MUSICAL THEATRE UNIFORM

Musical Theatre Uniform:

  • Tanned Jazz Shoes (no laces) 🩰

  • Top & pants - able to comfortably moved in 👚

  • No jeans / school uniforms

Jazz Shoes purchase:

  • Must be purchased within 2 weeks of enrolment

  • Can be purchased from Energetics on Buckley Street or any dance store

  • Wear thin socks or stocking socks you can purchase with your jazz shoes 🧦

  • This ensures the right fit, as regular socks will make you shoes feel too small 😣

Why do I have to wear jazz shoes?

  • Jazz shoes are specifically designed with a sturdy heel and flexible sole, providing the necessary support and agility for dance

  • Allows students to comfortably dance in that runners can’t do - can lead to blisters

  • Allows students to fully experience proper dance technique whereas runners are solid/stiff and do not provide proper movement

Studio 5 Dance Rule - Do not wear jazz shoes to or from class! ONLY in class!

Why Choose PRIVATE MUSICAL THEATRE?

Individual Attention: Private lessons focus exclusively on your individual goals, allowing you to work on specific songs, monologues, or skills at your own pace with personalised feedback.

Refine Your Technique: We'll fine-tune your vocal techniques and help you overcome challenges, ensuring you're ready for performances. You'll gain tools to enhance confidence in group lessons and auditions.

Perfect Your Audition Pieces: Private lessons provide professional guidance in preparing for auditions, from song selection to performance tips, helping you feel confident and prepared.

Build Confidence in a Safe Space: Private lessons offer a low-pressure environment to explore new material and experiment without fear of judgment, empowering you to embrace your potential.

Rehearsals: Students in private lessons must still participate in group rehearsals for musical theatre performances, performing a solo piece or monologue, and attending group class rehearsals and dress rehearsals.

WHO ARE THESE CLASSES FOR?

Vocal Technique: In private lessons, we’ll focus on targeted vocal work to expand your range, improve breath support, and enhance vocal dynamics, allowing us to identify strengths and areas for improvement.

Character Development & Acting: We’ll explore character creation and emotional connection to bring songs to life. This includes digging into your role, expressing deeper emotions, and making your performance memorable.

Dance technique: Improve and refine your dance ability, with personalised goals and tailored skills to learn and develop.

Song Interpretation & Expression: We’ll go beyond basics to analyse the meaning and emotional core of songs, helping you express those feelings authentically through your voice and actions.

Performance Techniques & Stage Presence: We’ll work on building your stage confidence and presence, focusing on nerves, body language, and audience connection to enhance your performance impact.

Rehearsal Time for Upcoming Performances: If you have an upcoming performance, we'll dedicate time to rehearse and tackle challenges to ensure you feel prepared and confident on stage.

YOUR MUSICAL THEATRE COACHES: ELYSE & LEAH

elyse - Vocals

EXPERIENCE: 7 YEARS VOCAL TRAINING / 4 years musical theatre training / 7 years dance training in various styles

CAREER: PROFESSIONAL VOCALIST & PERFORMER 4YRS CURRENT / BACHELORS IN MUSIC PERFORMANCE

Teaching Method: kinesthetic LEARNING / having students learn with not only their ears & voices but through their body and movement, envisioning the sound and vocals when practising

Teaching Goals: for students to have fun and learn something new each lesson

Favourite genre of music: jazz & musical theatre

LEAH - DANCE

EXPERIENCE: 20+ Years dance of various styles

CAREER: Dance competitor in various styles

Teaching Method: Learning foundation steps and developing them into complex combinations

Teaching Goals: for students to feel comfortable in their own body and confident when performing

Favourite style of dance: ballet (cecchetti) & contemporary