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Acro (Tumbling)
with Jess Forte
Unlock strength. Flexibility. Grace. Flip for joy.
Grades 6-12
At Playhouse Stage Academy, our Acro class (sometimes called “acro-tumbling”) combines the artistic lines of dance with the athletic thrill of acrobatics and tumbling. It’s perfect for dancers who love to move, flip, stretch—and perform.
All levels: beginners with no prior tumbling experience are welcome, as are more advanced dancers who want to refine and expand their acro-tumbling repertoire.
In our Acro class students will work on:
Safe warm-up, stretching and conditioning specific to acro/tumbling.
Basic tumbling fundamentals such as forward rolls, cartwheels, handstands, bridges. Progressions into walk-overs (front/back), round-offs, back handsprings, aerials, etc!
Conservatory Spring '26
with Ashley Kirchner
Ages 10-18
Playhouse Stage Conservatory - a multi-faceted training opportunity for pre-professional musical theatre students. Classes run Tuesday through Friday, with exact hours varying depending on level placement. The Conservatory will include the opportunity to take Acting, Tap, Ballet, Musical Theatre Dance, & Coaching classes weekly. Students will be placed by level for each technique, allowing instructors to provide appropriately leveled training and a student specific schedule and curriculum. Levels will be based on instructor evaluation. The Conservatory's five weekly classes are intended for students who plan to audition for Playhouse Stage Academy productions or pursue BFA programs in college.
Tap - Beginner / Intermediate (Semester - Spring)
with Gabi Bazinet Douglas
Grades 6-12
For beginning and intermediate dance students of all ages seeking the fundamentals of tap. Learn and build upon the basics of tap dance, and improving your rhythm and coordination.
Tap - Intermediate / Advanced (Semester - Spring)
with Gabi Bazinet Douglas
Grades 9-12 or Instructor Permission
An intermediate/advanced exploration into tap. Increase speed while continuing to work on and polish the musicality and style of musical theatre tap concepts.
Mat Pilates (Semester - Spring)
with Ashley Kirchner
Ages 14+
Strengthen the body and core, and connect to the breath with Joseph Pilates method! This mat-based Pilates workout focuses on core strength, flexibility, balance, and overall body awareness. The class will lengthen and strengthen the muscles while giving you a full-body workout. We will utilize the various props to help sculpt the body as well as increase strength and range of motion. Students will need a PILATES MAT and 2lb WEIGHTS for class! For ages 14+.
Ballet/Modern - Intermediate / Advanced (Semester - Spring)
with Ashley Kirchner
Grades 6-12th by Instructor Placement
Strengthen body and core, learn proper alignment, and develop strong ballet & modern technique that will be essential to all other dance techniques required in musical theatre. This is an intermediate / advanced level class for all ages.
Acting - Advanced (Semester - Spring)
with Lance Douglas
Grades 9-12
Take your acting skills to the next level through deeper analysis of text. This focus on varying acting techniques is excellent college prep and essential for all advanced musical theatre students.
Ballet/Modern - Beginner (Semester - Spring)
with Ashley Kirchner
Grade 6-12
Strengthen body and core, learn proper alignment, and develop strong ballet & modern technique that will be essential to all other dance techniques required in musical theatre. This is an beginner level class for all ages.