SUMMER CLASS ENROLLMENT IS OPEN!
Starz Theater Company is the theater performance division of Turning Pointe School of Dance. Turning Pointe is a Christian-based dance studio that provides training opportunities for students through weekly classes, summer intensives, camps and performances with its divisions (Starz Theater Company & Fidele Youth Dance Company).
Summer Training at Turning Pointe - where the magic happens!
At Turning Pointe and Starz, we are dedicated to developing confident, well-rounded performers - and one of the best ways for students to grow is by training through the summer! Our team is committed to helping students use that time and take steps toward their goals. With our TPD Musical Theater program curriculum (developed exclusively for Turning Pointe students), every performer has a place to start, grow, and shine.
A Note from Ms. Laura (aka your biggest cheerleader): I’ve been teaching dance and theater for 18 years, and, when it comes to summer training, here’s my biggest encouragement to every student who’s worked hard all year - keep it up! Stay connected, stay growing, and make the most of this beautiful time known as summer break! Summer’s your time to do what you love without school stress. But I’m also a mom and I totally get that summer is a time to break from routine, rest and enjoy family time. That’s why we’ve designed our summer classes in the Musical Theater Program to feel fresh, fun, and different - from new techniques, themes and styles to new teachers! We also have flexibility throughout our summer training so students can enjoy family time or travel and not miss out on all that is offered. Here’s the thing: summer break at Turning Pointe makes up 25% of your dance year - that’s a big chunk of time! I’ve told my students for years, “You don’t need to do it all, but do something.” Shake it up, try something new, and keep your momentum going. When the school year classes arrive, the benefits of summer training are clear to both the teachers and the students. Capture that 25%!
Register today!
A FEW HIGHLIGHTS OF OUR SUMMER PROGRAM BELOW!
NEW THIS SUMMER!
MUSICAL THEATER WORKSHOP
DANCING THROUGH LIFE
Dancing through summer, prepping for fall! TPD Musical Theater students (MT Teen–MT4B/5), this one’s for you! Join us for 6-hours of high-energy dance and vocal training to refresh your curriculum skills, sharpen your technique, and boost your confidence before fall classes begin. Using music and choreo from Wicked!
Workshop classes are grouped by MT level.
August 26–28, 4:30–6:30 PM.
Ms. Laura’s recommendation: This workshop is strongly recommended for all current MT Program students enrolled in MT Teen, MT3A, MT3B, MT4A and MT4B/5. Complete your 6 hours of summer MT training in only 3 days!!
VOCAL / ACTING CLASS
CLASS + SHOWCASE
ANNIE KIDS
Based on the popular comic strip, “Little Orphan Annie,” Annie KIDS tells of a spunky Depression-era orphan determined to find her parents, who left her years ago on the doorstep of a New York City orphanage run by the cruel Miss Hannigan. In adventure after fun-filled adventure, Annie foils Miss Hannigan's plans, befriends President Franklin Roosevelt and finds a new family in billionaire Oliver Warbucks, his personal secretary Grace Farrell and a lovable mutt named Sandy.
No audition required to participate in the ANNIE KIDS class + show. Space is limited. Classes are held on Mondays beginning June 9 and the performances will be held on July 14. Register at: turningpointeschoolofdance.com
- Monday, 4:30-6:30 (ages 8-14), join the waitlist!
Showcase Director: Jenna Moore
Vocal Director: Kristi Hill
Ms. Laura’s recommendation: Our Vocal/Acting classes are truly one of the highlights of our TPD Musical Theater program! The focused training in both vocal technique and acting perfectly compliments what students are learning in their Musical Theater combo classes and helps prepare and strengthen the skills needed for a mainstage show with STC. Our team sees incredible growth in the Vocal/Acting students each year as they develop their confidence, creativity, stage presence, and well-rounded performance skills. This class includes training beyond the show and is a game changer in boosting confidence for any young performer!
Looking ahead: School-year Vocal & Acting classes in the TPD Musical Theater program are structured much like the school-year dance classes. Throughout the year, students dive deep into acting methods and group vocal training during their weekly classes. Topics include: essential skills, acting methods, vocal technique, audition and callback masterclasses, stage presence, character development, cold reading, and script analysis. In the spring semester, they begin applying and refining those skills as they prepare for their end-of-year showcase…their version of recital!
School year class themes:
Ages 8-12 - Frozen Kids (Tuesdays, 4:30-6:30pm)
Ages 13-18 - Into the Woods Jr. (Tuesdays, 6:30-8:30pm)
This class is highly recommended for all Musical Theater students and STC Performers, this class provides the tools and training to take your performance to the next level!