Dance Call Workshop Schedule

Everyone prepares a monologue and/or songs for auditions, but what about the Dance Call? How do you dress? How do you warm up? How do you learn the dance steps quickly and accurately, so you can show the choreographer what you are capable of? What if you’re asked to do something like improvise or demonstrate special skills?

Whether you are brand new to dance auditions or a seasoned pro with years of experience, this workshop will give you valuable tools for maximizing this part of the audition. Three of our mainstage choreographers will guide you through the process, giving everyone a chance to learn and ask questions. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how to master this important audition skill!

Session 1:

• Proper attire for a Dance Call - and what to do if you also have a callback that same day?

• Warm your body up - what kind of stretches and exercises will get your body ready to move and avoid injury?

• Learn a warmup you can use on your own!

• Learning & Memory - tips for improving speed of learning and memory.

• Mock Dance Call - Learn an eight 8-count combination and "audition" it.

• How to learn from a video explained.

In-between Sessions:

• Video of choreography is available on Class Links on the evening after the first class. Students are expected to learn it independently, just like they would for an audition.

Session 2:

• Listening for clues - what does the choreographer or director want to see from you when you audition the combination you learned?

• Identifying performance anxiety and learning to use it to your benefit! 

• What do you do when the music is playing and you're waiting for 5-6-7-8?

• Special tricks and improvisation - how do you prepare in case you are asked to share extra tricks, do an “across the floor” combination, or to improvise?

• Quick review of video combination - once through with counts, Q&A, run it to music, audition it!

WORKSHOP TUITION:
$45* - see Special Promotions for 35%, 70%, and 100% off deals!

SPECIAL PROMOTIONS:

All students who are enrolled in one non-dance class may enroll in one or more Fall 2025 workshops for 35% off. Students who are enrolled in two or more non-dance classes may enroll in one or more Fall 2025 workshops for 70% off. Students enrolled in three or more non-dance classes may enroll in all Fall 2025 workshops for FREE.

INSTALLMENT PAYMENTS:
Installment Payments are not available for this workshop.

TUITION AND ENROLLMENT POLICY:

Workshops are refundable up to ten days before the start of the workshop, minus a $20 convenience fee and a 4% processing fee for payments made online. If a student withdraws nine or fewer days before the start date of a workshop, the tuition is not refundable.

Full payment and a current workshop registration form must be on file prior to a student attending this workshop.

Tuition and Enrollment Policy - read before registering

Improv 101; Establishng Base Reality & Finding the Game Workshop Schedule

SCHEDULE NOTES FOR THIS WORKSHOP:

Workshop also meets on one Wednesday: (9/10)

Ready to think on your feet, step into the shoes of unforgettable characters, and learn how to better connect with your fellow performers all while laughing 'til it hurts? This exciting new class invites students to jump into the world of spontaneous storytelling, where grounded presence, active listening and true connection lead the way. We will be diving into two of the most essential skills in improvisational theater: building a strong base reality and finding the game of a scene.

We'll learn how to quickly establish the "who, what, and where" of a scene so that everyone — actors and audience alike — knows what’s going on. From there, we’ll explore how to identify and heighten what’s unusual or funny about that world — that’s the game — and make it the engine of the scene.

This class is a fun and supportive introduction to core improv concepts, perfect for beginners or anyone curious about how scenes come to life. Students will be challenged to think creatively, take risks, and collaborate — all while having a great time. No experience necessary, just a willingness to play!

WORKSHOP TUITION:
$105*- see Special Promotions for 35%, 70%, and 100% off deals!

SPECIAL PROMOTIONS:

All students who are enrolled in one non-dance class may enroll in one or more Fall 2025 workshops for 35% off. Students who are enrolled in two or more non-dance classes may enroll in one or more Fall 2025 workshops for 70% off. Students enrolled in three or more non-dance classes may enroll in all Fall 2025 workshops for FREE.

INSTALLMENT PAYMENTS:
Installment Payments are not available for this workshop

TUITION AND ENROLLMENT POLICY:

Workshops are refundable up to ten days before the start of the workshop, minus a $20 convenience fee and a 4% processing fee for payments made online. If a student withdraws nine or fewer days before the start date of a workshop, the tuition is not refundable.

Full payment and a current workshop registration form must be on file prior to a student attending this workshop.

Tuition and Enrollment Policy - read before registering

Writing for the Stage Workshop Schedule

How can a few lines of dialogue grow into an interesting scene, then another, then another, until you have a play? Or a musical? Maybe a movie? Perhaps a podcast? And what role do settings and stage directions and lists of props and character descriptions play in creating a world for your characters to live in?

You decide your project, then come join in on this workshop to learn more about how to spin your ideas into a plot or a compelling through-line, how to create believable characters who will come to life on (and off) the page, and how to show—not tell—your audience about the world only you can create. Hand-on activities in class will add to your storytelling toolbox, while sharing some of your work with others will give you a chance to try out your dramatic writing on actual people. In the spring, those who wish to participate may elect to direct one of their scenes for an actual performance!

Whether you have never written a line of dialogue before or whether you have a hundred scripts piling up in your closet at home, this workshop is for you!

WORKSHOP TUITION:
$115 - see Special Promotions for 35%, 70%, and 100% off deals!

SPECIAL PROMOTIONS:

All students who are enrolled in one non-dance class may enroll in one or more Fall 2025 workshops for 35% off. Students who are enrolled in two or more non-dance classes may enroll in one or more Fall 2025 workshops for 70% off. Students enrolled in three or more non-dance classes may enroll in all Fall 2025 workshops for FREE.

INSTALLMENT PAYMENTS:
Installment Payments are not available for this workshop.

TUITION AND ENROLLMENT POLICY:

Workshops are refundable up to ten days before the start of the workshop, minus a $20 convenience fee and a 4% processing fee for payments made online. If a student withdraws nine or fewer days before the start date of a workshop, the tuition is not refundable.

Full payment and a current workshop registration form must be on file prior to a student attending this workshop.

Tuition and Enrollment Policy - read before registering