A.C.T. Dance Studio 2024-2025

Name
Days
Location
Tuition
KinderDance (Grade: Kindergarten)
Brandy Nickerson
12 spots left
Designed for the slightly older beginner or for children who have previously completed the pre-school program. The class includes an introduction to primary level ballet work and a more in-depth presentation of basic tap dancing steps. The class goals are for students to develop coordination, flexibility, rhythm, body awareness and to discover that movement can be fun.

Class Length: 1 hour
Ages: Kindergarten

Ages 5 - 7
Monday
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Studio 3
Academy of The Company Theatre
$570.00
Level 1 Ballet (Grades 1-3)
Tigran Mkrtchyan
12 spots left
An early introduction to classical ballet, this class focuses on exercises to strengthen and improve coordination, flexibility, musical rhythm and counting, direction, and space use. Basic ballet hand and foot positions are learned in conjunction with short improvisation and set dances.

Class Length: 60 mins
Age Range: Grades 1-3

Ages 6 - 9
Monday
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Studio 2
Academy of The Company Theatre
$570.00
Level 1 Jazz/Hip-Hop (Grades 1-3)
Brandy Nickerson
5 spots left
Jazz/Hip-Hop 1 is a high energy class that will introduce dancers to the basics of both Jazz and Hip-Hop dance through class work that includes a warm up with an emphasis on stretching, strengthening, and isolations. This class will also include a focus on rhythm and coordination as students begin to develop a beginner dance vocabulary including basic turns, jumps, and progressions. Combinations at the end of each class will be taught to develop style and self expression.

Class Length: 45 mins
Age Range: Grades 1-3

Ages 6 - 9
Monday
5:00 PM to 5:45 PM
Studio 3
Academy of The Company Theatre
$435.00
Level 2 Ballet (Grades 4-6)
Tigran Mkrtchyan
12 spots left
This class further develops the beginning ballet movement skills with the addition of the basic ballet positions, primary steps, and movement combinations. Students move to the barre, continuing to build on previously acquired skills, flexibility, and learn additional steps.

Class Length: 60 mins
Age Range: Grades 4-6

Ages 9 - 12
Monday
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Studio 2
Academy of The Company Theatre
$570.00
Level 1 Tap (Grades 1-3)
Brandy Nickerson
12 spots left
This class will provide the dancer with the opportunity to discover the joy of the tap dancer within. This class is for the student who has never danced or may have less than 1 year of tap dance experience. In addition to understanding time and rhythm, the dancer will develop an understanding of tap vocabulary such as flaps, shuffles, cramp rolls and ball change. This class will enable the student to successfully execute these and other basic, fundamental tap dance skills.

Class Length: 45 mins
Ages: Grades 1-3

Ages 6 - 9
Monday
5:45 PM to 6:30 PM
Studio 3
Academy of The Company Theatre
$435.00
Level 2 Contemporary (Grades 4-6)
Tigran Mkrtchyan
12 spots left
This class is for the advanced beginner or intermediate level. Students will warm up with fluid movements and stretch sequences, work on across-the-floor patterns that are more intricate than the previous level, and perform longer strings of choreography at the end of each class. (While students do not have to take ballet to enroll in this class, it is very helpful to take ballet in conjunction with contemporary).

Class Length: 45 mins
Age Range: Grades 4-6

Ages 9 - 12
Monday
6:00 PM to 6:45 PM
Studio 2
Academy of The Company Theatre
$435.00
Level 4 Tap (Grades 9-12)
Brandy Nickerson
12 spots left
This class is for students who have a good knowledge of all tap vocabulary. Students are introduced to more advanced concepts such as musicality, improvisation, more complex combinations, use of space and choreography. Students gradually develop speed, clarity, and understanding of time and tempo.

Class Length: 45 mins
Age Range: Grades 9-12

Ages 13 - 19
Monday
6:30 PM to 7:15 PM
Studio 3
Academy of The Company Theatre
$435.00
Acro - Intermediate (Grades 4-6)
Brandy Nickerson
11 spots left
Strength meets flexibility and grace in this exciting class which emphasizes learning skills in a safe and orderly progression and learning how to transition gracefully between each skill. Tumbling, balancing, and flexibility skills and progressions are mastered through documented and leveled assessments before moving to new and more advanced skills.

