Education through dance, drama & musical theatre
Inspiring creativity in the hearts and minds of our youth through the learning and experiencing of live dramatic art.
All classes are held at the Woodland Opera House Theatre and Dance Annex unless otherwise noted.
All classes will need to reach a minimum enrollment requirement in order to stay on the schedule.
520 Court St, Woodland
530-650-8203
wohtada@gmail.com
Office Hours:
Monday-Thursday, 3:00-6:00
Young performers will discover the magical journey of bringing a beloved story to life onstage! From theater basics to improvisation, this class guides students through all the steps that will culminate in their very own storybook showcase!
Ages 6-8
Wednesdays 3:00-3:55, October 16-Dec 18 (No class 11/27)
Showcase rehearsal onstage December 18 from 3:00-4:00.
Showcase Performance: December 18 students arrive at 5:30 for a 6:00 showcase.
Instructor: Cody Craven
Tuition: $98
No mere mortal can resist the evil of the thriller! Prepare to impress at your Halloween party this year by learning the simple moves to this timeless Halloween smash hit. Bring the whole family and move like Michael to one of the most influential pop videos of all time. This Halloween Thriller workshop is sure to be full of ghoulish fun and boogying! Mummies, daddies, boys and ghouls…all are welcome.
October 5-26
Saturdays
12:00-12:55
Age: 10-Adult
Instructor: Erik Catalan
Tuition: $45
Imagination Theatre
Experience the joy of self-expression through the use of theatre games and short imaginative scenes. This class will develop the young actor’s confidence on stage.
Grades 2nd-4th
Cost per session: $90
Session 1: Wednesdays: 5:00-5:55, Sept 11-Oct 30
Session 2: Wednesdays: 5:00-5:55, Jan 22– March 11
Youth Workshop Registration Form
ACTING A TO Z
Learn everything from stage directions to Improv…from theatre games to scene study… all while having a blast!
Grades 5th – 9th grade
Cost per session: $90
Session 1: Wednesdays: 6:00-6:55, Sept 11-Oct 30
Session 2: Wednesdays: 6:00-6:55, Jan 22-March 11
Cuban salsa, known in Cuba as “casino”, emphasizes having fun and being a part of the community while honoring traditional Cuban and Afro-Cuban rhythms. The class will go beyond learning salsa steps and include body motion practice, the culture of the dance, other styles of dance that have influenced casino, solo and partner footwork, and a short choreography.
Instructor: Megan Lachowski
Tuition: $40 per each session or $10 per drop-in
Youth Ages 12-17
Fridays, 6:00-6:55 October 25-Nov 22
This workshop introduces young dancers to the fun and rhythm of tap. Students will be taught basics while building coordination, developing rhythm, all while having a blast!
November 4-December 16 (No class 11/25)
Ages 4-6: Mondays, 5:00-5:45 Tuition: $59
Ages 6-8: Mondays, 6:00-6:45 Tuition: $59
Participants will explore the joy of dance and movement to fun, upbeat music. Participants will have fun learning to use their own bodies and explore space, rhythm, music and mood through activities, steps and routines.
November 6-December 18 (No class 11/27)
Ages 4-6: Wednesdays, 5:00-5:45 Tuition: $59
Ages 6-8: Wednesdays, 6:00-6:45 Tuition: $59
Come improve your dance skills and have lots of fun as we learn choreography inspired by the music from the smash hit musical film, The Greatest Showman. Classes will include warm ups, barre work, cross the floor exercises and dance routines. We will focus on improving flexibility, balance, dance terminology and choreography memorization as well as experimenting with the different dance styles used in The Greatest Showman.
Ages 9+
Fridays, 5:00-5:55
October 18-November 8
Tuition: $45
Instructor: Jeff Teague
Walk into your next audition putting your best foot forward! From resume structure to choosing and workshopping that perfect 16 bar cut, this class will have you looking, sounding, and feeling like a pro.
Instructor: Cody Craven
Youth Session: Ages 10-14 Mondays 5:00-5:55, October 7-Nov 18 Tuition: $75
Adult Session: Ages 15-Adult Mondays, 6:00-6:55, October 7-Nov 18 $75
Develop your skills as a vocalist and dancer while working on numbers from popular Broadway musicals.
Grades K-1st
Session 1: Tuesday, 5:15-6:00, Sept 11-Oct 29 $90
Session 2: Monday, 5:00-5:45, Feb 24-May 4* $110
Session 2: Tuesday, 5:15-6:00, Feb 25-May 5* $110
Grades 2nd-4th
Session 1: Monday, 6:00-6:55, Sept 9-Oct 28 $90
Session 2: Monday, 6:00-6:55, Feb 24-May 4* $110
Grades 2nd-4th
Session 1: Thursday, 5:00-5:55, Sept 5-Oct 24 $90
Session 2: Thursday, 5:00-5:55, Feb 27-May 7* $110
Grades 5th+
Session 1: Tuesday, 6:00-6:55, Sept 10-Oct 29 $90
Session 1: Thursday, 6:00-6:55, Sept 11-Oct 24 $80
Session 2: Tuesday, 6:00-6:55, Feb 25-May 5* $110
*Session 2 Musical theatre students will participate in the spring dance showcase in one performance either May 29, 30 or 31. Dress rehearsals will be May 18-29. A detailed schedule will be distributed with the date your child is needed for dress rehearsals. There will be no class the week of April 13 due to spring break.
In this class students will be introduced to the fundamentals of music and singing. Students will explore scales, arpeggios, and internals, written notation such as notes and rhythm. Games and activities will help students gain understanding of musical concepts in a fun and interactive way!
Ages 7+
Wednesdays, 3:00-3:55
October 16-December 18 (No class on 11/27)
Instructor: Tamara Maximovich
Tuition: $89
Toddlers and parents/care givers join together to make music using instruments, singing, movement, and finger play songs to support social skills and pre-academics such as colors, numbers, shapes, and letters. This group will offer interactive learning through song and movement. All abilities welcome.
Sept-Oct Session:
September 4-October 30
Ages 1-5
Wednesday 4:00-4:45
Tuition: $72
Nov-Dec Session:
November 6-December 18 (No Class 11/27)
Ages 1-5
Wednesday 4:00-4:45
Tuition: $48
This class is for everyone from performers to those who simply want to learn to do tricks like cartwheels. There is a balance of strength and flexibility that is needed in order to perform basic gymnastics skills that are useful for theater performances or for showing off a handstand, and this class will be a space for people to work on those flexibility or strengthening techniques that they don’t have time for in their other classes.
All Ages
Tuesdays, 6:00-6:55 – November 5-December 17
Instructor: Megan Lachowski
Tuition: $70
Youth Workshop Registration Form
