Summer Session 2018

Summer Session of Classes and Workshops General Information 

The summer session of classes and workshops will begin on Monday, June 4th.  This year we are offering a few summer classes, some workshops, and of course, camps.  (Camp offerings are under the Camps tab.) . See what is going on at The Biz below.

If you are new to The Biz or are due for your annual Registration Fee, you will need to pay an additional $25 to register for a class. (We do not charge a Registration Fee for workshops or camps.)  You will receive a Biz tee shirt on your first registration. Second and third-year registrants may choose a Biz string bag or another tee shirt.  Your third annual registration is your final one!  Once signed up, you will receive an invoice from The Biz, sometime before the class begins. (We have to wait for numbers to see if the class is a “go.”)  You may pay online with a credit card through the invoice you receive, or you may bring a check or cash for the total to the first class.  There is some minor paperwork for you to fill out at the first class if you are new to The Biz.

Classes need to have at least five participants in order for it to take place, so invite your friends!

We look forward to seeing everyone at The Biz! 

Description of Classes and Workshops

 Dance Workshops

Musical Theatre Dance by Doug King.  Learn theatre dance styles through the ages as well as a piece from The Addam’s Family!  For ages 12 and up. Saturday, June 23rd from 10:00-12:00.  Cost: $30 (Class must have 5 participants for it to be a “go”.)

Dance Intensive by Johnnie Taylor.  This 4 week dance intensive will cover Jazz, Musical Theatre, Hip Hop and Vogue. Each week you will learn a dance routine from a new genre, and connect it to the musical theatre. If you are looking to start your dance journey or improve your skills, this workshop is for you!  Mondays from June 4th – 25th.  Beginners from 5:00-6:00, and experienced dancers from 6:00-7:00. Cost: $60 (Classes must have 5 participants for them to be a “go”.

 

Classes

 Preschool by Aimee Albright. Come and “play” theater through singing, dancing, and acting! For ages 3-5. Thursdays from June 7th – July19th from 5:00-5:45, (with July 5th off) Cost: $70   (Classes must have 5 participants for them to be a “go”.)

Tap Basics by Jeff Van Paris. Learn the basics as well as expand your knowledge of tap with this summer class. This class is on Saturday morning at 9:00. Dates: June 16, 23, and July 7, 14, 21. Cost is $75.

 

PRIVATE Voice and beginning Piano  – We have two fabulous teachers: Amanda Boldt and Johnnie Taylor. (Johnnie will also be teaching beginning piano.) See their bios below.

Amanda will be teaching on Wednesdays evenings.  To reserve your lesson time, contact Amanda at amandacboldt@gmail.com

Johnnie will be teaching on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays, from 5:00-8:00, as well as some Saturdays from noon -2:00.  To reserve your lesson time, contact Johnnie at johnnietaylor140@gmail.com, or (317)954-3131. 

 All private lessons will be held at The Biz.  A 30 min. lesson is $25.  (You are expected to pay for missed lessons unless previously arranged with the instructor, and at their discretion.)

Amanda Boldt is a graduate of Ball State University with a BFA in Musical Theatre.  She has performed around the Indianapolis community with Bobdirex, Booth Tarkington Civic, The Cabaret, and the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra.  In addition to performing, Amanda has taught summer camps at Christian Youth Theatre, assisted Actor’s Theatre of Indiana with their Immersion Experience and currently works in Patron Services at the Center for the Performing Arts.  While in school, Amanda wrote and performed her own one-woman show and developed several cabarets, one taught by two-time Tony award winner, Sutton Foster.  She is so excited to be working with The Biz and helping you to become the best singer you can be!

 Johnnie Taylor is very excited to begin teaching private voice lessons here at The BIZ. Johnnie is in his final semester at Ball State University where he will graduate in May with a BS in Vocal Music Education. He has starred in Dreamgirls(C.C), Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat(Joseph), and Aladdin: Dual language addition(Jafar). He has done professional work with the Actors Theater of Indiana where he starred as Mitch Mahoney in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. Johnnie plans to move to New York to pursue a professional career in Musical Theater and Private Voice lessons. 

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