Improv Comedy Class
Instructor: Jonathan Evan Goldberg
This class will help unleash your creativity, improve your confidence and public speaking skills, and develop your inner funny — all while meeting new people, reducing stress, and having fun! Open to new and returning students alike!
Mondays
7:00 – 8:30 pm
*New Summer Session: July 6, 13, 20, 27; Aug 3, 10
Ages 18+
6 Class Session: $280
Jonathan Evan Goldberg has taught improv comedy classes at Arc Stages since 2018. He is also the President and co-founder of Cherub Improv, the premiere improv comedy non-profit dedicated to performing community service.
Scene Study and Shaping the Actor’s Tools
Instructor: Stacey Bone-Gleason
In this adult scene study class, actors will engage in group warmups and acting exercises. Everyone will be assigned a scene partner and scene from a play to apply and practice these tools. This personal in-depth work will strengthen
the actor’s inner life and imagination to help you become more present and grounded in your work. We will also address acting blocks, risk taking to make more interesting acting choices and personalizing your work.
Actors
will learn new techniques, exercises, and be assigned a scene partner and scene from a play.
Tuesdays
7:00 – 8:30 pm
Fall Dates Coming Soon!
Ages 18+
Stacey Bone-Gleason is a professional teaching artist and actress. She has taught for cultural organizations in Westchester and NYC including Arc Stages, CAE, Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival, Purchase College, BAM, and TADA!. She has performed Off-Broadway, regionally and internationally in shows ranging from classical to contemporary and musical theater. Favorite credits include Unbroken Circle produced by Seth Rudetsky, Macbeth, Tempest and Midsummer (Tempest Ladies) in NYC and Istanbul, The Baristas (South Carolina Rep), Private Eyes (Arc Stages). Training: NYU/Stella Adler Studio of Acting (BFA), Educational Theatre at CCNY (MS).
Beginner Tap Dance
Instructor: Julie Connors Grunspan
For adults familiar with the basic steps, this Beginner tap class focuses on expanding vocabulary, improving rhythm, and developing style. Each class consists of Warmup, Center, Across-the-Floor, and Combination. Supportive, low key, friendly environment.
Wednesdays
7:00 – 8:00 pm
Fall Dates Coming Soon!
Beginner classes are ONGOING. Feel free to join at any time!
Ages 18+
Introduction to Tap Dance
Instructor: Julie Connors Grunspan
For adults new to tap, this basic level class focuses on vocabulary, rhythm, and musicality in a supportive and friendly environment. First class starts at the very beginning, with each week building upon itself.
Tap shoes required.
Wednesdays
8:00 – 9:00 pm
Fall Dates Coming Soon!
Ages 18+
Julie Connors Grunspan has appeared on Broadway in the original casts of Thoroughly Modern Millie, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Never Gonna Dance, and The Apple Tree (Revival). Her tapping feet enliven both the Thoroughly Modern Millie original cast album and Sherry! The Broadway Musical world premiere cast recording. Julie has studied tap in NYC, London, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, and Northern California with Henry LeTang, Tobias Tak, Phil Black, Bob Audy, Ray Hesselink, Tony Coppola, Carlos Jones, and Fran Atlas Lara. Julie has contributed tap education and choreography to many organizations including UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television; UCLA Musical Theatre Workshop; Academy 331; Backstage Academy of Dance, Pleasantville Middle School, and Arc Stages. Julie earned a degree from UCLA and lives in Pleasantville, New York with her husband and two daughters.
Theatre Jazz Dance
Instructor: Ashley Smith-Wallace
Each class will include a warm-up, strength and conditioning, across the floor progressions and choreography. We will explore different genres with a focus on style, technique and musicality in a fun and inspiring environment. Let’s Dance!
Thursdays
6:45 – 8:15 pm
Fall Dates Coming Soon!
All levels welcome!
Ages 18+
Ashley Smith-Wallace is a three-time World Irish Step Dancing Champion. Originally from Boston, Ashley earned her Bachelor of Arts in Dance and Theatre from Manhattanville College in New York. Following her graduation, she performed in a number of regional theater productions, including West Side Story, Peter Pan, and Legally Blonde. She also served as the principal female dancer on the first national tour of Rockin’ Road to Dublin. Ashley gained national recognition as a Top 30 finalist on Season 7 of the hit FOX television series So You Think You Can Dance. Today, she is a respected choreographer and dance instructor based in Westchester County, New York.
Voice Lessons
Individual Coaching by Amy Schiff
Work on tone, range, breath control and confidence in Musical Theater, popular or classical styles!
-Audition Coaching
-Sight Reading Music
-Performance Preparation
For all ages and abilities!
Mondays
12 thirty minute lessons $735
12 forty-five minute lessons $955