NCT Conservatory Class Descriptions

North Carolina Theatre Conservatory Class Descriptions

The North Carolina Theatre Conservatory offers the following classes: Drama Classes, Musical Theatre Classes, Acting Classes, Play, Dance Classes, Voice Classes, Voice Lessons, Vocal Training Classes, Improvisation Classes, Theatre Classes, Tap Classes, Ballet Classes, Jazz Classes, Hip Hop Classes, Adult Acting Classes, Adult Dance Classes, Private Lessons, After School Classes, Summer Classes and Summer Camps; Acting Camps, Theatre Camps, and Performance Camps.

Please visit our North Carolina Theatre Conservatory Class Schedule for dates and times.

Please visit our North Carolina Theatre Conservatory Instructors page for more information on our teaching staff and Private Lessons.

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KEY - LOS: Live on Stage | ACT: Acting | ** requires second class | ◊ year long class | * requires audition

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PERFORMANCE CLASSES

LIVE ON STAGE (LOS)
P
45 min-1 hour

The Conservatory's premier musical theatre triple threat class. Live On Stage focuses on vocal training, choreography and dance and student performances through the staging of musical numbers from Broadway and beyond. At the end of each semester, students participate in a full stage musical production at a local theatre. As much a rehearsal, as a class, Live On Stage is the ultimate musical theatre performance class, and provides performance opportunities for all ages. LOS provides an excellent after school activity, as well as weekend student performance classes.

Instructor: Ray Walker

LOS JR Co. ◊ * **

P
45 min-1 hour
The Conservatory's premier musical theatre triple threat class. Live On Stage focuses on vocal training, choreography and dance and student performances through the staging of musical numbers from Broadway and beyond. At the end of each semester, students participate in a full stage musical production at a local theatre. As much a rehearsal, as a class, Live On Stage is the ultimate musical theatre performance class, and provides performance opportunities for all ages. LOS provides an excellent after school activity, as well as weekend student performance classes.

Instructor: Ray Walker

LOS Sr. Co. ◊ * **

P
45 min-1 hour

Instructor: Ray Walker

LOS ELITE CO. ◊ * **

P
1 1/2 hour
By audition only for advanced students. Professional choreography and higher level of musical theatre classes. Performance at end of semester showcases. Students must be enrolled in one additional class of any kind and originally enrolled in LOS to be considered (after acceptance, students can drop the LOS class to replace it with the Company class.) Live on Stage Company is a 2 semester commitment. Auditions at the Conservatory are required (see class schedule for more info). Live on Stage company students are eligible for the spring New York City trip.

Instructor: Ray Walker

ADULT LOS

7:30-8:30
Adult LOS (18+)

Live on Stage is a combination of Adult Acting Classes, Adult Dance Classes and vocal training. Live On Stage focuses on vocal training, choreography and dance and student performances through the staging of musical numbers from Broadway and beyond. At the end of each semester, students participate in a full stage musical production at a local theatre. As much a rehearsal, as a class, Live On Stage is the ultimate musical theatre performance class, and provides performance opportunities for adults.

Instructor: Ray Walker

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DANCE CLASSES

JAZZ I

T
45 minutes to 1 hour

No previous dance training necessary. This entry level jazz dance class will teach the principles of beginning Jazz Technique and multi-style performance, including the basic terminology associated with posture placement, isolations, integration, balance, flexibility, precision, fluidness, dexterity, strength, rhythm, syncopation, and the fundamentals of weight shifting.

Instructor: Tito Hernandez

JAZZ II

T
1 Hour

Prerequisite- Jazz I or audition with instructor. A mastery of Jazz Technique acquired in Jazz I, continuing the development of style, ability and execution. In these jazz classes, concentration is placed on increasing dancer’s strength, flexibility and technique through warm-up, across-the-floor exercises and combinations.

Instructor: Tito Hernandez

JAZZ III

T
1 hour
Prerequisite- Completion of Jazz I or II or audition with Instructor. A complete mastery of Jazz Technique and terminology acquired in Jazz II, continuing with the development of advance style, ability and execution. A technical warm up combining elements of ballet, jazz, yoga and pilates will be followed by center work, across-the-floor exercises and short combinations.

Instructor: Tito Hernandez

JR DANCE CO ◊ * **

P
1 1/2 hours
Elite level dance training culminating in performance opportunities throughout the year and at end of the semester showcases. This is a 2 semester class. An additional dance technique class is required by the instructor. Auditions are at the Conservatory. Check class schedule for info.

Instructor: Tito Hernandez

SR DANCE CO. ◊ * **

P
2 hours
The Conservatory’s premier performing dance class showcasing its brightest dance talent. This 2 hour, 2 semester class culminates in performances around the area as well as the end of the semester showcases. Members must be registered in a dance technique class. Auditions at the Conservatory. Check class schedule for info.

Instructor: Tito Hernandez

HIP HOP

T
1 Hour

This Hip hop class will teach the principles of beginning hip-hop technique with a strong emphasis on style and the foundation of basic terminology associated with posture placement, isolations, balance, flexibility, pop-locking, syncopation and weight shifting.

Instructor: Tito Hernandez

BALLET BARRE

T
45 minutes

Based on traditional ballet, these ballet classes incorporate barre exercises. They improve overall technique while facilitating a powerful body awareness that serves and benefits the needs of dancers, actors, and athletes alike.

Instructor: Sherry Lee Allen

BEGIN BALLET

T
1 hour
Based on traditional ballet, these ballet classes incorporate a combination of floor and center barre exercises for the beginner ballet student. They improve overall technique while facilitating a powerful body awareness that serves and benefits the needs of dancers, actors, and athletes alike.

Instructor: Eileen Juric

INTERMEDIATE BALLET

T
1 Hour

Based on traditional ballet, these intermediate ballet classes incorporate a combination of floor and center barre exercises. They improve overall technique while facilitating a powerful body awareness that serves and benefits the needs of dancers, actors, and athletes alike.

Instructor: Eileen Juric

BEGINNING TAP

In these tap classes, the student will gain knowledge of the fundamentals of tap dance. The level of this class concentrates on the learning and drilling of basic steps and combining them to form a movement vocabulary that will result in short combinations.

Instructor: Sherry Lee Allen

INTERMEDIATE TAP

Advanced tap class will focus on all aspects of tap dancing with an emphasis on technique, traditional movement vocabulary, development of style, fundamentals of music, improvisation and choreography.

Instructor: Gene Medler

ADVANCED TAP

An accelerated tap class which will focus on all aspects of tap dancing with an emphasis on technique, traditional movement vocabulary, development of style, fundamentals of music, improvisation and choreography.

Instructor: Gene Medler

TAP I/II

T
1 hour
Prerequisite - Completion Tap 1 audition with Instructor. This tap class builds on prior knowledge of tap dancing. Students will cover time steps, pull backs, tap turns, draw backs, and riff work.

Instructor: Tito Hernandez

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ACTING CLASSES

ACT I STORY TELLERS

T
45 min-1 hour
Students use creative drama techniques, basic acting exercises, character study, movement, language and imagination to create their own versions of traditional tales. This acting class focuses on developing creativity and using imagination to examine how actors are part of the story. Beginning terminology established.