Applause

More than just singing group, this group is powerhouse performing troups combining high-energy movement with vocals and expressive vitality and performance. (Sorta like "Glee" but way more appropriate!) Applause!-Song and dance troupes for girls and guys. These are performance based classes and will be performing for school and community events as well as during our showcase dates each semester in December and June. They are ongoing classes August-May.

Applause is a non audition performance troupe for elementary students ages 7-11.

Instructors: Mrs. Michelle and Mrs. Shea

Classes meet Tuesdays 4:00-5:00pm beginning August 16th.

Tuition: ($650 annually broken into 10 payments of $65)

Costume Fee- Annual $75 costume (student keeps costume) charged in August.

Art Essentials

In this class, your child will be introduced to basic art techniques, which are the building blocks that will provide a solid foundation for future art lovers and artists. Children will explore the great world are art using many different mediums. This unique learning experience places an emphasis on having fun while exploring creativity!

Tuition- $65 monthly August-May, $50 supply fee each semester (August and January)

Student's art will be placed on display during our semester showcases in December and June.

Instructor- Angela Smith

Class: Wednesdays 4:00-5:00

Ballet I/II

This class is designed to focus on the fundamentals of dance and develop awareness of alignment and vocabulary and technique. Students will work on the barre as well as center work. Students will perform in our Winter and Spring showcase!

Tuition: $65 monthly (August-May). Costume fee of $75 due in September and February.

Instructor: Mrs. Brenda

Ages 8+

Class meets Saturdays 9:15am-10:15am beginning August 13th.

Creating Characters

This course is perfect for artists that have taken our art fundamental class and want to explore the world of creating characters! This course teaches the foundational skills necessary for designing appealing characters with interesting personalities and a story to tell! This class will have their art displayed in our art show during our Winter and Spring showcase!

Tuition: $65 monthly (August-May), $50 per semester art fee.

Instructor: Mrs. Angela

Ages 10+

Class Wednesdays 5:00-6:00pm

Take your visual creativity to an entire new level as you learn how to design your own characters and the stories that go with them!

DPAC @ John Wesley- Dance Combo Class

Come learn the fundamentals of tap, jazz, and ballet as DPAC's tiniest dancers take to the stage! This class will melt your heart as your student learns the basics of dance while preparing choreography for our semester showcases!

Tuesdays 2:05-2:55 (John Wesley students will be escorted to class after school)

Instuctor: Mrs. Carolyn

Ages: 3-6

Tuition: $65 monthly with a $65 costume fee due September and February.

DPAC @ John Wesley- Hip Hop

Don't miss this opportunity to start your little one in the grooviest and hippest classes that will help strengthen their confidence all while learning a new found talent!

Classes will be held at John Wesley Preschool. Students will present in DPAC's semester showcases at the end of every semester.

Thursdays 2:05:-2:55 (students at John Wesley will be escorted to class from their classroom.)

Instructor: Mrs. Candis

Ages: 3-6

Tuition: $65 monthly with a $65 costume fee due September and February.

Dance Combo Class Ages 3-5

Ballet/Tap/Jazz Monday's 5:30-6:15 Teacher: Mrs. Carolyn

Classes begin August 15th.

Tuition- $65 monthly (August-May), $65 costume fee paid twice- September and February

Come learn the fundamentals of ballet, tap, and jazz all while having fun and gaining a newfound confidence! Dancers will work on basic technique, flexibility, and dances to perform in our showcases in December and June.

Dance Combo Class Ages 5-7

Ballet/Tap/Jazz Tuesdays 5:30-6:30

Teacher: Mrs. Carolyn

Classes begin August 16th and run through May.

Tuition: $65 monthly (August-May), Costume fee of $65 due in September and February.

Come learn the fundamentals of ballet, tap, and jazz all while having fun and gaining a newfound confidence! Dancers will work on basic technique, flexibility, and dances to perform in our showcases in December and June.

Dance Combo Class Ages 8-11

Ballet/Tap/Jazz Monday's 6:30-7:30

Teacher: Mrs. Carolyn

Classes begin August 15th.

