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Don't miss out on Tallahassee's FIRST, LARGEST and BEST performing arts school for kids!

10% discount on annual tuition if you pay in advance for the entire year.
Ask About...Monthly Payment Plans

New Student Class Opportuniites and Returning Student Class Opportunities listed below. Registration links are at the bottom of the page. Classes begin the week of September 6th!

Please call the YAT office with any questions (850-386-6602, ext. 1)

Young Actors Theatre
2010-2011 NEW and Returning Students – Fall Class Registration

Returning YAT students:
Click here to register: I want to register my child now!

NEW YAT students:
1) Review Class Opportunities listed below
2) Once you have selected a class to register for, click on the link below
3) When you click on link below and complete registration form, be sure to list the class or classes you are interested in and enroll in "New Student Fall 2010"

I Want to register a NEW student at YAT!

2010-2011 NEW and Returning Students – Fall Class Opportunities

Jellybeaners
Jellybeaners
Tuesdays, 9:30am-11:30am – 3-4 year olds ($285 12 week session fee, $50 supply and registration fee)
Saturdays, 9:30am-10:30am -- 3-5 year olds ($250 semester fee, $95 supply and registration fee)
Theatre for the youngest set! Enhances and develops the creativity and imagination of preschool aged children through fun theatre instruction and creative play.

Creative Players 1
Wednesdays from 2:30pm - 3:30pm
PreK4 - 4 year olds
This class introduces students to the excitement and fun of the performing arts through experiences in creative drama, music and movement. Parent Observation in January and Showcase Performance in May.

A registration and supply fee of $95 is due now. The tuition may be made in payments of $270 due in August and December, or in several payments.

Creative Players 2
Wednesdays from 3:30pm – 4:30pm
Kindergarten
This class picks up where CP1 leaves off to expand your child’s experience in creative drama, music and movement. Students explore theatre through classic tales and stories. Classes further emphasize development of drama and performing skills, as well as stretching their imagination and cognitive skill. Parent Observation in January and Showcase Performance in May.

A registration and supply fee of $95 is due now. The tuition may be made in payments of $270 due in August and December, or in several payments.

Drama Kids
Thursdays 3:30pm – 5:00pm (45 minutes drama, 45 minutes music/dance)
1st grade

Drama Kids explores theatre through favorite stories and plays. The class expands your child’s interest in the performing arts through drama, music, and dance concepts. Students create characters and enhance their verbal and performing skills in a structured, but fun environment. Parent Observation in January and Showcase Performance in May.

A registration and supply fee of $95 is due now. The tuition may be made in payments of $290 due in August and December, or in several payments.

Studio Players
Thursdays 3:45 - 5:30
2nd and 3rd grade
For the young actor interested in exploring music, drama skills and principles of dance, this is a terrific introduction to theatre arts where students can create characters and dramatize scenes. One hour drama, 45 minutes theatre dance and music. Parent Observation in January and Showcase Performance in May.

A registration and supply fee of $95 is due now. The tuition may be made in payments of $299 due in August and December, or in several payments.

Actors Unlimited
Thursdays 4:30 - 6:30
4th and 5th grades
An exposure to all the performing arts through the exploration of current popular books and scripts. Classes include acting skills, stage techniques, and music and movement styles. 1 hour drama, 1 hour musical theatre. Parent Observation in January and Showcase Performance in May.

A registration and supply fee of $95 is due now. The tuition may be made in payments of $320 due in August and December, or in several payments.

Rising Stars
Thursdays 4:30 - 6:30
6th - 8th grades
Exploration of the performing arts through acting styles, stage skills, scene work, theatre games, music and dance techniques. Sections are grouped according to age. One hour drama, one hour music theatre dance and singing. Parent Observation in January and Showcase Performance in May.

A registration and supply fee of $95 is due now. The tuition may be made in payments of $320 due in August and December, or in several payments.

Performers Unlimited and Performers Unlimited Prep
Tuesdays ( Students are placed according to age and ability)
Elementary School sections 4:00 – 6:00
Middle School sections 4:30 – 6:30
(1 hour drama, 30 minutes music, 30 minutes dance)

This is a performance level class where students attend separate drama, music and dance sections to expand their performing techniques. Students work on performance styles, acting techniques, singing, and dance production which further develops self-confidence and poise. In January and May, these students will perform a Broadway Musical Theatre Project on the Mainstage.

