BACKSTAGE PERFORMING ARTS
8th-12th GRADE
EXPERIENCE YOUR POTENTIAL. ACCOMPLISH YOUR DREAMS.
These courses will push those performers who are striving to become the ultimate triple threat. Performers will receive intense training in singing, dancing and acting. All Backstage classes are taught by professionals in the business. We can't wait to see you gain new friendships, progress your talents, and perform your best!
Classes begin last week of August. All new students are charged a $30 Registration Fee.
TRAINING & PERFORMANCE
Beginning/Intermediate
TUESDAY/THURSDAYS
4:30- 7:00PM
Some Saturdays for Rehearsal 9:00-11:30am
TRAINING INCLUDED
Broadway Dance
Music Theory/Auditioning
Broadway Tap
Acting Lessons
PERFORMANCE INCLUDED
AIDA School Edition
November 15th- 23rd
Tickets will be sold for performances
*get $80 off per semester when you register for this class and private voice
This class is a 4 month commitment
(Aug 26th- Dec 13th)
$87/month
$47 Costume Fee
$30 reg fee for new students
TRAINING & PERFORMANCE
Advanced
TUESDAY/THURSDAYS
5:45-8:30PM
Some Saturdays for Rehearsal 9:00-11:30am
TRAINING INCLUDED
Broadway Jazz
Ballet
Broadway Tap
Acting Lessons
PERFORMANCE INCLUDED
-AIDA School Edition
November 15th- 23rd
Tickets will be sold for performances
-Halloween Acting Class Performance
*get $80 off per semester when you register for this class and private voice
This class is a 4 month commitment
(Aug 26th- Dec 13th)
$87/month
$47 Costume Fee
$30 reg fee for new students
AERIAL SILKS
BEGINNER & INTERMEDIATE
THURSDAY OR FRIDAY
SATURDAYS
- AERIAL SILKS BEGINNER -
MONDAYS 4:00- 4:45PM
- AERIAL SILKS INTERMEDIATE -
THURSDAYS 7:00-8:00PM
*must have take Aerial Silks for 2 semesters to enroll
Both beginning and intermediate classes will be invited to OPEN AERIAL on the 2nd & 4th Saturdays of the month from 9:00-9:45 to practice what they have been working on during the week
Class time includes basic dance warm-ups, conditioning, flexibility on and off the silks, instruction of skills & poses and combinations.
Students should wear long leggings, no socks or shoes,
t-shirt, tank top or leotard. Hair pulled back, no jewelry, watches, zippers or anything that potentially could snag the fabrics. No jeans. Colors encouraged black, grey & blue.
There is no costume fee for this class, students will be expected to provide their own costume for the recital, this usually consists of black leggings and a shirt of a specific color.
$53 OR 57/Month
$33 Equipment Fee
$30 reg fee for new students
AIDA SHOW ONLY
TUEDAYS & THURSDAYS
5:45-7:00PM
SATURDAYS
9:45-11:00AM
This option is for High School Students ONLY who are unable to attend training but would still like to participate in the musical.
We highly suggest taking "Training and Performance" to get the full backstage experience to strengthen your talents.
$65/month
$47 Costume Fee
$30 reg fee for new students
PRIVATE VOICE
CLICK "REGISTER" TO SEE DAY/TIME AVAILABILITY
Private Voice Lessons are designed for the individual looking to improve their vocal range, confidence, repertoire, technique and experience level. Each performer works with one of our trained professionals to achieve goals and excel quickly. Our private voice instructor's are dedicated to giving you a solid foundation to build heathy and strong vocal techniques. To see their professional experience click on the "About Us" page.
Students will perform at the end of the fall season in a recital. Private voice runs all 4 months of the fall season. Lessons are held once a week for 30 minutes.
*get $80 off per semester when you register for "training and performance" and private voice lessons
$63/month
$30 reg fee for new students
JAZZ & TAP
Intermediate
WEDNESDAYS 6:35-8:05PM
Perfect class for the student looking to up their technique game, progress quicker and gain more strength, flexibility and confidence on the dance floor. Must have taken tap/jazz before.
Will perform in an end of semester recital. No costume fee.
Training and Performance Students may add-on this class for $17/mo.
Tap and Jazz Shoes are required for this class. View our dress code at the bottom of the page.
$45/month
$30 reg fee for new students
AUDITION NOTICE
Director- Kayeli Hathaway
Music Director- Caleb Saunders
Choreographer- Sarah Heiner
CLASSES START- August 27th
AUDITIONS - September 6th
CALLBACKS- September 7th, 10:00-12:00pm
REHEARSALS- August-November
Tuesday/Thursday 5:45pm-7:00pm & Saturday 9:00-11:30pm
PERFORMANCES- November 15th- November 23rd
Part Broadway musical, part dance spectacular and part rock concert AIDA is an epic tale about the power and timelesness of love. The show features over twenty roles for singers, dancers and actors. Adapted from the four-time Tony Award-winning hit, Elton John and Tim Rice's Aida School Edition is an epic tale of love, loyalty and betrayal, chronicling the love triangle between Aida, a Nubian princess stolen from her country, Amneris, an Egyptian princess, and Radames, the soldier that they both love. An enslaved Nubian princess, Aida, finds her heart entangled with Radames, an Egyptian soldier who is betrothed to the Pharaoh's daughter, Amneris. As their forbidden love blossoms, Aida is forced to weigh her heart against the responsibility that she faces as the leader of her people. Aida and Radames' love for one another becomes a shining example of true devotion that ultimately transcends the vast cultural differences between their warring nations, heralding a time of unprecedented peace and prosperity.
