Musical Theatre

EVSPA’s Musical Theatre Program offers comprehensive training in voice, theatre, and dance. When taking the prescribed program courses in recommended order, students gain an essential foundation for performance in musical theater. The program dance courses concentrate on the styles of dance most commonly associated with Broadway.

Voice (ages 7 and up)

EVSPA offers many levels of voice training. Children should not strain undeveloped vocal chords. EVSPA provides its younger singers with choral classes focusing more on rudiments of musicality, harmony, pitch and style. Our classes are designed to train the young singer without hurting the student in the process. Voice training for post-pubescent teens consists of instruction in proper breathing, tongue placement for articulation, vibrato, projection, and range extension. Private sessions provide maturing singers with the proper technique for becoming professionals. Classical repertoire is offered to students if appropriate for their voice.

Theatre

EVSPA's Theater Program was designed to develop the skilled and disciplined theater student that possess a high standard of excellence and an appreciation of artistic integrity. The program strives to challenge students both artistically and intellectually, so that they may become critical and creative thinkers, while developing professional skills and attitudes.
The program includes Acting with an emphasis on Musical Theater, combining rigorous training of the mind, body and voice forming a solid technique and approach to the craft. In addition to actor training, students also develop an understanding and appreciation of design and productions facilitating their growth as complete theater artists.

Dance

Jazz classes offer training in basic jazz techniques, terminology, placement and styles. Dynamic weekly combinations present each level’s steps, culminating in a challenging repertoire for Jazz students of all ages. Higher-level classes train the advanced student in a wider variety of styles and offer challenging combinations focusing on clean technique and accuracy. The advanced level Broadway Jazz explores the styles of the famous choreographers of popular Broadway musicals.

Tap (ages 9 and up) classes offer training in basic tap technique, terminology, placement, stretching, and rhythm. Dynamic weekly combinations build each student’s repertoire. Higher level classes expose students to a variety of styles and complex combinations.

Jazz/Tap Combination (ages 6 to 11) classes are designed for the young dancer interested in Tap and Jazz. Students will explore basic techniques, stretching, terminology and progression of skill acquisition.

Hip Hop classes offer funky dance moves and a looser street dance technique designed to round out the dancer’s repertoire. Popular with dancers and non-dancer alike, hip hop is an excellent addition to your enhance your skill set.