Summer Classes

Mondays and Wednesdays - 10 am - 11:00 amAttendance twice a week is required for this 6-week class, as well as a complete understanding of the basic elements of ballet. This fast-paced class will incorporate skills already acquired and will reinforce technique and form. A willingness to work and to achieve personal goals is a must.

An intermediate knowledge of jazz is required for this 6-week class in order to keep pace and fulfill technical requirements. This artistically expressive and fun jazz class covers a variety of techniques that allow a student to be a well-rounded dancer ready to perform any style of jazz. A great class for musical theater students! Must have completed Jazz I/II/III or teacher placement only.

An intermediate class designed for adults and teens who have had two-three years dance instruction.

Class also meets on Thursday 10:30 - 11:15 am

Designed for those students who desire more instruction in the discipline of ballet. This 6-week class increases your understanding of the basic elements of ballet and prepares the student for Point Preparation Class. This class will incorporate skills already acquired and will reinforce technique and form. A willingness to work and to achieve personal goals is a must.

In this class we will cover a variety of techniques that allow a student to be a well-rounded dancer ready to perform any style of jazz including popular fad dances. A great class for musical theater students!

Acrobatic training teaches flexibility, balance, agility, strength, muscle control, plus discipline, and concentration. The discipline and concentration required for acrobatics carry over to many aspects of a student’s life, including academics and other athletic performance. We offer a multi-level class, where students will be instructed appropriately to their skill level, ranging from the very beginner (handstands, rolls, cartwheels, etc.) to the more advanced level (handsprings, flips, twists, etc.) Basic tumbling skills offer an added bonus for any dancer or athlete.

Multi-level Tap class designed to develop rhythm, style, and sound. Students will learn the Classical tap style. Exercises focus on building flexibility of the knee and ankles, coordination, and speed of movement. The class emphasis is on developing proper tap technique, producing clear tap sounds, and having fun.

Tap I/II/III is a multi-age beginner-level tap class designed to develop rhythm, style, and sound. Students will learn the Classical tap style. Exercises focus on building flexibility of the knee and ankles, coordination, and speed of movement. The class emphasis is on developing proper tap technique, producing clear tap sounds, and having fun.

To be eligible to attend this class students must be on an Intermediate or Advanced Ballet level and currently enrolled in a minimum of two ballet classes a week. Focus is on mastering and expressing Intermediate steps.

Pre-dance ballerinas learn alongside an Intermediate Ballet student mentor as Ms. Teil teaches the basics of being a ballerina. Each child goes home with their own tutu and tiara. Open house last day of camp!

This ballet fun Little Marmaid themed camp will explore technique using dance games, craft projects, and pantomime.

Wear comfortable danceable clothing and pull hair back away from the face.

An excellent experience for the student who is interested in further strengthening their musical theater choreography technique. Includes elements of tap and jazz.

Mrs. De recommends this class for Musical Theater Students!

Whether you’re an absolute beginner or experienced performer, we have a fun & challenging lyrical dance intensive to help students find a new form of self-expression. A lyrical dancer's movements attempt to give form to the meaning of the music. The lyrics of a song are the driving force and the inspiration of the movement - a fusion of ballet and jazz techniques.

No uniform required. Comfortable danceable clothing. No skin showing when arms are raised. Ballet or Jazz shoes. Wear hair pulled away from face.

What happens when you add singing, dancing, and add some glue, paint, and markers? Using the wheel, your student will do a little of everything during this 2 hour class. You have an unforgettable week of fun for your student to find their inner artist! Register now for a week of fun! Ages 5-8

What happens when you add singing, dancing, and add some glue, paint, and markers? Using the wheel, your student will do a little of everything during this 3 hour class.You have an unforgettable week of fun for your student to find their inner artist! Register now for a week of fun! Ages 9-11

For the sixth year in a row, John Cavasos joins the CAST family to share his talents and experience with our students. He is an acclaimed voice teacher, vocal coach, and concert and session singer in Orlando. John brings his experience being on Broadway himself and shares insights into being a proud parent of a daughter on Broadway. Students will be learning and performing a number from a popular Broadway show.
For students in Intermediate and High School.

Stagecraft class is a prerequisite class for participation in a full-length production because it is crucial to understand the importance and responsibilities of the stage crew. Students will learn the duties, roles, and values of the stage crew. They will be taught the basics of set design and construction, assembly of stage properties, stage make-up, basic stage lighting, sound, and much more. After completing this course, students will be qualified to work on the stage crew for any CAST production.