Class Length: 60 mins
Age Range: Grades 4-6

Ages 9 - 12
Tuesday
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Studio 3
Academy of The Company Theatre
$630.00
Level 3 Ballet (Grades 7-9)
Tigran Mkrtchyan
9 spots left
Students will include longer, more complicated combinations of ballet movements at the barre and in the center, with an emphasis on clear understanding of musicality. Students will be encouraged to improve leg extension (above 90 degree) and turn out, placement, and alignment. Various multiple pirouettes will be taught and practiced in combination form.

Class Length: 90 mins
Age Range: Grades 7-9

Ages 12 - 14
Tuesday
4:00 PM to 5:30 PM
Studio 2
Academy of The Company Theatre
$930.00
Level 2 Jazz/Hip-Hop (Grades 4-6)
Brandy Nickerson
10 spots left
Jazz/Hip-Hop 2 is a high energy class that will build on the concepts and technique of Jazz & Hip-Hop dance through class work that includes a warm up with an emphasis on stretching, strengthening, and isolations. This class will also include a focus on rhythm and coordination as students continue to develop dance vocabulary including more advanced turns, jumps, and progressions across the floor. A focus on more challenging technique will be introduced through both expanded across the floor exercises and combinations at the end of each class which will be taught to develop style, musicality, self expression.

Class Length: 45 mins
Age Range: Grades 4-6

Ages 9 - 12
Tuesday
5:00 PM to 5:45 PM
Studio 3
Academy of The Company Theatre
$480.00
Level 3 Contemporary (Grades 7-9)
Tigran Mkrtchyan
12 spots left
This class is for intermediate level students with at least 2 years of contemporary dance experience. Students will warm up with fluid movements and stretch sequences, work on across-the-floor patterns that are more intricate than the previous level, and perform longer strings of choreography at the end of each class. Students are strongly recommended to take a ballet class in conjunction with this class.

Class Length: 60 mins
Age Range: Grades 7-9

Ages 12 - 14
Tuesday
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Studio 2
Academy of The Company Theatre
$630.00
Level 2 Tap (Grades 4-6)
Brandy Nickerson
11 spots left
This class is for students who have learned basic tap steps and tap vocabulary. The student should have completed at least 1 year of tap dance training and will be introduced to basic musical accompaniment. Students learn new vocabulary, become more comfortable with movement and develop a strong foundation of tap technique.

Class Length: 45 mins
Age Range: Grades 4-6

Ages 9 - 12
Tuesday
5:45 PM to 6:30 PM
Studio 3
Academy of The Company Theatre
$480.00
Adult Broadway Jazz Masterclass 1/14/2024
Liz Ewing
29 spots left
This adult dance workshop is for intermediate dancers. In this fast-moving class, students will learn the steps of Broadway dance by focusing on performance, musicality, expression and interpretation. This workshop will include a jazz warm-up, across the floor exercises, and learning a choreographed dance in the Broadway style to a musical theatre song. Jazz shoes are recommended. Previous dance experience required.
Ages 19 - 99
Tuesday
6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Studio 2
Academy of The Company Theatre
$45.00
Adult Intermediate Broadway Jazz (Ages 19+)
Liz Ewing
13 spots left
Meets for six weeks: September 10 - October 22 (No class on October 8)

This adult dance class is for intermediate dancers. This fast-moving class teaches the steps of Broadway dance by focusing on performance, musicality, expression and interpretation. Each session involves a jazz warm-up, across the floor exercises, and learning a choreographed dance in the Broadway style to a musical theatre song. Jazz shoes are recommended. Previous dance experience required.

Ages 19 - 99
Tuesday
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Studio 2
Academy of The Company Theatre
$130.00
Level 3 Jazz/Hip-Hop (Grades 7-9)
Brandy Nickerson
9 spots left
Jazz/Hip-Hop 3 is a high energy class that will build on the concepts and technique of Jazz & Hip-Hop dance through class work that includes a warm up with an emphasis on stretching, strengthening, and isolations. This class will also include a focus on rhythm and coordination as students continue to develop dance vocabulary including more advanced turns, jumps, and progressions across the floor. A focus on more challenging technique will be introduced through both expanded across the floor exercises and combinations at the end of each class which will be taught to develop style, musicality, self expression.

Class Length: 45 mins
Ages Range: Grades 7-9

Ages 11 - 14
Tuesday
6:30 PM to 7:15 PM
Studio 3
Academy of The Company Theatre
$480.00
Acro - Beginner (Grades 1-3)
Brandy Nickerson
12 spots left
Strength meets flexibility and grace in this exciting class which emphasizes learning skills in a safe and orderly progression and learning how to transition gracefully between each skill. Tumbling, balancing, and flexibility skills and progressions are mastered through documented and leveled assessments before moving to new and more advanced skills.

