GRADES 6-8
12-week fall semester begins September 15
Search grade 6-8 classes by genre
Acting / Musical Theatre / Voice
DanceTheatre
Filmmaking / Animation / Digital Imaging
Conservatories & Performing Ensembles
6-Week Workshops for grades 6-12
ACTING, VOICE & MUSICAL THEATRE CLASSES
Mentor: David Markey
dmarkey@imaginationstage.org 301-280-1646
FUNdamentals of Acting
This fun skill-based class is designed to introduce young actors to techniques for creating sustainable and believable characters for the stage using concepts of character motivation and environments. The class focuses on building ensemble, listening skills and creativity using basic text work. Recommended for new students.
- Wednesday 5:00-6:30 $325 register for class #4870
- Monday 5:00-6:30 $325 register for class #4873
- Friday 5:00-6:30 $325 register for class #4874
- Saturday 1:00-2:30 $325 register for class #4889
Improvisation
A favorite for the sharp of wit and tongue! Students improvise, create zany characters and throw themselves into all sorts of scenarios, the wackier the better.
- Friday 5:00-6:30 $325 register for class #4875
- Sunday 1:00-2:30 $325 register for class #4878
Private Voice
Grades 6-12
Formal vocal training for new and returning students! Students gain skills in vocal technique, breathing, relaxation and posture in a developmentally appropriate manner.
Contact the Registrar at registration@imaginationstage.org to schedule a 30-minute timeslot
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday, register for class #4871
$360 for 12 weekly 30-minute classes
All Classes Full
Junior Shakespeare
Students explore the work of the Bard using monologues, duologues and scenes while building basic acting techniques, speech and physical characterization. This class is recommended as a two semester commitment. In the spring semester, returning students develop a piece for performance at Imagination Stage and the Folger Library Shakespeare Festival in May.
- Monday 4:30-6:00 $325 register for class #4869
Music Video Dance
Students learn the hottest steps from the latest popular music videos in this high-energy class. Class will expand students’ technique, diverse movement skills and body strength in true Hip-Hop style for the camera. This class is a two-semester commitment where in the intro semester, newcomers learn the style and develop strength then return the next semester for the intermediate class where they create their final product, a Music Video DVD!
- Intermediate
Saturday 1:00-2:30 $325 register for class #4934
- Introduction Saturday 2:30-4:00 $325 register for class #4935
FUNdamentals of Musical Theatre
This class teaches the fundamentals of acting, voice and dance training for students interested in pursuing performance opportunities in musical theatre. Students learn techniques for creating sustainable and believable characters. They also develop musicianship skills that are applied to basic scene and song work.
Recommended for new students.
- Tuesday 6:30-8:00 $325 register for class #4872
- (new time) Saturday
3:30-5:00pm
$325 register for class #4877
Musical Theatre Conservatory Prep
Grades 7-10
This class builds upon the acting, voice and dance technique acquired in the “Fundamentals of Music Theatre” class. This class is for students interested in auditioning for Imagination Stage’s Musical Theatre Conservatory or other musical theatre opportunities. Students continue to expand both their musicianship skills and vocal technique as they explore how to apply skills to the interpretation of text and music as an actor. Students also learn stage awareness and technique, rehearsal etiquette and how to choose appropriate material for auditions. Recommended for students who are interested in auditioning for Musical Theatre Conservatory in December.
- Wednesday 6:30-8:30 $425 register for class #4876
6-WEEK WORKSHOPS
FOR GRADES 6-12
Admission requires approval of your mentor (see above)
Audition Prep Workshop
GRADES 6-12 permission required
This intensive class focuses on the selection and preparation of appropriate material for middle, high school and college auditions. Students learn to establish believable circumstances and sustainable characters in monologues. For an additional fee, students may schedule time with the filmmaking department to have their monologues recorded on VHS or DVD for summer program or college auditions.
