Ages 10-18

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 level class for all ages.

Classes run along an 8 week Spring Semester (March-May) with no classes the week of April 21. For a 2024-2025 Playhouse Stage Academy Calendar, including holiday breaks and production dates visit playhousestageacademy.org/education-calendar!

Ages 12-18

An intermediate/advanced exploration into tap. Increase speed while continuing to work on and polish the musicality and style of musical theatre tap concepts.

Classes run along an 8 week Spring Semester (March-May) with no classes the week of April 21. For a 2024-2025 Playhouse Stage Academy Calendar, including holiday breaks and production dates visit playhousestageacademy.org/education-calendar!

Ages 14-18

Focusing on presenting strong, emotionally driven performances through song, students will work on song interpretation in a master class setting. Text analysis, acting exercises and emotional work will take your performance to the next level. All aspects of Musical Theatre performance will play a role in this class - from vocal instruction to physical movement to scenework. Formerly called "Coaching" this class is an ideal place for any student who loves to perform in musicals!

Classes run along an 8 week Spring Semester (March-May) with no classes the week of April 21. For a 2024-2025 Playhouse Stage Academy Calendar, including holiday breaks and production dates visit playhousestageacademy.org/education-calendar!

Ages 10-14

Focusing on presenting strong, emotionally driven performances through song, students will work on song interpretation in a master class setting. Text analysis, acting exercises and emotional work will take your performance to the next level. All aspects of Musical Theatre performance will play a role in this class - from vocal instruction to physical movement to scenework. Formerly called "Coaching" this class is an ideal place for any student who loves to perform in musicals!

Classes run along an 8 week Spring Semester (March-May) with no classes the week of April 21. For a 2024-2025 Playhouse Stage Academy Calendar, including holiday breaks and production dates visit playhousestageacademy.org/education-calendar!

For 5th - 8th Grade or 9th-12th Grade Beginners

Jazz technique, strength and flexibility, and performance - all rolled into one! Come dance with us every week as we warm up the body, improve our placement and line, and then rock it out with a combination from your favorite musicals!

Classes run along an 8 week Spring Semester (March-May) with no classes the week of April 21. For a 2024-2025 Playhouse Stage Academy Calendar, including holiday breaks and production dates visit playhousestageacademy.org/education-calendar!

For 9th - 12th grade

Building on concepts from Beg/Int MT Dance, this class is an ideal continuation for older and more advanced students in conjunction with ballet, especially while preparing for college auditions! Improve your technique with a challenging physical warm up, through across the floor progressions, and then work your memorization and "pick-up" skills by learning a combination from your favorite Broadway shows. 

Classes run along an 8 week Spring Semester (March-May) with no classes the week of April 21. For a 2024-2025 Playhouse Stage Academy Calendar, including holiday breaks and production dates visit playhousestageacademy.org/education-calendar!

Ages 10-18

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.

Classes run along an 8 week Spring Semester (March-May) with no classes the week of April 21. For a 2024-2025 Playhouse Stage Academy Calendar, including holiday breaks and production dates visit playhousestageacademy.org/education-calendar!

Ages 5-11

Calling all young performers! Combine singing, dancing and acting into one fun filled, three week summer program! Students will learn musical theatre fundamentals, and in the process, be cast in and rehearse a 30 minute musical. The program culminates in an opportunity to perform MAGIC TREE HOUSE: PIRATES PAST NOON KIDS on the Cohoes Music Hall stage!

Program runs July 14-July 31, 2025, Mondays-Fridays, 9am-2pm with a performance July 31 at 2pm.

*NEW FOR 2025 - AFTERCARE OPTION!Aftercare is offered for an additional fee for all three weeks of the program, until 4pm. Aftercare add on can be added prior to checkout!