AUDITIONS
Auditions are open to all performers between the grades 8th-12th
Bring ALL conflicts from September 6th-November 23rd, any conflicts not included at the time of audition will not be honored. Not everyone will be called to every rehearsal.
If you cannot attend auditions on September 6th, contact us and we will schedule another time for you.
Bring a headshot and resume to auditions
Come prepared to sing 1 minute in the style of the show or stylistically appropriate to a character from the show. An accompanist will be provided, please bring sheet music. Or bring a karaoke track, no tracks with vocals
Auditions will take place at the studio located at 803 North 1250 West #4, Centerville, Utah, 84014
COST
Training and Performance Monthly: $87
Costume Rental Fee: $47
Registration Fee for New Students Only: $30
Performers will be required to provide underclothing and shoes for performances. Consisting of a tan leotard & black shorts for girls and a black tank top & black or tan pants for boys.
*High Schoolers Grades 10th-12th can participate in show only for $65/mo. + Costume Fee + Registration Fee
HOW TO SIGN UP
1. Click any "register" button
2. Register for "TRAINING & PERFORMANCE" or "HIGH SCHOOLER SHOW ONLY"
3. Email us to get an audition time backstageperformingartsutah@gmail.com
Everyone who registers will be cast in the production
CALLBACKS
- Dance Call will be held from 10:00-10:45am (Sept 7th) all those participating will be invited to attend the dance call, wear dance clothes, bring jazz shoes, and be prepared to move.
- Additional Callbacks will be held after 10:45am by invitation only
Absolutely NO refunds will be given after the cast list has been posted
If you have any questions, please email us. backstageperformingartsutah@gmail.com
CHARACTER BREAKDOWN
AMNERIS
A beautiful and materialistic Egyptian Princess who is the betrothed of Captain Radames. Daughter of the Pharaoh. Seeking a strong vocalist who can command the stage.
Gender: Female
RADAMES
An Egyptian Captain and the son of Zoser. A strong, handsome, adventurous soldier who enjoys the adventures of war without realizing it's devastation. Betrothed to Amneris, falls in love with Aida.
Gender: Male
AIDA
A beautiful, brave Nubian Princess who is loyal to her people but is torn between her heritage and love for an Egyptian Captain. Daughter of King Amonasro.
Gender: Female
PALACE WOMEN/NUBIANS
Seeking strong dancers and vocalists to be featured in Strongest Suit and Amneris' runway models, looking for stage presence and a confident flare when wearing the latest fashion. Dancers will also carry many choreographed sections throughout the show in songs: The God's Love Nubia and Dance of the Robe, those with solid technique in hip-hop/african styles encouraged to audition, also those holding experience with tumbling and lifts. These roles will demand physical endurance.
MEREB
A young Nubian slave and servant to Radames. He is faithful to his Nubian heritage and dreams of a better life for his people, he befriends Aida upon her arrival to Egypt.
Gender: Male
ZOSER
The manipulative and evil Chief Minister hungry for power. He attempts to poison the Pharaoh and is father to Radames.
Gender: Male
PHARAOH
The Leader of Egypt and father to Amneris. A distinguished gentleman.
Gender: Male
NEHEBKA
A Nubian slave who is friendly with Aida. She creates a robe for the Nubian Princess.
Gender: Female
AMONASRO
An honorable and peaceful man who is imprisoned by Egypt. The King of Nubia and father to Aida.
Gender: Male
MINISTERS/SOLDIERS/GUARDS
Seeking singers and dancers for roles that intimidate the enemy, Zosars fearless soldiers and Radames' war friends.
SONG LIST
Every Story is a Love Story
Fortune Favors the Brave
The Past Is Now Another Land
Another Pyramid
How I Know You
My Strongest Suit
Enchantment Passing Through
Dance of the Robe
Not Me
Elaborate Lives
The Gods Love Nubia
A Step to Far
Easy as a Life
Like Father, Like Son
Radames' Letter
Written in the Stars
I Know the Truth
Finale
WHAT TO WEAR
to dance classes
WHAT TO WEAR
Students are expected to wear dance clothes to movement classes and rehearsals.
Girls should wear a leotard (black), black or grey shirt no logos, ballet skirt (black or pink) or dance shorts(black), or black leggings.
Boys should wear a black shirt and black shorts or pants.
Hair should be pulled back away from the face, no jewelry.
For students to experience their greatest potential in these classes,
proper shoes are essential they will need to bring:
Jazz Shoes (Tan or Black)
Ballet Slippers
Tap Shoes