio allows plenty of room for students to spread out and class size will be limited to allow all students to have their own space. All surfaces will be sanitized periodically, and touching or sharing surfaces will be minimal or discouraged at all times. If there are new public health restrictions imposed when classes are underway, we may adjust our protocols. If you have specific questions, please don’t hesitate to ask. Send an email to: info (at) sierraschoolofperformingarts.org, or call us at 775-852-7740. Notes on our classes
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Our classes are not only fun, but they develop skills you will need as a human. Take a theater class and you can:
-Become a better listener
-Conquer fear
-Spark creativity
-Meet new people
-Become a better problem solver
-Gain confidence
-Say yes to more in life
-Learn to think fast
-Become a better public speaker
-Get out of your comfort zone in a safe environment
-Learn to work as a team
-Get out of the house, get off the screens, and have fun!
Have fun while you learn!
The benefits of training in the arts go far beyond developing theater skills. Research demonstrates that the arts are vital to a well-rounded education. They promote critical thinking, enhance spatial and temporal perception, foster positive social skills, and provide powerful motivation for students to excel in school. Such education calls for students to process information verbally, aurally, and kinesthetically—so that every child can succeed in the classroom and in life. Theater especially captures all of the above skills and learning styles in one art form! And it’s fun! We encourage you to consider giving your child the golden opportunity to develop confidence and social skills by signing them up for one of our classes or encouraging them to participate in a camp or one of our plays!
If you have questions, send an email to: info (at) sierraschoolofperformingarts.org, or call Sierra School of Performing Arts, 775-852-7740.