Fall 2026 Workshop Classes

Fall Workshop Class registration is now open!

  • Poster for a sketch comedy acting workshop presented by Rising Stars Performing Arts. The workshop is taught by Molly O'Steen on February 2, 9, and 16 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM for grades 8-12, costing $75. The poster features a central image of Molly O'Steen, with illustrations of vintage microphones on either side.

    Beginning Voice, Speech & Diction

    Grades: 8-College
    Schedule: Sundays 8:00-9:30 PM
    Tuition: $225

    Classes:

    9/13, 9/20, 9/27, 10/4, 10/11, 10/18, 10/25

    In this virtual class, students will focus on the exploration and awareness on their individual speech and personal "accents" as they play with sounds as the building blocks of language. Explore vowels and consonants through an active physical engagement of the International Phonetic Alphabet - (IPA) from both the classical singers' perspective and the actor. Students will work on weekly dictation exercises and learn new tools to further communicate with direct application to songs and/or monologues.

    In this introductory course, we will focus on learning and utilizing IPA while focusing on Italian diction, English, and British received. Students will leave with a new understanding of the body as we explore different ways to incorporate speech and vocal production onstage and off.

  • Flier advertising a beginner aural skills singing class for grades 7-12, Wednesdays 6:45-8:00, costing $295, with illustrations of kids playing musical instruments including a girl with a violin, a boy with a guitar, and another boy with a tambourine, and musical notes at the bottom.

    Advanced Voice, Speech & Diction

    Grades: 8-College
    Schedule: Sundays 8:00-9:30 PM
    Tuition: $225

    Classes:

    11/8, 11/22, 11/29, 12/6, 12/13, 12/20, 1/11

    In this virtual class, students will focus on the exploration and awareness on their individual speech and personal "accents" as they play with sounds as the building blocks of language. Explore vowels and consonants through an active physical engagement of the International Phonetic Alphabet - (IPA) from both the classical singers perspective and the actor. Students will work on weekly dictation exercises and learn new tools to further communicate with direct application to songs and/or monologues.

    In this continuation of our beginning class, students will strengthen their understanding of using IPA by learning new symbols in both German and French diction. In addition, students will work on dialects in the English language that one would most likely run into in an audition - i.e. British, Irish, Scottish, Australian and various American dialects. Whether speaking English with a general American accent, with regionalisms shaped nearby or in a distant country, students work to attain the tools to create the possibility of communicating honestly and fully in any accent!

    Class Requirements

    Prerequisite: Successful completion of Beginner Voice, Speech and Lyrical Diction.

  • A promotional flyer for an advanced aural skills singing class, featuring musical notes and a piano keyboard border.

    Intermediate Music Theory for Singers

    Grades: 6-College
    Schedule: Wednesdays 7:30-9:00 PM
    Tuition: $295

    Classes:

    9/9, 9/16, 9/23, 9/30, 10/7, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/11 (NO CLASS), 11/18

    Building on the foundation you got from Basic Music Theory for Singers, Intermediate Music Theory facilitates your understanding of more advanced musical concepts. In the first week we will have a comprehensive review of all topics covered in the Basic music theory course. From this starting point, we learn all three types of minor scales, more complicated rhythms in new time signatures, and enhance your piano proficiency.

    As we progress, the course delves into the subjects of intervals, conducting patterns, and concludes with an introduction to triads. Intermediate Music Theory for Singers seamlessly leads you from the basics to a more nuanced understanding of musical elements.

  • Poster advertising a stage study class for grades 4-7, presented by Rising Stars Performing Arts, featuring two actors in masks on stage with red curtains and an audience. Class details: Thursdays 4:30-6:00, $200.

    Rhythm & Blues Dance

    Grades: 6-Adult
    Schedule: Saturdays 11 AM-12:30 PM
    Tuition: $125

    Classes:

    9/12, 9/19, 9/26, 10/3, 10/10

    Get moving with this high-energy dance class that combines the athleticism of hip-hop with the expressive storytelling of lyrical dance! Taught by Jessica Rae Foulds, students will build confidence, musicality, technique, and performance skills while exploring two exciting styles in a fun, supportive environment. Whether you’re looking to strengthen your dance training or simply love to move, this class is the perfect way to sharpen your skills—and it leads right into Cabaret rehearsals, making it the ideal addition for performers looking to grow as well-rounded artists!