Kevin Cook, director of the Dallas Summer Musicals (DSM) School of Musical Theatre announces a new Musical Theatre Class available beginning Monday, July 7th. It is a high energy class with two instructors is divided between voice and dance using current Broadway scores. Essential jazz moves that are seen every day on the stages of New York are taught by a choreographer. Voice instruction by a professional musical director includes solo as well as ensemble work with counterpoint and harmony using age appropriate material.

The classes are offered July 7th through July 18th and August 4th through August 15th; two weeks for each course. Limit 20. No audition. Previous experience is not necessary. For ages 7 – 12. 1:30 - 3:00 Monday through Friday. Curriculum does not repeat. Each course is unique. Cost is $300.

Or if you are interested in a more intensive class for ages 12 and up, here is the place for you to stretch your talents, learn more about how musicals are put together and have a part in the show CURTAIN UP! through the DSM’s School of Musical Theatre’s 3 Week Intensive Class and Evening and Saturday classes. This year’s show features scenes, songs and choreography from Disney’s HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL, CATS, THE DROWSY CHAPERONE, HAIRSPRAY, JERSEY BOYS and THE COLOR PURPLE and has two performances on Saturday, July 26th: 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.

Take the 3-Week Intensive Class and spend the day learning singing, acting and dancing, character development, staging, scene work and more. As an added bonus, exciting guest speakers from the musical theatre and entertainment industries will instruct and inspire students during this year’s session. This class covers it all! Mandatory dress rehearsal is Friday evening July 25th for your appearance in CURTAIN UP! For ages 12 and up, Monday through Friday, July 7 -26, 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Cost $825.00.

Evening and Saturday classes/Musical Theatre I: Students in this course have some experience in singing, but little formal dance instruction. The choreography at this level strengthens the student’s dancing while improving singing. Mandatory dress rehearsal is Friday evening July 25th for your appearance in CURTAIN UP! For ages 12 and up, Tuesday and Thursday evenings, 7:00 – 8:45 p.m. and Saturday mornings 10:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. $375.00.

All classes take place at the Majestic Theatre at 1925 Elm Street, Dallas, TX 75201 and registration is open as long as there are open spots.

For more information about the DSM School of Musical Theatre, please call 214-969-7469 or visit the website at http://www.dsmschool.org

The Dallas Summer Musicals School of Musical Theatre is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization.

The DSM School of Musical Theatre
The first component of Dallas Summer Musicals’ outreach initiatives, DSM School of Musical Theatre, extends the legacy of former DSM Managing Director Tom Hughes’ vision to create the broadest possible avenue for dramatic expression within his community. In 1999, the DSM School of Musical Theatre was established to provide training for students ages 7 – adult, as well as continuing education for adults in theater arts. Professional instruction helps students integrate the disciplines of singing, dancing, and acting into the unique genre of musical theater. To ensure access and availability, the school offers limited scholarships to promising students with limited financial resources. Instruction includes classes, workshop and performance.