Classes and Lessons
Winter/Spring Session of Classes 2025
How it works
Welcome to Classes at The Biz! 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.) There will also be some minor paperwork fthat will be emailed to you to fill out and return at the first class if you are new to The Biz. You will receive a Biz t-shirt with your first registration. Your third annual registration is your final one!
Once signed up, you will receive an invoice from The Biz, sometime during the first week of class. We need to see what the enrollment will be before we send out invoices. If you have not signed up by the deadline, your desired class may be dropped, so please don’t wait! You may pay online with a credit card through the invoice you receive, or you may bring a check or cash for the session to the first class. The deadline for signing up is THREE DAYS PRIOR to the first class. Don’t wait! Sign up for classes now so we can make sure we have the numbers to run them.
Notes about this winter/spring session
- Classes are set to begin on Tuesday, January 21st, and will run through May 17th.
- This session is five weeks longer than the fall session, so the total cost is higher. You may pay for half the cost before or at the first class, and I will invoice you for the balance about halfway through the session.
- ALL classes will take March 23-April 5 off for spring break.
- Showcase will take place on Saturday morning, May 17th at 10:00 AM, at Avon Middle School North.
- Your health and safety matter to us. If your child is not feeling well, please keep them home to protect others.
- You can find the session class offerings below with pricing and specific dates it will meet.
- Just a reminder that every class needs four or more participants to run. We will contact you a few days before the class is to begin IF there are not enough students signed up. If you don’t hear from us, we’ll see you there!
- Sign-ups for classes are at the very bottom of this page.
- If classes have already begun, please email The Biz at thebizacademy@gmail.com to see if you can still join.
Tuesdays
Acting I – ages 7-10, 6:00-7:00 (Meets at Avon Middle School North, door #6.) This class introduces beginning actors to the theatre with activities and games that get them on their feet using their voices and bodies to create characters while learning stage terms, concentration and skills that will improve speaking and help them gain confidence. They will participate in scene work, memorizing lines while honing their acting skills. Uses monologues, pantomime, concentration games and theater activities to improve students’ public speaking and stage movement. Scenes and monologues are used to work on character development and memorization skills. Students enrolled in this class must be able to read well. Classes begin on Tuesday, January 21st and will run through May 13th. Class will NOT meet on March 25th and April 1st due to spring break. Class on Feb. 26th and May 14th will be meeting on WEDNESDAY instead of Tuesday due to conflicts at The Biz. Acting classes will meet at Avon Middle School North, door #6. Please note this information on your calendar!
Cost is $285; Taught by Suzi Brown, Theater and English Teacher at Avon Middle School North.
Acting II – ages 11 and up, 7:00-8:00 (Meets at Avon Middle School North, Door #6.) This class uses monologues, pantomime, concentration games and theater activities to improve students’ public speaking and stage movement. Scenes and monologues are used to work on character development and memorization skills. See the class above for cost, instructor information, and meeting place.
Stage School Junior – ages 7-9, 5:30 – 6:30 (Meets in the Salmon Studio and the dance studio at The Biz) This is a great class for those with little to no theatrical experience. The class will learn the vocals of a medley for 25 min. and then spend the remaining time learning choreography and acting. All the hard work culminates in a performance at our end-of-session showcase! (This class DOES require at-home practicing.)
Cost: $285; Taught by Jeff Van Paris and Cameron Callan. Classes begin on Tuesday, January 21st and will run through May 13th. Class will NOT meet on March 25th and April 1st due to spring break. Please mark your calendars!
Stage School Senior – ages 10 and up, 6:00 -7:30 (Meets in the Salmon Studio and the dance studio at The Biz.) This is a great class for those with little to no theatrical experience, as well as a class for those with experience to have some fun without the pressure of a full musical. The kids learn the vocals of a medley for 40 min. and then spend the remaining time learning choreography and acting. All the hard work culminates in a performance at our end of session showcase! (This class does require at-home practicing.)
Cost: $427 (an hour and a half class); Taught by Jeff Van Paris and Cameron Callan. This class will BEGIN on Tuesday, January 21st and will run through May 13th. Class will NOT meet on March 25th and April 1st due to spring break. Please note this on your calendar!
Thursdays
Preschool Introduction to Theatre, ages 3-4, 5:00-5:30 (Meets in the Dance Studio at The Biz.) During this 30 min. class, Jeff will work with the kids on very basic singing, acting, and dancing skills. Come and “play” theater! Classes begin on Thursday, January 23rd and will run through May 15th. Class will NOT meet on March 27th and April 3rd due to spring break. Please mark your calendars! Cost is $143; Taught by Jeff Van Paris
Little Performers – ages 5-6, 5:30-6:30 (Meets in the Dance Studio at The Biz.) In this class, students will learn basic singing, dancing, and acting skills, as well as learn how to tell stories with movement and voice. This is a great beginning class, as well as a follow-up class to Preschool. Classes begin on Thursday, January 23rd and will run through May 15th. Class will NOT meet on March 27th and April 3rd due to spring break. Please make ot on your calendar! Cost is $285; Taught by Jeff Van Paris
Audition Prep Class – ages 8 and up, 6:45-7:45 (Meets in the Salmon Studio at The Biz.) This is a class that will teach you all you need to know about auditions! You’ll learn about expectations, how to present yourself, how to best do a cold script read, feel confident at dance auditions, (or at least LOOK confident!), and how to sell your song. You will finish the class with an audition notebook, an age appropriate audition-ready song with sheet music, and a digital headshot. Classes begin on Thursday, January 23rd and will run through May 15th. Class will NOT meet on March 27th and April 3rd due to spring break. Please make note on your calendar! Cost is $300; Taught by Jeff Van Paris
Saturdays
Tap I, ages 7 and up, 9:00 – 10:00 (Meets in the dance studio at the Biz.) This class is for want-to-be tappers of all ages that have never taken or have already had the basics, but need to continue working on basic technique.
Broadway Jazz, ages 7 and up, 10:00-11:00 (Dance Studio) Expand your abilities in Broadway style dance. Learn jazz technique and some of the original moves from numerous Broadway shows! This is a general musical theater dance class.
Tap II, ages 7 and up, 11:00-12:00 (Dance Studio) Please consult with Jeff for placement in this class, as it is for experienced tappers who want to be challenged! (Contact Jeff at Thebizacademy@gmail.com.)
The above classes begin on January 25th and run through May 10th. Classes will not meet March 29th and April 5th due to spring break. Please make note of these dates! COST $266; All classes taught by Brooke Callan
Sundays
Dancing Divas and Dudes! Ages 13 and up – Jazz 5:30 and Tap 6:30. These two classes are for those young people and adults who want to get in shape while learning basic jazz and tap moves. There are several different levels in these classes, and instruction will be tailored to your ability. You may take one or both of these classes. They begin on Jan. 25th and run through May 11th. Class will NOT meet on March 9th or March 23rd or 30th due to spring break. Please mark those days on your calendar! Cost $247 for one class, Two classes $443 (three classes free!); Taught by Jeff Van Paris
Please remember that classes need to have at least four participants in order for it to take place. Sign up today and invite your friends!
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We look forward to seeing everyone at The Biz this next session!