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Adventures in Wonderland
with Shellina Hefner
Grades 1-3
Follow your curiosity down the rabbit hole into a world full of whimsy and wonder! Design magical realms, mischievous creatures, and fantastical props, then bring them to life through storytelling. Explore beloved characters and unusual settings as art and imagination collide in this delightfully topsy-turvy adventure.
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Fairy Tale Remix
with Shellina Hefner
Grades 4-6
What if Cinderella had never lost her slipper, or the Big Bad Wolf had never found the Little Pigs’ houses? Combine acting and playwriting as we work together to reimagine classic fairy tales, twisting familiar stories into bold, original adventures. Through character work and collaborative storytelling, young actors explore humor, conflict, and unexpected outcomes while building confidence on stage. Celebrate JT’s spring production of Shrek the Musical as we flip “once upon a time” on its head and bring quirky, fractured fairy tales to life!
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Magic Time Machine
with Stefani Langley-Palmer
PreK-K Students
Hop into a magical time machine that leads to amazing adventures! Develop your actor’s tools, using your body, voice, and imagination to ride dinosaurs, explore medieval castles, and envision what the future might hold. Through movement, pretend play, and acting games, young performers bring adventures to life while stretching their imagination and creativity.
* 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.
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Movie Musical Madness
with Leasa Thernes
Grades 4-6
Bring the movies to the dance floor! Learn bold, cinematic choreography inspired by popular movie musicals like Singin’ in the Rain, In the Heights, The Greatest Showman, and more. Build musicality, sharpen timing, and move together as an ensemble while telling big stories through movement.
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Golden Age Spotlight
with Leasa Thernes
Grades 7-12
Pay homage to the roots of musical theatre as we explore the movement styles that shaped Broadway’s Golden Age! Learn choreography inspired by landmark musicals like Singin’ in the Rain, Guys and Dolls, and West Side Story. Focus on musicality, precision, and storytelling through dance while building technique. Connect movement choices to musical theatre history and expand your dance repertoire with classic material that continues to influence contemporary choreography.
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Play it Back
with Leasa Thernes
Grades 1-3
Spin, leap, and chassé as we dance through today’s biggest hits! From the magic of Wicked to the high-energy world of K-Pop Demon Hunters, explore movement inspired by music you love. Each class blends beginner dance technique with storytelling as we bring our favorite songs to life. Whether soaring high like you’re defying gravity or dancing beyond the waves with Moana, imagination and movement lead the way in this high-energy dance adventure!
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Do You Hear the People Sing?
with Michael Tyree
Grades 7-12
Explore the sweeping, powerful sound of musical theatre’s most iconic scores! Designed to complement JT’s upcoming production of Les Misérables while also welcoming singers outside the cast, this workshop focuses on the classical vocal style that defines epic storytelling onstage. Work through a curated repertoire survey drawn from Les Misérables, West Side Story, The Light in the Piazza, and more, building healthy technique, expressive phrasing, and musical confidence. Through group and solo work, tackle rich harmonies and emotionally charged material, developing the skills needed to sing big, timeless scores with clarity and power.
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