Tuition- $65 monthly (August-May), $65 costume fee paid twice- September and February

Come learn the fundamentals of ballet, tap, and jazz all while having fun and gaining a newfound confidence! Dancers will work on basic technique, flexibility, and dances to perform in our showcases in December and June

Dear Edwina

Dear Edwina JR. follows the adventures of plucky advice-giver-extraordinaire, Edwina Spoonapple, as she directs the neighborhood kids in a series of buoyant production numbers for the latest edition of her weekly "Advice-a-Palooza.” Edwina and her friends share wisdom on everything from trying new foods to making new friends, through clever, catchy and poignant songs.

Tuesdays 6:00pm-7:30pm beginning August 16th.

Ages 6-14

Production Showdates: November 9th-12th

Tech Rehearsals: November 5th, November 7th, November 8th.

Cost- Production Fee of $360 split into 4 payments of $90, One time costume fee for $50.

Elf the Musical

Buddy, a young orphan, mistakenly crawls into Santa's bag of gifts and is transported to the North Pole. The would-be elf is raised, unaware that he is actually a human until his enormous size and poor toy-making abilities cause him to face the truth. With Santa's permission, Buddy embarks on a journey to New York City to find his birth father and discover his true identity. Faced with the harsh realities that his father is on the naughty list and his half-brother doesn't even believe in Santa, Buddy is determined to win over his new family and help New York remember the true meaning of Christmas.

This modern-day holiday classic is sure to make everyone embrace their inner elf. After all, the best way to spread Christmas Cheer is singing loud for all to hear.

Tuition: Production Fee of $400 (split into 4 payments September-December), $50 costume fee.

Rehearsals: Rehearsals will start September 12 will be Mondays from 7:30-9:30 and Tuesdays from 6:30-8:30. Not all cast members will attend every rehearsal, a rehearsal schedule will be available prior to rehearsals beginning based on student's submitted conflict schedule. Some Wednesday rehearsals may be utilized for small groups or solo parts.

Production Dates: December 8-10.

Tech Week Dates: December 5-7

Ages 11+

Fundamentals of Dance/Leaps and Turns

A FUNdamental class that encourages new dancers as they explore and gain on proper dance techniques, positioning, and the basics of all dance styles. This class helps with flexibility and is the core to all other dance types. All students will gain a better understanding of positions, different leaps and turns, and strengthen their attention to technical detail. This class will not be part of the winter showcase, but will perform in the Spring showcase. A $75 costume fee will be charged in February for the Spring showcase.

Instructor: Mrs. Candis

Tuition: $65 month (August-May), $75 costume fee in February

Classes start August 15th

Classes meet Mondays 6:30-7:30

Hip Hop II

Pop, lock, and jam!

Mondays 5:30-6:20 Ages 11+

Classes start August 15th.

Teacher: Mrs. Candis

Tuition: $65 monthly (August-May), $65 costume fee due in September and February

Come learn some of the best new moves while gaining a better understanding of rhythm, body control, and choreography. This class puts the FUN in Funk! Students will perform during our semester showcases in December and June.

Hip-Hop I

Pop, lock, and jam!

Mondays 4:30-5:15 Ages 5-10

Classes start August 15th.

Teacher: Mrs. Candis

Tuition: $65 monthly (August-May), $65 costume fee due in September and February

Come learn some of the best new moves while gaining a better understanding of rhythm, body control, and choreography. This class puts the FUN in Funk! Students will perform during our semester showcases in December and June.

Mini Drill Team

Mini Drill is for dancers that aspire to be on a competitive dance/drill team. This class enables dancers to advance their dance skills and technique in a nurturing environment, while developing team skills, fostering a positive self image, and promoting a passion for dance. Students will perform in our winter and spring showcase. A great class for those looking to join our Performance Dance troupe or being on a future high school drill team!

Tuition-$65 monthly (August-June). Costume fee twice a year of $75 charged in September and February.

Instructor-Ms. Vanessa

Ages 8-13

Wednesdays 5:00-6:00pm beginning August 18th

Ovation

More than just singing groups, this group is a powerhouse performing troupe combining high-energy movement with vocals and expressive vitality and performance. (Sorta like "Glee" but way more appropriate!) Ovation! a Song and dance troupes for girls and guys. These are performance based classes and will be performing for school and community events as well as during our showcase dates each semester in December and June. They are ongoing classes August-May.

Ovation is a non audition performance troupe for middle and high school students. Classees are Mondays from 4:30-5:30. Classes begin August 15th.

