Classes
Since 2015, GPA has offered a variety of classes including kids and teen Triple Threat classes and a variety of adult classes focusing on singing, acting, dancing, scriptwriting, and more! Classes create opportunities for building performing skills outside of a production, fostering community in a small-group environment, and a fun night out with the whole family!
There will be a break from classes on March 6 and March 20.
6–8yo Triple Threat | 6:00–7:15pm | Niko Laohoo & Emma Richards – REGISTRATION CLOSED
This class requires little to no previous theater experience! Students will learn the fundamentals of musical theater style dance, singing, and acting while having fun! All will finish this class feeling more confident in their stage presence and theater tools.
8–10yo Triple Threat | 6:00–7:15pm | Issac Holland & Alex Thomas – REGISTRATION CLOSED
This class requires little to no previous theater experience! Students will learn the fundamentals of musical theater style dance, singing, and acting while building community with their peers. All will finish this class feeling more confident in their stage presence and theater tools.
10–12yo Triple Threat | 6:00–7:15pm | Alainna Norris & Kevin Wold Jr. – REGISTRATION CLOSED
This class requires little to no previous theater experience! Students will learn the fundamentals of musical theater style dance, singing, and acting while building community with their peers. All will finish this class feeling more confident in their stage presence and theater tools.
12–14yo Triple Threat | 7:30–8:45pm | Sabrina Armstrong & Gabrielle James – REGISTRATION CLOSED
This class requires little to no previous theater experience! Students will learn the fundamentals of musical theater style dance, singing, and acting while building community with their peers. All will finish this class feeling more confident in their stage presence and theater tools.
14–17yo Triple Threat | 7:30–8:45pm | Issac Holland & Amber McClintock – REGISTRATION CLOSED
This class requires little to no previous theater experience! Students will learn the fundamentals of musical theater style dance, singing, and acting while building community with their peers. All will finish this class feeling more confident in their stage presence and theater tools.
18+ Beginner / Intermediate Singing | 6:00–7:15pm | Nicole Choate – REGISTRATION OPEN
This class requires little to no previous theater experience. Students will learn the fundamentals of musical theater style singing while having fun! All will finish this class feeling more confident in their stage presence and theater tools.
18+ Contemporary Dance | 6:00–7:15pm | Sabrina Armstrong – REGISTRATION OPEN
This class requires little to no previous dance experience. Contemporary dance combines techniques from many styles including ballet and modern. Students will focus on the fundamentals of contemporary dance using across the floor exercises, dance technique, and dance combinations.
18+ Acting | 6:00-7:15pm | Erik Snodgrass – REGISTRATION CLOSED
This class requires little to no previous theater experience. Students will focus on the importance of story-telling and developing a character. Actors will leave with a greater confidence in both auditions and performance.
18+ Intermediate / Advanced Singing | 7:30–8:45pm | Alison Afshari – REGISTRATION CLOSED
Advanced class will improve vocal technique and hone performance skills. Singers will apply what is being taught through exercises to songs from musicals. Expression, emotion, and overall confidence will be a key focus in bringing these songs to life.
18+ Intermediate / Advanced Singing | 7:30–8:45pm | Nicole Choate – REGISTRATION CLOSED
Advanced class will improve vocal technique and hone performance skills. Singers will apply what is being taught through exercises to songs from musicals. Expression, emotion, and overall confidence will be a key focus in bringing these songs to life.
18+ Hip Hop| 7:30-8:45pm | Kevin Wold Jr. – REGISTRATION CLOSED
This class requires little or no previous dance experience. Hip Hop is a structured form of street dance often found in music videos, designed to teach coordination, strength, quickness, agility and endurance from a basis of freedom movement and is often accompanied with popular R&B and jazz music. Students will learn the fundamentals of the Hip Hop style using different dance techniques and combinations.
18+ Scriptwriting | 7:30–8:45pm | Suzanne Reeves – REGISTRATION OPEN
This class requires little or no previous writing experience. Students will hone their writing skills as they discover how to build a story and characters and turn it into an engaging script with a clear beginning, middle and end. Writers will learn how to adhere to a guideline while still developing their own unique voice.
Registration Fee: $55 for one 6-week class session
Please note: Class fees cover an entire 6-week session and do not repeat weekly.
Adult Discounts
First Class: $55 for one 6-week class session
Second Class: $50 for each class session
For adults wishing to sign up for multiple classes, please email us for a coupon code at performingarts@gatewaypeople.com.
Family Discounts
First Member: $55 for one 5-week class session
Second Member: $50 for each class session in family
Third Member: $45 for each class session in family
Fourth+ Member: $40 for each class session in family
Family discounts will automatically apply when classes are purchased during the same transaction.
Please note: Class fees cover an entire 6-week session and do not repeat weekly.