MINDFULNESS
What sets JPAS apart is the
practice of acknowledging and accepting
our own feelings and thoughts to help our
students be in the present moment
and allow them to have a better sense of self.
PERFORMING ARTS SKILLS
Whether it be acting, dance, film, or musical
performance our programs are designed to
teach and challenges our students to
ignite and foster artistic expression
and their individual talents.
LEARN FROM THE BEST IN DFW
We work with the finest in the performing arts
industry from Broadway across the map to DFW.
COMMUNITY-BUILDING
We love expanding our existing program
to help reach more young minds and
quench their thirst for the arts while
empowering children to dig
deep, dive in, and have fun!
LIFE SKILLS
We focus on building our students
self-confidence and consciousness
because we believe inner
strength is a key to growth.
Get the education young actors need to advance their performing arts skills, unleash their inner artist, and land their desired roles. JPAS classes and workshops all begin with meditation and end with an appreciation circle as we fuse mindfulness into the Arts. We have various engaging classes and workshops for children ages 3- 6 (JPAS Jr.) and ages 7-18 (JPAS).
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! In addition to the classes below, check out our JPAS Connect page for creative, fun, and binge-worthy activities.
If you want to speak with Alise for a one-on-one consultation, click here.
If the JPAS class you are interested in joining has already begun and online registration is no longer available,
please email arobinson@jccdallas.org your request; she would be happy to assist you.
Sundays | October 15 – December 10 (No class November 26)
The annual Broadway Revue is here! Ms. Kristin and Ms. Skylar are ready to sing, dance, and be dramatic with you. We’ll be taking you through time with selections from Broadway musicals from different ages and decades with a fun twist. We can’t wait to make theatre magic with you! This class will culminate with a showcase for friends and family at the Galleria Mall on December 12th at 6 pm.
Showcase: December 12 | Time: 6:00 pm
Artistic Staff: Kristin Spires and Skylar Duvall
Sundays | October 15 – December 17
Come “Play” with us! Our Fall straight play will explore comedic and dramatic aspects of the theatre. We will work on character development and storytelling using our authenticity and performing arts skills to entertain, enlighten and engage our audiences. The class will culminate in an end-of-session performance for family and friends!
Mondays | October 2 – December 4 (No Class November 20)
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 and scenes. commercials and improv to develop on-camera acting techniques so our actors are prepared for any audition. Get filmed and watch playbacks too! Actors will receive a reel of their work. This class will culminate with a showcase for parents premiering our actors’ reels. An agent is slated to attend.
Artistic Staff: Linda Leonard
Tuesdays | October 3 – December 5 (No class October 31 and November 22)
An interactive class that teaches acting, social and confidence-building skills! This class is designed to develop quick thinking and acting skills so our students can embrace lead and ensemble roles with knowledge and courage. Students will learn to create clear theatrical moments and comedy on the spot too. Perfect for beginners or advanced students!
Price: $195 for Members | $245 NonMembers
Artistic Staff: Megan Muscato
Wednesdays | September 27 – December 13 (No class November 22)
Be ready to embark on a magical journey by transforming a book into a musical! After reading The Donkey and the Rock by Demi, together as a group. Participants will organize the book into scenes, write their own songs, and create a script with dialogue. The group then rehearses the show on stage, culminating with a musical to be presented to family and friends by bringing the story to life. The process of creating a stage presentation from scratch encourages self-confidence, personal responsibility, creativity collaboration, and fun for all!
Thursday | September 21
Come learn dance techniques and choreography! These workshops are designed to empower every dancer to feel confident on the stage.
Artistic Staff: Skylar Duvall
Thursday | October 5
Come learn dance techniques and choreography! These workshops are designed to empower every dancer to feel confident on the stage.
Thursday | November 2
Come learn dance techniques and choreography! These workshops are designed to empower every dancer to feel confident on the stage.
Time: 4:30 – 6:00 pm
Artistic Staff: Skylar Duvall
Package of 4, 30-minute private lessons
Price: $200
Package of 4, 1-hour private lessons
Price: $360
Purchase a package of 4 private, 30-minute, or 1-hour base lessons. Must be used within three months of purchase. You must give a 24-hour notice for cancellations to be fully charged for the session.
Package of 4, 30-minute private lessons
Price: $200
Package of 4, 1-hour private lessons
Price: $360
Purchase a package of 4 private, 30-minute, or 1-hour piano lessons. Must be used within three months of purchase. You must give a 24-hour notice for cancellations to be fully charged for the session.
Package of 4, 30-minute private lessons
Price: $200
Package of 4, 1-hour private lessons
Price: $360
Purchase a package of 4 private, 30-minute, or 1-hour guitar lessons. Must be used within three months of purchase. You must give a 24-hour notice for cancellations to be fully charged for the session.
Package of 4, 30-minute private lessons
Price: $200
Package of 4, 1-hour private lessons
Price: $360
Purchase a package of 4 private, 30-minute, or 1-hour voice lessons. Must be used within three months of purchase. You must give a 24-hour notice for cancellations to be fully charged for the session.
