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performingartsacademy
Dr. James Ramsey,
Founder and Director

Summer Music Theater Intensive I: June 9th – 20th

Children ages 2nd - 6th grade as of the 2008-2009 school year
MTI presents the theatrical musical: Disney's The Jungle Book Kids
Description: The jungle is jumpin’ with jazz is this exciting Disney classic! Join Mowgli, Baloo, King Louie and the gang as they swing their way through madcap adventures and thwart the ferocious tiger, Shere Khan. Specially adapted from the beloved film, this musical includes all your favorite Disney tunes, like “The Bare Necessities,” and
“I Wan’na Be Like You.” With colorful characters and that toe-tapping jungle rhythm, The Jungle Book Kids will be fun for everyone.

Summer Music Theater Intensive II: June 9th – 20th

Youth ages 7th - 11th grade as of the 2008-2009 school year
Seussical Jr.
Description: Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty have lovingly brought to life all of our favorite Dr. Seuss characters, including Horton the Elephant, Gertrude McFuzz, Lazy Mayzie, and all of the Whos of Whoville! The score emerges as a Seussian Gumbo of musical styles, ranging from Latin to pop, swing to gospel, and R&Bto funk! So let your toes tap, your fingers snap, and you’re imagination run wild for “Oh, the thinks you can think, When you think about Seuss!”


Faculty

The core faculty has degrees as well as advanced degrees in Music Theater, Music Performance, and Music Education.  A solid team of professional instructors design curriculum that achieves a high quality experience in an instructional setting and on stage.  The SLPAA Faculty will cultivate an excellent learning environment, enhance fundamental skills, and build the character and self-esteem of each participant.  

 

Classes and Subjects for SMT Intensive I (ages 2nd-6th grade)

Voice Class               Establishing breathing and vocal technique through group

                                                lessons.

 

Dance                        Rehearse choreography in the current production and practice

                                                rhythmic dancing.

 

Acting Games           Have fun building skills that you can use in performance while

gaining confidence and self awareness.

 

Rehearsal                 Rehearse all music and blocking for the final full staged

                                                performance of the Jungle Book KIDS.

 

Classes and Subjects for SMT Intensive II (ages 7th-11th grade)

Acting &                    Continue to build movement and language skills critical for the

Improvisation           stage utilizing creative and innovative ideas. Learn and cultivateacting techniques that will help you gain self awareness and confidence in performance.

 

Music                          Develop and advance the fundamentals of vocal techniques

in group and individual lessons. Improve musical comprehension and ability through the instruction of music theory.

 

Dance Technique     Further your dancing ability with steps used in musical theater

                                                as well as review choreography in the current production. 

 

Rehearsal                 Rehearse all music and blocking for the final full staged

                                                performance of Seussical Jr.

 

Weekly Schedule For SMTI 1 & SMTI 2

Monday, June 9th – Friday, June 13th from 9:30am – 3:30pm

Monday, June 16th – Friday, June 20th from 9:30am – 3:30pm

 

Register

 

Performance

St. Luke’s United Methodist Church                                       

Friday, June 20th 6:00 – 8:00pm

Tickets - $5

100% of Proceeds Benefit St. Luke’s Missions

 

Mission and Vision

Our mission is to build the skills and confidence of each participant through the performing arts in a safe space for learning.  In addition, the Performing Arts Academy also raises funds for local and international missions through performance. Under the tutelage of an experienced and professional faculty, the SLPAA nurtures Christian values and appropriately tailors all educational experiences for each age group. There are no auditions and all members of the community are invited to participate. The SLPAA is under the governing policies and leadership of St. Luke’s United Methodist Church and is independently tuition based. 

 

Financial Assistance Scholarships

A limited number of Financial Assistance Scholarships are available. Each scholarship amount is determined based on need and circumstances. The application process is a one – two page letter describing your reasoning and amount requested. The Performing Arts Scholarship Committee will make final decisions following the application deadline of May 9th and notify each applicant via letter. Scholarship application mailing address:

 

St. Luke’s Performing Arts Academy

c/o Scholarship Committee

8817 South Broadway

Highlands Ranch, CO  80129

 

Tuition         

 

pay tuition

 

$325 per student / $275 per student for members of St. Luke’s.  Sibling Discount is $75.  Registration & Consent form with $100 Deposit (checks made out to St. Luke’s Performing Arts Academy) are due by May 9th, 2008. You may pay tuition online, deliver it to the Music Ministry & Arts Office, or mail to:                   

St. Luke’s Performing Arts Academy

c/o James Ramsey 

8817 South Broadway

Highlands Ranch, CO  80129

 

  • No refunds of deposit or vacation discounts apply.
  • Financial Assistance Scholarships available.  Application information above.
  • A confirmation letter and schedule will be emailed to you no later than May 9th.
  • Tuition Balance is due June 9th, 2008. 
For more information, contact James Ramsey 303-791-0659 x23 or email Jim .

Register Download a copy of the application form here.

pay tuition Pay tuition online here.

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