Sept 19-Oct 31, Wednesday 7:00-9:00 $215 register for class #4882 CLOSED
Nov 7-Dec 19, Wednesday 7:00-9:00 $215 register for class #4883
Musical Theatre Audition Prep Workshop
GRADES 6-12 permission required
This intensive class focuses on the selection and preparation of appropriate material for middle, high school and college musical theatre auditions. Students learn to establish believable circumstances and sustainable characters in both monologues and songs. For an additional fee, students may schedule time with the filmmaking department to have their songs recorded on VHS or DVD for summer program or college auditions.
Sept 15-Nov 3 (no class Oct 13) Saturday 2:30-4:30 $215 register for class #4888
Creating the Physical Character Workshop
GRADES 6-12 permission required
One of the unique challenges for the actor is how to create a distinctive physical presence for a character. In this workshop, students explore a variety of concepts and techniques for building a believable physical character. Work includes discovering how to relax and free the body, how to find a master-gesture, how to find the spine and walk of a character, how to use animals, portraits, music, and inanimate objects as inspiration for exploring and creating a unique interpretation of a text-based character.
Sept 15-Oct 27 Saturday 2:30-4:00 $150 register for class #4884
Creating the Vocal Character Workshop
GRADES 6-12 permission required
Creating a distinctive voice for a character and also having good diction and a strong supported sound are imperative for an actor. In this workshop, students work on the techniques for freeing the voice, exploring the range of the voice, as well as connecting the voice to the body. Some elementary work on diction and dialect is also explored.
Sept 15-Oct 27 Saturday 4:30-6:00 $150 register for class #4885
The Art of Funny! Workshop
GRADES 6-12 permission required
This workshop is designed to introduce students to the rules and techniques of comedy, and the different styles of comedy in the theatre (from Shakespeare to modern plays). Physical and verbal comedy, as well as comic timing, stage business and character choices are explored.
Nov 3-Dec 15 Saturday 2:30-4:00 $150 register for class #4886
Directing- A Crash Course Workshop
GRADES 6-12 permission required
This workshop is designed for the student who is interested in pursuing directing opportunities, but also for actors who want to be able to translate what a director is saying to their own work. This class explores the overall role of the director, how to break down the action of a play scene-by-scene, the basics of blocking and staging, and how to organize the rehearsal process.
Nov 3-Dec 15 Saturday 4:30-6:00 $150 register for class #4887
DANCETHEATRE CLASSES
DanceTheatre Program Director & Mentor: Veronika Farkas
vfarkas@imaginationstage.org 301-280-1643
DanceTheatre, developed by Veronika Farkas, is Imagination Stage's unique dance program. It is a fusion of dance and theatre based on Imagination Stage's multidisciplinary approach to learning. Emerging dancers of all ages receive a strong, well-rounded foundation in dance technique to learn how to communicate with an audience. They learn to think creatively and express themselves through dance.
Hip Hop
GRADES 6-12
This high energy class is a fun workout for all students who like to move! Students learn hip hop skills including isolation, floor work and breakdancing.
- Wednesday 6:30-8:00 $325 register for class #4932
Stretch Class
GRADES 6-12
Dancers develop core and over all body strength along with flexibility in this conditioning class for dancers—great for athletes too!
- Tuesday, 6:30-8:00 $325 register for class #4930
Musical Theatre Dance Prep
GRADES 8-12
Designed for students who wish to improve their musical theatre dance technique, this class covers jazz and tap technique and develops students’ performance skills.
- Thursday 6:30-8:00 $325 register for class #4933
Lyrical Jazz
GRADES 8-12
This fun class is perfect for jazz dance lovers! Students advance their jumps and turns along with flexibility and performing skills with a concentration on center and across-the-floor work.
- Saturday 2:30-4:00 $325 register for class #4936
Teen Pilates
AGES 13-18
This new class is perfect for teens seeking to build flexibility, strength, endurance, and coordination. Class workouts condition young bodies to have better posture, be less prone to injury, and most of all to experience better overall health.
