Why The Arts?

It is a fact that children attending classes or lessons in the Performing Arts maintain better academic results.  Additionally, participation in the Performing Arts builds self-esteem and confidence which are valuable tools needed to face challenges of life.  Whether children pursue careers in the performing arts or participate just for fun, tools learned among others can be used throughout their lives.  A warm, supportive environment is essential as children grow to discover their full potential through creative expression. 

Our goal is to help each student develop discipline, build self-esteem and confidence, and help define each student’s individual character. 

 

Students may choose from the following classes: Creative Writing, Instrumental Music, Theater, Dance, and Vocal Music. Auditions before starting classes are not necessary. 

 

Vocals

Private or group singing instruction is available. You will learn breathing, range control, voice strengthening, and establish proper technique.

 

Vocal 101 Beginners

Each season, students spend time honing their music skills while preparing to perform some of the greatest genre of songs.

• Learn the melody of two or three songs

• Memorize lyrics and structure of three songs

• Microphone technique

• Accurately match pitch

• Introduction to stage presentation

• Basic vocal warm-ups

• Spring Recital, most students are ready for the challenge of our performance program and are encouraged to take part in a show!

Vocal 102 

The Performance Program is designed for students who know the basics and are ready to take it to the stage. This program introduces the team element into music instruction. Students will learn harmonies, musicianship and how to perform in an authentic show environment.

Each season, students spend time honing their music skills while preparing to perform some of the greatest songs in history.

 

All student musicians enrolled in our Performance Program will receive:

• Weekly private music lessons

• Weekly rehearsal to prepare for the concert

• Enhanced learning in key areas such as stage performance, harmonies, musicianship and more

• Choice of new show themes every season

 

African * Salsa * Lyrical *Afro-Caribbean *Contemporary *Jazz          *Modern * Hip Hop *Song and Dance

 

This introductory-level dance class is a high-spirited, high-powered rhythmic dance experience and is for anyone who loves to dance. With the great variety of movement , you will engage every muscle of your body. With the invigorating connection with the music, you will engage every part of your soul. Also learn the Cha Cha Cha, Rumba, Samba, Jive, Pasadoble. (only in perfomance group) Dance Fitness is also included in these particular classes.

Performance Group

Everyone is given the opportunity to perform in the annual recital, however, the performance group are students enrolled in dance, voice, musical instrument or creative writing. At the least two classes.

Forming a band is part of the Performance department as well.

Music Instrumental Department

Apply the skills learned in private lessons in a practical environment, forming a band with other students. For more information call (864) 809-5211.

 

Hip Hop and Street with a Twist Dance

Hip Hop and street dance are taught with proper technique from Industry instructors  dedicated to providing high quality learning and performance opportunities for everyone. Freestyle dance is an important part of this class, if you are in the performance group, because sometimes while on stage things don't go as planned. How do you recover?

 

Competition Teams

Platinum

Diamond

Silver (first year)

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