Students work on monologues, group scenes, and improvisation, all while honing acting technique, diction, projection, body awareness and building self-confidence.The level of challenge fits the needs of the group so that this is a positive experience for all. An excellent choice to build self-confidence, discover new skills and continue to grow as an actor. Students will Participate in the Semester Showcase with a Monologue and group piece.

SCHEDULE

Session 1

• January 8
• January 15
• January 22 - No Classes - Elf Tech Week
• January 29
• February 5 - No Classes - Callbacks for Wizard of Oz
• February 12
• February 19
• February 26
• March 4 - Acting Classes SHOWCASE

Session 2

• March 18
• March 25
• April 1
• April 8
• April 15 - No Classes - Music Man Tech Week
• April 22
• April 29
• May 6 - Acting Classes SHOWCASE

Imagination Station is our class for ages 4 through 8.

This class focuses on using imagination while learning the basics of theater. Musical theater comes to life through a series of engaging scenes. This is a highly supportive environment for youngsters to develop their courage to act, sing and dance. The level of challenge fits the needs of the group so that this introduction to musical theater is a positive experience for all. An excellent choice to build self-confidence, discover talent, and learn if your child would enjoy musical theater. Each class will include acting, improvisational games, creative movement, singing and rehearsals with costumes and props. This class will have a presentation of their mini-show with scenes and songs at the studio showcase.

SCHEDULE

Session 1

• January 8
• January 15
• January 22 - No Classes - Elf Tech Week
• January 29
• February 5 - No Classes - Callbacks for Wizard of Oz
• February 12
• February 19
• February 26
• March 4 - Acting Classes SHOWCASE

Session 2

• March 18
• March 25
• April 1
• April 8
• April 15 - No Classes - Music Man Tech Week
• April 22
• April 29
• May 6 - Acting Classes SHOWCASE

Session 2 this spring will have a greater emphasis on improv work. Students will still work on monologues, group scenes, and improvisation, all while honing acting technique, diction, projection, body awareness and building self-confidence.The level of challenge fits the needs of the group so that this is a positive experience for all. An excellent choice to build self-confidence, discover new skills and continue to grow as an actor. Students will Participate in the Semester Showcase with a Monologue and group piece.

SCHEDULE

Session 1

• January 8
• January 15
• January 22 - No Classes - Elf Tech Week
• January 29
• February 5 - No Classes - Callbacks for Wizard of Oz
• February 12
• February 19
• February 26
• March 4 - Acting Classes SHOWCASE

Session 2

• March 18
• March 25
• April 1
• April 8
• April 15 - No Classes - Music Man Tech Week
• April 22
• April 29
• May 6 - Acting Classes SHOWCASE

Session 2 this spring will have a greater focus on improv. Students will work on monologues, group scenes, and improvisation, all while honing acting technique, diction, projection, body awareness and building self-confidence.The level of challenge fits the needs of the group so that this is a positive experience for all. An excellent choice to build self-confidence, discover new skills and continue to grow as an actor. Students will Participate in the Semester Showcase with a Monologue and group piece.

SCHEDULE
Session 1

• January 8
• January 15
• January 22 - No Classes - Elf Tech Week
• January 29
• February 5 - No Classes - Callbacks for Wizard of Oz
• February 12
• February 19
• February 26
• March 4 - Acting Classes SHOWCASE

Session 2

• March 18
• March 25
• April 1
• April 8
• April 15 - No Classes - Music Man Tech Week
• April 22
• April 29
• May 6 - Acting Classes SHOWCASE

Our instructor Christa Zook has been dancing for 35 years and has been teaching for over 20. She prides herself in teaching professional technique at any skill level or capability. The only requirement is proper shoes should the style require them. Students will learn stretching and specific dance style technique. They will also learn a short piece they will perform at a showcase at the end of each session. You will find CGFAA classes a little different from your typical studio. Expensive costumes will not be required to purchase. We keep things simple and focus on students growth and having FUN!

Schedule

Session 1

• January 17
• January 24 - NO Classes - Elf JR Tech Week
• January 31
• February 7
• February 14
• February 21
• February 28
• March 6 - Dance Classes SHOWCASE

Session 2

• March 20
• March 27
• April 3
• April 10
• April 17 - NO Classes - Music Man Tech Week
• April 24
• May 1
• May 8 - Dance Classes SHOWCASE

This class will focus on beginning tap students but include skill build for those more advanced as needed in the makeup of the students who are in the class.  Tap shoes are HIGHLY encouraged so that they may learn proper technique. 

If you have a student ages 8-9 who would like to participate in this class reach out to the instructor. Younger students are at the discression of the instructor. 

Our instructor Christa Zook has been dancing for 35 years and has been teaching for 20. She prides herself in teaching professional technique at any skill level or capability. The only requirement is proper shoes should the style require them. Students will learn stretching and specific dance style technique. They will also learn a short piece they will perform at a showcase at the end of each session. You will find CGFAA classes a little different from your typical studio. Expensive costumes will not be required to purchase. We keep things simple and focus on students growth and having FUN!

Schedule

Session 1

• January 17
• January 24 - NO Classes - Elf JR Tech Week
• January 31
• February 7
• February 14
• February 21
• February 28
• March 6 - Dance Classes SHOWCASE

Session 2

• March 20
• March 27
• April 3
• April 10
• April 17 - NO Classes - Music Man Tech Week
• April 24
• May 1
• May 8 - Dance Classes SHOWCASE

This camp is an Auditions and Callbacks Workshop featuring an Auditions Showcase with feedback from Guest Industry Professionals. This is an opportunity to build an acting portfolio. Actors will learn Monologues, 1 minute music cuts, headshots and more. This camp will feature an Artist’s Showcase where students will perform in front of a live audience and industry professionals on Friday.  Students will recieve instruction from Christa Zook (Choreo), Mark Landis (Music), and Katie Landis (Script). 

We have split this camp into two "sessions", to limit the number of students based on age to participate in the camp (7-12 years of age Session & 13-18 years of age Session)

ALL SUMMER CAMPS WILL TAKE PLACE at the University of Indianapolis - Ransburg Auditorium.

Students will need to bring a lunch each day. Snacks and water will be provided. All camp fees are non-refundable.  Contact Mark@cgfinearts.org  if you believe a special circumstance warrants a partial refund.

On the Farm Camp is for students age 5-0 and is a great introductory camp to the bright lights of the stage with instruction in music, dance and acting! This camp also includes fun crafts and games of course! There will be a showcase at the end of the week on Friday.

ALL SUMMER CAMPS WILL TAKE PLACE at the University of Indianapolis - Ransburg Auditorium.

Students will need to bring a lunch each day. Snacks, water, and crafts will be provided. All camp fees are non-refundable.  Contact Mark@cgfinearts.org if you believe a special circumstance warrants a partial refund.