Class Length: 60 mins
Age Range: Grades 1-3

Ages 6 - 9
Wednesday
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Studio 3
Academy of The Company Theatre
$610.00
Level 4 Ballet (Grades 9-12)
Tigran Mkrtchyan
11 spots left
For the advanced ballet student. Students will have combinations with varying rhythms and tempos and will learn vocabulary/ballet terminology to such an extent that they can execute a combination without teacher demonstration. Students will learn elements from classical variations which will increase stamina, virtuosity, and technical ability.

Class Length: 90 mins
Age Range: Grades 9-12

Ages 13 - 19
Wednesday
4:00 PM to 5:30 PM
Studio 2
Academy of The Company Theatre
$900.00
Level 4 Contemporary (Grades 9-12)
Tigran Mkrtchyan
11 spots left
This class is for intermediate/advanced level students with at least 3-4 years of contemporary dance experience. Students will warm up with fluid movements and stretch sequences, work on across-the-floor patterns that are more intricate than the previous level, and perform longer strings of choreography at the end of each class. Students are strongly recommended to take a ballet class in conjunction with this class.

Class Length: 60 mins
Age Range: Grades 9-12

Ages 13 - 19
Wednesday
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Studio 2
Academy of The Company Theatre
$610.00
Country Line Dancing 1/15/2025
Liz Ewing
48 spots left
Join Liz Ewing for a fun night socializing and learning country line dances at the Academy of The Company Theatre! Put on your cowboy boots, leave your achy-breaky heart at home, and come have a good time! (Ages 18+)
Ages 18 - 99
Wednesday
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Gala Room
Academy of The Company Theatre
$25.00
PreDance (Grade: Pre-school)
Brandy Nickerson
12 spots left
Pre-Dance classes are ballet/creative movement classes for our preschool movers. Come explore movement and music in a fun and supportive environment. Pre-Dance classes are for children who are ready to participate in class independent of their parent/guardian.

Class Length: 30 mins
Age Range: Pre-school

Ages 3.5 - 6
Thursday
4:30 PM to 5:00 PM
Studio 3
Academy of The Company Theatre
$335.00
Acro - Intermediate+ (Grades 7-12)
Brandy Nickerson
12 spots left
Strength meets flexibility and grace in this exciting class which emphasizes learning skills in a safe and orderly progression and learning how to transition gracefully between each skill. Tumbling, balancing, and flexibility skills and progressions are mastered through documented and leveled assessments before moving to new and more advanced skills.

Class Length: 60 mins
Age Range: Grades 7-12

Ages 11 - 19
Thursday
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Studio 3
Academy of The Company Theatre
$590.00
Level 3 Tap (Grades 7-9)
Brandy Nickerson
10 spots left
This class is for students who are comfortable with beginner level tap technique and tap dance vocabulary. The student is ready for a variety of time steps, simple combinations, movement at a quicker pace and developing strength and clarity of sound.

Class Length: 45 mins
Age Range: Grades 7-9

Ages 11 - 14
Thursday
6:00 PM to 6:45 PM
Studio 3
Academy of The Company Theatre
$450.00
Adult Intermediate Tap - Fall Session 2 (Ages 18+)
Diana Gossard
13 spots left
Meets for 5 weeks: November 14 - December 19 (no class November 28)

This class, designed for the student with previous Tap experience, will offer more elaborate and challenging steps and combinations than our beginner course. Students will work to develop musicality while honing technical proficiency in the craft. (Note: Tap shoes are required).

Ages 16 - 99
Thursday
6:15 PM to 7:15 PM
Studio 1
Academy of The Company Theatre
$110.00
Adult Advanced Ballet - Fall Session 1
Tigran Mkrtchyan
12 spots left
For adult students with previous experience in ballet. This class focuses on furthering technical proficiency, musicality, and strength and flexibility. Students should have at least 2 years experience dancing ballet. Ballet shoes are required.

Meets for 6 weeks: September 19 - October 24

Ages 18 - 99
Thursday
6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Studio 2
Academy of The Company Theatre
$185.00
Level 4 Jazz/Hip-Hop (Grades 9-12)
Brandy Nickerson
12 spots left
In this advanced Jazz/Hip-Hop class, dancers will continue to dive deeper into the dance vocabulary adding more complex turns, jumps, and a focus on progressions, transitions, and individual style. Stretching and strengthening exercises will become more challenging while creating a well rounded dancer who can execute both Jazz and Hip-Hop choreography.

