Classes
BAM offers classes throughout the academic year suitable for actors of all ages and skill level! Classes are designed to help students develop confidence, enhance technique, make friends, and most importantly - have fun! Check out the fall class offerings below. All classes take place at BAM's Hinsdale or Clarendon Hills venue.
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Creative Drama for Tots! (Ages 1-3)
Tuesdays, 9:00 - 9:45 am
Thursdays, 9:00-9:45 am
January 17 - February 23
Students can register for either the Tuesday or Thursday session, or both!
Fall in love with acting, singing, and all things dramatic with this fun, new class designed to engage our youngest budding stars! Each week will feature a different story that the kids will have fun acting out and singing along to. Parents are invited to stay with their child throughout the class.
Tuition: $115
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Acting & Improv
Grades K - 2 | Tuesdays, 5:00 - 6:00 pm
Grades 3 - 5 | Tuesdays, 6:00 - 7:00 pm
Grades 6 - 8 | Tuesdays, 7:00 - 8:00 pm
January 17 - March 7
Get ready to hit the stage with all things silly and dramatic in this ensemble-based acting class! Students will learn the fundamentals of acting and improv as they work together to get that energy out and on the stage! Through a variety of activities and games, as well as scripted material, young performers will discover the magic of theatre in a fun and encouraging environment.
Tuition: $225
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Broadway Voices
Grades 4 - 8 | Thursdays, 5:00 - 6:00 pm
January 19 - March 9
Love to sing?! This class will focus on the fundamentals of building excellent vocal technique in an ensemble setting, while also exposing the students to a variety of repertoire from Broadway’s greatest hits. The class will culminate with a short showcase for family and friends! BONUS: This class will be designed with a cross-curricular approach with Broadway Dancers, with some of the music choices aligning between the two classes. If students would like to sign up for both classes, use promo code BroadwayDoubleDown to receive $25 off combined tuition.
Tuition: $225
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Broadway Dancers
Grades 4 - 8 | Thursdays, 6:00 - 7:00 pm
January 19 - March 9
If you love to move and groove, this is the class for you! Students will enhance their dance technique and learn combinations stemming from a variety of musical theatre styles. The class will culminate with a short showcase for family and friends! BONUS: This class will be designed with a cross-curricular approach with Broadway Voices, with some of the music choices aligning between the two classes. If students would like to sign up for both classes, use promo code BroadwayDoubleDown to receive $25 off combined tuition.
Tuition: $225
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Advanced Acting
Grades 9 - 12 (or special approval)
Thursdays, 7:00 - 8:00 pm
January 19 - March 9
Students will explore the journey of telling a story through song, as they work on solo musical theatre repertoire. The class will culminate with a short showcase for family and friends!
Tuition: $225
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