Frequently asked questions

Mini Musical Theater (ages 4-6) An introductory class for students learning the basics of acting, dancing and singing. Students will build skills to speak in front of an audience and learn how to sing as a group. They will learn basic singing techniques to help find pitch and work on acting skills to develop a character. This class is designed for “first timers”. Offered: Monday 4:30pm - 5:30pm with Abigail D. Monday 4:30pm - 5:30pm with Bri J. *Showcases may not be on the same day as their scheduled class day. NOT offered this semester: Tap/Jazz Combo (4-7) This beginning jazz class will introduce dancers to the technique and style of jazz dance. It will incorporate body strength, agility, style and flexibility to continue building the fundamentals of jazz dance. Your dancer will gain body coordination, style and power in their dancing. There is a strong emphasis on across-the-floor and learning choreography.

Jr Acting (ages 7-9) An introductory level class designed to teach core acting skills. This is a great start for the child looking to stretch some new acting muscles and gain confidence in their performance skills Offered: Monday 6:30pm - 7:30pm with Abigail D. Tuesday 6:30pm - 7:30pm with Shai C. Wednesday 3:30pm - 4:30pm with Haley R. Acting 1 (ages 10-13) An introductory level class designed to teach and strengthen core acting skills. This is a great start for the child looking to lay a strong foundation in developing a character, making strong movement choices, and contributing to a final group performance. Offered: Monday 5:30pm - 6:30pm with Matthew F. (ages10-13) Wednesday 4:30pm - 5:30pm with Haley R. (ages 10-13) Acting 2 (ages 10-18) Once your child has acquired some basic acting knowledge, this class is the perfect next step that encourages them to find individual acting style, and we will focus on expanding basic acting skills to show each student how to create a performance that stands out and shines. Offered: Monday 6:30pm - 7:30pm with Matthew F. (ages 14-18) Tuesday 6:30pm - 7:30pm with Mario A. (ages 10-13) Acting 3 (14-18) This advanced class guides students to master character development, scene study, and audition techniques. Focusing on individual style, participants refine physical and vocal dynamics, culminating in collaborative projects that showcase their unique acting prowess. Offered: Not offered Fall 2026 Improv This intermediate class will branch off the fundamentals of improvisational comedy and dive more into the detail of creating scenes and solutions through scene work. They will learn to play in a fun and supportive environment. It will provide students with a strong foundation in improvisation that promotes creativity and personal growth. Offered: Tuesday 5:30pm - 6:30pm with Mario A. (13-18) Not offered this session Acting 3 Sketch Comedy *All Acting Showcases are held on Wednesday of Showcase week.

