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SoDA's 2025 Fall Classes
SEPT 15 - DEC 13, 2025 (no classes Nov 21 - 29)
All Classes are held at Carmel's historic Forest Theater,
Santa Rita & Mountain View, Carmel-by-the-Sea
SCHOOL OF ROCK
Instructor: Daphne DeCarlo
Mondays: 9/15 - 12/8
(no class 11/24)
TIME: 4:00P - 6:00P
GRADES 5-12
FEE: $295
Ready to rock? In this class, students form real bands,
rehearse popular songs and perform together! Each
band includes vocals, guitar,
bass, and drums, with the option
to add keyboard. Students may
stick with one instrument or
rotate. Some prior experience
is preferred. Bring your own instrument if you can - we’ll
provide a keyboard, electronic
rehearse popular songs and perform together! Each
band includes vocals, guitar,
bass, and drums, with the option
to add keyboard. Students may
stick with one instrument or
rotate. Some prior experience
is preferred. Bring your own instrument if you can - we’ll
provide a keyboard, electronic
drum kit, tambourine, and mara-cas. The session will end with a
live performance for family and friends!
live performance for family and friends!
MUSIC INSTITUTE
SING OUT!
Instructor: Christiana Meeks
Tuesdays: 9/16 - 12/9
(no class 11/25)
TIME: 4:00P - 5:30P
GRADES 5-12
FEE: $235
This class is perfect for anyone
who loves to sing or wants to
start! Students will learn healthy vocal techniques, basic music theory - including rhythm, pitch, melody, and harmonies - and
how to perform confidently on stage. We’ll explore songs from
a variety of genres, including classical, musical theatre, rock, pop, and more. Taught by trained opera singer, Christiana Meeks, students will benefit from her expertise in establishing
healthy vocal technique to build
a strong foundation for lifelong singing success. Whether you’re
a singer, actor, or dancer who sings, all skill levels are welcome
in a fun, supportive environment where your voice can truly shine.
who loves to sing or wants to
start! Students will learn healthy vocal techniques, basic music theory - including rhythm, pitch, melody, and harmonies - and
how to perform confidently on stage. We’ll explore songs from
a variety of genres, including classical, musical theatre, rock, pop, and more. Taught by trained opera singer, Christiana Meeks, students will benefit from her expertise in establishing
healthy vocal technique to build
a strong foundation for lifelong singing success. Whether you’re
a singer, actor, or dancer who sings, all skill levels are welcome
in a fun, supportive environment where your voice can truly shine.
TINY TOTS
SING - DANCE - ACT
Wednesdays: 9/17 - 12/10
(no class 11/26)
AGES 4 - 5
TIME: 3:15P – 4:15P
AGES 6 - 7
TIME: 4:30P – 5:30P
FEE $165
Perfect for our youngest performers, this playful and nurturing class introduces the
basics of singing, acting, and dancing. Through fun activities, imaginative storytelling,
choreography, and the use of sign language and solfege, students will learn to sing in tune, express emotion onstage, and move with confidence. Led by Christiana Meeks, an experienced performer and educator, the focus is on building self-esteem, coordination, and creativity - while fostering a lifelong love for the performing arts. Tiny Tots will develop teamwork skills and shine both on and off the stage.
LAUGH LAB
Instructor: Christiana Meeks
Thursdays: 9/18 - 12/11
(no class 11/27)
TIME: 4:00PM – 5:30PM
GRADES: 2 - 5
FEE $235
This lively and creative class combines the fun of improv
comedy with the excitement
comedy with the excitement
of writing and performing an
original comedy play. Students
will sharpen their quick
original comedy play. Students
will sharpen their quick
thinking and teamwork skills through improv games and exercises, then collaborate to
write, rehearse, and perform
their own hilarious play. Led by experienced performer and
their own hilarious play. Led by experienced performer and
educator Christiana Meeks,
his class builds confidence, creativity, and stage presence -
his class builds confidence, creativity, and stage presence -
perfect for young performers who love to laugh and create.
