MOUNT PLEASANT CLASSES
The Charleston Academy of Musical Theater (CAMT) believes that all children have a natural talent waiting to be awakened. Our Musical Theatre training program is lead by national award-winning children's theatre director Courtney Sarre and international opera singer Diana Flaherty. CAMT prides itself in providing a nurturing environment where students will develop skills in acting, voice, and dance.
Musical Theatre Classes
Our Mount Pleasant location is at 709 Johnnie Dodds Blvd, inside the Academy of Dance Arts studio.
see also our Class at Mason Prep in downtown Charleston
2024 Spring Session
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Classes begin the week of January 22. 2024
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Lower Elementary Musical Theatre (Grades 1-3)
Does your child love to sing and dance? This introductory class will have your child engaged and give them a chance to explore their interests. Students will work on numbers from popular Broadway musicals developing skills in singing, acting, and choreography. The session will end with a performance for friends and family featuring your rising superstars!
Ages: 1st -3rd Grade
Dates: Fridays
Time: 3:30-4:30 pm
Location: 709 Johnnie Dodds Blvd, Mount Pleasant
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Musical Theatre Workshop (Grades 1-3) & (Grades4-6)
This workshop is designed to help teach and refine students’ skills in musical theatre and give them the experience of putting on a mini production from auditions to final performance. Focus will be on character development, choreography and vocals as students work on a 30 minute length show, a Mini-Musical. The session will end with a performance for friends and family. No previous experience required.
Dates: Wednesdays 1/31 - 5/29 (no class 4/3)
Time: 3:15 - 4:45 pm
Location: East Cooper Montessori School, Mount Pleasant
This workshop has two levels, please choose the appropriate age bracket
ECMT1-3: Grades 1st-3rd
ECMT4-6: Grades 4th-6th
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Musical Theatre Workshop (Grades 4-8)
This workshop is designed to help teach and refine students’ skills in musical theatre and give them the experience of putting on a mini production from auditions to final performance. Focus will be on character development, choreography and vocals as students work on a 30 minute length show, a Mini-Musical. The session will end with a performance for friends and family.
Ages: Grades 4-8th
Dates: Fridays 1/26 - 5/24 (no class 2/16, 3/29, 4/5)
Time: 4:30-6:00pm
Location: 709 Johnnie Dodds Blvd, Mount Pleasant
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Intro to Choreography for Musical Theatre (RDACH3-7)
Want to become a better musical theatre dancer and understand all those dance terms your choreographer uses? This class will focus on Ballet and Jazz technique, terminology, and its practical application to musical theatre choreography. Students will apply technique while learning different styles of musical theatre dance.
This class is recommended for our Junior and Elementary Performance Company students who are not currently taking dance elsewhere.
Ages: Grades 3-7th
Dates: Mondays 1/22 - 5/13 (No class 2/19, 4/1, 4/8)
Time: 3:30-4:30
Location: 709 Johnnie Dodds Blvd, Mount Pleasant
Instructor: Kimberlee Ferreira
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Acting & Improv II (RDAIMP4-7)
Learn to act with creativity and spontaneity! This session of improvisational games, unique performance tactics, and creative theatrical exploration will have students connecting with classmates through bonding and trust-building activities. This engaging hour-long class will challenge students to collaborate, act with their gut-reactions, and cultivate storylines and characters that capture audiences.
Ages: 4-7th Grade
Dates: Wednesdays Jan.24 - May 15 (no class 4/3/24)
Times: 6:15-7:15pm
Location: 709 Johnnie Dodds Blvd, Mount Pleasant
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Lunch Time Theatre
Lunch Time Theatre at COK-SM
Giving more kids a way to experience the theatre is one of our greatest aspirations.
We are proud to be able to offer theatre classes once a week during the
2023-24 school year for grades 1-4 at Christ Our King - Stella Maris School.
These classes are held during student lunch and recess periods and culminate in
a performance for family and friends!
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2024 Fall Session
Grades 1 & 2 meet on Tuesdays
Grades 3-4 meet on Thursdays
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To Register, send an email to
Director@charlestonacademyofmusicaltheatre.com
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Our students in this program were able to perform publicly the 68th Annual COK-SM Bazaar,
and most recently performed scenes from
Beauty & the Beast and Sleeping Beauty for family members.
If your COK-SM students are interested in joining this exciting program,
please email us to find out more about our once a week, semester long program!
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Contact Mrs. Courtney at
Courtney@charlestonacademyofmusicaltheatre.com
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Classes for Homeschool Associations available!
Contact us to find out more