How Do I Start?

As a new parent to the world of the performing Arts I am sure you have a lot of questions. Maybe you are really unsure what class to put your child in or maybe you don’t know which class would be best to meet your student’s needs. This is why MPAA starts each student out with an assessment.

Assessments:

Students will schedule a 20 minute one-on-one assessment with Creative Director, Noah Scott. During this time you and your student will be able to ask questions, receive detailed information on classes, teachers and what can be expected for all parties involved. This time can also be used to develop your student’s educational plan. Students will be assessed and tested on ear and pitch for singing as well as current dancing technique and acting ability. We do this to be able to monitor student’s growth to ensure their individual success. Students and parents may also use this time to discuss any goals or expectations that you may have. This open communication is a key component in our educational program. If teachers are aware of the student’s goals and needs then we can make sure that your student is placed in the class with the RIGHT teacher to meet those needs. As a non-profit our goal is not to capitalize on students but to educate them. Our goal is to cultivate and inspire your student through hard work and education using our booked curriculum.

What is a booked-curriculum?

At MPAA we have developed a class curriculum for each area of the performing arts. In order to make sure that students have a thorough understanding of their art, we have developed foundational lessons that are not time sensitive but thorough. Students will continue in their lessons until the knowledge is understood not just discussed. We consistently change and re-develop our curriculum in order to meet the changing needs of our students and each session will have a different approach to the curriculum or completely different content.

How does scheduling work?

Students are assessed and placed in the program based on abilities, not age. These classes are scheduled to the best of our ability in time blocks. Each session lasts a certain amount of weeks. Within that allotted time students may fulfill their purpose in classes or change during the session to ensure your student is constantly moving in the right direction. A schedule of weekly classes is available in PDF form.

Cost of Classes?

All students are required to pay a $25 Registration Fee per session. This fee includes all music downloads, curriculum, sheet music, CDs and other misc items. Our billing works monthly. You will be given a session price which will map out your total price for the classes you have enrolled in. That session price will then be broken up into monthly amounts. Student bills are due by the 5th of each month. If a bill is unpaid by the 5th at closing a $40 late fee will be added to your bill.

Private Classes

Private packages are available in Piano, Acting, Singing, Dance and Make up as well as audition preparation. Packages contain ten 30-minute lessons that can be shared or used with any or all of our instructors. Private Classes are an ideal selection for the personal growth of serious performers who are willing to take their talent to the next level.

Musical Theatre Workshop

This special workshop offers a well developed curriculum that is geared for students that yearn for training in Acting, Singing and Dance. This special workshop is broken up into sessions where students study a different Broadway musical and perform pieces from that show. Curriculum is geared to prepare kids to perform in Broadway musicals and works on the technique behind performing in musical theatre.

Actor’s Workshop

This workshop offers college level acting principals as well as tricks of the trade. Learn acting for commercials, TV, film and the stage in this ever changing class that teaches actors of all ages the art of character building. This workshop is also broken up by age group and focuses on different genres of acting each session.

Vocal Technique

This class focuses on the fundamentals necessary to be an excellent singer. Featuring an in depth curriculum designed to set any vocalist up for success covering: basic music reading, breathing, placement, diction, pitch & ear training as well as how to take care of your voice.

Pre-Jazz, Tap and Ballet

Perfect for little beginners ages 3 to 5. These introductory courses offer pre-schoolers a jump start in terminology and technique for dancing.

Ballet

This class covers the basic fundamentals and foundation of classic ballet technique. It is a formal, yet fun class that provides dancers the terminology, technique and must have foundation to dance any style.

Tap

This class teaches the fundamentals of Tap dancing including shuffles, flaps, time steps as well as rhythm and timing training. Curriculum is centered around the principals of tap dancing for musical theatre and the stage.

Jazz

This class is a must for any performer of musical theatre. Students will learn the formal disciplines used in basic choreography as well as the needed technique to perform in musical or dance professionally. Curriculum ranges from warming up to leaps, rolls, jumps, runs and basic to advanced choreography.

Lyrical

This class is an infusion of classical ballet and modern Jazz. Using technique and choreography this class allows the dancer to interpret the music’s meaning and express the emotion of the music through movement.

Stretch & Conditioning

A high energy class that helps us to stay health and in shape. Perfect for anyone who is looking to get fit or stay fit. This class focuses on the needs of a dancer offering a great workout as well as increasing flexibility.

More classes will be added as interest and need develop. Metropolitan Performing Arts is about focused education and not about nickel and diming parents. We hope that you will be a part of the Metro-Family!!