Enrollment and tuition are based on a September through May curriculum. A registration and supply fee of $95 is due now. The tuition may be made in payments of $340 due in August and December, or in several payments.

DANCE IN MOTION at Young Actors Theatre

Why Dance at YAT?

Age-appropriate training from beginning to pre-professional dance students

Hit Broadway musical and dance styles are the focus of the program

Additional dance classes improve skills for auditions and classes

Professionally-trained faculty

Class Opportunities

Young Beginner Tap/Jazz Funk (2^nd – 4^th grade), Mondays 3:45 – 4:45

Beginner Tap/Jazz Funk (5^th – 8^th grade), Mondays 4:45 – 5:45

Advanced Beginner Tap/Jazz Funk (5^th – 8^th grade), Mondays 5:45 – 6:45

Intermediate Tap (6^th – 12^th grade), Thursdays 4:30 – 5:30

Advanced Tap (9^th – 12^th grade), Thursdays 3:30 – 4:30

Hip Hop (7th - 10th grade), Thursdays 7:30 – 8:30

Advanced Hip Hop (9^th – 12^th grade), Wednesdays 6:45 – 7:45

Ballet I (6^th – 8^th grade), Mondays 6:45 – 7:45

Intermediate Ballet (6^th – 12^th grade), Thursdays 5:30 – 6:30

Advanced Ballet (6^th – 12^th grade), Thursdays 6:30 – 7:30

Tuition:
___$195/semester (1 class)
___$300/semester (2 classes)

Dance Faculty

Amy Leach

Ballet, Hip Hop
Ms. Leach holds a degree in Dance Education from UNC Greensboro and has been teaching dance for tenyears. Before moving to Tallahassee, Ms. Leach taught at the Master Class Academy in Orlando and danced with the U-Turn Modern Dance Company.

Vicky Swezey, Director of Dance

Jazz Funk, Tap
Mrs. Swezey has an extensive teaching background with an emphasis in jazz and tap. She has trained extensively with master teachers and choreographers including: Ann Reinking, Tommy Tune and Chita Rivera. She has been a member of the YAT dance faculty for thirteen years.