Tap Basics (7-14) This beginner-level tap class focuses on developing a strong foundation in tap dance. Students will learn fundamental steps, rhythm patterns, and proper technique while building coordination and confidence. Emphasis will be placed on timing, clarity of sound, and simple progressions to prepare dancers for more advanced skills. Perfect for those new to tap or looking to solidify their basics! Offered: Monday 4:30pm - 5:30pm with Jules M. (ages 7-12) Tap 1 - Beginning Tap (10-18) This tap class will introduce the basic foundations of tap dance to create strong and fast ankle work and complicated rhythmical patterns. They will be introduced to faster footwork and more challenging musicality in class. Students are now accomplishing more difficult progressions and turn sequences. Offered: Wednesday 3:30pm - 4:30pm with Desiree S. (ages 10-18) Tap 2 - Beginning/Intermediate Tap Tap focuses on rhythms and patterns in footwork through proper technique, as well as personal style and producing clear sounds. This class includes a variety of tap styles from Broadway to Rhythm tap. Exercises focus on building flexibility of the knee and ankles, coordination, and speed of movement. As student’s progress through each level curriculum will become increasingly more complex and intricate. *Previous Tap Experience Required Offered: Tuesday 6:30pm - 7:30pm with Rebekah M. (11-18) Tap 3 - Intermediate Tap Tap focuses on rhythms and patterns in footwork through proper technique, as well as personal style and producing clear sounds. This class includes a variety of tap styles from Broadway to Rhythm tap. Exercises focus on building flexibility of the knee and ankles, coordination, and speed of movement. As student’s progress through each level curriculum will become increasingly more complex and intricate. *Previous Tap Experience Required Offered: Tuesday 5:30pm - 6:30pm with Rebekah M. (12-18) Tap 4 - Advanced Tap Tap focuses on rhythms and patterns in footwork through proper technique, as well as personal style and producing clear sounds. This class includes a variety of tap styles from Broadway to Rhythm tap. Exercises focus on building flexibility of the knee and ankles, coordination, and speed of movement. As student's progress through each level curriculum will become increasingly more complex and intricate. *Extensive Tap Experience Required Offered: Tuesday 4:30pm - 5:30pm with Rebekah M. (13-18) Jazz 1 This beginning jazz class is perfect for students new to jazz or those with limited prior experience. Dancers will learn fundamental jazz techniques, basic terminology, and explore rhythm, coordination, and musicality. Classes will focus on building strength, flexibility, and confidence through across-the-floor progressions and fun, age-appropriate choreography. This class lays the foundation for leaps, turns, and stylistic movement introduced in higher levels. Offered: Monday 3:30pm - 4:30pm with Jules M. (ages 8-12) Jazz 2 This intermediate jazz class is perfect for students who have already taken a beginning jazz class. Dancers will improve and refine their technique and abilities through more challenging steps and choreography. Emphasis will be put on improving leaps and turns. By this point dancers should be developing style, strength and power in their dancing. *Previous Dance Experience Required Offered: Tuesday 3:30pm - 4:30pm with Jules M. (ages 11-18) Jazz Funk Get ready to groove! This high-energy Youth Jazz Funk class is an intermediate-level course designed for dancers with prior experience. Blending the sharp style of jazz with the bold, rhythmic vibes of funk, students will continue building confidence, coordination, and musicality while learning dynamic choreography set to upbeat tracks. Perfect for young movers who love to express themselves, this class emphasizes performance quality, creativity, and having fun on the dance floor. Come bring the attitude and let your personality shine! *Previous Dance Experience Required Offered: Tuesday 4:30pm - 5:30pm with Sanlyn C. (ages 12-18) Contemporary Contemporary utilizes both the strong and controlled legwork of ballet, modern dance’s stress on the torso, and also employs contract-release, floor work, fall and recovery, the improvisation characteristic of modern dance and the power and wow factor of jazz dance. Previous dance is recommended. *Previous Dance Experience Required Offered: Monday 5:30pm - 6:30pm with Jules (ages 13-18) *Showcases may not be on the same day as their scheduled class day.

Jr. Musical Theater (ages 7-9) An introductory level class designed to teach the basics of musical theater. This class will focus on the three main aspects of musical theater, acting, singing, and dancing Offered: Monday 4:30pm - 5:30pm with Brooke M. Monday 5:30pm - 6:30pm with Abigail D. Tuesday 5:30pm - 6:30pm with Shai C. Wednesday 4:30pm - 5:30pm with Desiree S. Musical Theater 1 An introductory level class designed to teach the basics of musical theater. This class will focus on the three main aspects of musical theater, acting, singing, and dancing. Class activities will involve theater games, vocal scales, singing and breathing techniques, memorization exercises, dialogue, stage and theatrical terminology, dance styles, focus techniques, audition tips, and general fun and silliness! Offered: Monday 3:30pm - 4:30pm with Brooke M. (ages 10-13) Monday 6:30pm - 7:30pm with Bri J. (ages 10-13) Wednesday 3:30pm - 4:30pm with Emilio P. (ages 10-13) Wednesday 5:30pm - 6:30pm with Haley R. (ages 10-13) Musical Theater 2 This is an intermediate level class for a more in depth look at the three aspects of musical theater. This class will help develop performance skills and help grow the student’s understanding of different musical theater styles. Students in this class will be exposed to more advanced theater games, improvisation, voice and singing techniques, intermediate acting, intermediate dance, and more complicated choreography *Previous Musical Theater Experience Encouraged Offered: Tuesday 3:30pm - 4:30pm with Haley R. (ages 10-13) Tuesday 4:30pm - 4:30pm with Haley R. (ages 13-18) Wednesday 4:30pm - 5:30pm with Emilio P. (ages 10-13) Musical Theater 3 An advanced level class for those who have adequate experience in musical theater and who have taken a lower level class previously. Students in this class will be exposed to more advanced techniques, voice and singing techniques, advanced acting and complicated choreography. The students will be given tools to further explore the techniques and styles used in musical theater. *Previous Musical Theater Experience Required/Teacher's Approval Offered: Wednesday 4:30pm - 5:30pm with Sallie G. (ages 14-18) *Showcases may not be on the same day as their scheduled class day.

