Class Descriptions

NYT STUDIO CLASSES 2026-27

Drop or Transfer Request
Use this link if you want to drop a class or transfer from one class to another.

*Please note that “Ballet Technique” & “Foundations” classes will remain open for enrollment all year, as long as there is room.  Audition Prep and Stage Combat are 1-semester classes but can be taken all year to sharpen skills.

Leveled Dance Classes: Ballet, Hip Hop, Jazz, Partnering, Tap
Leveled Drama Classes: Audition Prep, Drama, Master Class, Sight Singing
Classes with the * require instructor permission for enrollment, no matter the level.  If you have not been leveled into a class, enroll in any class without an * .  New students can fill out this form to receive feedback as to class suggestions based on age and experience.***

You will see only one description for each leveled class.

The upper levels will build upon concepts and movements introduced in the lower levels and increase speed, precision, as well as tackle new movements that require a foundational concept to be mastered first.  Each class will progress as the teacher is able to focus on required technical aspects.  Leveling our classes will allow our program and students to see growth more rapidly as their teachers and classmates will all be able to hone in on similar technical areas to develop.  If you have questions about classes, email our Education Director [email protected].

Audition Prep, Ages 8-12 and 13-19
Work in a group training environment where individual students can learn tricks and tips to song interpretation, acting and musical genres, and be instructed how to train your instrument without damage and overuse. Learn what songs work for what shows and how to make the most out of your audition! Cold readings and callback assistance will be an essential part of this process.  All levels of students are welcome.
NON-RECTAL CLASS

Adult Ballet, Ages 20-99
This will be an entry level class that will train in ballet technique while also focusing on core strength and overall flexibility. This class will move slow enough to allow correct concept comprehension but also incorporate center combinations that allow us to use this new skill set in worship and movement across the floor.
NON-RECITAL CLASS

Adult Master Class, Ages 20-99
Learning doesn’t stop at 19! Whether you are wanting to dust off your acting/vocal chops, or you are brand new to theater, much can be gained. Master Class is a group vocal/acting workshop. We will focus on different periods of musical theater and how to sing through each style effectively, using proper vocal technique and breath support. Adults will select their own vocal works for each unit and then workshop solo and possible duets with the teacher and fellow classmates to create a deeper understanding of their characters and technical clarity. Learn to perform with a strong vocal perspective and also to be able to see things through a director’s lens! 
NON-RECITAL CLASS

Ballet, Ages 7-19
Follows the classical structure of ballet incorporating the five necessary elements of a class: Barre, Center, Adagio, Turns, Allegro, and Reverence. A progressive class where the movement taught at the beginning of class will build upon itself as the class continues, seen throughout the year as we start with smaller foundational movements and progress to faster and more demanding movements as strength and flexibility grows.  Follows a syllabus based more on ABT Ballet structure and style with recital choreography spring semester.
RECITAL CLASS

Ballet Technique designated by level
See above description, except without the recital choreography.  Enrollment for technique classes will remain open all year, including Foundations.
NON-RECITAL CLASS

Company, Ages 12-19
~Audition Required
A program designed to expand students’ performance experiences, deepen their training, expose them to a variety of teachers and choreography, as well as create a community where discipleship happens. Additional performance and ministry opportunities throughout the year. The Company will be a community that engages in conversations about being Christian artists who serve by using our gifts to glorify God.  This year we will have 3 companies.  Each Company requires 2 consecutive rehearsal hours on Monday nights.
RECITAL CLASS

Drama 1, Ages 10-19
Train your brain to improvise and make quick choices. Learn to be silly and bold in a safe theatrical space. This class will focus on the basics of improv, using a myriad of games and exercises, and graduate into small group scene work by second semester.
NON-RECITAL CLASS

* Drama 2, Ages 10-19 (requires instructor approval)
Building on your improv skills, Drama 2 will continue adding higher level improv games. Learn to tackle monologues first semester – how to find what works for your age, how to be real, vulnerable, and listen to your acting instincts. Second semester will focus on an in-class small group scenes and scriptwriting.
NON-RECITAL CLASS