Class Length: 45 mins
Ages Range: Grades 9-12

Ages 13 - 19
Thursday
6:45 PM to 7:30 PM
Studio 3
Academy of The Company Theatre
$450.00

Spring Semester 2025

Name
Days
Location
Tuition
Fractured Fairy Tales (Ages 8-14)
Bella Seney
7 spots left
In this class, students will play theatre games, learn about improv, discover the basics of acting and use all these skills to create or recreate our own stories. We will incorporate fairytales, legends, fables and mythology to create our own mini show! (Ability to read is required).

Meets for 12 weeks: February 3 - May 5 (No class on 2/17 or 4/21)
Spring Showcase on May 10

Ages 8 - 14
Monday
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Studio 1
Academy of The Company Theatre
$295.00
A.C.T. Junior (Ages 5-7)
Christa Dunn
6 spots left
Children spend each class learning songs, dances, making crafts and making believe. This specially designed offering will introduce young ones to the arts while they explore their creativity and build their confidence in a fun and nurturing environment!

Meets for 12 weeks: February 4 - May 6 (no class on 2/18 or 4/22)
Spring Showcase on May 10

Ages 5 - 7
Tuesday
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Gala Room
Academy of The Company Theatre
$295.00
Acting for Film & TV (Ages 11-14)
Michael Hammond
10 spots left
Actors, camera operators, directors needed! The class becomes a production company that creates and stars in their own videos. Acting for film and TV is different from acting on stage. Relate to your fellow actor in a believable conversation while finding your mark, using your eyes, face, and subtle body language to convey emotion. This class will explore the fine acting techniques used in film and television, and give you the confidence to act in front of a camera.

Meets for 12 weeks: February 4 - May 6 (No class on 2/18 or 4/22)

Ages 11 - 14
Tuesday
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Loft
Academy of The Company Theatre
$295.00
Children's Acting - Tuesdays (Ages 7-12)
Christie Reading
4 spots left
This course is designed to teach the fundamentals of acting technique in a fun and exciting environment. Students will explore theatre games, improv, monologues, voice and speech work, physicality, and short scenes! (Must be able to read).

Meets for 12 weeks: February 4 - May 6 (no class on 2/18 or 4/22)
Spring Showcase on May 10

Ages 7 - 12
Tuesday
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Studio 1
Academy of The Company Theatre
$295.00
Center Stage 1 (Ages 7-11)
Christie Reading
1 spot left
Center Stage classes are comprehensive introductions to the techniques and skills needed to have fun and succeed in musical theatre. Students will be guided through a curriculum of instruction in acting, singing, music theory, and movement. Each class is divided up into mini vocal, dance and acting lessons that include lively activities taught by two or more instructors. Students will also receive coaching in the art of auditioning.

Meets for 13 weeks: February 4 - May 6 (No class on 2/18 or 4/23)
Spring Showcase on May 10

Ages 7 - 11
Tuesday
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Studio 1
Academy of The Company Theatre
$295.00
Center Stage 2 (Ages 12-18)
Melissa Carubia
12 spots left
Center Stage classes are comprehensive introductions to the techniques and skills needed to have fun and succeed in musical theatre. Students will be guided through a curriculum of instruction in acting, singing, music theory, and movement. Each class is divided up into mini vocal, dance and acting lessons that include lively activities taught by two or more instructors. Students will also receive coaching in the art of auditioning.

Meets for 12 weeks: February 4 - May 6 (No class on 2/18 or 4/22)
Spring Showcase on May 10

Ages 12 - 18
Tuesday
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Gala Room
Academy of The Company Theatre
$295.00
Make A Movie 1 (Ages 11-14)
Lexi Meader
9 spots left
"Lights, camera, A.C.T.-ion!" In this intro-to-filmmaking class, students will experiment taking on the various roles of a movie set - Director, Props Manager, Camera Operator, & Actor.

Meets for 12 weeks: February 4 - May 6 (no class on 2/18 or 4/22)

Ages 10 - 14
Tuesday
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Loft
Academy of The Company Theatre
$295.00
Pop Sensation! (Ages 9-14)
Julia Hoitt
9 spots left
Learn to sing like a pop star in this group voice class! Professional performer, Julia Hoitt will teach you the ins and outs of the business - covering performance techniques, stage presence, and vocal skills.

