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Broadway Boogie
with Gina Barba
Ages: 6 - 9
Grades 1-3
Explore the magical world of Broadway in this musical theatre dance class! Improve coordination and confidence in this introductory class that will blend storytelling and dance. Build your dance vocabulary and your musical theater skills while learning original choreography and jamming out to your favorite showtunes.
*For the safety of all students, we have a closed classroom policy. Adults are not permitted to sit in on JT classes until our invited Open Sharing on the final day of classes or camps.
Sideways Stories of Louis Sachar
with Amanda Brais
Ages: 8 - 12
Grades 4-6
Join the wacky world of Louis Sachar with larger-than-life characters from Holes and Sideways Stories from Wayside School! Stretch your imagination and sharpen your acting skills as you collaborate with classmates to create original scenes featuring iconic characters like Stanley Yelnats and Mrs. Gorf. An excellent opportunity for eligible students who are interested in preparing to audition for JT's winter production of Sideways Stories from Wayside School!
Acting Out with Inside Out
with Gina Barba
Ages: 6 - 9
Grades 1-3
Step inside Riley’s mind and join us for an acting adventure inspired by Inside Out and the new sequel! Explore the world of Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear and Disgust through engaging activities that bring these vibrant characters to life. Work with classmates to create imaginative scenes, practice expressing a range of emotions, and learn the basics of storytelling and character development. Whether you're feeling joyful, fearful, or somewhere in between, come make new friends and core memories at Junior Theatre!
* For the safety of all students, we have a closed classroom policy. Adults are not permitted to sit in on JT classes until our invited Open Sharing on the final day of classes or camps.
Playtime with Pete the Cat
with Maya Efrat
Ages: 4 - 6
Levels PreK-K
Bust out your favorite pair of shoes and take a stroll through the imaginative world of Pete the Cat, where anything is possible! Let the coolest cat in town guide you through the ABCs of acting, building confidence, and creativity. Learn performance basics and unleash your imagination to bring Pete’s popular tales to life through dramatic play.
* For students ages 4 and up. Students must be fully potty-trained to participate in camps and classes. For the safety of all students, we have a closed classroom policy. Adults are not permitted to sit in on JT classes until our invited Open Sharing on the final day of classes or camps.
Playwriting Lab
with Shellina Hefner
Ages: 8 - 13
Grades 4-6
Put pen to page and present your original stories on stage! Collaborate with classmates to write and perform in an original play. Harness your storytelling skills and share a one-of-a-kind creation with friends and family on the final day of class!
Tap Techniques
with Leasa Thernes
Grades 4-6
Time Step to success with this foundational tap dance class! Master tap essentials as you blend basic steps into dynamic and fast-paced combinations. Boost your coordination while perfecting swift footwork and intricate rhythms. Fine tune your technique and unlock the full potential of your rhythmic abilities!
*Students are not required to have tap shoes to participate in this class, but are encouraged to bring their own if they have them.
Science Fiction Double Feature
with Leasa Thernes
Ages: 12 - 18
Grades 7-12
Embrace the macabre and mysterious side of musical theatre as we draw inspiration from Broadway’s spookiest musicals. Elevate your dance technique by learning choreography to supernatural selections from Beetlejuice, Rocky Horror, Little Shop of Horrors and more! Celebrate JT’s upcoming production of The Addams Family as we step into the Halloween season.
A Frozen Fall
with Leasa Thernes
Grades 1-3
Feel the magic of Arendelle right here in sunny San Diego! Join Elsa, Anna, Olaf and friends as we explore the music of Frozen Jr. through dance and storytelling. Develop dance and performance skills to portray the characters you know and love on this icy adventure!
* For the safety of all students, we have a closed classroom policy. Adults are not permitted to sit in on JT classes until our invited Open Sharing on the final day of classes or camps.