PRESCHOOL DIVISION 

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Broadway Babies (ages 4-5) is a fun, upbeat class open to our youngest performers who love singing, dancing, acting, and the spotlight! 

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STUDIO DIVISION 

 

Primary Musical Theatre is for beginning 5-7 year olds with new to musical theater or dance. Does your child love to perform? Singing, dancing, acting...this class has it all. Children will learn basic choreography and to memorize lines and music. Students will work on two scenes throughout the year, with an accompanying song and dance- one in the Fall and one in the Spring. These scenes will each be performed for family members at Barriskill.

 

Musical Theatre 1  A more in-depth look at musical theatre to include staging, blocking, vocals, and choreography. Students will have a brief voice lesson, taught by Dr. Emily, during each class. Students will showcase their acting in an in-studio performance at the end of each semester. In addition, they will be a part of the Studio Division Musical Theatre Performance at Duke in both the Fall and the Spring. Performances at Duke are purely singing and dancing. All acting will be performed separately at Barriskill.

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Musical Theatre 2 is split into two sections: 2A and 2B. Students are expected to have completed at least 1 recent year of MTR (not including Broadway Babies) and be placed by an instructor. Placement in 2A or 2B is dependent upon several factors, such as age, ability, and experience. Each class includes 30 minutes of vocals and 1 hour of choreography and acting. Students will showcase their acting in an in-studio performance at the end of each semester. In addition, they will be a part of the Studio Division Musical Theatre Performance at Duke in both the Fall and the Spring. Performances at Duke are purely singing and dancing. All acting will be performed separately at Barriskill.

**Another dance class (MTR technique, jazz, or ballet) is not required, but strongly encouraged to support dancers in their MTR classes.

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Musical Theatre 3 is split into two sections: 3A and 3B. 

MTR 3A students require teacher recommendation. This class focuses on vocals, choreography, and character development in separate segments. Students are expected to come prepared to class, with lines memorized, and ready to focus. Each class includes 30 minutes of vocals and 1 hour of choreography and acting. Students will showcase their acting in an in-studio performance at the end of each semester. In addition, they will be a part of the Studio Division Musical Theatre Performance at Duke in both the Fall and the Spring. Performances at Duke are purely singing and dancing. All acting will be performed separately at Barriskill.

**Another dance class (MTR technique, jazz, or ballet) is not required, but strongly encouraged to support dancers in their MTR classes.

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MTR 3B students require teacher recommendation. This class focuses on vocals, choreography, and character development in separate segments. Students are expected to come prepared to class, with lines memorized, and ready to focus. Each class includes 30 minutes of vocals and 1 hour of choreography and acting. MTR 3B will perform a scene at the end of the Fall semester at Barriskill. They will also participate in the Fall Studio Division Musical Theatre Performance at Duke in December. Unlike MTR 3A, level 3B students are promoted to the lead roles in the Spring Studio Division Musical Theatre Performance at Duke. All auditions will take place during class time.

**Another dance class (MTR technique, jazz, or ballet) is not required, but strongly encouraged to support dancers in their MTR classes.

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CONSERVATORY DIVISION: (by invitation only)

Conservatory MTR Students should anticipate needing jazz, and character shoes. Students in the Conservatory level must be taking a ballet and/or jazz class simultaneously to support a deeper study of performance.

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Conservatory Musical Theatre 4  Building on vocals, stage presence, and dance technique to continue their growth in musical theatre. This level requires at least one additional dance class in either Musical Theatre Technique, Ballet and/or Jazz to support a deeper study of performance. Students will perform in 2 productions each year. They will appear as lead roles in the Fall Studio Division Musical Theatre Performance at Duke, and will then be promoted to the Conservatory Division production in the Spring. MTR 4 is designed as a transitional year for performers, and is intended to ease students into the rigor of the Conservatory Division Performance.

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Conservatory 5:

Requires teacher placement to register. Students perform in the conservatory division fall and spring productions at Duke. They will work on choreography, vocals, and acting technique as they rehearse for the upcoming show. Students will follow a more rigorous format with 3 hour rehearsals on Tuesdays and additional rehearsals as needed. They will work towards combining all three elements: dancing, acting, & singing, into a full-scale production. Students are required to take a ballet and/or jazz class and are strongly encouraged to take acting classes and vocal lessons as well as additional dance classes in order to perfect their craft.

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Conservatory 6:

Requires teacher placement to register.

Students perform in the conservatory division fall and spring productions at Duke. They will work on choreography, vocals, and acting technique as they rehearse for the upcoming show.  Students follow a more rigorous format with 3 hour rehearsals on Tuesdays and an additional 1.25 hour class on Wednesdays. Occasional weekend rehearsals will also be scheduled. Students will work towards combining all three elements: dancing, acting, & singing, into one flawless performance. Students are required to take a ballet and/or jazz class and are strongly encouraged to take acting classes and vocal lessons as well as additional dance classes in order to become a true triple threat.

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Pre-Professional Musical Theatre: 

Teacher placement required. Pre-professional is our highest level for our strongest and most dedicated students in the program. Recommended for the serious performer. 

Students follow a more rigorous format with 3 hour rehearsals on Tuesdays and an additional 1.25 hour class on Wednesdays. Occasional weekend rehearsals will also be scheduled. Students will work on mastery of all three elements necessary to be a true triple threat. Students are required to take a ballet and/or jazz class and are strongly encouraged to take acting classes and vocal lessons as well as additional dance classes.