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Unleash your creativity with a variety of performing arts classes in NYC. From acting to dancing, you'll learn new skills, gain confidence, and shine on stage.

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Acting the Text

Linklater Center @ 244 W 54th St, New York, NY

Find more vocal freedom and clarity, and link that into a very practical approach to text. Each class begins with a vocal/physical warm-up. Through individual work and group exercises you will then explore how embodied imagery can connect you, and play into the elements of language. You will address how to quickly find an authentic, personal connection to your text, and see how it plays through to the actions of the character moment by moment....

(31) All levels 18 and older
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$240

8 sessions

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Dynamic Ear Training for the Contemporary Musician 2

New York Jazz Workshop @ 149 W 46th St, New York, NY

Designed to continue from Level One fall trimester, this course develops our musical perception skills to function at the same level as our instrumental and vocal abilities, thereby achieving a more balanced, dynamic musicianship. Staple musical elements include: melodic minor modes, altered triads, seventh arpeggios and chords in all inversions (five basic types and altered types), chord progressions derived from actual pieces (using root position...

(18) Intermediate 18 and older
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$295

10 sessions

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Articulating Your Point of View with Kimberly Senior

Primary Stages ESPA @ 307 W 38th St, New York, NY

Much of being a director depends breathing life into a play by imbuing it with your unique perspective, and the ability to convey the story you're attempting to tell. In this 2-day directing intensive, you will dive into your point-of-view and how to best articulate it and see it flourish within the creative process. This class might be for you if you: Are a director who needs to hone your distinct voice. Have difficulty expressing to collaborators...

(11) All levels 18 and older
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$200

2 sessions

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Introduction to the Traditional Irish Session

Irish Arts Center @ 726 11th Ave, New York, NY

Join us for a guided journey into the heart of traditional Irish music, where you'll learn the art of playing in a group setting with ease and confidence. Led by experienced musicians, this session promises a relaxed atmosphere and a focus on foundational skills, perfect for those ready to take their musical journey to the next level.

(53) Intermediate 18 and older
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$204

9 sessions

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Puppetry for TV, Film and Video Class

Brooklyn Puppet Conspiracy @ 520 8th Ave, New York, NY

This is a beginner level class. No previous puppetry experience is required, and if you DO have some experience and want to build a better base this is definitely the right class for you too. EVERYONE who participates will be provided with “practice eyes” and a hand made, professional-style practice PUPPET that are theirs TO KEEP! In this course we will be covering: Working with the camera and monitor Stance, eye focus, mouth sync, walks,...

(1) Beginner 17 and older
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$425

8 sessions

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Acting the Song for Adults

Three Act Theatre Company @ 244 W 54th St, New York, NY

Acting The Song for Adults is a Musical Theatre Repertoire Course designed to help the singer/actor develop character and clear acting choices with a song. Our focus will be on developing a greater connection to the music & lyrics as a means to an authentic & original performance. The class is designed to be a collaborative artistic community, because we believe the artistic dialogue amongst your peers & honing of observation and critique skills...

All levels 18 and older
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$550

11 sessions

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Summer Immersion Program

Three Act Theatre Company @ 244 W 54th St, New York, NY

“SIP” is a 3 Week – 17 Session Theatre Training Program that is an immersion into a professional summer workshop production of Three Act Theatre Company. By audition only, a select cast of students will receive Triple Threat Training, designed to offer technique training for the singer/dancer/actor that will prepare them for musical theatre auditions & performances in their future, allowing them the room to reach their own individual next...

All levels 12 - 18 years old
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$1,872

12 sessions

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Actor to Playwright Creative Workshop

Mixing It Up Productions, LLC @ 244 W 54th St, New York, NY

If Shakespeare can do it, why not you? We believe all actors have the playwright gene embedded in their DNA. You may not think so but how would you know unless you take the plunge into your ‘gene pool” and discover the hidden talent within. After all, as an actor, you contribute by telling the story on stage to your audience. Why not use your own words? Explore your potential and bring out the writer in you by creating your own script. Mixing...

All levels 18 and older
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$600

6 sessions

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Summer Musical: Aladdin!

Broadway Bound Kids @ 225 W 99th St, New York, NY

Students will be cast and perform the full show complete with costumes, sets, and props!  In this 3-week program students receive training in acting, singing, and dancing from professional teaching artists; attend Master Classes with Broadway performers; rehearse and perform in a professional theatre in times square, and make incredible memories that will last a lifetime. This is an exceptional training opportunity in a low stress, supportive,...

All levels 9 - 15 years old
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$1,549

15 sessions

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Voice Over Intensive

Acting & Voice Studios @ 213 W 35th St, New York, NY

2-Week Voice Over Intensive with Top Talent Agent, Billy Collura CESD Agency. Meet and work with one of the top agents from one of the leading agencies for Voice-Over. CESD is one of the nation’s most prestigious commercial, voice-over, print, digital influencer, theatrical/TV-film and young performer talent agencies and a dominant force in our industry. Based in the media capitals of the world, New York City and Los Angeles, the company’s...