- Sunday 11:30-1:00 $325 register for class #4944
Dance Conservatory Prep
Grades 6-7
This dance technique class provides students with the tools necessary to audition for the Dance Conservatory. Students learn dance techniques and vocabulary used in a range of styles including ballet, jazz, and modern.
- Monday 6:30-8:00 $325 register for class #4929 CLOSED
Music Video Dance
Students learn the hottest steps from the latest popular music videos in this high-energy class. Class will expand students’ technique, diverse movement skills and body strength in true Hip-Hop style for the camera. This class is a two-semester commitment where in the intro semester, newcomers learn the style and develop strength then return the next semester for the intermediate class where they create their final product, a Music Video DVD!
- Intermediate
Saturday 1:00-2:30 $325 register for class #4428
- Introduction Saturday 2:30-4:00 $325 register for class #4427
FILMMAKING CLASSES
Filmmaking Program Director & Mentor: David Stern
digitalmedia@imaginationstage.org 301-280-1649
Like all artistic disciplines at Imagination Stage, the Filmmaking Program is process oriented. These unique classes begin with fundamentals in introductory courses and progress through advanced studies and sophisticated projects using state-of-the-art equipment. Students are encouraged to be creative and to find their own artistic voice in a collaborative and non-competitive environment. Please visit www.imaginationstage.org for more in depth class descriptions.
Introduction to Filmmaking
Students learn the craft of narrative filmmaking and how to express their ideas cinematically. This introductory course covers pre-production, production, and post-production. The class works on editing exercises and in the spring semester, students return to produces a short film from design to completion. Tuition is per semester.
- Wednesday 6:30-8:00 $395 register for class #4955
- Thursday 4:30-6:00 $395 register for class #4956
Filmmaking (for returning students)
In these continuation classes students refine their understanding of the film craft. The class collaborates on projects using multiple locations and characters while stretching their artistic wings. Students gain a more in-depth knowledge of the story and pre-production process, production techniques, and editing. Participation in these returning classes requires a 2-semester commitment to allow the time needed to complete projects. Tuition is per semester. Returning students should contact the mentor for proper class placement.
- GRADES 5-6 Sunday 1:30-3:00 $395 register for class #4952
- GRADES 6-8 Thursday 6:30-8:30 $550 register for class #4957
Computer Animation
For the true computer enthusiast, this course teaches the fundamentals of digital 2-D animation and gaming. Students learn the basics of Flash computer software and create short animation projects.
- Introduction Monday 7:00-8:30 $450 register for class #4953
- Intermediate Monday 6:30-8:30 $450 register for class #4954
Digital Imaging
GRADES 6-12
Learn the basics of digital photo manipulation with Photoshop! Using their photos, professional photographs and their imagination, students enhance and manipulate the images into a new expression. Each student completes a digital portfolio of their creative work to take home at the end of the semester.
Sunday 11:30-1:00 $395 register for class #4961 CLOSED
Documentary Filmmaking
GRADES 6-12
Working on their own individual projects, students choose a subject and create a short documentary. They learn how to organize a project, research, interview, shoot the material, and edit using Final Cut Express. Students must be willing and able to work independently outside of class. Participation in this class requires a 2-semester commitment to allow the time needed to complete projects. Tuition is per semester, additional equipment deposit may apply.
Tuesday 7:00-8:30 $395 register for class #4960
Filmmaking Conservatory
Filmmaking Conservatory>>
Conservatories & Performing Ensembles
These by audition acting, musical theatre, dance and filmmaking programs are designed for students who have demonstrated a commitment to their craft as performers and who have shown potential in their talent and a positive attitude in their work. In all programs, students work with like-minded peers and professional actors and academics in the Washington DC area.
New classes will start in Semtember 2007:
Acting Conservatory grades 6-9
Dance Conservatory grades 6-9
Filmmaking Conservatory grades 9-12
Speak-Out on Stage grades 4-6 and 7-12
New class starting in January 2008:
Musical Theatre Conservatory grades 7-11
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