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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
CLASS CXLD
Instructor: Daphne DeCarlo
Mondays: 9/29 - 12/8
(no class 11/24)
TIME: 4:00P - 6:00P
GRADES 5-12
FEE: $245
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
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,
this class builds confidence, creativity, and stage presence -
this class builds confidence, creativity, and stage presence -
perfect for young performers who love to laugh and create.
DANCE TECHNIQUE
AND CHOREOGRAPHY
Instructor: Palmer Davis
Fridays: 9/19 - 12/12
(no class 11/28)
TIME: 4:00PM – 5:15PM
GRADES: 2 - 12
FEE $165
Taught by Palmer Davis—former Radio City Rockette, national tour performer in The Will Rogers Follies, and UCLA Theater grad-uate—this class welcomes
dancers at all levels to grow in
both technique and performance. Beginning students will build
dancers at all levels to grow in
both technique and performance. Beginning students will build
coordination, rhythm, and confidence through foundational skills and beginner-friendly choreography in jazz, ballet, and musical theatre. More experienced dancers will strengthen flexibility, musicality, and performance quality through dynamic warm-ups,
across-the-floor work, and more challenging choreography. With over 30
across-the-floor work, and more challenging choreography. With over 30
years of professional experience
on stage and screen, Palmer creates a supportive yet focused environment where students can refine technique, expand vocabulary, and develop as expressive, confident performers.
on stage and screen, Palmer creates a supportive yet focused environment where students can refine technique, expand vocabulary, and develop as expressive, confident performers.
Fridays: 9/19 - 12/12
(no class 11/28)
TIME: 5:00P – 6:15P
GRADES: 5 - 12
FEE $165
BEGINNING MUSICAL CLASS FULL
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.
Instructor: Palmer Davis
Saturdays: 10/4 - 12/13
(no class 11/29)
TIME: 1:00P – 2:30P
GRADES: 6 - 12
FEE $195
Learn from television actress
and director Palmer Davis (CSI: Las Vegas, Stepping High,
Castle) in this acting class
designed for students ready to
take their craft to the next level. Focus on scene study and monologue technique
to prepare for auditions and
and director Palmer Davis (CSI: Las Vegas, Stepping High,
Castle) in this acting class
designed for students ready to
take their craft to the next level. Focus on scene study and monologue technique
to prepare for auditions and
discover what it takes to land
that leading role–onstage or
on camera.
that leading role–onstage or
on camera.
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