Instructor: Mrs. Shea

Tuition: ($650 annually broken into 10 payments of $65)

Costume Fee- Annual $75 costume (student keeps costume) charged in August.

Performance Dance Troupe

Calling all dancers that love the trill of performing but hate competing! This troupe is for YOU! Much like our performance troupes, our dance troupe will spend the year learning a repertoire of music to various genres of music to take to various events throughout the region to perform! This is for seasoned dancers that are ready to take it to the next level! Class will focus on technique as well as choreography. This class meets twice a week for added instruction. Along with community performances throughout the year this class will perform during our Winter and Spring showcase!

Tuition- $100 monthly (July-May), $75 costume fee twice per year in August and February.

Instructors: Mrs. Brenda, Mrs. Carolyn, and Mrs. Candis

Ages 11+

Class meets Thursdays from 6:45-7:45 and Saturdays from 10:15-11:15.

Saturday Combo Class 3-5

Ballet/Tap/Jazz

Saturdays 10:30am-11:15am

Teacher: Mrs. Carolyn

Classes begin August 13th.

Tuition- $65 monthly (August-May), $65 costume fee paid twice- September and February

Come learn the fundamentals of ballet, tap, and jazz all while having fun and gaining a newfound confidence! Dancers will work on basic technique, flexibility, and dances to perform in our showcases in December and June.

Set Design Class

Design and create set and prop pieces for our main stage productions! Learn to delight, amuse, enchant, immerse, and enthrall the audience with your visual creations. Create themed spaces and environments that bring stories to life. Students will spend the year designing sets and prop pieces for all of our main stage productions!

During the week of our productions students will be given a ticket to the show so they can see their work in action!

This class does have a few additional Saturday classes scheduled.

Tuition- $85 month (August-June) $50 supply fee twice a year (August and January).

Instructor- Mrs. Angela

Middle and High School students

Wednesdays 7:00-8:30

Theatrical Makeup Class 6th-12th grade

This class is AWESOME!!! Students will learn the basic principles of theatrical makeup. Students will develop and practice specific application techniques of theatrical makeup, including basic corrective, character makeup, specialty makeup, and prosthetics. The student will learn gain a basic knowledge and appreciation of theatrical makeup design. Our students will also get the opportunity to apply their techniques to the characters in our season performances! From characters to The Wizard of Oz to The Little Mermaid and everything in-between this class has it all!!

Wednesdays 6:00-7:00pm

Tuition- $65 monthly (August-May), $100 make-up kit fee due in September and a $50 material fee due in February

Instructor- Mrs. Angela

WICKED- a musical revue

Join us for this powerful musical revue show featuring the music from the great, Stephen Schwartz! A family favorite! This class will dive into the story of Wicked as we prepare to present small scenes and monologues that lead into the most memorable songs from this Tony Award winning musical!

Instructor: Mrs. Shea

Ages:9+

Tuesdays 5:00-6:00 beginning August 16th.

Performance dates in January

Tuition: $65 monthly (August-December), $25 fee for performance shirt.

Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory

Ronald Dahl's timeless story of the world famous candy man! Join our delicious adventure as Charlie Bucket ventures off into Willy Wonka's mysterious chocolate factory!

First Day of Class/Auditions: November 1st and 2nd

Directors: Mrs. Shea and Mrs. Rachel

Rehearsal times:

2nd-5th grade: Tuesdays 5:00-6:30 and Wednesdays 6:00-7:30

6th-12th grade: Mondays 7:30-9:00 and Wednesdays 5:00-6:30

*IMPORTANT*- The first couple weeks of rehearsal will be adjusted times for auditions and readthroughs. Information will be emailed out about those times to those registered in the class.

Performance Dates:

2nd-5th grade: February 9th-11th, Preview night February 8th

6th-12th grade: February 23rd-25th, Preview night February 22nd

Tech Rehearsals:

Please make sure the Saturday, Monday, and Tuesday before your production is completely blocked out- Tech rehearsals and times will be held on those days and are MANDATORY.

Tuition: Production cost is $400. We can break this down into 4 payments of $100 beginning November-February. Sibling and Multiclass discounts available. Costume fee of $50 to be charged upon registration. ($35 annual registration fee charged if new student)