First Presbyterian Church Classes

Teacher: Cheri Hogan

Explore the building blocks of acting through creative movement, theater games, and more! You’ll be able to use your whole body, voice & facial expressions to portray any character you choose!

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1, 2, 3, 4 – Let’s get up and rock the floor! 5, 6, 7, 8 – Point your toes and stand up straight! Step up to the basic techniques that will prepare you to take on any form of dance. Whether you want to learn Ballet, Jazz, Lyrical, Modern, Tap, Hip Hop, or Ballroom, this class will give you the foundation you’ll need to succeed.

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Whether you sing in your church choir, along with Rock Band, or just in the shower, singing can be fun! Learn how to put those pipes to use with good technique and style. In this interactive class, students will learn the fundamental concepts and training of the voice, learn proper posture and breathing techniques, phrasing and how to stay on pitch. Students will develop the confidence they need to perform solos in showcase through an encouraging learning environment.

Teacher: Colleen Schoonover

Pre-Requisite: Foundations of Drama, Dance, and Voice

Let’s face it. Auditions can be scary. But if you’re prepared and know the basics of the auditioning process, auditioning can actually be fun! This class will challenge and stretch you in the realm of musical theater focusing on techniques needed for Journey-style auditions. Learn how to pick and perform the right song, get your cold reading skills ready for callbacks, and your dance technique ready to shine.

Teacher: Cassidy Donnelly

Pre-Requisite: Foundations of Dance

Contemporary dance blends multiple styles to offer unmatched freedom of expression with fewer rules. At its core, it is about storytelling, channeling deep emotion, and exploring what your body can do. From commercial visionaries like Travis Wall (choreographer for Justin Bieber) to Mandy Moore (the mastermind behind La La Land and Taylor Switf's Eras Tour), contemporary dance has a place for everyone. Whether you love to leap through the air, roll and slide across the floor, or dance out your feelings when a favorite song comes on, this class is your creative playground. You will improve your body awareness, learn foundational floor work and weight transfers, and build the confidence to bring your own unique style to life.

Teacher: David Bareford

An actor has two instruments at their disposal—the body and the voice. In this class, we’ll build on the Foundations class to help each actor learn the basics of projection, breathing, and articulation. Learning to use and protect their vocal instrument is critical to an actor’s success. Students will understand the need for projection and develop the stamina they need to be successful for the duration of a rehearsal process and show run. This class is a must for anyone who takes performance seriously. Plus, learning to speak and communicate well is a great asset off stage too!

Teacher: Olivia Johnson

Pre-Requisite: Foundations of Drama

Hamlet, Juliet, Hotspur, Violet, Rosalind, Benedict. You will meet some of Shakespeare’s most memorable characters in this class. Learn how to appreciate and approach the work of the world’s most produced playwright, William Shakespeare.