Here are our MARCH GROUP CLASSES, we have some fun new classes and guest teachers this month!
TO REGISTER PLEASE EMAIL:
-Students Name
-Classes they wish to attend
LOCATION
PHOENIX DANCE STUDIOS
24850 N 19th Ave
#103
Phoenix, AZ 85085
CLASSES:
HIP HOP DANCE WORKSHOP (March 8th, 22nd and 29th)
TIME: 7pm-8pm
ALL AGES
INSTRUCTORS: DELANY SPANKO and CHRIS ARELLANO
COST: $15 per class
Hip Hop has made a huge appearance in contemporary musical theater from Hamilton to Sponge Bob, &Juliet and so many more. In this class students will explore the fundamentals and technique of Hip Hop dance. Class will consist of a warmup, technique work and a fun combination to put it all together.
BALLET FUNDAMENTALS (March 8th, 15th, 22nd and 29th)
TIME: 5pm-6pm
INSTRUCTOR: Laurie
COST: $15.00 per class
This class is geared toward students who are looking to improve their ballet vocabulary and focus on their technique and ballet skills. Ballet is the BASE of any other dance practice and imperative in the Musical Theater world. Class will include a group warmup, ballet bar, across the floor and center practice.
TAP FUNDAMENTALS (March 8th, 15th, 22nd and 29th)
TIME: 6pm-7pm
INSTRUCTOR: Shonn
COST: $15.00
Students will grow their tap vocabulary and focus on the clarity of their sounds and technique. Learning the popular steps found in musical theater choreography. Class will include a warmup, technique work and a short tap combo.
ACTING TECHNIQUE CLASS with STEPHAN HOHENDORF- PARNEL (MARCH 15th ONLY)
Ages 7-12: 7pm-8pm
Ages 13+: 8pm-9pm
INSTRUCTOR: Stephan
*CLASS SIZE LIMITED
COST: $30.00
This class is designed to deepen actors’ understanding of scripts and strengthen their connection to character and story. Students will explore how to break down a scene or monologue by identifying objectives, obstacles, tactics, given circumstances, and subtext. Participants develop stronger choices, clearer storytelling, and greater confidence in auditions, rehearsals, and performances. This workshop encourages the actor to move beyond memorization and truly understand the “why” behind every line they speak.
AUDITION WORKSHOP: NAIL YOUR CALLBACK (March 8th and 29th)
TIME: 8pm-9pm
INSTUCTORS: Renee and Shonn
*CLASS SIZE LIMITED
COST $30.00 Per Class
In this audition workshop, we will be focusing on THE CALLBACK! Many of the youth theaters in the Valley lean towards general callbacks with Cold Reads and non-specified callback songs. Students will be given materials to learn on the fly, and be taught techniques to help them make strong choices when presented with materials they have not had time to prep. We hope to help ease the stress of the callback, so our students can shine no matter what is throw at them
ABOUT OUR GUEST INSTRUCTORS:
STEPHEN HOHENDORF- PARNEL:
Since relocating to the Phoenix area in 2020 Stephen has worked as an actor, director, choreographer, and private acting teacher. He has performed locally with Arizona Broadway Theatre (most recently in Happy Days, Spamalot, and A Christmas Carol), Southwest Shakespeare Co. (Two Gentlemen of Verona), and The Phoenix Theatre Company's New Works Festival 2022 (Choreographers Lab). Stephen is the former Artistic Director of Actor's Youth Theatre in Gilbert, AZ where he has directed and choreographed a handful of shows including Big Fish, Bonnie and Clyde, and Tarzan as well as directed Freaky Friday (AriZoni Nomination- Best Overall Youth Production 2021) and Shrek the Musical (AriZoni Award Winner - Best Overall Youth Production 2022). Other local credits include The Drowsy Chaperone (Direction and Musical Staging) - Scottsdale Desert Stages, Urinetown the Musical (Choreography), Fancy Nancy Splendiferous Christmas (Direction/Chreography), and A Year with Frog and Toad (Direction/Choreography) - all with Arizona Broadway Theatre. This summer Stephen will be directing Finding Nemo Jr. and Winnie the Pooh Kids where he holds thefor ABT's Academy for Young Performers where he hold the title of Education Director. This fall Stephen will begin online class through The University of Idaho pursuing an MFA in Theatre.
DELANY SPANKO:
Delaney Spanko is a performer and choreographer born and raised in Phoenix, Arizona! With a background in musical theatre and hip hop, her classes focus on confidence, performance, and clean execution—while keeping the vibe fun and welcoming. She loves bringing music, movement, and personality together. Delaney believes hip hop is about expression and empowerment, and she encourages dancers of all levels to show up boldly and move authentically.
CHRIS ARELLANO:
Christopher Arellano is from enchantingly historic Tucumcari, New Mexico now based in Phoenix, Arizona. He received his formal dance training at the National Dance Institute of New Mexico, Dance Theatre Southwest, and the Joffrey Ballet School in NYC. Christopher has recently been seen on the Arizona Broadway Theatre stage as the Nutcracker Prince in The Nutcracker: A Musical, Romeo in Newsies, Prince Topher in Cinderella, and many more! Along with musicals, he has recently performed in Nickelodeon’s The Really Loud House, Festival Ballet Albuquerque’s The Nutcracker in the Land of Enchantment, and Dracula. Eager to share his passions, Christopher hopes to open new doors for students to study performance art while developing confidence, self-expression, and artistic identity.
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