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PERFORMING ARTS PART TWO 56 REGISTER ONLINE: mycary.org Applause! Teen Ensemble: Spring 2024 Production (age 13—18) Curious about Applause auditions? Hone your audition skills to prepare for Applause! auditions in February or for future theater auditions. Whether you're new to acting or a returning performer, learn techniques to help nail your next audition. Thu Dec 7–21 5:45–7:15 p.m. 030715 Instructor: Barbette Hunter Fees: $38(R) $50(N) (3 classes) Intro to Improv (age 14—18) Come play some improv games! All are welcome to this beginner-level class where we'll explore on-the- y thinking and saying "yes, and" to everything. Thu Sep 7–Oct 5 7–8:30 p.m. 030712 No Program: Sep 21 Instructor: Jenni Elion Fees: $51(R) $67(N) (4 classes) Dance Bollywood Dance (age 13 & up) Want to "tell a story" through dance? Learn a number of Bollywood dance styles, including India's popular folk and classical dances like garba, bhangra, and kathak, fused with other popular world dance styles like hip-hop, jazz, and more. Fri Sep 15–Oct 20 7–8 p.m. 030859 Fri Nov 3–Dec 22 7–8 p.m. 030860 No Program: Nov 10, 24 Location: Bond Park Community Center Instructor: Indigo Dance Evolution Academy Fees: $79(R) $99(N) (6 classes) Teen Dance Prep Series (age 13—17) Learn basic technique, terminology, choreography, and performance skills. Dancers will be separated by age/level to work with instructors who specialize in contemporary, jazz, and hip-hop. Open to beginners and dancers of all levels. Informal showcase at the last class. Wed Sep 13–Oct 18 5:30–8:30 p.m. 030904 Location: Cary Arts Center Instructor: Team Teaching Fees: $185(R) $215(N) (6 classes) NEW! Intro to Stage Combat (age 12—18) Learn the craft of onstage combat. Safety, choreography, and combat technique will be explored with an emphasis on collaboration and fun. Sat Oct 14–21 2–3 p.m. 030714 Instructor: Tony Pender Fees: $17(R) $22(N) (2 classes) Shakespeare Live! A Midsummer Night's Dream (age 12—18) Experience a fully realized production, from auditions to performance, in this performance-based class. Students will be cast in a production of "A Midsummer Night's Dream" and rehearse a fully conceptualized theater piece to be showcased on Saturday, November 18 at 1 p.m. Mon, Wed Oct 16–Nov 15 5-7 p.m. 030808 Sat Nov 18 1–3 p.m. Instructor: Liam Yates Fees: $168(R) $198(N) (11 classes) Performing Shakespeare (age 12—18) Whether you're new to Shakespeare or have previous experience with The Bard, this one-week deep dive will enrich your acting toolkit with script analysis, character development, and scene study with some of Shakespeare's most fascinating characters. Mon-Thu Nov 27–30 7–9 p.m. 030806 Instructor: Liam Yates Fees: $68(R) $89(N) (4 classes) Intro to Acting (age 13—17) Build on previous acting classes or jump right in! Explore improv, scene work, and more in a supportive, small-group setting. Mon Nov 6–27 6–7:30 p.m. 030711 Instructor: Tony Pender Fees: $51(R) $67(N) (4 classes) Transformation…to the Possible! Weekend Theater Intensive (age 13—18) Unlock your theater potential through a "lock in" with Applause! and Pure Life Theatre using Forum Theatre, a type of performance that uses theater to achieve social aims. With script writing, rehearsing, and a Sunday performance, it's sure to be an unforgettable weekend! Fri Sep 29 6–10 p.m. 031186 Sat Sep 30 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Sun Oct 1 2–9 p.m. Instructor: Pure Life Theatre Fees: $150(R) $180(N) (3 classes) NEW! NEW! NEW!