DANCE FOUNDATIONS
Instructor: Palmer Davis
Fridays: 9/19 - 12/12
(no class 11/28)
TIME: 4:00PM – 5:00PM
GRADES: 2 - 12
FEE $165
Designed for beginning dancers, this class builds coordination, rhythm, and confidence through
foundational technique and beginner-friendly choreography
in styles like jazz, ballet, and musical theatre. Taught by
Palmer Davis - former Radio City Rockette, The Will Rogers Follies national tour performer, and
UCLA Theater graduate - this
class provides a fun, supportive environment to develop strong dance skills from the ground up.
in styles like jazz, ballet, and musical theatre. Taught by
Palmer Davis - former Radio City Rockette, The Will Rogers Follies national tour performer, and
UCLA Theater graduate - this
class provides a fun, supportive environment to develop strong dance skills from the ground up.
Instructor: Palmer Davis
Fridays: 9/19 - 12/12
(no class 11/28)
TIME: 5:00P – 6:15P
GRADES: 5 - 12
FEE $165
A high-energy class designed for dancers with a solid foundation in technique who are ready to further their skills. Students will focus on strength, flexibility, musicality, and
performance quality through dynamic warm-ups, across-the-floor work, and challenging choreography in jazz, ballet, and musical theatre styles. Former Radio City Rockette and
graduate of UCLA’s Theater program, Palmer Davis brings over 30 years of professional
experience, including national tours, television, and stage. Her encouraging and focused
teaching style helps dancers refine their technique, expand their vocabulary, and grow
as confident, expressive performers.
BEGINNING MUSICAL
THEATRE
Instructors: Palmer Davis & Christiana Meeks
Saturdays: 9/20 - 12/13
(no class 11/29)
TIME: 9:00A – 10:30P
GRADES: 2 - 5
FEE $235
Designed for young performers
new to musical theatre, this fun
and supportive class introduces
the basics of singing, acting, and dancing for the stage. Explore classic and contemporary Broadway and Off-Broadway repertoire, leaning songs, scenes,
new to musical theatre, this fun
and supportive class introduces
the basics of singing, acting, and dancing for the stage. Explore classic and contemporary Broadway and Off-Broadway repertoire, leaning songs, scenes,
and choreography while building confidence and stage presence. Co-taught by seasoned Broadway and national tour performer, Christiana Meeks, and musical
theatre veteran and former Radio City Rockette, Palmer Davis, this class gears students to prepare
for upcoming auditions for the
2026 PacRep season.
for upcoming auditions for the
2026 PacRep season.
BROADWAY BOUND
Intermediate/Advanced
to Musical Theatre
Instructors: Palmer Davis &
Christiana Meeks
Saturdays: 9/20 - 12/13
(no class 11/29)
TIME: 11:00A – 1:00P
GRADES: 6 - 12
FEE $235
This class is designed for experienced young performers ready to deepen their singing, acting and dancing skills.
Students will work on challenging repertoires featuring songs from Beetlejuice Jr. and The Little Mermaid. Led by seasoned musical theatre professionals Palmer Davis and Christiana Meeks, the class will provide expert guidance to help students elevate their craft and confidently shine on any stage.
Students will work on challenging repertoires featuring songs from Beetlejuice Jr. and The Little Mermaid. Led by seasoned musical theatre professionals Palmer Davis and Christiana Meeks, the class will provide expert guidance to help students elevate their craft and confidently shine on any stage.
Instructors: Mickie A. Mosley
Saturdays: 9/20 - 12/13
(no class 11/29)
TIME: 2:00P – 4:00P
GRADES: 6 - 12
FEE $295
This class is dedicated to rehearsing scenes, building
sets, creating costumes and
props, and navigates the full rehearsal and production
process. Students will develop teamwork, self-esteem, and collaboration skills as they work toward a shared goal. Scenes, casting, and technical roles
will be determined through in-
class auditions and skill assessment. This is a great opportunity to experience all aspects of theatrical production firsthand.
sets, creating costumes and
props, and navigates the full rehearsal and production
process. Students will develop teamwork, self-esteem, and collaboration skills as they work toward a shared goal. Scenes, casting, and technical roles
will be determined through in-
class auditions and skill assessment. This is a great opportunity to experience all aspects of theatrical production firsthand.
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