STAGEMAKERS
An after-school program for performing artists
Stagemakers provides opportunities to explore new creative outlets in the realms of acting, dance, music, and crafting for the stage.
WHAT WE OFFER
Our programs focus on quality instruction and innovation in the performing arts.
CLASSICAL BALLET
Ages 6+
Our pre-professional ballet program is designed to help students build a strong foundation that will carry them far into the future. Our curriculum is primarily based on the Cecchetti Method. We recommend that all ballet students take at least two classes a week for the maximum benefit.
Ballet is at the heart of everything we do at Stagemakers. Our intensive ballet training program is designed to build strong technique and artistry. Join us this year and experience the difference for yourself.
Dancers who are serious about their ballet training are considered for Pointe and Pas de Deux around age 12.
TAP
Ages 6+
Tap is a fun way for dancers to develop musicality and precision. Our beginning tap program focuses on rhythm, dexterity of the feet, and stage presence. As students progress, they learn classic tap steps and work on their spatial awareness through the use of complex formations and kicklines. The tap curriculum is based on the Broadway & Hollywood styles that have defined stage and screen dance performances since the 1930s. Join us this year and tap into your potential!
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Dancers who are serious about their tap training are considered for heeled tap shoes around age 12.
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JAZZ
Ages 9+
Jazz is all about energy, excitement, and expression. If your young dancer is obsessed with jazz, our classes at Stagemakers will help them develop the skills and confidence they need to shine on stage.
With its roots in African tribal dance, jazz requires the ability to move quickly to complex rhythms with steady balance. We primarily use a combination of Fosse and Luigi-style jazz techniques in our classes and present a wide variety of jumps, turns, and progressions to our students.
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CLOGGING
Ages 9+
2 years of tap dance is required to take on this exciting style of dance rooted in Appalachian tradition. An animated and exuberant, local genre of dance for performers who like to make a lot of noise!
​Our classes feature intricate step patterns, dynamic rhythms, and lively choreography, allowing students to develop their technique and showcase their skills.
MODERN
Ages 12+
Dancers who have had extensive training in Classical Ballet are considered for our Modern Dance program. If a student wishes to pursue dance beyond high school, they will need classes in Modern Technique and Composition, as it is the fastest-growing genre in the dance industry today. Our curriculum is based on collegiate dance department standards, Merce Cunningham Technique, Lester Horton Technique, and Martha Graham Technique.
Included in our Modern Dance program is Dance Education, where we explore topics such as nutrition, injury prevention, professional practices, history of dance, and audition techniques.
CREATIVE MOVEMENT
Ages 3-5
Our preschool combination class encourages young children to learn the foundational skills of dance through creative movement and games, as well as proper beginning techniques and vocabulary.
Body and spatial awareness, along with rhythm exploration are major themes in our curriculum. Perfect for little ones with an interest in ballet and dance who love to spin and leap at home.
