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UPCOMING CLASSES & WORKSHOPS

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CENTER STAGE

September 13 – November 1
Wednesdays 4:00PM-5:30PM
Full 8 week program
Ages 5-10
Tuition: $200.00
Class minimum of 5 students 

 

This program is perfect for anyone looking to dip their feet into what it is like to perform before committing to a full production, or even to get a little more practice under their belt. There is a final showcase on the last day of the session, and each student receives a T-shirt and certificate of completion.

 

Instructors: JOSH ROGA
Josh is a sophomore at Desert Mountain High School. You may have recently seen him on the DST stage as Lord Farquaad in Shrek jr., but some of his other favorite roles include Charlie Bucket in Willy Wonka and Bert Healy in Annie. Other than theatre, Josh acts in leadership roles as Sophomore Class President in Student Government and Treasurer of the DMHS Drama Club. He’s worked as a summer camp counselor for the past 2 years, and enjoys seeing kids succeed in their passion of performing!

Instructors: MARY CARDENAS
Mary Cardenas is a sophomore at Veritas Preparatory Academy and is beyond excited to be working Center Stage this fall. She has been performing in theater since she was eight years old and her favorite roles include Featured Dancer in Oklahoma! and Ida from Honk jr. at Dst summer camp! She always loved being a camper for Desert Stages Theater summer camp and has been working as a camp counselor for 2 years. She is also very committed to the mentorship program at Veritas Prep and leading the community service club, Great Hearts Great Hands. She can’t wait to meet all the kids and help them with their performance skills and see them shine on stage! 

 
 
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Dance Foundations
with Alexia Lorch 

When: Thursdays, Sept. 7 – 28
Time: 4:00PM-5:30PM
Age: 2nd – 6th Graders
Tuition: $200
Class Minimum: 5 Students
Full 4 Weeks

 
Work with Alexia to learn the basic foundations of dance! In this class, you will explore the fundamentals of technical sequencing of moves. Dancers will work on a variety of turns, leaps and other technical skills. 
 
Instructor: Alexia Lorch
Alexia Lorch is a local Actor and Teaching Artist. As an actor you may have seen her recently on the ABT stage in A Year with Frog and Toad as Mouse, or as Jojo in Fancy Nancy, Splendiferous Christmas and the ensemble of Flashdance. She has taught and choreographed for youth all across The Valley and in Iowa. Alexia graduated from Creighton University where she learned to teach the Royal Academy of Dance training style. Alexia has been teaching on and off for about eight years through summer camps, dance classes, and acting as a choreographer for youth productions. She is looking forward to teaching at Desert Stages  for the first time!
 
 
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High School/College Prep Dance
with Alexia Lorch 

When: Mondays, October 30 – November 20
Time: 4:00PM-5:30PM
Age: 7th – 12th Graders
Tuition: $200
Class Minimum: 5 Students
Full 4 Weeks

Come dance with Alexia to prepare for High School/College auditions and push yourself to become a stronger dancer. In this class, you will work on technique and gain new skills to bring into your auditions.

Note: Desert Stages will be offering a College Panel Masterclass which will take place on the last day of this class (November 20th) which will be free to students who are enrolled in this Dance Class.
 

Instructor: Alexia Lorch

Alexia Lorch is a local Actor and Teaching Artist. As an actor you may have seen her recently on the ABT stage in A Year with Frog and Toad as Mouse, or as Jojo in Fancy Nancy, Splendiferous Christmas and the ensemble of Flashdance. She has taught and choreographed for youth all across The Valley and in Iowa. Alexia graduated from Creighton University where she learned to teach the Royal Academy of Dance training style. Alexia has been teaching on and off for about eight years through summer camps, dance classes, and acting as a choreographer for youth productions. She is looking forward to teaching at Desert Stages  for the first time!
 
 
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8-Week

Musical Theatre Intensive

September 26 – December 5
7:00pm – 8:30pm
with the exception of October 24th – Class will be from 4:00PM-5:30PM
Age: 11+
Tuition for all 8-weeks: $360.00
Drop in class (sign up 48 hours in advance): $50.00/class
Minimum of 5 students
 
This 8-week Intensive gives participants a chance to work closely with some of the Valley’s finest artists! There will be a variety of classes including dance, acting and music. A detailed calendar will be provided listing all the classes in this series, including headshots, bios and what to expect from all of our incredible Teaching Artists.
 

Tuesday, September 26 – Commercial Movement with Nick Flores
Tuesday, October 3 – Broadway Dance Style Intensive with Frederick Alphonso
(skip 10/10 due to fall break)
Tuesday, October 17 – Dazzle Your Dance Call with Lauran Stanis
Tuesday, October 24 (4:00PM – 5:30PM) – Audition Prep with Seth Tucker
(skip 10/31due to Halloween)
Tuesday, November 7 – Defining the Dream with Kelli James
Tuesday, November 14 – Monologue Training with Stephen Hohendorf
(skip 11/21due to Thanksgiving)
Tuesday, November 28 – Acting Workshop with Chris Chavez
Tuesday, December 5 – Nailing the Audition and Callback with Lincoln Wright

 
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