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	Classes Camps Registration Etiquette Resources		Classes Don't miss out on Tallahassee's FIRST, LARGEST and BEST performing arts school for kids! 10% discount on annual tuition if you pay in advance for the entire year. Ask About...Monthly Payment Plans New Student Class Opportuniites and Returning Student Class Opportunities listed below. Registration links are at the bottom of the page. Classes begin the week of September 6th! Please call the YAT office with any questions (850-386-6602, ext. 1) Young Actors Theatre 2010-2011 NEW and Returning Students – Fall Class Registration Returning YAT students: Click here to register: *I want to register my child now!* NEW YAT students: 1) Review Class Opportunities listed below 2) Once you have selected a class to register for, click on the link below 3) When you click on link below and complete registration form, be sure to list the class or classes you are interested in and enroll in "New Student Fall 2010" I Want to register a NEW student at YAT! 2010-2011 NEW and Returning Students – Fall Class Opportunities Jellybeaners Jellybeaners Tuesdays, 9:30am-11:30am – 3-4 year olds ($285 12 week session fee, $50 supply and registration fee) Saturdays, 9:30am-10:30am -- 3-5 year olds ($250 semester fee, $95 supply and registration fee) Theatre for the youngest set! Enhances and develops the creativity and imagination of preschool aged children through fun theatre instruction and creative play. Creative Players 1 Wednesdays from 2:30pm - 3:30pm PreK4 - 4 year olds This class introduces students to the excitement and fun of the performing arts through experiences in creative drama, music and movement. Parent Observation in January and Showcase Performance in May. A registration and supply fee of $95 is due now. The tuition may be made in payments of $270 due in August and December, or in several payments. Creative Players 2 Wednesdays from 3:30pm – 4:30pm Kindergarten This class picks up where CP1 leaves off to expand your child’s experience in creative drama, music and movement. Students explore theatre through classic tales and stories. Classes further emphasize development of drama and performing skills, as well as stretching their imagination and cognitive skill. Parent Observation in January and Showcase Performance in May. A registration and supply fee of $95 is due now. The tuition may be made in payments of $270 due in August and December, or in several payments. Drama Kids Thursdays 3:30pm – 5:00pm (45 minutes drama, 45 minutes music/dance) 1st grade Drama Kids explores theatre through favorite stories and plays. The class expands your child’s interest in the performing arts through drama, music, and dance concepts. Students create characters and enhance their verbal and performing skills in a structured, but fun environment. Parent Observation in January and Showcase Performance in May. A registration and supply fee of $95 is due now. The tuition may be made in payments of $290 due in August and December, or in several payments. Studio Players Thursdays 3:45 - 5:30 2nd and 3rd grade For the young actor interested in exploring music, drama skills and principles of dance, this is a terrific introduction to theatre arts where students can create characters and dramatize scenes. One hour drama, 45 minutes theatre dance and music. Parent Observation in January and Showcase Performance in May. A registration and supply fee of $95 is due now. The tuition may be made in payments of $299 due in August and December, or in several payments. Actors Unlimited Thursdays 4:30 - 6:30 4th and 5th grades An exposure to all the performing arts through the exploration of current popular books and scripts. Classes include acting skills, stage techniques, and music and movement styles. 1 hour drama, 1 hour musical theatre. Parent Observation in January and Showcase Performance in May. A registration and supply fee of $95 is due now. The tuition may be made in payments of $320 due in August and December, or in several payments. Rising Stars Thursdays 4:30 - 6:30 6th - 8th grades Exploration of the performing arts through acting styles, stage skills, scene work, theatre games, music and dance techniques. Sections are grouped according to age. One hour drama, one hour music theatre dance and singing. Parent Observation in January and Showcase Performance in May. A registration and supply fee of $95 is due now. The tuition may be made in payments of $320 due in August and December, or in several payments. Performers Unlimited and Performers Unlimited Prep Tuesdays ( Students are placed according to age and ability) Elementary School sections 4:00 – 6:00 Middle School sections 4:30 – 6:30 (1 hour drama, 30 minutes music, 30 minutes dance) This is a performance level class where students attend separate drama, music and dance sections to expand their performing techniques. Students work on performance styles, acting techniques, singing, and dance production which further develops self-confidence and poise. In January and May, these students will perform a Broadway Musical Theatre Project on the Mainstage. Enrollment and tuition are based on a September through May curriculum. A registration and supply fee of $95 is due now. The tuition may be made in payments of $340 due in August and December, or in several payments. DANCE IN MOTION at Young Actors Theatre Why Dance at YAT? Age-appropriate training from beginning to pre-professional dance students Hit Broadway musical and dance styles are the focus of the program Additional dance classes improve skills for auditions and classes Professionally-trained faculty Class Opportunities Young Beginner Tap/Jazz Funk (2^nd – 4^th grade), Mondays 3:45 – 4:45 Beginner Tap/Jazz Funk (5^th – 8^th grade), Mondays 4:45 – 5:45 Advanced Beginner Tap/Jazz Funk (5^th – 8^th grade), Mondays 5:45 – 6:45 Intermediate Tap (6^th – 12^th grade), Thursdays 4:30 – 5:30 Advanced Tap (9^th – 12^th grade), Thursdays 3:30 – 4:30 Hip Hop (7th - 10th grade), Thursdays 7:30 – 8:30 Advanced Hip Hop (9^th – 12^th grade), Wednesdays 6:45 – 7:45 Ballet I (6^th – 8^th grade), Mondays 6:45 – 7:45 Intermediate Ballet (6^th – 12^th grade), Thursdays 5:30 – 6:30 Advanced Ballet (6^th – 12^th grade), Thursdays 6:30 – 7:30 Tuition: ___$195/semester (1 class) ___$300/semester (2 classes) Dance Faculty Amy Leach Ballet, Hip Hop Ms. Leach holds a degree in Dance Education from UNC Greensboro and has been teaching dance for tenyears. Before moving to Tallahassee, Ms. Leach taught at the Master Class Academy in Orlando and danced with the U-Turn Modern Dance Company. Vicky Swezey, Director of Dance Jazz Funk, Tap Mrs. Swezey has an extensive teaching background with an emphasis in jazz and tap. She has trained extensively with master teachers and choreographers including: Ann Reinking, Tommy Tune and Chita Rivera. She has been a member of the YAT dance faculty for thirteen years. Privacy Policy: Young Actors Theatre respects the privacy of its customers and supporters. Your personal information will not be shared or sold to any third party. Copyright 2010 Young Actors Theatre and School for the Performing Arts ©. All Rights Reserved. Site best viewed in Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 and/or Netscape 6.2 or higher.