Jr. Voice In this class students will discover the joy of singing while learning healthy vocal technique, proper breathing, pitch matching, and how to sing as part of an ensemble. Students will build confidence through group singing while developing listening skills and enjoying opportunities to perform both as a group and with occasional solos. Offered: Monday 3:30pm - 4:30pm with Erica C. (ages 7-9) Voice 1 In this class, students will be exposed to more extensive vocal techniques. This class will work on strengthening voices through vocal warm-ups, breath support and more complicated melodic lines in musical theater songs as well as soloist work. Audition techniques will also be covered. Offered: Monday 4:30pm - 5:30pm with Erica C. (ages 10-13) Voice 2 In this class, students will be exposed to more extensive vocal techniques. This class will work on strengthening voices through vocal warm-ups, breath support and more complicated melodic lines in musical theater songs as well as soloist work. Audition techniques will also be covered. *Previous Voice Experience Encouraged Offered: Not offered Fall 2026 *Showcases may not be on the same day as their scheduled class day.

Monday Production Class (ages 13-18) Step behind the scenes and discover what brings a theatrical production to life! Students will explore the fundamentals of technical theatre, including basic stage lighting, costume tools and construction, set building, and prop design while gaining hands-on experience creating the elements that support a live performance. This class is perfect for students who enjoy being creative, working as part of a team, and learning the many ways to tell a story beyond the stage. Mondays @ 6:30pm with Grace, Anna, & Doug Wednesday A Cappella (ages 13-18) Designed for experienced singers, this advanced ensemble focuses on vocal blend, balance, harmonization, independent part singing, and musical artistry. Students will perform contemporary and traditional a cappella arrangements while strengthening musicianship, listening skills, and ensemble performance. Wednesdays @ 5:30pm with Emilio Movement for Acting (ages 11-14) Jump, stretch, and play your way into acting as you explore movement, imagination, and character in this fun-filled class for young performers! Wednesdays @ 5:30pm with Desiree Viewpoints (ages 13-18) Move, play, and create on your feet in this energetic Viewpoints class where teens explore space, teamwork, and bold storytelling together! Wednesdays @ 5:30pm with Sallie Thursday Melody Makers (ages 11-18) Jump into the world of music with games & beats! Use colorful boom whackers, rhythm sticks, hand chimes, and body percussion as you learn to read, create, and rock the language of music! Thursdays @ 4:30pm with Heather Classes NOT offered this Fall: Basic Makeup (ages 10-13) Explore the art of theatrical transformation in our Spring session Junior Stage Hair and Makeup class. Learn essential techniques for stage makeup and hairstyling, character design, and special effects. Gain hands-on experience in applying durable, impactful looks for live performances. Perfect for aspiring makeup artists, hairstylists, and theater enthusiasts, this class requires no prior experience, just a passion for creativity and detail. Theatrical Hair & Makeup (ages 14-18) Explore the art of theatrical transformation in our Spring session Stage Hair and Makeup class. Learn essential techniques for stage makeup and hairstyling, character design, and special effects. Gain hands-on experience in applying durable, impactful looks for live performances. Perfect for aspiring makeup artists, hairstylists, and theater enthusiasts, this class requires no prior experience, just a passion for creativity and detail. CAT Girls Inspire Choir (ages 10-15) In the CAT Girls Inspire Choir, our students take part in weekly choral rehearsals that cover warm up techniques, music literacy, part singing, as well as performance and presentation skills. They delight in a wide range of choral repertoire, build long-lasting friendships, and learn teamwork…all while having fun at CAT! This course will also focus on empowering young women to find their inner voice, be confident in the strength of their bodies as singers, and provide a safe and positive environment for them to grow as young female musicians. Audition Prep (ages 11-15) In this engaging and interactive course, students will hone their acting skills, build confidence, and master the art of auditioning through personalized coaching and practice sessions. Participants will receive expert guidance on monologue selection, character development, and performance techniques to help them shine in any audition. Get ready to take the stage with confidence and make a lasting impression! *Showcases may not be on the same day as their scheduled class day.