Cross-Training Classes
Performing Arts Cross-Training Classes
Fall 2026 (Sep. 13 - Nov. 12)
Instructors
Class Descriptions
Triple Threat (Grades K-2) lays the groundwork for combining skills by using gross motor skills to teach spatial reasoning, weight shifts, coordination, musical downbeat, and rhythms to choreography and blocking.
Triple Threat (Grades 2-5) delves into more formal musical theatre dance skills applied to musical phrasing, independent application such as rounds and canons with understanding the impact of dramatic choices.
Triple Threat (Grades 5-10) utilizes formal ballet/musical theatre dance techniques with hearing and holding harmonies, understanding who to break down a character to fully embody the character both physically and emotionally.
Elite Training (Grades 8-12) focuses on dance, vocals, drama, and film. This season includes the addition of dance combinations along with jumps and turns; the Drama component will continue forward with Chubbuck technique; Film will move into 2-person scenes. Students not continuing from the prior season must audition and/or complete PPAC’s grades 5-10 Triple Threat, Drama, and Film classes.
Elite Drama/Film (Grades 8-12) for students who are driving toward enhancing their film acting skills.
Drama (Grades 5-10) develops acting techniques from the ground up. Finding reality is the actor’s job, learning how to be real on stage without adding caricature is what this class is about.
Film Acting (Grades 5-10) - Acting on camera requires specialized acting techniques. Because video auditions are commonly required for stage productions, understanding how to act on camera is more important than ever before.
Attendance
Students are expected to attend all sessions other than conflicts disclosed at registration.
Students are expected to exhibit mature, respectful, and attentive behavior at all times during rehearsals, meal breaks, and performances.