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Class Schedule
2010-2011 Season
Call 481-5402 for more information and to check availability. Some classes are full.
Classes begin September 8th.
Meet the Director
Jaune Buisson Hebert, a New Orleans native, is currently celebrating her seventh year as the artistic director of Metropolitan Dance Theatre. She is a recipient of two Big Easy Entertainment Awards, New Orleans’ premiere event honoring the musical and theatrical talent of a city renowned for its outstanding performing arts. Buisson has also been recognized for her work with The Jefferson Performing Arts Society, Le Petit Theatre, Six Flags New Orleans, Southern Repertory Theatre and Rivertown Repertory Theatre. Ms.Buisson has had the honor to serve as dance clinician teaching alongside famed choreographer Dee Dee Wood and Tony Award winner Chita Rivera.
Curriculm
Tiny Steps
Because young children are so different from one age to the next, MDT offers early classes that introduce the very young to dance, allow them to express themselves through movement and create an awareness of their bodies.
Creative Movement (45 minute class for three and four year olds) is a stimulating, fun and imaginative series of classes that explore movement through song, dramatic play and dance. Students participate in both a tap and ballet element. This class performs both a ballet and a tap dance in the recital.
Young Performer Division
This program is designed to provide students with learning basics with a fun approach. MDT provides students with the highest quality dance training allowing young dancers to reach their fullest potential.
Ballet / Tap Combination (Hour long class for 5-6 year olds) Students progress along a syllabus that teaches the fundamentals. Children learn the disciplines of the ballet barre, positions while rhythm and musicality is stressed through the basics of tap dance.
Ballet / Tap / Jazz Combination (Ages 7 -13; 1 hour to 1 1/2 hours)
Working and striving for flexibility, strength and endurance are the main objectives of this class. Adding the versatility of jazz to the classroom is an exhilarating component at this level. The length of time increases as the dancer progresses in age, interest, vocabulary and ability.
Senior Division
MDT offers a challenging, rigorous and inspiring training program for dancers ages 13 and up during the school year. Students may participate in exciting technical classes such as jazz, ballet, lyrical, tap, hip hop.
Musical Theatre Program
This unique program combines the excitement of the broadway stage with acting classes, voice lessons and choreography. This is one of Metropolitan’s most popular classes. Music of all genres will be used and interpreted providing an exceptional theatrical experience. Students will learn improvisation skills, how to break down a scene, perform a monologue, and auditioning skills for television and theater. The class will explore all aspects of musical theatre including acting games, vocal exercises, and Broadway style jazz.
Be ready to have some fun!
This course is available for three different ages groups. Musical theatre (Ages 7-10), Preteen Musical Theatre (Ages 11-13), Senior Musical Theatre (Ages 13 and up)
Click here to view the Dance Studio Life article showcasing Metropolitan Dance Theatre's unique musical theatre programs
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