CLASSES
Find your spotlight.
At Vanguard, our classes are more than training—they’re about building confidence, friendships, and artistry. Join us this fall for programs that nurture talent and spark creativity.
Adult Musical Theater
10 sessions + Showcase | $450* | Ages 18+
Unleash your inner Broadway star! Join our Adult Musical Theater Workshop for a fun, supportive 2-hour weekly class where you’ll sing, act, build confidence, strengthen your storytelling, and prepare for a final showcase. All levels of experience are welcome!
Mondays with Kristy Graves: Find the song or role that “gets” you, from classics to contemporary, while developing your storytelling through acting and song. Kristy brings over 30 years of professional experience across stage, film, and television.
Thursdays with Julie Galorenzo: Explore Sondheim through solos and group numbers while strengthening musicianship, acting, and storytelling. Julie brings extensive New York and regional theatre experience to her teaching.
Instructor: Julie Galorenzo
Thursdays
7:00–9:00 PM
September 24 – November 19
Dress Rehearsal Wednesday November 18, 6-10 PM
Showcase Thursday November 19 7-9 PM
Instructor: Kristy GravesMondays
7:00–9:00 PM
September 28 – November 16
Dress Rehearsal Wednesday November 18, 6-10 PM
Showcase Thursday November 19 7-9 PM
Class schedule:
Thursdays, September 24 – November 19, 2026, 7PM — 9PM
Dance Enhance
Musical Theater Jazz – Beginner | 10 Sessions
Learn the basics of jazz dance while exploring the energy and storytelling of Broadway. This class focuses on proper technique, clean lines, and musicality, all while building confidence through character-driven movement.
Mondays, September 28 – November 30, 2026
6:00–7:30 PM
Musical Theater Styles – Beginner | 10 Sessions
Explore a range of musical theater dance styles in a beginner-friendly environment. Build versatility, confidence, and performance skills while learning foundational technique across genres.
Mondays, September 28 – November 30, 2026
7:30–9:00 PM
Musical Theater Styles – Intermediate | 10 Sessions
Dive deeper into the evolving styles of musical theater with a focus on performance quality, precision, and storytelling.
Wednesdays, September 30 – December 2, 2026
8:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Taught by Jasón Wells
Musical Theater Jazz – Intermediate | 10 Sessions
A high-energy style blending classic jazz technique with Broadway showmanship. Focuses on strong lines, dynamic movement, and character-driven storytelling inspired by legendary choreographers.
Wednesdays, September 30 – December 2, 2026
6:30–8:00 PM
Taught by Jasón Wells
Disney Dreamers
8 sessions | $295 | Ages 5 - 7
Disney Dreamers returns to Vanguard Theater this Spring. In this popular class tailored for our youngest Vanguardians (ages 5 to 7), students will practice basic song, dance, and acting skills using songs from Disney musicals. The class will culminate in an invited showcase for family and friends on the final day of class. Join us for a magical journey filled with creativity and fun!
Class Schedule:
Saturdays, September 26 – November 14, 10 AM - 11:00 AM
Broadway Bound
9 Sessions + Showcase | $450 | Ages 8 - 14
This program meets weekly on Saturdays for nine weeks, with an additional session on Friday, November 20 for showcase rehearsal. On Saturday, November 21, students will meet from 9:00 AM–12:00 PM for final the final dress rehearsal before presenting their cabaret-style showcase at 3:00 PM. Throughout the program, students will train in dance, vocals, and acting while working with their teachers to refine their pieces and performance skills. The experience culminates in a showcase featuring students’ favorite pieces for friends, family, and fans!
Class Schedule:
Saturdays, September 26 – November 14, 12:00–2:00 PM
Friday, November 20, 4:00–8:00 PM (Showcase Rehearsal)
Saturday, November 21, 9:00 AM–12:00 PM (Dress Rehearsal)
Saturday, November 21, 3:00–4:30 PM (Cabaret Showcase)
emotions in motion
6 Sessions | $250 | Ages 6 - 8
Through creative movement and body awareness, students will explore how emotions feel, look, and move. Using fun, expressive exercises, they’ll learn to identify and express emotions in healthy ways while building empathy, confidence, and self-regulation. This class blends dance, imagination, and emotional learning—helping students connect mind, body, and heart through motion.