Fall/Winter 2023 Class & Workshop Schedule

We offer quality classes, lessons, and activities in an environment dedicated to excellence in the arts. Students of all ages, levels, and backgrounds can immerse themselves in private and group instruction for acting, voice, guitar, bass, drums, piano, & more. 

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Showstoppers! - SOLD OUT
September 14 - January ​18
​Tuition: $300

Join Jennifer Solomon in a 17-week theater skills experience! You will learn need-to-know theater terms, techniques for improved performance on stage, beginner acting-dancing-singing techniques, & how to work collaboratively on stage. Additionally, you will work together to produce a mini-musical to be performed for families on the last day of class. The performance will be held in the classroom, on the beautiful RPAC stage! There is limited space in this class, so don't miss out!

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New Steps: Learn the Cha Cha
October 3 - November 7
Tuition: $75

This adult class offer partner dances which are enjoyed socially, for exercise, recreation and FUN, in a warm, friendly, environment. If you have a passion for dancing and want to learn the styles of Waltz, Swing, Tango and more, then this is the class for you! Casual, loose fitting clothes and shoes with either suede or leather soles are recommended. (No Street Shoes Please) Couples and singles are welcome.  This fall our focus is the Cha-Cha.

The Cha-Cha – A lively, playful dance of Cuban origin which evolved from a slow version of the Mambo called “Triple Mambo”. Originally danced to Latin Pop or Latin Rock music it became the latest dance craze of the 50’s in the U.S. when the Big Band instruments were popular. Cha-Cha is an exuberant and non-progressive dance done in 4/4 time music, and distinguished by the syncopated triple step (chasse or shuffle).

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Audition Like A Pro! A Workshop with Katie Gall & Jenry Towle
​Saturday, September 23- 3:00-5:30PM

In this audition workshop, participants will receive an overview of the audition process: from developing an audition package for acting/musical theater programs to self-taping to cold readings.  Taught by experienced musical theater artists and classically trained actors, this course is a perfect first step for those preparing to audition for college/professional training programs or those who are interested in simply improving their audition skills. 

Ages 16-19. Prerequisite: need to be a serious student with prior acting experience. This workshop is for both musical theater performers AND actors (non-singing).  

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A Funny Workshop with Gemma Soldati
Tuesdays, November 14 - December 5
Ages 19 and Up

Discover and reunite with your playful spirit and comedic vocabulary in this workshop of fun. Using clown, physical games, and improvisation, we'll explore our imagination, pleasure, and our relationship with an audience. This workshop will help participants unleash their muse and confront their doubt. We will also use the development process of material in class as an inroad to learn more about ourselves, our peers, and our wildest dreams onstage.

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Coming Soon...

 Be a part of our newest educational offering - Studio to Stage! Starting this fall, RPAC will offer after school classes and workshops with our music instructors and professional acting coaches. There will be opportunities throughout the session to perform in RPAC "Coffee Shop" open mics, with the final showcase performing on the Rochester Opera House stage with professional quality equipment. More information and a comprehensive schedule will be available soon!

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