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SoDA's 2025 Spring Classes
All Classes are held at Carmel's historic Forest Theater,
Santa Rita & Mountain View, Carmel-by-the-Sea
SHOWSTOPPERS
OFF the CUFF
- CLASS CANCELLED -
Instructor: Tanya R. Olson
Mondays: 2/24 - 5/12
(no class 4/14)
TIME: 4:00P - 5:30P
GRADES 2-4
FEE: $225
Students focus on improvisation, characterization and storytelling in a fun, creative and dynamic learn-
ing environment. Through improv,
students practice listening to each
other by telling unrehearsed and
spontaneous stories. Students will
also watch and discuss scenes
performed by silent film masters
Charlie Chaplin and Buster Kea-
ton, demonstrating non-verbal storytelling at its best.
MUSIC IN MOTION
- CLASS FULL -
Instructor: Christiana Meeks
Tuesdays: 2/11 - 5/6
(no class 4/15)
TIME: 4:30P - 6:00P
AGES All
FEE: $245
This interactive class will explore the foundations of music theory, sight-singing, and the exciting
world of solfege (do, re, mi), a technique that helps improve
pitch recognition and ear training! Students will learn the building blocks of music from understand-
ing notest, rhythms, scales and vocal technique, while combining fun movement exercises that
make learning both musical and physical. Students learn how to read and sing music on sight, and movement activities help reinforce musical concepts through rhythm games, dancing, and body percussion.
TINY TOTS INTRO TO
MUSICAL THEATRE
- CLASS FULL -
Wednesdays: 2/12 - 5/7
(no class 4/16)
AGES 4 - 5
TIME: 4:00P – 5:00P
AGES 6 - 7
TIME: 5:00P – 6:00P
FEE $175
This class encourages young performers to explore fundamentals of singing on key, acting with full expression, and moving confidently on stage. Through a variety of activities and songs, participants will develop their vocal technique, enhance their acting skills, and learn the art of stage movement, building confidence and poise while fostering a love for the performing arts. With focus on teamwork and creativity, valuable skills will be gained that will help them shine both on and off stage.
PLAYWRIGHTS IN THE
MAKING: Intro to Playwriting
- Class Cancelled -
Instructor: Christiana Meeks
Thursdays: 2/13 - 5/8
(no class 4/17)
TIME: 4:30PM – 6:00PM
AGES: ALL
FEE $245
This exciting, hands-on creative writing workshop is designed for young aspiring playwrights to
learn the basics of crafting a play, developing characters, writing dialogue, and building a story that can come to life on stage.
Through fun writing and performance exercises, group discussions, and their own imagination, students will create scenes and bring their ideas to life. At the end of the course, students will have written their very own scene, ready to be shared with friends and family in a mini performance! This class is the perfect starting point for young playwrights and storytellers to explore their creative voices.
MUSICAL THEATRE
DANCE INTENSIVE
Instructor: Palmer Davis
Fridays: 3/7 - 5/9
(no class 4/18)
TIME: 4:00PM – 5:30PM
GRADES: 6 - 12
FEE $225
Palmer Davis leads this class with
guidance to develop the physical side to musical theatre. Classes
will include traditional jazz dance
warm up, strength building,
dance vocabulary and dance combinations from The Will
Rogers Follies, Oklahoma, and Hairspray. Class will culminate
with group dance numbers to present to family and friends.
This class is for beginning to intermediate level dancers.
Intro to Play Production
and Comedy Improv
- CLASS FULL -
Instructor: Christiana Meeks
Saturdays: 2/15 - 5/10
(no class 4/19)
TIME: 10:00A – 10:55A
GRADES: 1 - 5
FEE $175
SATURDAY ACADEMY
Intermediate and Advanced
Musical Theatre
- CLASS FULL -
Instructors: Christiana Meeks &
Palmer Davis
Saturdays: 2/15 - 5/10
(no class 4/19)
TIME: 11:00A – 1:00P
GRADES: 4 - 12
FEE $285
side of musical theatre, students will work on songs and scenes
from iconic American musicals
like Little Women, The Greatest Showman, and Once on This Island. Emphasis will be placed
on character development, song developments, emotional connection, and personal
discovery. Students will explore conflict, resolution, and character arcs, while also learning audition techniques and preparing an audition package, including a song and monologue. This session challenges students to deepen their performance skills, culminating in a final showcase where they'll demonstrated their growth as dynamic, triple-threat performers!
SATURDAY ACADEMY
Intro to Musical Theatre
Instructors: Christiana Meeks &
Palmer Davis
Saturdays: 2/15 - 5/10
(no class 4/19)
TIME: 11:00A – 11:55A
GRADES: 4 - 5
FEE $175
Using interactive activities,
students will learn basic acting techniques, build vocal skills through group singing exercises, and get moving with simple dance routines, all while bringing their favorite characters and songs to life! Students will have a blast learning how to combine acting, singing, and dancing in a lively, creative environment!
Advanced Musical
Theatre Workshop
Instructors: Palmer Davis &
Christiana Meeks
Saturdays: 2/15 - 5/19
(no class 4/19)
TIME: 12:00P – 1:55P
GRADES: 6 - 12
FEE $285
SATURDAY ACADEMY
Play Production
- CLASS FULL -
Instructor: Mickie R. Mosley
Saturdays: 2/15 - 5/10
(no class 4/19)
TIME: 2:00P – 4:00P
GRADES: 6 - 12
FEE $285
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