Meets for 12 weeks: February 4 - May 6 (no class on 2/18 or 4/22)
Spring Showcase on May 10

Ages 9 - 15
Tuesday
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Studio 1
Academy of The Company Theatre
$295.00
Teen Acting & Improv (Ages 12-18)
Christie Reading
12 spots left
This course is geared towards the teenage actor who is serious about honing their craft. This class works beyond the basic fundamentals of acting technique, refining skills in advanced scene study. This class is a great opportunity for the young performer who is committed to advancing their performance skills as well as their theatrical knowledge. Improvisational scenes and games will also be learned so that students can master handling the unexpected on stage.

Meets for 12 weeks: February 4 - May 6 (no class on 2/18 or 4/22)
Spring Showcase on May 10

Ages 12 - 18
Tuesday
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Gala Room
Academy of The Company Theatre
$295.00
Adult Improv - Spring Session 1 (Ages 18+)
Christa Dunn
9 spots left
Have trouble speaking extemporaneously? Hate giving that big presentation at work? Love shows like "Whose Line Is It, Anyway?" This class geared towards adults will teach students how to say "Yes, and," to listen and react, to create memorable characters and build compelling scenes spontaneously, to work well as part of a comedic ensemble, to build confidence in speaking without a script, and to have a lot of laughs. Class time will focus on games, good theatre practices, and short form scene work. Theatrical experience is a plus but definitely not required.

Meets for six weeks: February 4 - March 18 (no class on Feb. 18)

Ages 18 - 99
Tuesday
7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Gala Room
Academy of The Company Theatre
$130.00
Songwriting (Ages 10-16)
Julia Hoitt
10 spots left
Writing your own music and lyrics can be rewarding and fun. Students will learn about song structure, crafting rhymes, and creating chord progressions as they work on individual as well as group songs. Basic vocal technique and warm-ups will also be covered.

Meets for 12 weeks: February 4 - May 6 (no class on 2/18 or 4/22)

Ages 10 - 17
Tuesday
7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Studio 1
Academy of The Company Theatre
$295.00
Children's Acting - Wednesdays (Ages 7-12)
Christie Reading
7 spots left
This course is designed to teach the fundamentals of acting technique in a fun and exciting environment. Students will explore theatre games, improv, monologues, voice and speech work, physicality, and short scenes! (Must be able to read).

Meets for 12 weeks: February 5 - May 7 (no class on 2/19 or 4/23)
Spring Showcase on May 10

Ages 7 - 12
Wednesday
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Studio 1
Academy of The Company Theatre
$295.00
A.C.T. Tech Nights (Ages 12-18)
Christie Reading
18 spots left
In this course, teens will learn the ins and outs of set construction, stage management, lighting, prop and sound design and more from the pros in a working theatre! Join technical theatre teachers Christie Reading and Olivia Gemelli for this weekly course where students will get hands-on experience while working on and designing pieces that will be used in The Company Theatre's award-winning musicals. For students who graduate successfully from this program, there will be opportunities to work on our technical team during one of our shows. No prior technical experience necessary.

Meets for 12 weeks: February 5 - May 7 (no class on 2/19 or 4/23)

Ages 12 - 18
Wednesday
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Scene Shop
Academy of The Company Theatre
$305.00
Adult On-Camera Acting - Spring Session 1 (Ages 18+)
Michael Hammond
11 spots left
Lights! Camera! Fun! This course will explore with students the basic requirements of acting on camera. Using actual commercial copy and film and video scripts, we'll work on ways in which to adjust acting styles to effectively fit into the onscreen world. Through video recording and playback of acting exercises, students will be guided through a hands-on experience of working on set and hitting their marks.

Meets for six weeks: February 6 - March 19 (no class on Feb. 19)

Ages 17 - 99
Thursday
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Loft
Academy of The Company Theatre
$130.00
Scene Study (Adult 6-Week Intensive, Ages 18+)
Derek Stearns
12 spots left
This Scene Study Class teaches actors how to break down a scene, develop characters and make strong choices. All material will be provided. Students will perform their scenes on Presentation Night which will be the last class with open invitation for guests.

Meets for six weeks: February 22 - March 29

Ages 18 - 99
Saturday
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Gala Room
Academy of The Company Theatre
$275.00
Make A Movie 2 (Ages 11-18)
Christie Reading
12 spots left
"Lights, camera, A.C.T.-ion!" A slightly more advanced version of our "Make a Movie 1" class. In this filmmaking class, students will experiment taking on the various roles of a movie set - Director, Props Manager, Camera Operator, & Actor - as they create their own mini-movie. Hands-on film editing skills will be taught as well.

Meets for 12 weeks: February 1 - May 3 (no class on 2/22 or 4/26)

Ages 10 - 18
Saturday
11:00 AM to 12:30 PM
Loft
Academy of The Company Theatre
$305.00