Homeschool classes

August 2021-May 2022 

Join us this fall for a semester of new discoveries in our homeschool classes. 

These lessons are specifically catered to student's ages with a focus on creativity, discovery & learning.  

Our teachers are excited to watch your child learn and grow! 

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Classes Begin August 26th, 2021

Full Year Registration August 2021 - May 2022

$40 Yearly Non-Refundable Registration Fee

HOMESCHOOL (7TH-12TH GRADE)

TUESDAYS 10:30-3:00pm

$143/month + $40 Yearly Registration Fee

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Homeschool arts classes are designed for the performer in your life, all classes have a creative interactive approach with lots of opportunity to explore and delve into the arts!  

Classes Include

Shakespeare & Drama

Music & Singing

Art & Drawing

Choreography & Dance

Broadway Review

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Students should bring a sack lunch to class

Music & Singing and the Broadway Review will have performances at the end of each semester

Tickets will be sold for performances

For performances, students will need to provide specific underclothing

Please see our class dress code below that includes what to wear and shoes your student will need to bring to class

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*This class has an enrollment minimum of 10 kids

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Backstage Performing Arts Utah is eligible for MyTechHigh & Harmony Education Services

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CLASS DESCRIPTIONS

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ART & DRAWING

Students will be introduced to foundations of artistry and design, exploring pencil sketching, painting, and other mixed mediums. Students will keep an art journal throughout the class and be introduced to basic design elements of art including: color theory, line, shape, form, texture, and space. Students will also learn about design pertaining to theatre arts including costume and scenic design.  

SHAKESPEARE & DRAMA

Students will learn about William Shakespeare’s life and the historical contexts in which his plays were written. Students will explore and discuss his plays through elements of drama including plot, characters, conflict, text, theme/idea, and genre. Students will also perform scenes and monologues from Shakespeare’s plays and learn about theatre and acting through Shakespeare and other dramatic works. 

MUSIC & SINGING

Students will be introduced to the foundations of western music literacy and ensemble singing. They will explore some of music’s cultural history and learn about different styles and genres of music and the composers and artists who create them. This class will feature group singing, harmony, 

ear training, and opportunities for solo work. 

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CHOREOGRAPHY & DANCE

​This class will delve into all different styles of movement including, jazz, ballet, hip-hop, modern, musical theatre and contemporary.  Students will learn about the great choreographers of the past, who shaped dance as we know it today.  Students will experience picking up choreography as well as creating it.  Performers participate through cardio and strengthening exercises.  Dancers will gain flexibility and coordination. 

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TUMBLING & MOVEMENT

Children will focus on beginner tumbling skills such as forward and backward rolls, handstands, bridges, cartwheels, round-offs and backbends.  The primary focus of this class is floor exercise and building strength and flexibility.  Students will work on assisted skills as well as independent skills. Students will be introduced to creative movement through music exploration. Students will not only create their own movement but learn the movement of others.  Performers participate through cardio and strengthening exercises, students will gain flexibility and coordination.   

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THEATRE & DRAMA

Students will learn about theatre arts and gain confidence on stage through hands on play and exploration. Students will learn and apply foundations of acting, theatre history and discuss elements of drama; such as plot, character, and genre.  This class will have in-class performances. 

CREATIVE ART

This class students can expect to get their hands dirty in paint, slime and other mediums.  Individuals will use creative expression through projects and crafts.  Students will be introduced to drawing, line, shape & form.  

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SHOW CHOIR & MUSIC

Our show choir is designed for singers looking to improve their confidence on stage and performing choreography while singing. Students will learn the foundations of music literacy, ensemble singing and will explore different styles and genres of music. Solos and group numbers will be included throughout the year, finishing with a recital in both the fall and the spring.

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BROADWAY REVIEW

Students will learn about musical theatre performance, auditioning and perform in a live showcase at the end of the semester. Each student will have a moment in the limelight as the musical numbers will be chosen to best feature students individually and as a group. Song selections will come from pop and rock styles, film musicals, and Broadway shows.

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