Discover Performing Arts Education Classes at Mainstage’s Open House Series in Blackwood

Gloucester Township, NJ -- Tots through adults looking to explore the world of performing arts will discover many opportunities at Mainstage Center for the Arts (MCA) Open House series.

These open houses will take place at Mainstage’s Academy Hall studios, 27 South Black Horse Pike, Blackwood, NJ on August 15, 23, 31, and September 8 at 6:30 p.m. MCA is waiving the registration fee and providing a free tote bag for those who register at an open house.

With dozens of dynamic classes in acting, voice, dance, acrobatics, stage/movie makeup and more, Mainstage offers something for everyone. In addition to the classes in Blackwood, Mainstage provides acting classes in Glassboro at the Academy of Performing Arts 111 East High Street.

Acting - The acting classes are designed so each student has fun, while learning different techniques and skills. These classes range from Creative Dramatics where preschoolers use their imaginations to take them to unexplored worlds through the use of creative games, music, puppetry, masks, arts and crafts, and more, to the new Acting Studio for Adults, which is designed for students looking to return to the basics and explore the depth of scenes monologues.

Voice - The private vocal coaching enable students to develop an even tone, a larger range, more strength and flexibility, and good breath support for singing.

Dance - The dance classes include Hula Dance, a gateway into the art and culture of Hawaiian dance, and Broadway Song & Dance, which combines singing and dancing to help artists become confident, well-rounded performers. Those who participate in Broadway Song and Dance have the opportunity to participate in Musical Theatre Company. The Musical Theatre Company class began last year to give kids performance opportunities. They perform holiday and musical theatre favorites around the south Jersey area.

This year, Mainstage is expanding its offerings for adults. It is continuing its Hula Fitness and Hula Dance classes. And it is adding the Acting Studio for Adults and Musical Theatre Fitness.

In Musical Theatre Fitness, students will learn routines, combinations, and warm-up to favorite musical theatre tunes that will keep them moving and singing along.

“With the Musical Theatre Fitness class and Hula Fitness, a total body workout to traditional Polynesian drumbeats and music, coming to Mainstage will better than going to the gym!” said Chris Melohn, managing, artistic, and education directer for Mainstage Center for the Arts Performing Arts Academy.

To learn more about Mainstage’s studio classes, attend one of the open houses, call (855) 936-2467; or visit www.mainstage.org. In addition to the classes located at Academy Hall in Blackwood, Mainstage offers acting classes in Glassboro at the Academy of Performing Arts, 111 East High Street.

Mainstage Center for the Arts is located in Blackwood, NJ. It is committed to making the arts experience enjoyable for all its patrons. In an effort to make the shows, concerts, events, workshops, classes, and offices accessible to as many as possible, Mainstage offers many services for patrons requiring assistance. For anyone in need of assistance, please notify the office at (855) 936-2467 at the time of purchasing tickets, or at least five days prior to the event you are attending.

Mainstage Center for the Arts, the parent program for Summer Stage, is a 501 © (3) non-profit organization committed to providing a creative, vibrant, and nurturing environment for youth and adults. This program is made possible in part by funds from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts/Department of State, a Partner Agency of the National Endowment for the Arts and by funds from the National Endowment for the Arts. This program is also made possible in part by funds from the New Jersey Cultural Trust.