CHICAGO STUDIO CLASSES
Chicago Studio classes are taught by industry professionals, guaranteeing our students the highest quality Arts education. We endeavor to help build confidence, self-esteem, and encourage positive role models. By empowering our students to pursue their dreams, we help them mature into strong, motivated members of the community!
WHAT WE OFFER
KIDS ACTING & MODELING
Ages 3 - 6
Modeling & Acting Introductions
Slating and Presentation
Improvisations & Group Skits
Sensory Work
Memory Games
Commercial Scripts
Audition & Casting Practice
Imagination Exercises
Public Speaking
Scene Work
Cold Reads
Mock Auditions
Basic Runway
Runway Turns & Groups
Print Modeling
Dealing with Stage Fright
Headshots & Resumes
Backstage Etiquette
PRETEEN ACTING & MODELING
Ages 7 - 11
Modeling & Acting Introductions
Slating and Presentation
Improvisations & Group Skits
Sensory Work
Memory Games
Commercial Scripts
Audition & Casting Practice
Imagination Exercises
Public Speaking
Uta Hagen Method
Scene Work
Comedy Monologues
Dramatic Monologues
Cold Reads
Mock Auditions
Basic Runway
Runway Turns & Groups
Print Modeling
Dealing with Stage Fright
Headshots & Resumes
Backstage Etiquette
TEEN OR ADULT ACTING
Acting Introduction
Careers In The Industry
Improvisations & Sensory Exercises
The Voice as a Tool
Scene Study
Dramatic Monologues
Comedic Monologues
Elements of a Scene
Script Analysis
Cold Reading
Scene Study
Self Taping
Working with Industry Professionals
Commercial Scripts
Auditions & Interviews
Dealing with Stage Fright
Casting Calls & Call Backs
Headshots & Resumes
Theatrical & Character Makeup
Character Types & Development
Characters of Comedy
Comedy Skills
On Set & Backstage
TEEN OR ADULT MODELING
Modeling Introduction
Careers In The Industry (Modeling Opportunities)
Runway
High Fashion Print
Commercial Print
Developing Your Personal Style
Print Techniques
Portfolios, Comp Cards, & Resume Development
Working with Industry Professionals
Auditions, Castings & Go-Sees
Vocabulary
Express Yourself & Be Yourself
On-Camera Product Modeling
Commercial Acting
Beauty & Real People
On Set & Backstage
Runway: Choreography & Commentary
The Designers - A Models “Who’s Who “
Work ”Behind the Camera”
The Model as an Actor
Model Challenges: In Class Photoshoots
Individual Runway Style
Stage Presence
SINGING & STAGE PRESENCE
Ages 7 - 17
Warm-Up and Voice Maintenance
Effective Diction and Voice Projection
Controlling Your Instrument
Stage Performance
Vocal Strengthening Exercising
Auditioning Skills
On Camera Performance Skills
Wardrobing and Appearance
Explore Singing Types:
Broadway / Theater
Classical
Country
Blues
Jazz
Pop
R&B
Hip Hop
DANCE & SELF EXPRESSION
Ages 7-17
Developing Dance Professionalism
Integral Dance: Ballet, Jazz, Modern, Hip Hop, and African
Finding a Dance Personality
Stretching and Warm-Up
Building Strength
Cross Training and Musicality
Technique and Structure
Learning Choreography / Routines
Preparing for Auditions
Highlighted Techniques:
Barre
Alignment, Posture & Balance
Pointe & Positions of the Feet
Leaps and Jumps
Port de Bras
Turns
Ball Change, Pas de Bourree & Jazz Square
Drop & Recover
Swings
Contractions & Flat Back
Chasse
STUDIO PROGRAMS
& MEMBERSHIP
Students of the Chicago Studio enroll for either a 6 Month Program or a Lifetime Studio Membership.
While Lifetime Memberships are limited and capped throughout the year, Program Students may be eligible to become a Studio Member after their 6 Month Program concludes.
6 MONTH PROGRAM
6 Month Schedule of Classes
(30 Hours per Discipline)
Industry Class for Students & Parents
Access to Master Classes for 6 Months
1 Test Photoshoot
1 Headshot Photoshoot
Access to Resume Building Opportunities
STUDIO MEMBERSHIP
Initial 6 Month Schedule of Classes
(30 Hours per Discipline)
Industry Class for Students & Parents
Access to Master Classes for Life
1 Test Photoshoot
Yearly Headshot Photoshoot
Access to Resume Building Opportunities
Lifetime Access to Classes in your Discipline
15% Discount on Additional 6 Month Programs
& Studio Discipline Memberships