Master Class Workshop Series - April 9^th-13^th 2012

ACTING * DANCE * VOICE * PIANO *AUDITIONING

Instructor: Judith A. Ranaletta

Courses offered in a 3 hour Master Class Sessions

Rate: $40/Session

$75/Both Sessions

AUDITION TECHNIQUES: The Singer*

Head/Mix/Belt: How/When/Why

First part of class will focus on placement, resonance, register balance and vowel modification to accommodate any musical style.

The Complete Singer-Actor:

Second part of class introduces basic acting techniques to develop the life of the character and tell the story from an emotional, physical and intellectual point of view.

Pre-requisite: Intent to pursue singing on a professional or semi-professional level as well as some performance experience. Must be 13yrs and Up.

Materials Needed: 16-32 measures of 2 contrasting pieces of music. Please bring 2 copies of your music to the session.

Bring your Book and Resume, if available.

AUDITION TECHNIQUES: The Actor*

Choosing and developing the perfect monologue based on 12 Fundamental Acting Guideposts

Session to focus on character development, creating a back-story, developing an arc, and exploring the Physical, Emotional and Intellectual Playing Areas of a Monologue.

Pre-requisite: Intent to pursue acting on a professional or semi-professional level as well as some performance experience. Must be 13yrs and Up.

Materials Needed: Please bring one monologue, 1-2 minutes in length, of your choice. Please bring one copy of your monologue to the session.

Bring your Book and Resume, if available.

*Both Sessions Include group instruction, as well as individual performance and critique for all participants in Master Class setting. Receive valuable tips on career planning, preparing for auditions, and developing a resume and book (portfolio)

Course is offered in a 3 hour Master Class Session

Rate: $50/Session

Instructor(s):

Vocal – Judith A. Ranaletta

Dance – Kris Ashley

Music – Fred DiCesare

The Roc City Singers Triple-Threat Training Course

The Roc City Singers is a premier group of 20 singers and dancers, currently ranging in age from 15-25, and lead by RAPA’s Artistic Director Judith A. Ranaletta. Steadfast in her mission to develop the complete artist -the triple threat- Judith also strives to develop in her student’s self-confidence, responsibility, discipline, focus and professionalism.  The Roc City Singers offers a unique opportunity for young performers to grow artistically, as well as personally.  Judith has developed and nurtured hundreds of young performers, dozens who are now successful performing artists worldwide.

Joined by instrumental director, principle pianist and arranger, Fred DiCesare, as well as New York choreographer, Kris Ashley this course will take you through a Roc City Singer Experience.  You will sight read music, sing through some of the group’s repertoire, experimenting with vocal technique and exploring concepts of placement, resonance, and vowel modification, to adapt to various musical styles. You will also be introduced to basic acting techniques to develop self-confidence and a sense of meaningful purpose on stage, and learn choreography from our current repertoire.  In addition, you will be joined by a few current Roc City members who will assist class and offer you a complete understanding about the group and what incredible opportunities come with the honor to represent the Greater Rochester Region in the performing arts.

Pre-requisite: Intent to pursue the performing arts on a professional or semi-professional level. Must be 13yrs and Up.

Congratulations to Judith’s current private voice and acting student, 17 year old Michael Leadbetter, member of Roc City Singers, 2nd lead in soon to be released film “King’s Faith.” Young Arts Winner and President Arts Scholar Nominee.

Instructor: Kevin Greene

Course is offered in a 2 hour Master Class Session

Rate: $30/Session

Sign up for 1, 2 or all 3!

$80/All 3 Sessions

Booking Broadway!

Instructor Kevin Greene, is a Broadway and Television veteran, who has preformed with and auditioned for some of the biggest names in Broadway such as Jerry Mitchell, Kathleen Marshall, Frank Wildhorn, and Michael Greif just to name a few.

Learn to break down personal barriers, and gain confidence all while being introduced to time tested acting technique using current Broadway audition sides, from such shows as Wicked, Jersey Boys, and many more.

“It is refreshing to see someone who has such a clear and unique perspective on where Broadway currently is and where it will be in the future.” – Michael Minarik (Producer: Rock of Ages, Broadway performer: Les Mis, Rock of Ages)

“Kevin Greene has worked on Broadway and in many of the top regional theaters in the country. He has a remarkable sense of what is needed from an actor to work in today’s landscape of commercial theater. Any actor would gain a tremendous advantage working with him.” -  Jimmy Smagula (7 time Broadway Veteran, Hot in Cleveland, Greys Anatomy)

Pre-requisite: Must be 13yrs and Up.

*Please be sure and mention a few of your favorite musicals upon registration!

Instructor: Kris Ashley

Course is offered in a 90 min Master Class Session

Rate: $25/Session

Sign up for 1,2,3 or all 4

$45/2 Sessions

Musical Theatre Dance!*

Kris has extensively studied theatre dance and for the past decade has been training and working along side the best teachers, choreographers, and dance professionals in New York City.  She has participated in many shows some including; “West Side Story,” “Guys and Dolls,” “Grease,” “Peter Pan,” and “The Who’s Tommy.” In addition to her professional performance resume Kris has been praised for her choreography of, “Grease,” “Annie Jr,” “Fame,” as well rewarded in national student competitions for her excerpts of “Who’s Got the Pain”, “Damn Yankees”, “Mein Herr”, “Cabaret”, “Handful of Keys", “Ain’t Misbehavin’”, including medleys from “Little Shop of Horror’s,” “Rocky Horror Picture Show,” “Chicago,” and “You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown.” Kris has taught musical theatre dance workshops with the International Teachers of Dance for the past three years and is eager to bring her talents back home to the students of Rochester.

