Classes

Quick Info Spring Session
	Auditions for HSM February 15 Audtions for Sleeping Beauty February 18 Tuesdays 4:15-6:15pm Hip Hop (Ages 12-18) Our Gang (Ages 6 & 7) Beginning Drama 2: Plays r Us (Ages 8-11) Intermediate Drama: Drama Dudes (Boys Ages 8-11) Intermediate Drama: Princess (Girls Ages 8-11) Musical Theater Dance (Ages 8-11) Tuesdays 6:30-8:30 Sets that Fool The Eye (Ages 12-18) Drama: Shakespeare (Ages 12-18) Acapella-Rockapella (Ages 12-18) **Improv Team (National Team only, no open enrollment)* Classes will be held on: February 26 (new students' parents plan to stay during class time for orientation meeting) March 4, 11, 18, April 1, 8, 15, 22 May 6, 13 (Showcase) NO CLASSES**: March 25 (Spring Break)

	Boulevard Baptist Church
	Registration Fee $130

There will be a $20 processing fee on all refunds. Each class attended by student will be prorated and deducted from your refund.Students who audition are not eligible for a refund. There will be no refunds after the start of the third class day.

CYT Anderson will have its spring session classes on Tuesdays. Classes begin February 26 and end May 13. Registration will remain open until the beginning of class on March 11, however, auditions will be held Friday, FEBRUARY 15 for High School Musical and February 18 for Sleeping Beauty. Auditions are for CYT students only. The cost is $130.00 for the session of 10 classes, each class is 2 hours. There is a limit to class size so early registration is highly recommended. Students will present a Showcase on the last class day for parents, friends, and family. Classes are held at Boulevard Baptist Church at 700 Boulevard in Anderson. There will be a new parent/student meeting held on the first class day, right after registration to orient you to the program. Parent involvement is essential with CYT, and one of the elements that makes it distinctive from other programs. There are two mandatory parent meetings for the students that audition and are cast.

Be sure to bring your child's MEDICAL/PHOTO RELEASE FORM to first class day or audition (whichever comes first). If your child comes to CYT the first day of class/audition and does NOT have his/her MEDICAL/PHOTO RELEASE FORM, he/she will NOT be allowed to attend class or audition. At least one parent must attend with each student at sign-up. (This is for sign-up only. The parent does not need to attend every class or rehearsal.) At the new parent meeting, you will meet CYT staff, ask any questions, obtain any new information, and receive an overview of CYT. You will also be given details about the show to be produced this session, auditions, and parent commitments necessary for show participation.

Below you will find a list of classes being offered for the winter session. Please select one class from this list. To reserve a spot for your child, send the REGISTRATION FORM along with the $130 tuition. Spaces in each class are limited, so register early. Spaces will not be held until full tuition is received.

CYT is a privilege, and only good behavior is allowed. Respect for teachers, staff, parents, and fellow students is expected. Honoring language will be used. No name calling or profanity is allowed. CYT expects participants' conduct to be respectful of property, and any damage will be expected to be repaired or replaced by participant. CYT expects purity in relationships with others and with one's own body, therefore, drugs, alcohol, and smoking are strictly prohibited. Overt physical contact is inappropriate at CYT activities. CYT students are expected to dress appropriately and modestly. CYT students that are cast in the show are required to attend their CYT class for the entire 10 week session and to be present for the showcase on the last class day.

Curtain Go! (Ages 6 - 7)

A musically oriented high-energy class geared to helping your youngest students develop stage confidence, stage voices, and talent. They will be dancing, and singing while growing in their dramatic skills. Each session the class covers a variety of skills with a fresh approach in presenting the lessons.

Teacher: Jody Slice has been teaching Kindermusik for several years. She is also the Preschool Director at Good Hope Baptist church, works with the choir, teaches Sunday School, and leads Girl Scouts. She has been a CYT parent for two years and began teaching for us this fall.

Hip Hop! (Ages 12- 18)

Hip Hop moves are fun, cool and exciting! This is a dance class that guys and girls are going to love!

Teacher: Meredith Ortin has been working teaching Hip Hop as well as choreographing this exciting popular dance form. She works with high school student ministries at her church and knows this is where God wants her to serve!

Sets That Fool The Eye (Ages 12-18)

Students will learn artistic set design and painting with a focus on faux finishing. Students will learn to make cardboard, styrofoam and paper look like stone, marble, leather, sand and brick.

Teacher: TBA

Drama I - Plays r Us An all around experience in musical theater. The kids will have a blast as they learn to speak clearly and with confidence, find a voice for various characters and to make their character believable!

Teacher: Meggin Hamilton has used her drama skills to work with kids in drama at her church. She is also the director for CYT Anderson's Sleeping Beauty. She brings not only her drama experience; she is also raising twin girls who are CYT students and a can't-wait-to-be-old-enough-for-CYT boy.

Drama II - Drama Dudes (Boys Ages 8-11)

A whole new presentation of refining drama and improv skills will be presented to challenge students in this class. Dance, singing and acting that boys will love! You must have had 2 sessions of beginning drama classes or performed in at least 2 CYT shows to be eligible for this class.

Teacher: TBA

NATIONAL COMPETITION IMPROV TEAM - IT'S HOW I ROLL...This class is only for current Improv Team Members. CYT has a national Improv competition each year for teams from each location. This year the Improvathon will be hosted in Denver, CO.

Teacher/Coach: Harrison Brookie is a longtime member of the award winning Clemson University Improv Team, Mock Turtle Soup. He is finishing up his Master's degree in secondary education. He competes in Improv in North Carolina as well as in Chicago.

Drama II - Princess (Girls Ages 8-11)

A whole new presentation of refining drama and improv skills will be presented to challenge girls and give opportunity to "be a princess" in this class. Dance, singing and acting: all the elements of musical theater. You must have had 2 sessions of beginning drama classes or performed in at least 2 CYT shows to be eligible for this class.

Teacher: Jan Cromer has been teaching for CYT for several years. She has 2 children in our program which gives her the personal experience to know the scope of our classes and musical productions. Jan also leads an award winning blacklight puppet team with the youth at her church.

Drama - Shakesperean Theater (Ages 12-18)

Students will learn about the model Shakespeare's plays have become and perform a portion of a Shakespeare play at showcase. They will learn about period costumes and adapting a Shakespeare play to modern times.

Teacher: Ryan Sutherland is a student at Clemson University and a former student of CYT Anderson. He has a love for Shakespeare theater and Improv with training from Project Challenge.

Acapella Rockpella! (Ages 12-18)

A great opportunity to learn to sing without depending on instruments. Students will learn harmony, body/voice percussion in this challenging class. Acapella has been popular for many years beginning the Barbershop Quartets and it's popularity continues to grow in contemporary music.

Teacher: Michelle Stempniak has been with CYT for a couple of years working first as a voice teacher then as the musical director for several of our shows. She is not only a CYT mom but she also teaches music full time at Midway Elementary School and is involved with the music program at her church.

Musical Theater Dance And Then Some (Ages 8-11)

A great class for boys and girls alike! No sissy stuff here! This class will cover various challenges students face on stage with dancing while still singing and staying in character. It will also help with students learning to stay focused on their own moves even when other dancers on stage may be moving in opposite directions or with a completely different choreography. Not as easy as it may sound!

Teacher: Carissa Rodriguez has participated in CYT classes and shows since 2004. If you have seen any of our shows you will certainly recognize her! Carissa has had many years of experience and training in drama through CYT as well as Project Challenge. She was also one of the choreographers for our production of Robin Hood.