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2012 Winter/Spring Workshops

1, 2, 3 WEEKS OUT Audition workshop for Xanadu
Ages 7 -18
Sundays • 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
January 29, February 12 & 19

Teachers: Joey Landwehr & Special Guest Instructor • $105/JCC Member; $130/Non-member
This workshop is designed to assist the singer with song choice and preparation for upcoming auditions. If you are new to J*Company or auditions in general or are having a challenging time finding a song or simply don’t know where to look, this is the workshop for you. If you aren’t sure your song choice is appropriate for the show you’re auditioning for or for your voice in general, this is the workshop for you.  If you are looking for some constructive criticism on your audition and how to make it better from professional working artists with a chance to pre-audition before you go in for “the big day”, this is the workshop for you.

At 3-Weeks out, you will work in a nurturing classroom setting to find an appropriate song, learn the melody and leave with a recording for you to use to practice with at home. You will also receive a Song & Character Worksheet and an audition packet on what to prepare for “the big day.”

At 2-Weeks out, this workshop will concentrate on song presentation, audition technique, a more in-depth character development as well as fine-tuning the memorization. You will be expected to be prepared with all the materials outlined from the previous week’s workshop as if it were the real audition, so further constructive criticism can help you be fully prepared for “the big day.”

At 1-Week out, we make minor changes if needed to vocal style and character work as well as walk through a mock audition to make yourself completely acquainted with the process and what is expected on “the big day.”   

REQUIREMENT: You MUST bring you own recording device in order to receive the recording of your song!!!

NOTE: This workshop is by no means meant to take place of private voice lessons, but to prepare you for auditions. EVERY performer should have private voice lessons on a continuous basis!

How to Nail a Dance Audition with Roxane Carrasco 

-Cancelled

Ages 7 - 18
Sundays • 3:00 – 5:00 pm
January 29, February 12 & 19

Teacher: Roxane Carrasco • $105/JCC Member; $130/Non-member

This workshop is designed to assist the dancer with proper techniques, dance terminology and tips which will be key for an upcoming dance audition.  If you are looking to pursue a dance career, just love to dance, or want to be a “triple threat” at your next musical audition this class is for you.  This is a great master class for dancers with previous studio experiences of all dance disciplines and also for those that want to learn tips from a Broadway veteran.  If you are looking for some constructive criticism on your audition and how to make it better from professional working artists with a chance to pre-audition before you go in for “the big day”, this is the workshop for you.

At 3-Weeks out, you will work in a nurturing classroom setting to learn key words, steps and techniques that will further your knowledge of what a dance audition is all about.

At 2-Weeks out, this workshop will concentrate on dance presentation, audition techniques and go more in depth on the audition process. Students will learn choreography and be expected to perform in front of their peers.

At 1-Week out, we will walk you through a mock audition, and give you all the tools you need to make yourself completely acquainted with the process and what is expected on “the big day.”   

NOTE: This workshop is by no means meant to take place of private dance lessons, but to prepare you for auditions.

Inside the Actor’s Studio with Arthur, Wagner PhD (One Time Only!!)
Ages 11-18
Sunday • 12:30 – 2:30 pm
April 22nd

Teacher: Arthur Wagner • $90 /JCC Member; $110/Non-member

Inside the Actor’s Studio with Arthur Wagner is a master class designed for students who want to pursue a career of acting, or want to learn more from an acclaimed artist.  Dr. Wagner will use his years of experience to craft a class that will stimulate your mind, and motivate you as a performer to really excel in life and the world of theatre.    This is a once in a lifetime experience as Dr. Wagner has served as professor of drama at Tulane University, where he established the Graduate Actor Training Program; he spent two years as a professor and Director of Graduate and Undergraduate Actor Training Programs at Ohio State University; and was the founding Chair of the UC San Diego Department of Theatre.  Dr. Wagner also serves on the Board of Trustees of the La Jolla Playhouse.

**** RECEIVE AT 10% DISCOUNT WHEN YOU SIGN UP FOR ALL THREE SPECIALTIY WORKSHOPS TOGETGER!

2012 Winter Classes

Advance Dance
Ages 11 -18  
Sundays • 1:30 – 3:00 pm
January 8, 15, 22 & 29

Advance Dance is for those serious young artists with previous dance training, who want to learn what it takes to be a professional dancer. Claudia Gomez Vorce will teach you advance steps and teach you what goes into putting on a full scale dance showcase.

Teacher: Claudia Gomez Vorce • $90/JCC Member; $110/Non-member

Dance Workshop: Xanadu
Ages 7 - 18
Sundays • 1:30 – 3:30 pm
January 29, February 12 & 19

This class will teach steps and styles used in musical theatre from the past to present. Students will learn routines that will be featured in J*Company’s upcoming show, Xanadu.  This class is ideal for young artists who want to get “a leg up” on auditions for this exciting show!

