CLASSES & WORKSHOPS
Questions? Contact our Education Directors at education@theshanecenter.org.
Education programming generously sponsored by:
Our education programming is not just about learning how to act, sing, or dance, though it’s very likely you’ll learn all three here. We aspire to provide an opportunity for self discovery: of personal creativity, confidence, talent, and value as an individual no matter the age.
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Our organization has been devoted to providing artistic education to the students of Park & Gallatin County for over two decades. We accomplish this through the following education programming:
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Students ages 6 - 14 participate in an intensive 2-week afterschool program culminating in three public performances of a full musical production.
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Formerly the High School Production, this program follows the same template as our Mainstage shows — resulting in a full production experience. Participating students meet over the course of 6 weeks to rehearse, followed by 10 community performances. Teens of all area schools and recent high school graduates are welcome to audition for this full-length teen theatre production. Ages 13 - 18.
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The cornerstone of our Education Program is a two-week full-day workshop focusing on all aspects of the performing arts (speech, movement, dance, and music).
Students meet at the Shane Center to learn about these aspects and to rehearse a musical production which will be presented to the community at the close of the workshop with 3 public performances. Ages 6 - 17.
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June: A two-week long full-day camp culminating in a production of SNOW WHITE for ages 6 - 11.
July: A two-week long full-day camp culminating in a production of JAMES & THE GIANT PEACH for ages 6 - 14.
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Shane Center staff work with students at Arrowhead Elementary, Pine Creek School, Gardiner Public School, and the Park and Gallatin County Home School Associations to provide a performing arts opportunity in rural areas. During that week, students rehearse and perform a full production.
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Afternoon and evening classes will be occasionally offered throughout the year. Each class, hosted over 4 weeks, focuses on different elements of the performing arts.
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Students ages 13-18 explore contemporary social issues and prepare an artistic performance for the community and their peers culminating in 3 public performances. By encouraging students to openly address difficult topics, bridges can be formed that mitigate feelings of social isolation.
Two-Day Adult Stage Combat Workshop
October 5 & 12 | Saturdays 10AM-2PM | Ages 16+ | $90
Students learn the technique behind stage falls, sword work, fist fighting, and fight realism in this safely physical class.
Two-Day Adult Stage Combat Workshop
October 5 & 12 | Saturdays 10AM-2PM | Ages 16+ | $90
Students learn the technique behind stage falls, sword work, fist fighting, and fight realism in this safely physical class.
Acting for Film
Acting for Film | May 7-28 | Tuesdays 7-9PM | Ages 16+ | $90
WITH KATE BRITTON | IN PARTNERSHIP WITH VERGE THEATER
So you want to work in film? Though many tools from theater acting apply, (scene analysis, being present with your acting partners, listening, pursuing objectives, etc.), acting on camera requires a sophisticated understanding of technical skills like eyelines, understanding your shot frame, lack of deviation of actions for continuity, and bringing down your performance so it comes across naturally. This class will cover all of this as well as: how to make a strong, professional self-tape audition, how to make bad writing sound good, and what to expect on set so you do your job well. You will get comfortable being on camera, and working with a reader and scene partner. Kate has a background of twenty years working professionally as an actor. Open to all levels of experience.
Two-Day Adult Improv Workshop
April 20 & 27 | Saturdays 10AM-2PM | Ages 16+ | $90
Take the leap into improvisation, acting and reacting in the moment, and physical comedy. No improv experience required.
Two-Day Adult Improv Workshop
April 20 & 27 | Saturdays 10AM-2PM | Ages 16+ | $90
Take the leap into improvisation, acting and reacting in the moment, and physical comedy. No improv experience required.
Intermediate Two-Step (16+)
March 5-26 | Tuesdays 7PM-9PM | Ages 16+ | $90
Once you’ve learned the basics, it’s time to add some tricks. Learn combinations, advanced footwork, and how to incorporate Jitterbug moves into your technique. For students that have completed Intro to Two-Step.
REGISTRATION IS CLOSED
Two-Day Adult Stanislavski Workshop
February 3 & 10 | Saturdays 10AM-2PM | Ages 16+ | $90
Students are introduced to the fundamentals of Stanislavski method through acting tactics, scoring a scene, and more. No acting experience required.
Two-Day Adult Stanislavski Workshop
February 3 & 10 | Saturdays 10AM-2PM | Ages 16+ | $90
Students are introduced to the fundamentals of Stanislavski method through acting tactics, scoring a scene, and more. No acting experience required.
Learn How to Two-Step (16+)
January 9-30 | Tuesdays 7-9PM | $90
Students learn the basics of two-step through instructor Mick Burlington‘s outside-of-the-box approach. All skill levels welcome.
REGISTRATION IS NOW FULL. STAY TUNED FOR SPRING COHORT.
Learn How to Two-Step (16+)
January 9-30 | Tuesdays 7-9PM | $90
Students learn the basics of two-step through instructor Mick Burlington‘s outside-of-the-box approach. All skill levels welcome.
REGISTRATION IS NOW FULL. STAY TUNED FOR SPRING COHORT.
Learn How to Two-Step (16+)
January 9-30 | Tuesdays 7-9PM | $90
Students learn the basics of two-step through instructor Mick Burlington‘s outside-of-the-box approach. All skill levels welcome.
REGISTRATION IS NOW FULL. STAY TUNED FOR SPRING COHORT.
Learn How to Two-Step (16+)
January 9-30 | Tuesdays 7-9PM | $90
Students learn the basics of two-step through instructor Mick Burlington‘s outside-of-the-box approach. All skill levels welcome.
REGISTRATION IS NOW FULL. STAY TUNED FOR SPRING COHORT.