TWEENS & TEENS
Celebrating 10 Years of Classes
(Grades 6–12)
ACTING & IMPROV
GRADES: 4 – 6
WEDNESDAYS 5:45 – 7:00 PM | $335
Class dates: Sep 4 – Nov 13, 2024
Skip date: Oct 2
Rain date: Nov 20
Teaching artist: JaVonda Carter
GRADES: 6 – 8
TUESDAYS 6:00 – 7:15 PM | $335
Class dates: Sep 10 – Nov 12, 2024
Rain date: Nov 19
Teaching artist: Jessica Sanford
Explore the “fun”damentals of acting and improv! Students learn foundational acting and improv skills and explore how to use their bodies, voices and minds to create characters and imaginary circumstances. Through interactive warm-ups and skills-building activities, students develop improv and acting techniques as they build confidence and stretch their imagination. This class will strengthen social interactions and develop effective listening and communication skills. All levels welcome.
TEEN ACTING
GRADES: 9 – 12
WEDNESDAYS 6:00 – 7:15 PM | $335
Class dates: Sep 4 – Nov 13, 2024
Skip date: Oct 2
Rain date: Nov 20
Principles of acting are explored in this fun and supportive class created specifically for teens. Students will learn to “dig deep” in this foundational class, exploring basic acting techniques, analyzing scripts and developing full-bodied characters from the inside out using monologues and scenes taken from contemporary plays. Warm-ups, theater games and in-class performances help students grow in self-confidence, public speaking and creativity. Family and friends are invited to a showcase in the JM Family Studio Theater.
Teaching artist: Jocelyn Lombardo
BROADWAY DANCE SKILLS
GRADES: 6 – 12
MONDAYS 6:15 – 7:45 PM | $335
Class dates: Sep 9 – Nov 18, 2024
Skip date: Nov 11
Rain date: Dec 2
Broadway Dance Skills is the exploration of traditional and contemporary Broadway dance that include elements of ballet, jazz and modern dance. It’s the perfect class for students who want to improve their dance foundation and focus on steps and routines found in musical theater dance. Students will refine skills for auditions and performances. This intermediate/advanced-level class hones students’ core technique while introducing a variety of movement styles. Previous dance and/or musical theater experience recommended.
Teaching artist: Lily Coniglio
MUSICAL THEATER SINGING
GRADES: 6 – 12
TUESDAYS 7:00 – 8:15 PM | $335
Class dates: Sep 10 – Nov 12, 2024
Rain date: Nov 19
This group singing class is perfect for students who love show tunes. Students learn songs from some of Broadway's greatest composers while focusing on healthy vocal and breathing techniques, creating a character through song, and developing overall stage presence. Basic music theory and sight-reading instruction are included. All levels are welcome as students will sing in group numbers and explore their specific skill level through solos and duets.
Teaching artist: Andrez Franco
ADVANCED MUSICAL THEATER WORKSHOP
GRADES: 4 – 12 | BY AUDITION ONLY
SATURDAYS 9:30 – 11:30 AM | $385
SHOW TITLE: 10TH ANNIVERSARY STUDENT SPECTACULAR
Class dates: Sep 7 – Nov 16, 2024
Skip date: Oct 12
Rain date: Nov 23
Extra rehearsal: Dec 2
Show date: Dec 3
Join In this advanced-level class, students develop musical theater skills on a pre-professional level by strengthening techniques in singing, dancing, and acting. Each week students focus on specific skills and receive top-tier instruction from our teaching artist professionals. Students explore acting methods, script analysis and how to create strong characters. For dance, students work on stretching and flexibility and study various musical theater dance styles. Singing instruction focuses on expanding healthy vocal technique, learning music theory, and developing skills to build a character through song. Students integrate skills and gain confidence as strong and engaging musical theater performers. This class culminates in a public performance of a special 10th Anniversary Student Spectacular in the Amaturo Theater.
Teaching Artists: Tammy Holder, Ven Daniel, & Lily Coniglio
YOUTH FALL MUSICAL: DISNEY'S FROZEN JR.
GRADES: 4 – 10
MONDAYS 6:00 PM – 9:15 PM | $455
Class dates: Sep 9 – Nov 18, 2024
Skip date: Nov 11
Mandatory dress rehearsal: Nov 18
Show date: Nov 19
SATURDAYS 12:45 PM – 4:00 PM | $455
Class dates: Sep 7 – Nov 16, 2024
Skip date: Nov 11
Mandatory dress rehearsal: Nov 18
Show date: Nov 20
In an all-encompassing theatrical experience, students learn acting, singing and dancing as well as production disciplines such as costumes, props, make-up and staging and use these skills to put on a final show in the Amaturo Theater. Based on the 2018 Broadway musical, Frozen Jr. brings Elsa, Anna, and the magical land of Arendelle to life, onstage. With a cast of beloved characters and loaded with magic, adventure, and plenty of humor, Frozen JR. is sure to thaw even the coldest heart! This class is offered in partnership with the Performance Project, Inc.
Teaching artists from The Performance Project, Inc.
PERFORMANCE MENTOR PROGRAM: NARNIA
GRADES: 3 – 12 | BY AUDITION ONLY | $485
THURSDAYS 6:00 – 9:00 PM & SATURDAYS 3:00 – 6:00 PM
Class dates: Sep 7 – Dec 7, 2024
Optional class: Oct 31
Skip dates: Oct 3, Oct 12, Nov 23, Nov 28, and Nov 30
Mandatory extra rehearsals: Dec 10, 11, and 12
Show dates: Dec 13* and 15
Advanced techniques in acting, singing, and dance are integrated into the rehearsal process and culminate in a full-length musical production. This unique performance experience offers students the opportunity to study and perform alongside adult professional actors.
Narnia is a breathtaking musical production that whisks audiences away to a magical land of wonder and enchantment. Based on C.S. Lewis' beloved novel "The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe," this spectacular show brings to life the timeless tale of four siblings who discover a secret world behind a wardrobe, where they join forces with the lion Aslan to defeat and save Narnia from eternal winter. With stunning costumes, sets, and special effects, the show is a visual feast that will captivate audiences of all ages. With its themes of courage, sacrifice, and redemption, Narnia will leave audiences of all ages spellbound and inspired.
Offered in partnership with The Performance Project School of the Arts.
*Students perform during a Broward County Public school day and will have to miss a day of school.
Teaching artists from The Performance Project, Inc.
BROWARD CENTER SPOTLIGHTS
GRADES: 6 – 12 | BY AUDITION ONLY
SATURDAYS 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM | $335
SHOW TITLE: 10TH ANNIVERSARY STUDENT SPECTACULAR
Class dates: Sep 7 – Nov 16, 2024
Skip date: Oct 12
Rain date: Nov 23
Extra rehearsals: Dec 2
Show date: Dec 3
*Extra rehearsals and performances scheduled as needed
Broward Center Spotlights is a performing vocal ensemble for students who love to sing in front of an audience. This audition-based musical theater program trains students to perform solos, duets and group numbers along with choreography for various Broward Center and community events. Team-taught by a professional music director and choreographer, students gain top-tier instruction in song and dance, musicianship, improved vocal technique and song interpretation, and build dance skills and stage presence using some of Broadway’s greatest songs. Past appearances include Christmas on Las Olas, Trick or Treat on 2nd Street, live television shows, Coffeehouse Cabarets and Broadway at the Beach. This class culminates with a public performance in a special 10th Anniversary Student Spectacular in the Amaturo Theater.
Class fee includes a Broward Center Spotlights t-shirt.
Teaching Artists: Tammy Holder & Lily Coniglio