Teacher: Karen Li • $90/JCC Member; $110/Non-member

The Successful Performer
Ages 7 -18
Sundays • 3:00 – 4:30 pm      
January 8, 15, 22 & 29

Everything you need to know to be successful in J*Company Productions! This class teaches the importance of staying focused, motivated and healthy during productions.   Students will receive acting training in the form of monologues, scene work, on camera work, accents, and speech. 

Teacher: Emily Calabrese • $90/JCC Member; $110/Non-member

 

HIP-HOP Jazz **CANCELLED**

Ages 10-18  
Sundays • 3:00 – 4:30 pm      
January 8, 15, 22 & 29

Get funky with Claudia’s new HIP-HOP Jazz class.  This class will teach you poppin’ moves from the styles of vintage jazz, and how it goes hand in hand with modern hip hop moves.  Come break it down with this new and energetic class. 

Teacher: Claudia Gomez Vorce • $90/JCC Member; $110/Non-member

Songs of Rodgers & Hammerstein **CANCELLED**

Ages 7 – 10
Mondays • 4:00 – 5:00 pm
January 9, 16, 23 & 30, February 6 & 13

This class teaches young artists vocal and performing techniques in a fun and safe environment. Students will sing classic songs from The Sound of Music, South Pacific, The King & I, Cinderella and other wonderful Rodgers & Hammerstein hits.   The class will end on a wonderful note as your singing super stars dazzle you with their beautiful voices and smiles.    

Teacher: Susan Huniu • $90/JCC Member; $110/Non-member

Finding Your Head Voice **CANCELLED**

Ages 11 – 18
Mondays • 5:00 – 6:00 pm
January 9, 16, 23 & 30, February 6 & 13

In this class, young artists will begin to refine vocal techniques and practice healthy singing. This class is designed for any level singer who is looking to find their head voice and craft their instrument. 

Teacher: Susan Huniu • $90/JCC Member; $110/Non-member

J*Company jr.: Pirates & Princesses (12 classes)
Ages 4 – 5
Tuesdays • 4:00 – 5:00 pm
January 10, 17, 24 & 31, February 7, 14 & 21, March 13, 20 & 27, April 17 & 24

J*Company jr. students will go on an action-packed adventure every class. Students will explore the wonderful world of theatre as they walk the plank, twirl, and leap through dramatic tales.  This class will help students tap into their imagination and learn acting techniques that will help them build confidence.

Teacher: Emily Calabrese • $179/JCC Member; $224/Non-member

How A Story Moves You
Ages 8 -13         
Tuesdays • 5:00 – 6:00 pm
January 10, 17, 24 & 31, February 7 & 14

Experience the roots of modern theatre as we explore traditions of many cultures through storytelling with voice, movement and sound.  Students will gain acting techniques and training as each student creates their own character driven stories that will be showcased on the last day of class.  A perfect class for those students who may be interested in auditioning for J*Company productions, or just want to hone in on their acting skills.

Teacher: Emily Calabrese •$90/JCC Member; $110/Non-member

J*Company Players: Fantasies & Fairytales (12 classes)
Ages 6 – 7
Wednesdays • 4:00 – 5:00 pm
January 11, 18 & 25, February 1, 8, 15 & 22, March 14, 21 & 28, April 18 & 25

J*Company Players is the perfect class to get students and their parents ready to participate in J*Company productions.  Students will get a handle on the creative process as they learn what it takes to be in a production.  The class will showcase three mini performances for parents and friends.  The three performances will consist of story telling, skits and an original fairytale & fantasy play created by the students in the class.   Once they have taken this class they will be ready to audition for J*Company and truly understand what it means to be a performer.

Teacher: Emily Calabrese • $179/JCC Member; $224/Non-member

J*Company Improv Troup
Ages 11 – 18
Wednesdays • 5:00 – 6:00 pm
January 11, 18 & 25, February 1, 8 & 15

J*Company Improv Troup is a fast-paced class which teaches students to be ready for anything and react to any given circumstance.  This class will prepare your young artist in any performing arts arena.

Teacher: Emily Calabrese • $90/JCC Member; $110/Non-member

Acting for Musical Theatre
Ages 7 – 11
Wednesdays • 4:00 – 5:00 pm
January 11, 18 & 25, February 1, 8 & 15

Hannah James is one of San Diego’s finest performers, you will remember as Sally in “You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown” directed by Joey Landwehr.   This class will give you the tips you need to know to increase your chances of getting cast in any show. Students will sing, move and act out songs from current and classic musicals.

Teacher: Hannah James • $90/JCC Member; $110/Non-member

How to Be a Great Soloist
Ages 12 - 18
Wednesdays • 5:00 – 6:00 pm
January 11, 18 & 25, February 1, 8 & 15

Learn what it takes to sing a solo and leave the audience wanting more. Hannah James will teach you the techniques you need to impress, shine and stand out.

