American Musical and Dramatic Academy (AMDA) - Collegiate Program - CERTIFICATE: THE DANCE THEATRE CONSERVATORY (DANCE, ACTING & MUSICAL THEATRE)
211 West 61st Street New York, NY 10023 | 6305 Yucca Street Los Angeles, CA 90028
30 hours/week
Not company affiliated
Double major offering unknown
Offers early graduation
Study abroad offering unknown
Styles: General Classical, Contemporary, Modern, Jazz, Tap, Hip Hop, Other
Description
This four-semester professional program is based on the interwoven demands of dance and theatre, offering focused preparation for a career in theatrical dance performance. Building on a solid foundation of classical technique, training will continue to expand the dancer’s repertoire with a palette of disciplines relevant to today’s theatrical productions. Students grow to perform choreography with accuracy and interpretive passion within ensemble and solo contexts. In addition to dance technique courses, the Conservatory Certificate Program includes focused study in singing, musical theatre and acting. In the final semester, coursework is focused on industry and career preparation, including an original showcase production experience. Each showcase is crafted based on the unique and individual cast members assigned as a company. This specialized theatrical performance prepares dancers to enter the competitive performing arts industry with skill, confidence and a professional work ethic.
Sessions
Session Information
Ages:
18-30
Dates:
10/21/24-6/6/25
Men's Program?
Unknown
Tuition Options
- None ProvidedHousing - Unavailable 
Session Description
First Semester ACT100 Acting I: Foundations VPS100 Introduction to Voice Production and Speech DNC102 Theatre Dance I DNC122 Tap I DNC132 Classic Jazz DNC150 Modern Technique I DNC151 Modern Improvisation & Technique I DNC142 Ballet Technique I DNC144 Variations I DNC143 Classical Ballet I DNC110E Dance History, Application & Composition I DNC160 Strength & Conditioning IVC100 Vocal Performance: Beginning Technique Second Semester MTP101 Musical Theatre I: Technique DNC104 Theatre Dance II DNC123 Tap II DNC133 Contemporary/Lyrical DNC161 Theatrical Gymnastics I DNC152 Modern Technique II DNC153 Modern Improvisation & Technique II DNC146 Ballet Technique II DNC145 Variations II DNC147 Classical Ballet II DNC134 Hip-Hop & Heels DNC115S Dance History, Application & Oral Presentations II IVC102 Individual Voice I Third Semester MTP102 Musical Theatre II: Styles ACT106 Acting II: Scene Study Foundations DNC203 Theatre Dance Repertory DNC222 Tap III DNC232 Commercial Dance Styles DNC250 Modern Technique III DNC260 Theatrical Gymnasics II DNC242 Ballet Technique DNC245 Pas de Deux III DNC243 Classical Ballet III CAM160 Dance for the Camera I: Technique PFD101C Professional Development: Business & Ethics of the Performer DNC210 Dance History and Application III IVC103 Individual Voice II Fourth Semester DNC271 Dance Theatre Graduation Performance DNC270 Student Choreography Workshop ACT200 Acting III: Scene Study ACT230 Audition Technique ACT231 Audition Monologues MTP200 Musical Theatre Auditions for the Dancer MUS200 Music Literacy VPS200 Voice Production and Speech Application DNC223 Dance IV: Tap CAM260 Dance for the Camera II: Reels DNC252 Modern Technique DNC253 Choreography DNC246 Ballet Technique DNC233 Jazz Styles DNC248 Ballet Leaps and Turns IVC202 Individual Voice III 0.8 11. PFD201 Career Preparation Seminars
