Dance & Musical Theatre
Class Descriptions
Creative Movement | 50 min:
For dancers ages 3-4, Creative Movement is designed for independent learners ready to explore dance on their own. This class provides a fun learning experience through creative movement, focusing on building a strong dance foundation starting with a concentration in ballet movements. Dancers learn to improve coordination, follow directions, and gain confidence with our team of expert instructors.
Instructor: Josephine Gilliland Requirements: Students should wear comfortable clothing with ballet shoes. Students must be potty trained.
Tiny Triple Threat | 50 min:
Curtain Call Studios has a specially designed class for our youngest performers! Tiny Triple Threat combines singing, dancing, and acting all in one class to provide an energetic and exciting experience for all! Students will learn the basics of each art form and will learn to develop stage presence, facial expressions, confidence, and performance skills.
Instructor: Kelly Johnson & Eileen Little
Requirements: Students should wear comfortable clothing with jazz shoes or ballet shoes. Students must be potty trained.
Musical Theatre 1| 60 min:
*Formally called "Triple Threat 7-9"
For students ages 7-9:
If you are looking for a class to hone your skills as an all-around performer, this is the class for you. From the beginner to the more advanced student, our Musical Theatre 1 class combines singing, dancing, and acting all in one class. Being a triple threat is essential for any performer who wants to have success in school shows, community theatre productions, and/or professional theatre. The more technique, talent, and training a student has in all three of these genres, the more marketable they become. In this class, students will learn exercises to train the voice and body through music, movement, and characterization. Students will learn to communicate a story to the audience using materials from Broadway shows. This class also provides development in stage presence, audition technique, basic understanding of music theory, and an overall knowledge of performing in musical theatre.
Instructor: Kelly Johnson & Giselle Meyer
Requirements: Dance clothes or workout clothes and all students need jazz shoes
Musical Theatre 2| 60 min:
*Formally called "Triple Threat 10-13"
For students ages 10-13:
If you are looking for a class to hone your skills as an all-around performer, this is the class for you. From the beginner to the more advanced student, our Musical Theatre 2 class combines singing, dancing, and acting all in one class. Being a triple threat is essential for any performer who wants to have success in school shows, community theatre productions, and/or professional theatre. The more technique, talent, and training a student has in all three of these genres, the more marketable they become. In this class, students will learn exercises to train the voice and body through music, movement, and characterization. Students will learn to communicate a story to the audience using materials from Broadway shows. This class also provides development in stage presence, audition technique, basic understanding of music theory, and an overall knowledge of performing in musical theatre.
Instructor: Kelly Johnson & Giselle Meyer
Requirements: Dance clothes or workout clothes and all students need jazz shoes
Tiny Ballet/Tap| 50 min:
Students will learn the beginning techniques and foundation of ballet & tap while exploring storytelling through dance!
Requirements: Students should wear leotard & tight as well as ballet shoes to all classes. Hair should be in a bun or ponytail. Students must be potty trained.
Ballet to Broadway Level 1| 60 min:
Students will learn the beginning techniques and foundation of ballet while exploring storytelling through dance with a Broadway theme! This class highlights the ballet style movement incorporated into your favorite Broadway shows.
Requirements: Students should wear leotard & tight as well as ballet shoes to all classes. Hair should be in a bun or ponytail.
Jazz/Tap 1| 60 min:
Students will learn the beginning techniques and foundation of jazz dance and tap!
Requirements: Students should wear either leotard & tights OR dance wear/athleisure.
Jazz & tap shoes should be worn to all classes. Hair should be in a bun or ponytail.
Ballet to Broadway Level 2| 60 min:
Students will learn the beginning techniques and foundation of ballet while exploring storytelling through dance with a Broadway theme! This class highlights the ballet style movement incorporated into your favorite Broadway shows.
Requirements: Students should wear leotard & tight as well as ballet shoes to all classes. Hair should be in a bun or ponytail.
Jazz/Tap 2 60 min:
Students will learn the beginning techniques and foundation of jazz dance and tap!
Requirements: Students should wear either leotard & tights OR dance wear/athleisure.
Jazz & tap shoes should be worn to all classes. Hair should be in a bun or ponytail.
Teen Musical Theatre Dance| 60 min:
Looking to gain new dance skills? Want to try a style of dance you haven’t tried yet? This program is for you! This course will teach you the fundamental skills in multiple dance genres in order to help teen performers level up their dance ability. This course is perfect for the student looking to gain confidence and foundational skill sets as well as learning new dance combinations!
Requirements: Students should wear leotard & tights OR dance wear/athleisure. Jazz or ballet shoes should be worn to all classes. Hair should be in a bun or ponytail.
Hip Hop 1| 60 min:
Students will learn the beginning techniques and foundation of Hip Hop!
Requirements: Students should wear dance wear/athleisure. Jazz shoes or Sneakers permitted. Hair should be in a ponytail or pulled out of face.
Hip Hop 2| 60 min:
Students will learn the beginning techniques and foundation of Hip Hop!
Instructor: Josephine Gilliland
Requirements: Students should wear dance wear/athleisure. Jazz shoes or Sneakers permitted. Hair should be in a ponytail or pulled out of face.
BYOB (Bring Your Own Baby) Dance Party | Ages 0-24 months | 50 min
BYOB (Bring Your Own Baby) Dance Party is a unique class designed for parents and caregivers to engage in a fun, exercise-focused dance session with their babies (ages 3-24 months). The class features 30 minutes of energetic dance exercise, followed by 20 minutes of "Community" time, allowing parents and caregivers to connect and socialize. This class is a great way to bond with your little one while staying active and building a supportive community.
Instructor: Josephine Gilliland Requirements: Parents/Caregivers should wear comfortable workout clothing and sneakers.
Studio to Stage: Next Level Audition Prep | Ages 16+ & Adults | 90 min
This course is the definitive blueprint for Teens (16+) and Adults preparing for musical theatre and college auditions. Studio to Stage: Next Level Audition Prep goes beyond the basics, laying the essential foundations for audition success. Students will learn how to strategically select material and build out a robust songbook and monologue repertoire. The class also covers essential industry elements such as selecting the right headshots, mastering the art of the self-tape, navigating callbacks, and understanding the expectations of professional and collegiate auditions.
Instructor: Kelly Johnson & Josephine Gilliland Requirements: Students should wear comfortable clothing or workout clothes.
Studio to Stage: Dance Call Mastery | Ages 16+ & Adults | 90 min
For Teens (16+) and Adults seeking to master the dance component of musical theatre and college auditions, Studio to Stage: Dance Call Mastery provides the technical skills and confidence needed to shine. Students will receive comprehensive training in Ballet, Tap, Jazz, and Hip Hop, tailored specifically for audition scenarios. A core focus of this course is building professional-quality dance reels—students will learn how to showcase their versatility and technique, ensuring they have high-quality footage ready for their auditions.
Instructor: Josephine Gilliland Requirements: Students should wear leotard & tights OR dance wear/athleisure. Ballet, Tap, Jazz, and Hip Hop shoes should be worn to all classes.