(24) Intermediate 16 and older
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$169

2 sessions

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One Day Alexander Technique Workshop

The Barrow Group Acting School @ 520 8th Avenue, New York, NY

The Alexander Technique offers a set of skills and insights about how we think, move and breathe by connecting us to through our senses to our thoughts, feelings and actions. As actors and performing artists, we can use this method to invite more ease into our preparation instead of stiffness or tension. We can experience confidence in our posture, our gestures and our voices; our overall way of being. Alexander Technique is useful for unloading...

(66) All levels 18 and older
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$125
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Six-Week Advanced Acting

Russell Acting Studio @ 1627 Broadway, New York, NY

Our advanced classes require a more rigorous examination of scripts, scenes, and character. This class is perfect for the actor who wishes to work more and make stronger choices (sometimes with limited time). The class teaches the actor to dive deeper into text analysis of the scenes and monologues, and will help you improve your audition technique and get more callbacks. By the end of this six week course you will leave the class with: Work on...

(6) Advanced 16 and older
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$240

6 sessions

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The Vocal Intensive

Broadway Workshop @ 305 W 38th St, New York, NY

Broadway Workshop’s VOCAL INTENSIVE is a five-day summer program geared toward our high school aged students (ages 13-19) with a strong passion for the performing arts with a emphasis on Broadway/musical theater vocal performance. While every Vocal Intensive student will study the three disciplines of musical theatre (acting, singing and dance), this program will be more focused in VOCAL/MUSICAL THEATER PERFORMANCE. In addition to...

All levels 13 - 19 years old
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$1,295

5 sessions

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Excel Teen Intensive

Broadway Workshop @ 305 W 38th St, New York, NY

Excel Teen Intensive is a 5-day summer program geared toward our older students with a strong passion for the performing arts. While every student will study the 3 disciplines of musical theatre (Acting, Singing and Dance), this program allows students to choose a major (Acting, Voice or Dance). Students will prepare solo and small group pieces in preparation for our end of program production, where they will perform for a panel of New York...

All levels 13 - 19 years old
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$1,295

5 sessions

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Musical Theater Audition Master Class with Scott Wojcik

Actors Connection New York @ 519 8th Ave 12th. Fl, New York, NY

For this Master Class, please prepare 2 contrasting 16 bar cuts and bring your book as Scott may want to hear something additional. The afternoon will start off with a Q & A, and then each actor will perform for Scott using your prepared material in a group format. he will coach, give direction and offer possible recommendations of material to "check out" if what you are currently using doesn't "work".

(323) Advanced 18 and older
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Musical Theater Masterclass with Paul Hardt

Actors Connection New York @ 500 8th Ave, New York, NY

Don't miss this new Musical Theater Masterclass with Broadway Casting Director Paul Hardt! His Broadway casting credits: ONCE UPON A ONE MORE TIME, WEST SIDE STORY, COME FLY AWAY, AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY, CAINE MUTINY COURT MARTIAL, A MOON FOR THE MISBEGOTTEN, ON GOLDEN POND and HOT FEET. National Tours: ANNIE, DIRTY DANCING, CATS, LEGENDS!, A BRONX TALE and THE BODYGUARD. Regional Theatre: Goodspeed Opera House, TheaterWorks Hartford, Fulton Theatre,...

(323) Advanced 18 and older
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Musical Theater Masterclass with Jason Thinger

Actors Connection New York @ 519 8th Ave 12th. Fl, New York, NY

Join top Broadway casting director, Jason Thinger, for a special Masterclass at Actors Connection New York. Improve your audition material and receive honest feedback from a professional in the industry. Limited to 14 advanced musical theater actors of all types and ages.

(323) Advanced 18 and older
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Acting: Creating a Thriving Career II

The Barrow Group Acting School @ 520 8th Avenue, New York, NY

Refine your path to success in acting with actionable strategies and targeted goal-setting. Dive deeper into cultivating a thriving career, releasing limiting beliefs, and connecting with industry professionals. Level up your journey toward landing dream roles and collaborations in this empowering course.

(66) Intermediate 18 and older
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$175

4 sessions

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Developing the Improvi-play - The Emotional Improviser

IRTE @ 411 W 41st St, New York, NY

In improvised scene work, having an emotional take on the environment, the relationships, and events helps bring life to your work, as well as give more definition to a character. In this rehearsal, we will explore methods and tools to better provide our characters with an emotional viewpoint, while maintaining a consistency that is still flexible and spontaneous enough for in-the-moment discovery and growth.

(2) All levels 16 and older
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Linklater Meets Meisner

Linklater Center @ 244 West 54th St, New York, NY

The workshop will focus on freeing the instrument through Linklater voice work, while simultaneously freeing the actor through the Meisner technique. Linklater Meets Meisner will explore the symbiotic relationship between the work of Kristin Linklater and Sanford Meisner. Particular focus will be placed on the natural rhythm of impulse, breath, and response, and how that rhythm is the gateway to exciting spontaneity. By combining instinctive spontaneity...

(31) All levels 18 and older
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$180

2 sessions

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