This Session will include a theatre dance specific warm-up, focusing on the Fosse style of movement, including energetic combinations across the floor followed by a challenging combination of choreography, which will be performed in groups at the end of class, similar to that of the renowned Broadway Dance Center, NYC class structure.

*Items to Bring: Jazz Shoes, and Character Shoes/Heels.

AUDITION TECHNIQUES: The Dancer*

Understanding who you are as a dancer, where your passion is and what your type is.  Are you a NYC, LA or Vegas Dancer? Can I make a living as a Dancer and what does it take to make it!

Session to focus on over-all dance technique, as well as an understanding of opportunities in the professional field for dancers, including theatre dance, commercial dance, contemporary dance, show girls and sports team dancers.

Session will included warm-up and several short combinations in a variety of styles, fast-paced, similar to that of dance auditions held in the professional field today.

*Items to Bring: Jazz Shoes, and Character Shoes/Heels.

Street Jazz: Females Only

For three seasons, Kris Ashley danced and choreographed for both the NBA and WNBA, sharing the court with the NY Knicks, NJ Nets, and NY Liberty teams. Street Jazz is a style that combines the technique of traditional Jazz and the energy and swagger of Hip Hop.

This session includes a hip hop based warm-up, stretch and strengthening techniques, as well focusing on the importance of igniting your personality through your audition and performances. Learning to hit your movements hard and precise, and being challenged with faced paced choreography just as that of the current Knicks City Dancers. This session will also include an introduction to individual stunts/athletic moves, what’s your fitness level?

Closing with a brief question and answer session.

*Items to Bring: Jazz Shoes, and Sneakers.

***All Dance Sessions:

Pre-requisite for all dance sessions: Intent to pursue dance on a professional or semi-professional level. Min. 3 years dance training in Ballet, and Jazz.  Must be 13yrs and Up.

Sessions Include group instruction, as well as semi-individual performance and critique for all participants in Master Class setting. Receive valuable tips on career planning, preparing for auditions.

Bring your Headshot and Resume, if available.

Guy Thorne -Energetix

N’Jelle Gage –Mondern Tekniq

Assistant(s) – Liam Knighten, Niema Atkins, Melinda Blythe

Course is offered in a 90 min Master Class Session

Rate: $25/Session

Sign up for 1,2,3 or all 4

$45/2 Sessions

Futurpointe ENERGETIX* - beginner series

(en·er·get·ix – The flow and transformation of energy)

Session includes focus on the following

• Movement for STRENGTH, BALANCE & FLUIDITY

• PERFORMANCE drills & skills

• Essential STRETCHING & BREATHING tips/exercises.

GREAT MUSIC! by DJ GuyDance© & Live drumming

Futurpointe MODERN TEKNIQ* – intermediate/pre-professional series

(*tek.niq – a practical method, skill, or art applied to moving)

Session includes a unique CONTEMPORARY dance with an ENERGETIC infusion of Caribbean rhythms, urban STYLE & emphasis on FULL BODY

Movement. EXPLORE. PRACTICE. LEARN. DANCE in a nurturing environment alongside professional dancers.

GUYdance© Male – all levels

This Session is structured to develop STRENGTH, FLEXIBILITY and CO-ORDINATION along with the energy, focus and drive found in professional ATHLETES and DANCERS. A mix of Hip-hop African & contemporary dance into a fun training system. MALES ONLY.

Instructor(s):

FuturPointe Dance – Guy Thorne, Niema Atkins, assistant Melinda Blythe

Kris Ashley

Kevin Greene

45min Sessions

Rate: $12-15/Session

$40/All 3 Sessions

Young Kids Program! Open to Ages 5-12

Incorporating performing arts in a learning atmosphere is a great way for children to gain self-confidence and body awareness when learning concepts such as letters and numbers. Utilizing fine and gross motor skills gives students another opportunity to understand the theories taught in Math, Science, and English. In addition, dance and theatre is a great outlet to introduce children to other cultures/customs and celebrate learning using both sides of the brain. It is amazing what children are able to retain at such a young age, and how creative movement and application can directly affects a young child’s development simple because they are exposed to it!

Jonkanoo: interactive dance and drum workshop

Instructor(s): FuturPointe Dance members

Rates: $15/45min Class

Learning through play.  A creative movement class that explores story-telling through drumming, mask making and DANCE! Participants explore dances, songs & children games from all around the Caribbean.

Ballet/Creative Movement:

Instructor: Kris Ashley

Rates: $12/30min Class

An introduction to Ballet terminology, placement, and movement as well song and dance exploration of space, time, rhythm and direction incorporating mind, voice and body.

Theatre:

Want to have fun and learn the basics of theatre? Then join Broadway veteran Kevin Greene as he teaches and plays make believe, and explores your imagination in this fun filled session.

Instructor:

Richard Mancini

Acting 101 is taught in 2hour sessions

Rates: $25/Each

$65/All 3 Sessions

Intro to Acting: Acting 101

Class Description – Intro to Acting:

Explore the exciting world of theater by learning through vocal and movement exercises, with an emphasis on diction and elocution practices for better speech development.  This Class includes exercises to develop interaction with a partner on stage through scene work

Instructor(s):

Fred DiCesare -

Music Theory

Piano/Keyboard

Semi Private/Private

Alison Cuchiarale –

Beg Vocal/Piano Lessons

Private Lessons

Intro to Keyboard/Music Theory

Mr. DiCesare has developed simple techniques to teach music theory that makes the concepts quickly usable on piano.  College bound students will receive an understanding of harmonic structure (chords) and accompaniment patterns that can help with playing all styles of music.  The ability to read simple piano pieces will enhance the total experience.  Students must have a keyboard/piano at home for practicing purposes between lessons. “Triple Threat” students (sing-dance-act) need the ability to accompany themselves to perform more effectively in the “music” world.

*Call for semi-private/private lessons.

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