Register now for our Westchester Fall 2010 Session Advanced Singing & Acting NEW! AGES 4TH-6TH GRADES & 7TH-12TH GRADES • $515 / $540 / $585 • CABARET DAY Star Kidz is excited to offer this class to those 4th-6th and 7th-12th grade students who are ready to take their singing and acting techniques to the next level. The class will involve memorization, performing with a live accompanist and only focuses on singing and acting, not dance. Class size is limited to 8 students. Geared toward serious-minded students who are willing to do the work that goes into furthering their creative expression, the focus is on learning essential skills for both performance and audition preparation, whether for their school plays, community theatre or professional productions. Through in-depth character preparation using exercises that explore their inner selves, the students learn how to break down their songs, scenes or monologues in terms of emotions. Next, they learn to connect their words to those emotions — the mark of a good actor. By encouraging them to make personalized acting choices, the confidence they gain in how to approach dramatic material goes a long way toward elevating their stage presence. Additionally, specific one-on-one training in voice technique emphasizes the importance of breath control, body alignment, the various spaces in the mouth, and proper palate and tongue placement. The students work with the vocal teacher to choose from our vast collection of songs across all genres for ones that suit them best. During the session, the students also enjoy the collaborative experience of working with a piano accompanist. This inspiring program culminates in an intimate showcase for family and friends — complete with hors d'oeuvres and beverages — known as Cabaret Day. Each student performs a full song with the accompanist, as well as a scene or monologue. From the grown-up curriculum to the grown-up venue, our Advanced students truly get a chance to shine! Class Length: 1 Hour "I'm hoping there is no age limit, because I'm going to keep doing Star Kidz until it's over, and I will convince my parents every year!" —Elena, 13, Advanced Class Star Totz NEW! AGES 3-4 YEARS • $355 / $425 / $460 • OBSERVATION DAY Star Kidz is proud to offer Star Totz, a drop-off class for toddlers ages 3 to 4. For many of these little ones, this class is their first opportunity to hold a working microphone. We introduce them to music as a means of expressing themselves vocally, dramatically and through movement, with the goal of building confidence and poise. In each of these areas, we encourage the kids to feel comfortable within themselves to perform, an attribute that helps them in all areas of schooling and in growing up. The Star Totz curriculum is based on the format of our Star Kidz classes, but is tailored for this fun-loving age range with a wide variety of activities that emphasize the fundamentals of performance through singing, acting, puppetry and more. Each child receives individualized attention while also learning to collaborate with their fellow Star Kidz in group work. Incorporating characters like superheroes, Disney princesses and animals into our drama games, we enable exploratory imagination by getting them connected to their movements. For the dance portion, which can be more of a challenge for them, we use modified moves that involve just the right amount of hand-eye coordination. The kids have a great time, and on Observation Day, they are thrilled to be standing onstage in front of family and friends, both on their own and in a group! Class Length: 45 Minutes "Just thought you should know that [my daughter] Andi says, 'I wish I could go to Star Kidz everyday!'" —Gigi, 2nd-3rd Grade Class Parent |