Package of 4, 30-minute private lessons
Price: $200
Package of 4, 1-hour private lessons
Price: $360
SKYLAR DUVALL
About Skylar
Skylar Duvall began teaching dance in 2009 and joined the JPAS family in 2017. She is a graduate of KD Conservatory’s Musical Theatre Program and is currently pursuing a degree in education. She is made her directorial debut with Matilda the Musical JR at the JCC in Spring 2023. She is known for her work as a choreographer for High School Musical JR. (2022), Mary Poppins JR. (2022), Into the Woods JR. (2021), Jungle Book JR. (2021), Nunsense the Musical (2021), The Wizard of Oz JR. (2019), 100 Years of Broadway (2019), Shrek JR. (2018), as well as co-directing and choreographing many Broadway Revues for JPAS. In addition, she also performs on a competitive hip hop dance team called Bangerz Dance Co and has participated in many live performances as well as music video projects. Her passion for dance and theatre is matched by her passion to give children the space to grow and discover more about themselves and the world around them
LOGAN BEUTEL
About Logan
Logan Beutel is a senior at Southern Methodist University majoring in Theatre with an emphasis on acting. He is also a ballroom dance instructor at Lone Star Ballroom. Logan is so grateful for the opportunity to return to the J and teach dance to our JPAS family. He is ecstatic to help JPAS performers become the best dancers they can and introduce them to all styles of dance!
LINDA LEONARD
About Linda
Linda Leonard (Performance Director) has directed at the JCC since 2000. She has been a professional director, choreographer, teacher, actor (AEA, SAG/AFTRA), singer, and dancer for over 45 years, here in the Metroplex and NYC, Chicago, Los Angeles, and abroad. Linda was in the Broadway national tour of Cats. Linda has directed or choreographed for WaterTower Theatre, Stage West, Circle Theatre, Echo Theatre, CitiRep, and Theatre Three in Dallas and Fort Worth. Linda was the Education Director for WaterTower Theatre (3 years), is a professor at KD Conservatory, and her credits include award-winning roles such as Ann Richards (Critics Forum and Column Awards) and Aurora in The Kiss of The Spiderwoman (Leon Rabin, Column and Critics Forum Awards). Linda also has numerous credits in film and television, is represented by The Horne Agency in Dallas/LA, and directed a web series about autism, “Saving Hope”, which premiered in March of 2019. Linda is dedicated to the process of creativity, nurturing, and empowering young artists in every aspect of the arts. She resides in Dallas with her talented husband, actor Bill Jenkins. She is grateful to Alise Robinson for all her wonderful work with JPAS.
MEGAN MUSCATO
About Megan
Megan Muscato is so grateful to be back at the J this fall! Her previous JPAS credits include StarQuest 2023: acting specialist; Matilda Jr: stage manager; Mary Poppins Jr: stage manager; and StarQuest 2021: counselor. Megan recently graduated summa cum laude from Southern Methodist University with a BFA in Theatre and a minor in Musical Theatre. Alongside working with JPAS, Megan is also the studio manager and dance instructor at Lone Star Ballroom. With a creative spirit and knack for people, Megan cannot wait to teach acting this fall; special th
BILLY LAWLEY
About Billy
KRISTIN SPIRES
About Kristin
Kristin Spires (Music Director) is a professional music director, actress, singer, and voice teacher in the DFW area. She’s also the teacher for JPAS Jr, Creative Drama, and Musical Storytelling here at the J in addition, Kristin recently music directed our JPAS Spring Production of Mary Poppins JR, Camp StarQuest’s production of High School Musical JR, and Camp StarPower’s original production, Into the Art. In addition, her music directing credits number over 60 shows at theatres, including Circle Theatre, the summer youth camp at Theatre Three, Plaza Theatre, Mainstage Irving Las Colinas, and OhLook Performing Arts. In addition to community and professional theatres, she has worked with several high school theatre programs, including J.J. Pearce HS, Nolan Catholic HS, and Arlington Heights HS. Kristin is also at home on the stage. Favorite roles include Dolly Levi in Hello, Dolly!, Mrs. Lovett in Sweeney Todd, Donna Sheridan in Mamma Mia! and Rona Lisa Peretti in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. Huge thanks to Alise for her incredible belief and support
JEREMY LANDON HAYS
About Jeremy
BRUCE COLEMAN
About Bruce
Bruce R. Coleman is an award winning Theatre Artist making his home in the DFW area. Bruce has worked for many local companies including The Dallas Children’s Theatre, Uptown Players, The Junior Players, Upstart Productions, Our Productions, Kitchen Dog Theatre, Undermain, The Pocket Sandwich Theatre, New Theatre Company, Shakespeare Dallas, Stage West, Circle Theatre, Fort Worth Shakespeare in the Park and Main Stage Irving Las Colinas. Bruce has also enjoyed a twenty-year artistic relationship with Theatre Three in Dallas, where he began as an intern. Bruce has been a part of many J Performing Art Space Productions including The Wizard of Oz JR., Alice in Wonderland JR., Into the Woods JR., The Jungle Book Kids, Mary Poppins JR., High School Musical JR, Matilda JR, and The SpongeBob Musical.
LIZZ CARR
About Lizz
Elizabeth Loyle Carr is excited to be working with these great young creators and actors. Elizabeth graduated from The Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama with a MA in Stage Management. She has worked on productions in California, Wales, Scotland, and England before moving to Dallas four years ago.
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