* Drama 3, One-Act Play, Ages 12-19 (requires instructor approval)
Drama 3 is our leveled, one-act play class. The students will spend the year applying all of the skills they have previously learned into a singular, composed production.  They will spend time in understanding the directing process and use their strengths to perform a 30 minute in-house production.
NON-RECITAL CLASS (in-class showcase)

Foundations, Ages 10-19
Focuses on developing the dancer’s basic technical ability, flexibility, and strength. Deeply rooted in ballet; will incorporate concepts from jazz and modern techniques. Includes intentional time spent on the foundational elements of movement while also giving attention to combinations and across the floor variations where students can work on combining technical components and performing them. Allows focus solely on technique and strengthening exercises throughout the year.
NON-RECITAL CLASS

Hip Hop, Ages 10-19
Explores concepts of hip hop, pop and lock, and break dance. High energy. Encourages dancers to explore new rhythms and accents within their movement. Focuses on strength building, combinations, performance of movement, and across the floor exercises with some technical concepts.
RECITAL CLASS

Intro to Ballet, Ages 7-10
A precursor class for our ballet program. This is an exciting class that will introduce the foundational concepts of ballet as well as the structure and etiquette of a ballet class. There will also be more focused time on creative movement to develop artistic invention and expression. 
RECITAL CLASS

Intro to Drama, Ages 7-10
New to NYT and want to feel comfortable on the stage? Join Intro to Drama and discover your inner actor! You will tackle how to make acting choices using the body, through improv movement exercises, learning to control expression and be believable, and the basics of technical stage terminology as well as what is expected with NYT semester shows.
NON-RECITAL CLASS

Intro to Jazz, Ages 7-9
A precursor class for our Jazz program. This is an exciting class that will introduce the foundational concepts of jazz as well as the structure of a jazz class. There will also be more focused time on creative movement to develop artistic invention and expression. 
RECITAL CLASS

Jazz, Ages 7-19
Teaches technique that combines the structure and discipline of ballet with the style of contemporary and classic jazz.  Includes intentional time spent on the foundational elements of movement and gives attention to combinations and “across-the-floor” variations where students will develop the skills to apply the technical components into their performances. Building on that foundation, the intermediate level will expand to more advanced techniques while continuing to teach practical application of technique into jazz-style combinations.  Includes movement and combinations that increase the level of difficulty as the dancers move from one level to the next. 
RECITAL CLASS

Master Class, Ages 13-99
Master Class is a group vocal/acting workshop. We will focus on different periods of musical theater and how to sing through each style effectively, using proper vocal technique and breath support. Students will select their own vocal works for each unit and then workshop solo and possible duets with the teacher and fellow classmates to create a deeper understanding of their characters and technical clarity. Learn to perform with a strong vocal perspective and also to be able to see things through a director’s lens! 
NON-RECITAL CLASS

Tiny Dancer, Ages 5-7
Focuses on basic elements of dance and movement while allowing the opportunity for creativity. Combines elements of ballet and jazz to create a strong technical foundation of dance from which to grow.  The students will be engaged in learning basic jazz technique, beginning turns, leaps, and combinations. This class is in preparation for more structured technique in the older classes.
RECITAL CLASS

Mini Movement , Ages 3-5
A high energy and exciting creative movement class that will focus on the three elements of dance: time, space, and energy. Movement games will be played to engage the dancer in learning the basic concepts of movement, creation, and technique.
NON-RECITAL

Modern, Ages 13-19
A class developing the contemporary and traditional side of modern technique. Grabbing concepts from each of the great modern technicians this class will introduce the basic concepts needed to explore modern movement at higher levels. This class will focus on momentum in movement, contraction and release, line vs cure, and energy expression.
RECITAL CLASS

Mommy & Me, Ages 18 months- 2 years
A creative movement class that will focus on the three elements of dance: time, space, and energy. Movement and rhythm games will be played to engage the mom and child in learning the basic concepts of movement and body awareness.
NON-RECITAL CLASS

Musical Theater, Mini-Musical, Ages 10-14
Learn top to bottom how to be in/put on a musical! Each year, the class will spend both semesters learning a mini musical that includes singing, acting, and dancing. In this slower-paced process, children can really learn pivotal musical theater concepts and team building.
NON-RECITAL CLASS (in-class showcase) $30 fee required for show shirt/props

