Virtual Academy Adds 8 Classes!
Kids are loving Virtual Academy — and yours will, too! Students are connecting with artists and other theatre students from 29 states and three countries! Still haven’t signed up? Check out these newly added classes for August!
World Premiere (Grades 2–3)
It’s time to tell your own story! Use acting games, group brainstorm, and improvisation to create an original short script to be acted out with your ensemble and recorded to share with your family. An anthology of class scripts will be sent to families after class. The new class is on Wednesdays, August 4–25 from 2:30–3:30pm CST. Sign up now!
Broadway Kids (Grades 2–3)
Turn your home into a dance studio! Learn foundational musical theatre dance skills and terminology. Work with songs from beloved musicals to develop coordination and confidence with the right blend of jazz, ballet, and modern dance. The new class is on Thursdays, August 6–27 from 11am-12pm CST. Sign up now!
Dance Anywhere (Grades 4–6)
Turn your home into a dance studio and learn fundamental musical theatre techniques. Learn dance warm-ups, conditioning, and common dance steps used in musical theatre choreography adapted for the space you have. Develop a dance practice that you can use anywhere you are! The new class is on Thursdays, August 6–27 from 2pm-3:30pm CST. -Sign up now!
Write On! Movie Making (Grades 4–6)
Inspired by CTC’s Write On! Wednesday series, take short scripts and turn them into short movies using the locations, props, and costumes you can find in your home. Students will get an introduction to story boarding, cinematography, and acting for film. Class will end with a short film festival of student work. The new class is on Thursdays, August 6–27 from 11:30am -1pm CST. Sign up now!
Songwriting (Grades 4–6 and 7–12)
Take those words that have been in your head and turn them into song. Learn song structure and elements of composition, explore different writing prompts to create lyrics, and collaborate with a professional composer to record an original song. Instrumental skills not necessary. The Grades 4–6 new class is on Tuesdays, August 4–25 from 11am-12:30pm CST. Sign up now for Grades 4–6! The Grades 7–12 new class is on Wednesdays, August 5–25 from 11am-12:30pm CST. Sign up now for Grades 7–12!
Movie Making (Grades 7–12)
Inspired by CTC’s Write On! Wednesday series, take short scripts and turn them into short movies using the locations, props, and costumes you can find in your home. Students will get an introduction to story boarding, cinematography, and acting for film. Class will end with a short film festival of student work.The new class is on Wednesdays, August 5–26 from 1:30–3pm CST. Sign up now!
Voice Acting (Grades 7–12)
Learn to create an entire cast of characters with just your voice. Explore vocal warm-ups, exercises, and techniques to support voicing animated movies, video games, or theatrical characters while keeping your vocal cords healthy. Create a short voice over piece to share with your family. The new class is on Mondays, August 3–24 from 2:30–4pm CST. Sign up now!
And there is still room in our Master Class series!
Check out the fabulous artists and what they will be teaching here!
