Class Descriptions
We are excited to expand our classes from three sessions a year to two semesters a year with 14 weeks of classes in a sememster.
2012 Fall Semester Begins August 27th
Little Performers
Age: 3-7
Instructor: Tabitha Barrus
Theater comes to life for young ones in this energetic class! Through games, musical activities and play, children explore the basics of performing. Our Little Performers will produce a fun mini musical using simple songs and dialogue. (45 mins)
Tuition: $175
Story Drama
Age: 8-11
Instructor: Camille Shaw
Let your child's imagination roam free! Based in storytelling, this class uses improvisation games to help students unleash their creativity. Writing their own script and developing unique characters; the class works together to create an original story. (60 mins)
Tuition: $175
Beginning Show Stoppers
Age: 8-18
Instructor: Tabitha Barrus
Discover the magic of Musical Theatre in this introductory class. Focusing on dance and music, this course assists students in developing their performance skills. Students will join with the advanced Show Stoppers class in producing a short musical or musical revue! (60 mins)
Tuition: $175
Advanced Show Stoppers
Age: 8-18 (Teacher approved admission)
Instructor: Tabitha Barrus
Continuing to focus on dance and music, this course will inspire students to begin refining their Musical Theatre skills. As they work to produce their short musical or musical revue, the students will enjoy the challenge of advanced choreography, dialogue, harmony and character development. (90 mins)
Tuition: $225
Acting for Teens
Age: 11-18
Instructor: Camille Shaw
Teens will love our challenging, but fun, approach to acting. Focusing on a one-act play, students will grow in character development, script analysis and stage presence as they work to produce the show. (60 mins)
Tuition: $175
Vocal Performance
Age: 12-18
Instructor: Aaron Siler
Students will enjoy the encouraging atmosphere of this group style voice lesson. Technique is key as each student prepares a pop song of their choice. (60 mins)
Tuition: $175
Mini Dance Bugs
Age: 3-5
Instructor: Tabitha Barrus
Our youngest dancers will be introduced to the basic concepts of tap and ballet in this playful class. Students will learn beginning technique through simple songs, creative movement and rhythms. (45 mins)
Tuition: $175
Dance Bugs
Age: 6-7
Instructor: Tabitha Barrus
This tap/ballet combo introduces basic concepts and terms in a fun imaginative way. Students will learn basic terminology, short combinations and correct placement while nurturing the imaginative atmosphere. (45 mins)
Tuition: $175
Tap Stars
Age: 8-11
Instructor: Tabitha Barrus
As a Tap Star, students will have a blast putting the fundamentals of tap to work. Over the semester they will learn new steps, rhythms, patterns, and combinations in cute and fun routines. (60 mins)
Tuition: $175
Tappin' Teens
Age: 12-18
Instructor: Tabitha Barrus
In this high-energy class, teens start with the basics to build solid tap technique in a fun and supportive environment. Students will incorporate steps, rhythms and combinations into routines, danced to some of their favorite music. (60 mins)
Tuition: $175
Ballet Stars
Age: 8-11
Instructor: Faith Brown
This is a class for students who are new or returning to ballet. Students will learn ballet fundamentals and terminology while developing strength, confidence, balance, and flexibility. (60 mins)
Tuition: $175
Ballet for Teens
Age: 12-18
Instructor: Faith Brown
Teens will enjoy learning the basics of ballet while developing confidence, mental concentration, physical coordination and grace. This is a class for students who are new or returning to ballet. (60 mins)
Tuition: $175
Audition Prep.
Age: 13+
Instructor: Tina Barrus
Covering different aspects and tips for auditioning, this course gives students the tools to feel more prepared and confident with auditioning. By the end of the 14 weeks students will have 2-4 songs and monologues prepared for auditioning. Students will also be assisted in preparing an audition book and resume. Head shots will be taken by a professional photographer as well. (60 min)
Tuition: $225 (includes headshots)
Private Lessons
Instructor: Various
Plaza academy offers private voice, acting, piano, and a variety of other musical instruments. Our qualified teachers will work one-on-one with your student, helping them learn and grow in their individual are of study.
(30-60 mins)
Tuition: Determined by Instructor