MUSICAL THEATRE TRAINING
THE ACADEMY
Thrive under the direction of our seasoned teaching artists and mentors
We understand that musical theatre can be an intimidating art form. That’s why we’ve created a one-of-a-kind student membership program to help students discover and ultimately master the performing skills and character qualities that are needed to navigate musical theatre.
Check out the Academy! This is a great option for busy families as students can attend unlimited drop in classes throughout the week in singing, acting, dance, audition prep, and more. The subscription based model makes the cost of our classes about 75% less than the classes at dance studios in our neighborhood.
THE BENEFITS
OF THE ACADEMY
Parents of Academy members can’t help but marvel at the skills and character qualities their children develop over the years. Longterm Academy students have great success in college auditions, leadership positions, and future endeavors.
AFFORDABLE SUBSCRIPTION PLANS
12-month Commitment
$165/month
6-month Commitment
$190/month
Month-to-Month
$215/month
HOW IT WORKS
We strive to make every student feel safe and loved while at Shine, no matter their skill level. By signing up for The Academy you agree to follow Shine’s policy regarding parent and student behavior.
1. CHOOSE A SUBSCRIPTION PLAN
Make a longer commitment to enjoy a lower monthly price.
2. CONFIRM YOUR LEVEL
Students ages 8-12 begin in Level 1. Students ages 13-18 begin in Level 2
3. SEE YOU IN CLASS!
After enrolling, students may begin attending class immediately. Be sure to check the semester schedule below for our holidays.
UPCOMING ACADEMY CLASSES
“I have learned so much while at Shine, both in the tech booth and on stage. I am very grateful for the relationships I have made and the impact this theatre has made on my life. Shine expanded my appreciation for the hard work that goes on behind the scenes of a show and even aided in building my resume; my experience here helped me get a job after graduation.”
- PHOEBE C., 2020 SHINE GRADUATE
FAQs
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Classes are held 12 months out of the year.
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We are excited to share that beginning in the fall of 2022, the class times for each level will always stay the same. The class subjects regularly change in order to help our students prepare for upcoming auditions at Shine. The classes will always be exciting topics within Musical Theatre Performance.
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Yes and No. Our program is a subscription based model. Students pay one low monthly price for access to unlimited classes throughout the week. You may choose to only attend one class if you prefer.
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The program is structured for individualized instruction in order to cater to the student's skill level. In 2022, the art of Musical Theatre requires a triple threat: a performer who is holistically strong in singing, acting, and dance. Our program has delivered amazing results in helping students become equally strong in all three areas.
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Students are evaluated weekly by our teaching staff. When a student is showing advanced skills throughout every discipline (singing, acting, dance, etc), they are promoted. Students can only be promoted to higher levels if they attend classes in every discipline.
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The Monday Audition Masterclass is the Academy-wide weekly class and the most important class for the student's success. All promotions are announced and celebrated in this class.
2024 ACADEMY SCHEDULE
Spring Semester
January 2nd First day of class
January 15th No class for MLK Day
February 19th-24th Shine Spring Break
April 1st Easter Monday
April 20th High School Musical Auditions- No class
April 27th Mary Poppins Full Auditions- No Class
May 7th-11th No class for Levels 2 and 3
May 24th Last day of Academy
Summer Semester
June 3 First day of the semester
July 4th Independence Day
July 9th-13th No class for Levels 2 & 3
July 22-27th Musical Madness
July 30th Last day of Academy
Fall Semester
August 5th First day of Academy
Sept 2nd No class for Labor Day
October 31st No class for Halloween
November 25-30 Thanksgiving Break
December 14th Last Day of Academy