Teacher: Hannah James • $90/JCC Member; $110/Non-member

Triple Threat for Ages 7-10
Ages 7 – 10
Thursdays • 4:00 – 5:00 pm
January 12, 19 & 26, February 2, 9 & 16

In this class, students will improve their singing, dancing and acting skills by learning, rehearsing and performing musical theater scenes and numbers that will take them to the next level.  Brush up your Theater 101 basic techniques of performing, learn to Sing Out, and learn to dance with passion and flair.  Become a true Triple Threat!

Teacher: Roxane Carrasco • $90/JCC Member; $110/Non-member

Triple Threat for Ages 11-15
Ages 11-15
Thursdays • 5:00 – 6:00 pm
January 12, 19 & 26, February 2, 9 & 16

In this class, students will improve their singing, dancing and acting skills by learning, rehearsing and performing musical theater scenes and numbers that will take them to the next level.  Brush up your Theater 101 basic techniques of performing, learn to Sing Out, and learn to dance with passion and flair.  Become a true Triple Threat!

Teacher: Roxane Carrasco • $90/JCC Member; $110/Non-member

2012 Spring Classes

Songs of Rodgers & Hammerstein
Ages 7 -10
Mondays • 4:00 – 5:00 pm
March 12, 19 & 26, April 16 & 23, May 7

This fun class teaches young artists vocal and performing techniques in a fun and safe environment. Students will sing classic songs from The Sound of Music, South Pacific, King & I, Cinderella and other wonderful Rodgers & Hammerstein hits.   The class will end on a wonderful note as your singing super stars dazzle you with their beautiful voices and smiles.    

Teacher: Susan Huniu • $90/JCC Member; $110/Non-member

Finding Your Head Voice
Ages 11–18
Mondays • 5:00–6:00 pm
March 12, 19 & 26, April 16 & 23, May 7

In this class, young artists will begin to refine vocal techniques and practice healthy singing. This class is designed for any level singer who is looking to find their head voice and craft their instrument

Teacher: Susan Huniu • $90/JCC Member; $110/Non-member

HIP-HOP Jazz
Ages 10-18
Tuesdays • 4:00 – 5:00 pm
March 13, 20 & 27, April 17 & 24, May 8

Get funky with Claudia’s new HIP-HOP Jazz class.  This class will teach you poppin’ moves from the styles of vintage jazz, and how it goes hand in hand with modern hip hop moves.  Come break it down with this new and energetic class. 

Teacher: Claudia Gomez Vorce • $90/JCC Member; $110/Non-member

Advance Dance
Ages 11 -18
Tuesdays • 5:00–6:00 pm
March 13, 20 & 27, April 17 & 24, May 8

Advance Dance is for those serious young artists, with previous dance training, who want to learn what it takes to be a professional dancer. Claudia Gomez Vorce will teach you advance steps and teach you what goes into putting on a full scale dance showcase.

Teacher: Claudia Gomez Vorce • $90/JCC Member; $110/Non-member

How A Story Moves You
Ages 8-13
Tuesdays • 5:00 – 6:00 pm
March 13, 20 & 27, April 17 & 24, May 8

Experience the roots of modern theatre as we explore traditions of many cultures through storytelling with voice, movement and sound.  Students will gain acting techniques and training as each student creates their own character driven stories that will be showcased on the last day of class.  A perfect class for those students who may be interested in auditioning for J*Company productions, or just want to hone in on their acting skills.
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Teacher: Emily Calabrese •$90/JCC Member; $110/Non-member

J*Company Improv Troupe
Ages 11-18
Wednesdays • 5:00–6:00 pm
March 14, 21 & 28, April 18 & 25, May 9

Improv Troup is a fast-paced class that teaches students to be ready for anything and react to any given circumstance.  This class will prepare your young artist in any performing arts arena.

Teacher: Emily Calabrese •$90/JCC Member; $110/Non-member

Acting for Musical Theatre 
Ages 7-11
Thursdays • 4:00 – 5:00 pm
March 15, 22 & 29, April 19 & 26, May 10

Hannah James is one of San Diego’s finest performers, you will remember as Sally in “You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown” directed by Joey Landwehr.   This class will give you the tips you need to know to increase your chances of getting cast in any show. Students will sing, move and act out songs from current and classic musicals.

Teacher: Hannah James • $90/JCC Member; $110/Non-member

How to Be Great Soloist
Ages 12 - 18
Thursdays • 5:00–6:00 pm
March 15, 22 & 29, April 19 & 26, May 10

Learn what it takes to sing a solo and leave the audience wanting more. Hannah James will teach you the techniques you need to impress shine and stand out.

Teacher: Hannah James • $90/JCC Member; $110/Non-member