Musical Theater Troupe/Corp, Ages 13-20                                                                                                                          ~Audition Required
Building true triple threats! Troupe and Corp will spend their time training in sight singing, harmony building, and dance performance. Guest choreographers will be brought in for students to learn from multiple theatrical genres, as well as an in-house proficient accompanist will be there to drill in vocals. Worship ministry and discipleship will drive the foundation of our musical theater troupe and corp. Multiple performance opportunities will be a fundamental part of this program as it builds artistry within each other.
RECITAL CLASS

Partnering, Ages 13-19
Focuses on the basic elements of ballroom. Progresses through different styles of ballroom including Latin styles, country, traditional, and swing, while strengthening the dancer’s ability to move along with a partner and increase fluidity of movement within each discipline. 
RECITAL CLASS

Pointe, Ages 11-19
This multi leveled class will allow the dancer who is working towards pointe work to gain the strength needed to begin pointe while also working with those dancers who are currently on pointe to maintain and grow strength and precision in their skill set. This class will work at each dancer’s pace focusing on strengthening, balance, precision and concept mastery.
NON-RECITAL CLASS

Sight Singing & Ear Training 1, Ages 8-19
Learn to read music as it applies to the voice. We will be learning solfege syllables and hand signs, (do-re-mi). Tempo/rhythm/pitch training will be a big focus,This will directly apply to reading and singing melodies and harmonies together.
NON-RECITAL CLASS

Sight Singing & Ear Training 2, Ages 12-19 Continue to advance your skills with more complex music theory! Sight reading and syncopation are a major focus of this class, as well as holding two part harmonies unassisted.
NON-RECITAL CLASS

Stage Combat, Ages 13-19 Learn the basics of hand to hand combat from an actor’s perspective, as well as how to take falls and use your body for its max physical potential.   Semester Class
NON-RECITAL CLASS

Stretch & Strengthen, Ages 10-19
Focuses on individual muscle groups. Uses exercises to target increased mobility and power. Dancers of all levels and disciplines will benefit from this foundational class and will see growth in the ability to perform skills at a higher level as well as participate in exercises that promote injury prevention.
NON-RECITAL CLASS

Tap, Ages 8-19
Focuses on learning the basics of technical tap and its vocabulary, while developing rhythm and coordination.  Designed to improve a student’s timing, sound clarity, and ability to find rhythms and beats.  Exercises will help students gain the flexibility and strength of the ankles and knees which is needed for more complex combinations and increased speed.
RECITAL CLASS

Technical Theater, Ages 12-19
Get ready to be a part of the newest addition to NYT! Technical Theater will be led by a mentor/teacher as well as guest teachers that hold a “specialty” in technical departments. Featuring units such as set design, costuming, lighting, makeup, sound editing, and more – come learn from the best. The goal is to equip the students to earn a mentorship with one of our semester shows and work backstage, learning at a pre-professional level. Field trips to assist with shows is a bonus to taking this class!
NON-RECITAL CLASS $45 equipment and guest speaker fee

Choosing Ballet Classes Based On Your Level
Use the chart below to see what classes you are eligible for based on your Ballet Level. 

A Note On Ballet Enrollment
Accounts will be billed for the number of classes a student is enrolled in.  A Ballet Technique Non-Recital Class is an additional class to the Ballet Recital Class. Students in Ballet 2-4 may take a Ballet Recital Class at their level and a Ballet Technique Non-Recital Class at their level or lower.  Students may choose to be enrolled in either class or both classes together.  Please select a technique class that fits your schedule.  

Ballet Enrollment Examples

• Ballet Level 4 Student enrolls in Ballet Level 4 AND Ballet Technique Level 3/4.  Students will see growth from taking an additional technique class and will perform in the recital for Ballet Level 4.  
• Ballet Level 3 student enrolls in Ballet Technique 2/3 and Ballet Technique 3/4. Students will see growth from taking 2 technique classes but will not perform in the recital. 
• Ballet Level 1 student enrolls in Ballet Level 1 and Foundations for his/her age.  Students will see growth from taking an additional technique class and will be in the recital for Ballet Level 1. 

Each of these enrollment scenarios would be billed for 2 classes per month.