Musical Theatre
As an accredited school for theatre, CCM Prep adheres to the highest standards for theatre education taught by some of the finest and most experienced faculty in the area.
Faculty follow a curriculum that introduces core skills at the youngest level and builds upon them as students progress through the levels. Private acting lessons, including audition preparation, coaching for performances and college readiness, also are available from our theatre arts faculty.
Please contact the CCM Prep office with questions about Musical Theatre Programs.
Musical Theatre Classes
- Age group: 8-12
- Pre-requisite: None
- Audition: Not required
- Instructor: Elaine Eckstein
An introduction to the steps, techniques and styles of dance commonly used in theatre arts. Classes consist of a jazz or ballet warm-up, floor stretches, isolations and center combinations incorporating jazz, tap, ballet, folk, social/partner and lyrical dance steps in forms that are frequently used in musical theatre productions and plays. The classes develop the “dancing actor” by working on characterization through movement and choreography.
- Age group: 12-18
- Pre-requisite: Musical Theatre Dance I or equivalent experience
- Audition: May be required for placement only (learn more on the registration website)
- Instructor: Karie-Lee Sutherland
A further exploration of dance techniques commonly used in musical theatre and plays including jazz, ballet, and partner dancing with additional emphasis on tap. Continued development of using dance to develop character. Tap shoes required.
- Age group: 12-18
- Pre-requisite: Musical Theatre Dance II or equivalent experience
- Audition: Students are welcome to register for this class now. Assessments will happen during the first class session.
- Instructor: Tracey Bonner
Advanced exploration of dance techniques commonly used in musical theatre and plays including jazz, ballet, and partner dancing with a strong emphasis on tap. Continued development of using dance to develop character. Students will learn Broadway level choreography. Tap shoes required.
- Age group: 9-14
- Pre-requisite: Private voice lessons (suggested)
- Audition: Required for placement in Intermediate Acting Class for new students (Beginning Acting requires no audition). MTAC students will automatically be enrolled in the MTD Level 2 class.
- Instructor: Karie-Lee Sutherland
Musical Theatre Apprentice company provides a challenging and disciplined educational experience for students with a special interest in musical theatre. Students receive instruction in audition preparation, vocal music, dance, musical theatre history, and performance technique. The class includes ensemble work that leads to peformances so consistent class attendance is expected. The fee for this course bundles THREE classes for one price: Musical Theatre Peformance (only company members may take this class), Musical Theatre Dance I or II, and Beginning or Intermediate Acting. Taking these three classes concurrently required to be part of the Musical Theatre Apprentice Company.
- Age group: 14-18
- Pre-requisite: Musical Theatre Apprentice Company or equivalent
- Co-requisite: Private Voice Lesson (if taken with a CCM Prep instructor, the additional lesson cost will be included on your invoice)
- Audition: May be required (learn more the registration website)
- Instructor: Lisa Ericksen
Designed for the serious musical theatre student, this program encompasses voice, dance and acting components. Each session includes instruction in musical theatre dance, acting, vocal performance and seminar/rehearsal (all included in the one course cost). Audition preparation is a major component along with master classes and seminars with working professional artists. Please note that registration is for a full academic year commitment.