JPAS Classes
JPAS classes and workshops are going to be amazing. Children will learn from and work with some of the finest industry professionals. Kids and teens, get ready to be in touch with your inner artist, build your confidence, learn skills, and have fun along the way. We have classes, musical revues, and master workshops for you to choose from. In addition to the classes below, be sure to consider our master workshops and musical revue options.
If you have questions please contact J Performing Arts Space Director, Alise Robinson, at arobinson@jccdallas.org or 214-239-7140.
If your dancer is into musicals, performances, or just wants to get up and move this class is for them! Join us as we get our bodies moving and learn choreography, some basic techniques and play games to our favorite Broadway tunes in a fun and supportive environment.
Tuesdays, September 10 – Dec 17
No class Oct 1, 8, 15, 22
- Ages: 6 – 9
- 4:30 – 5:30 pm
- Member: $255 ; Non-member: $320
- Artistic Staff: Skylar Duvall
Lights, camera, action! If you’ve dreamed of being on a TV show, commercial or in a film, we can help! Actors will use monologues, scenes and improv to develop on-camera acting techniques so our actors are prepared for any audition. It will culminate with an agent showcase for parents to attend as well.
Mondays, September 23 – December 2
No classes Sept. 30, Oct. 14, 21
- Ages: 8 – 16
- 4:30 – 5:30 pm
- Member: $220; Non-member: $275
- Teacher: Linda Leonard
In this dynamic fun class, students will learn songs from their favorite Broadway shows. Learn to riff, how to harmonize along with proper vocal techniques! Interpreting musical theater through song is an art and we do it all in this class, in a group environment that is supportive and inspiring.
Mondays, September 16 – December 2
No classes Sept. 30, Oct. 14, 21
- Ages: 8 – 15
- 4:30 – 5:30 pm
- Member: $220; Non-member: $275
- Teacher: Cherish Robinson
The JPAS Experience at Levine Academy
JPAS is offering some fabulous performing arts enrichment classes taught by our JPAS staff hosted at Levine Academy – classes are open to everyone. You DO NOT need to be a Levine Student to attend.
Playwrights Perform
Unleash your creative power by writing and performing your own show! Students get the amazing opportunity to form an acting company and write a play through brainstorming, improvisation, and work-shopping scenes. Students rehearse together before proudly sharing their creation with the world on the last day of class, complete with costumes, music, and much dramatic flair!
- Tuesdays, January 28 – April 7
- 3:30 – 4:20 pm
- $300
- Teacher: Avra Aaron
Improv-sational
An introduction for anyone who wants to learn the power and fundamentals of improvisation…the basic tools, rules and philosophy through games, drills, and simple scenes. Experience the power of play, and the excitement of improvisational fun in a safe environment. A strong foundation in improvisation sharpens acting abilities and promotes creativity and personal growth.
- Mondays, January 27 – April 6
- No class Feb. 17
- 4:00 – 5:00 pm
- $275
- Teacher: Linda Leonard
JPAS JR.
Our JPAS JR series is geared toward children 3 – 6 years and is designed to get their feet moving and their imaginations flowing all while teaching skills and building confidence. Learn the basics in a fun, safe, and nurturing setting intended to unleash the little theater bug in the youngest of children.
If your child is interested in visual arts, we have inspiring, engaging small group art classes children 5 and up as well. Click here to learn more.
Go on a musical adventure every week with Avra and her ukulele. Each class takes the form of a musical story, during which preschoolers sing, move to music, read musical notation, learn Italian musical terms, develop appreciation for classical music, and grow awareness of pitch, tempo, and dynamics – all while having so much fun, they don’t realize they are learning. The last week of class is a showcase in which family and friends are invited so children can demonstrate all they have done and get a chance to shine.
- Age: 3
- Mondays, January 13 – May 4
- 1 – 1:45 pm
- Member: $395 | Non-member: $495
- Artistic Staff: TBD
- Age: 4 – 6
- Mondays, January 13 – May 4
- 4 – 4:45 pm
- Member: $395 | Non-member: $495
- Artistic Staff: TBD
Using theater games and improv as our creative play, our actors will learn the art of drama while improving their imagination, creativity, and social skills.
- Age: 3
- Wednesdays, January 15 – May 6
- 1 – 1:45 pm
- Member: $375 | Non-member: $470
- Artistic Staff: Stephanie Goudy
- Age: 4 – 6
- Wednesdays, January 15 – May 6
- 4 – 4:45 pm
- Member: $375 | Non-member: $470
- Artistic Staff: Stephanie Goudy
JPAS Presents...Art Experiences with Susan
Inspiring, Engaging Small Group Art Classes for Children Ages 5 – 12
Art Experiences is an innovative, choice-based art program that offers students the opportunity to respond to their own ideas and interests through art-making. Working at their own pace, students learn problem-solving, independent thinking, cooperative learning, and persistence through creative discovery. Veteran art teacher Susan Stein guides the community of student artists, determines their needs, creates structure, and introduces a large variety of new mediums and techniques.
Class size limited to 12.
- Mondays, January 13 – April 27
- 5:00 – 6:00 pm
- Member: $310 | Non-member: $385
- $50 supply fee
Susan Stein served as Art Atelierista at Temple Emanu-El for 13 years and is currently the Art Specialist at BPCA, Dallas’ first licensed nature and arts school. Susan believes in nurturing each child’s artistic inclinations at their own developmental level, building confident, creative, curious learners.
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