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PERFORMING ARTS


Class Description   Class Code
and Age
Locations and Dates
       
Singing and Song-Writing
Write an original song capturing your dreams and experiences.  Students will learn how to structure songs, craft lyrics, manipulate melody, rhythm and harmony and merge words with music.  Students in past classes have gone on to copyright the songs they created in this class. Also, students will be able to train the voice through a combination of relaxation, breathing and vocal exercises offered in a fun, supportive and caring environment.  The teacher will coach the student in developing his or her individual sound. The target by the end of the class is for the student to feel confident and loving singing at least one new song. This class accommodates the beginning singer, as well as anyone looking to expand to the next level.   
 

PSING

8-13

Short Hills wk1AM,wk4PM,wk6AM

Chatham wk3PM,wk6AM

Caldwell wk5AM,wk7PM

Edison wk4PM,wk6AM

Somerset wk1AM,wk4PM

FarHills wk2AM,wk5PM"

 

       
Acting for the Stage
Who's ready to be a Broadway performer? Well, even if your interest lies in just enjoying the "theatrical experience", this class will introduce you to the fun of being an actor! Taught by a former Broadway actor himself, Acting for The Stage shows you the fun of class warm-ups, improvisational games and exercises, monologues, and scenes for 2 and 3 people. Everyone stars with featured parts and interaction galore!
 

PSTGE

8-13

Short Hills wk2AM,wk5PM

Chatham wk1AM,wk4PM

Caldwell wk3PM

       
Film-Making
Students develop acting skills while learning on camera technique for film, television, and commercials. Acting techniques include scene study, sense memory, character work, theater games, and improvisation. Acting exercises develop focus and concentration skills while stimulating imagination and self-expression. On-Camera techniques focus on script work and on creating truthful performances for the camera. Class material includes monologues and scenes from film & television scripts.
 

PFILM

8-13

Short Hills wk3PM,wk6AM

Chatham wk2PM,wk5AM

Caldwell wk4PM,wk7AM

Edison wk2PM,wk7PM

Somerset wk3PM,wk6AM

Far Hills wk4PM

       
Music Video Creation
Spend a week exploring what it takes to write, create, and produce a music video! Together, we will select a song, record ourselves performing it, and make some magic happen. Learn about video editing, voice dubbing, visual and sound effects, vocal/instrumental recording, and more! Playing an instrument and/or singing encouraged but not required! Please bring your instruments! (If you play the piano, we have access to one!)   
 

PMUVD

8-13

Short Hills wk1PM,wk4AM,wk6PM

Chatham wk3AM,wk6PM

Caldwell wk5PM,wk7AM

Edison wk3PM,wk6PM

Somerset wk1PM,wk4AM

Far Hills wk2PM,wk5AM

       
Public Speaking
This class is a fun and exciting introduction to the world of Public Speaking! Taught by a former Broadway actor, this class focuses on the fundamentals of public presentational skills- eye contact, diction and eloquence, body language, and vocal power and projection. The students also learn about speaking "extemporaneously", preparing and writing speeches, and will read copy from actual commercials and newscasts. EVERY student is active in this energetic and non-threatening environment designed to develop and enhance children's skills. We erase regionalisms and dialects, and help put our students become confident, dynamic speakers!
 

PUBSP

8-13

Short Hills wk2PM,wk5AM

Chatham wk1PM,wk4AM

Caldwell wk3AM

     
     

All classes are week-long, Monday through Friday. Each day, students are in a class for 90 minutes, then take a 30-minute break and return to the same class for 90 minutes. If a student is partipating half-day, the student will take one class, either in the morning OR in the afternoon. If a student is participating full-day, the student will take one class in the morning and one class in the afternoon. Please go to "Schedules" to find when specific classes are offered by location.

 
w=week; AM=9:00-12:30; PM=1:30-5:00;
w0=June 23, w1=June 30, w2=July 7, w3=July 14, w4=July 21, w5=July 28, w6=August 4, w7=August 11