6 Week Summer Session Schedule

July 9th to Aug. 16

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Acting For Students

Ages 5-9

August 13th to 17th
9:00-12:15

Performing Arts  Program

Ages 10 & Up 
Tues., July 10th–Tue., August 14th
4:15 – 8:15

Theatre Dance, Acting, Voice

LOVE BROADWAY MUSICALS?

Then you'll love THE CHESTER VALLEY DANCE ACADEMY'S, LLC SUMMER PERFORMING ARTS PROGRAM where each student not only learns techniques essential for the Theatrical Arts, but has fun putting together Scenes and Songs from the most popular Plays, Musicals and Revues. Every student, regardless of ability and experience, will perform at the end of the 6-week program.

If you have seen a full length Broadway show you know that each show has a limited number of lead roles. Our program gives every student the priceless opportunity to act or sing in the program, providing them with the experience needed for future auditions and school plays.

Development of Skills

Throughout the 6 weeks Students will build their SKILLS IN ACTING, SINGING AND CHARACTER DANCE. Divided into groups by age, students study character developments, improvisation, audition skills, stage dance, ensemble and solo singing. They also develop the confidence and stage presence that is fundamental for anyone wanting to participate in amateur and professional productions.

There is no audition required to join the performance at the end of the 6-week session. Each week, students will build on material from the previous week, and conclude with a performance for family and friends.

 Acting Director

Father Francis Sabatini earned his masters from Villanova University for Theatre. He has been presenting extravagant Broadway productions for the past 33 years at Bishop McDevott High School. Father Sabatini has also directed at Bishop Shanahan High School, and Chestnut Hill College. He taught Latin at Bishop McDevott High School and is now Pastor of Saint Lucy's Parish in Manyunk. His return to the Chester Valley Dance Academy's, LLC Performing Arts Summer Program marks his 13th year.

Voice Director

Denise Wisneski is widely recognized for her musical work with Community Theatre Groups such as Barley Sheaf, Forge Theatre, Limelight, and Playcrafters. Mrs. Wishneski graduated from West Chester University for Musical Education and has been teaching in the Coatesville area school district for the past 31 years. In addition, she has been the musical director for countless productions in the Phoenixville and Coatesville Area School District. This will be Mrs. Wisneski 11th summer with our Performing Arts Program.

Tuition based on a 6 week program

  includes all three classes and a performance:  $195.00