Academy & Classes

GRADES K6

No experience necessary!

Elementary classes at ATMTC are designed to give children in grades K-5 a well-rounded introduction to the wonderful world of Musical Theatre.

Through acting, song, and dance our students gain valuable 21st Century Skills that will carry them through many areas of their lives as they practice Critical Thinking, Collaboration, Creativity, and Communication in a fun and upbeat setting!

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Our elementary classes are designed to meet your child where they are, and take them where they want to go—no matter their skill or experience!

Download our 2024-2025 Academy catalog

The 2025 Spring Semester runs the week of February 17 through May 17 2025.

SING DANCE ACT (GRADES K1)

Students will learn a song and dance number from a popular age-appropriate musical guided by one of our gifted teaching artists. Students will also learn the basics of stage performance, vocal music, and will learn simple movement combinations that include beginning dance technique. This class is perfect for the child interested in exploring the foundations of creative expression.

GLEN ECHO PARK 
WINTERGREEN PLAZA (ROCKVILLE)

Class Cost: $400 $340 Early Bird

BROADWAY PREP (GRADES 2-3)

Students will learn song and dance numbers, as well as short scenes from popular age-appropriate musicals guided by one of our gifted elementary teaching artists. Broadway prep students will focus on adding emotion into their songs, scenes, and characters as they work on putting together a fun performance. Students will also learn basic music and dance terminology, and will continue working on building their foundational skills in acting, singing, and dance. No prior experience required!

GLEN ECHO PARK
WINTERGREEN PLAZA (ROCKVILLE)

Class Cost: $400 $340 Early Bird

BRIDGE TO BROADWAY (GRADES 4-5)

Bridge to Broadway students will work to extend their range and character development through dance, voice, and acting. Students will also learn how to prepare for an audition, work on script reading and improv skills, sharpen their dance skills, and learn the importance of working as an ensemble. No prior experience required!

GLEN ECHO PARK
WINTERGREEN PLAZA (ROCKVILLE)

Class Cost: $425 $361.25 Early Bird

Surviving Your Dance Audition Workshops for Grades 4-7

Join us for these four Musical Theatre combo classes where you will learn choreography, go through a “mock audition” and learn where you can improve by getting feedback from your teacher.  The only way to get more comfortable with auditioning is to practice.  Come out and sharpen your skills picking up choreography and tools to make you a better auditioner and land the role you want!

MINI PLAY (Grades 3-6)

If your child came to Summer Musical Theatre Camp and enjoyed themselves, this may just be the class for you! Students in Mini-Play will work with a teaching artist to put together a show over the course of the 12 week semester. In addition to being cast in a role and learning about blocking, creating characters, and working as an ensemble, Mini-Play students will get to explore some of the technical and design components of the theatre such as props, costumes, and sets. No prior experience required!

GLEN ECHO PARK
WINTERGREEN PLAZA (ROCKVILLE)

Class Cost: $500 $425 Early Bird

Check out our Spring Student Production for Grades 3-7!

Follow the Yellow Brick Road to  The Wizard of Oz Your child will work alongside accomplished teaching artists to put on a full scale 60 to 70 minutes musical.

Disney Dance Class (Grades 3-6)

Come experience many styles of dance: Ballet, Jazz, and Hip Hop to all your Disney Favorites: Moana, Encanto, Beauty and Beast, The Little Mermaid, and more! Try out these different styles of dance, all wrapped up in one class taught by one of our gifted teaching artists! Not only will you learn basic technique, but also different ways of storytelling and conveying emotion through dance combinations. Come and immerse yourself in the fun and excitement of Disney Dance! 
WINTERGREEN PLAZA (ROCKVILLE)

Class Cost: $400 $340 Early Bird

Check out our Valentine’s Taylor Swift Dance Party (Grades 3-6)!

Do you want to have a romantic dinner without the kiddos? We can help! Drop the kids off from 6-8:30pm and they will have a blast learning dances from all of their Taylor Swift faves, as well as enjoy cupcakes, hot chocolate, and create a handmade Valentine just for you!

PRIVATE VOICE

Students will study the technical aspects of voice, geared toward the musical theatre genre, developing healthy skills they can use on and off the stage. Special attention and focus on breath support, resonance, placement, jaw and vowel work, and alignment, to expand and strengthen the vocal range. Students will also work on expression, artistry, and text exploration, working toward a sharing day performance for parents at the end of the semester. This course is guided by an age-appropriate curriculum taught by one of our qualified and gifted teaching artists. 
 
*Pre-requisite for this course is completing one semester of Class Voice at ATMTC or equivalent prior vocal training experience. 
 
Class cost: $550