Kage and Brenda Hart from Fred Astaire Dance Studio Oceanside coach young performers to tap into their potential to grow their confidence and abilities through lessons based on movement and vocal expression.
Youth Program Weekly Themes:
Week 1: Intro to ballroom and swing. Voice 101, voice as an instrument.
Week 2: Posture and stage presence. Breathwork and the diaphragm.
Week 3: Distinguishing between styles of movement and dance. Getting into character through song.
Week 4: Putting it all together. Preparing for your audition.
Kage and Brenda Hart from Fred Astaire Dance Studio Oceanside have been teaching dance in North County for over 10 years.
Kage has taught all styles of ballroom and partnership dancing for 22 years. He has owned and operated a dance studio for over 13 years helping people learn how to move their bodies through all forms, from Tango to Cha Cha, Swing and Waltz and has choreographed for competition showcases and theatrical stage performances.
Brenda Joined the Fred Astaire dance studio in 2015, where she has been teaching and participating in dance competitions ever since. In addition, she has actively participated in vocal performances and projects, as a writing and recording artist, as well as back up vocal studio work. As a young performer she attended San Diego School for Creative and Performing Arts and later, the San Francisco State University vocal Jazz program.
Mixed Nuts is part workshop, part improv jam where anybody who shows up gets to play! Each week starting at 7pm, we will have a brief workshop taught by OTC teachers and beyond. Then we will randomly break everybody into teams to perform improv. Anybody interested in improv can join in the super fun and supportive environment.
Third Thursdays, starting January 18 (2/15, 3/21, 4/18, etc)
This class will explore many elements of theatre including scene study, character development, improvisation, audition and callback techniques, speech, and movement. Actors will gain stage knowledge by working with their fellow actors to ‘tell the story’ using strong beginning, middle and end techniques. Ages 7-16. $155 for 4-week workshop. Tuesdays, 4-6 pm.
Session 1: January 9-30
Session 2: February 6-27
This class will explore many elements of theatre including scene study, character development, improvisation, audition and callback techniques, speech, and movement. Actors will gain stage knowledge by working with their fellow actors to ‘tell the story’ using strong beginning, middle and end techniques. Ages 7-16. $155 for 4-week workshop. Tuesdays, 4-6 pm.
Session 1: January 9-30
Session 2: February 6-27
Teens can now connect, and unleash their inner creativity on a fun journey of laughter, spontaneity and endless possibilities as they learn Improv Comedy in an extremely supportive environment. Students will learn the fundamentals of improv through a series of engaging exercises, games, and scene work as each week builds on what was learned the previous week. It is a great opportunity to connect, learn invaluable communication skills and teamwork.
Join in on the fun with our drop-in improv class taught by Chicago-trained improv teacher, Chris Shurland! Develop your creativity and spontaneity through playful exercises and games. Classes meet the FIRST and THIRD TUESDAY of every month at 7 pm in Studio 219 of the Brooks Theater. The first class is free, and subsequent classes are only $10. Reserve your spot or drop-in for your laughter-filled experience.
About Chris Shurland
Chris Shurland is a Chicago-trained improv teacher and performer currently based in Oceanside. He had the good fortune to be trained by some of the nation’s best improv teachers when he completed the training programs at Second City, iO, and Annoyance Theatres as well as numerous workshops and classes across the U.S. and Canada in improv, clowning, and physical comedy.
He has since gone on to perform with several independent and house teams in Chicago, the Bay Area, and Southern California. He also teaches beginning-advanced improv classes and workshops nationally and internationally. Chris can currently be found teaching and performing at theaters and festivals with Irreverent Improv, Chicago-based duo Legends of Public Access, Bay Area-based duo A Couple of Tools, as well as with Finest City Improv’s house team Banker’s Kill and San Diego independent team Indiana Slack.
Join in on the fun with our drop-in improv class taught by Chicago-trained improv teacher, Chris Shurland! Develop your creativity and spontaneity through playful exercises and games. Classes meet the FIRST and THIRD TUESDAY of every month at 7 pm in Studio 219 of the Brooks Theater. The first class is free, and subsequent classes are only $10. Reserve your spot or drop-in for your laughter-filled experience.
About Chris Shurland
Chris Shurland is a Chicago-trained improv teacher and performer currently based in Oceanside. He had the good fortune to be trained by some of the nation’s best improv teachers when he completed the training programs at Second City, iO, and Annoyance Theatres as well as numerous workshops and classes across the U.S. and Canada in improv, clowning, and physical comedy.
He has since gone on to perform with several independent and house teams in Chicago, the Bay Area, and Southern California. He also teaches beginning-advanced improv classes and workshops nationally and internationally. Chris can currently be found teaching and performing at theaters and festivals with Irreverent Improv, Chicago-based duo Legends of Public Access, Bay Area-based duo A Couple of Tools, as well as with Finest City Improv’s house team Banker’s Kill and San Diego independent team Indiana Slack.
7-Week Class Begins January 15
Mondays 7-9 PM
Build upon the foundations established in Level 1 and delve deeper into the art of improvisation as we learn how to build fun and engaging scenes. You will learn to create and embody memorable characters with an emphasis on the importance of building strong relationships within scenes. You will also learn how to make strong choices to heighten scenes. The final week of the 8-week class will be a show for friends and family. $195
7-Week Class Begins January 14
Sundays 10 AM – Noon
Ready to let go, connect, and unleash your creativity? Join us for a fun journey of laughter, spontaneity and endless possibilities as we explore the fundamentals of improv in a supportive environment. Students will learn the fundamentals of improv through a series of engaging exercises, games, and scene work as each week builds on what was learned the previous week. We will focus on building trust, sharpening listening skills, gaining confidence to think creatively in the moment, the concept of Yes And…, and so much more. Not only will you have a ton of fun, you will build self-confidence, soft business skills, and meet new people!
