Musical Theatre

• Ages 7 and up
Additional Ballet, Voice, and Acting classes are highly suggested but not required
• Levels I-V (Beginner through Pre-Professional)

So you want to be on Broadway? The SCSTD Musical Theatre Program can get you on your way. We are honored to offer one of the most respected programs in the country, with many former students appearing on Broadway. This class is your first step to becoming a triple threat performer: unparalleled actors, singers, and dancers! Musical theatre classes bring the exciting world of Broadway to life. You will focus on scenes, songs, and choreography from musicals old and new. Topics learned will include: bringing characterization to a song and choreography, defining a character, vocal techniques, and mastering the various musical theatre techniques and styles. In the beginning levels, technique and style will be introduced with steps such as bevels, camel walks, pirouettes, and extensions. In the more advanced levels, various styles, advanced technique, turns, extensions, jumps, and vocal performance will be the focus. Musical theatre technique will also focus on working in a heeled character shoe (all heel heights of shoes need prior approval), and on a strong ballet foundation. Both ensemble and solo performance work will be fostered and encouraged. Learn audition techniques and a variety of repertoire.

Be sure to check out the Former Students page so you can be inspired by SCSTD students who have appeared on Broadway!

Is Musical Theatre your passion? Audition for the Musical Theatre Company of The Susan Chambers Dance Company. All of our SCSTD students age 6 and up have the opportunity to be considered for a position in our nationally recognized and award winning pre-professional company. Additional training and performing opportunities are available when you are accepted into our prestigious pre-professional company.

All Musical Theatre classes enjoy performing in our Annual Concert.

Musical Theatre Classes are 1 hour in length and offered in Levels I-V (Beginner through Pre-Professional).