STAND Academy

Stand Academy is a 3-hour block of dance, voice, and acting classes designed to build the complete performer. Students are highly encouraged to take all three classes for their age group on the same day, moving together from one discipline to the next. This shared journey not only strengthens their artistic skills but also builds a strong sense of community—creating a safe, encouraging space for spiritual growth and bold, expressive performance.

Each class is led by highly trained instructors who are both passionate teaching artists and active performers, bringing real-world experience and excellence into every session.

 

Spring & Fall Blocks

  • Children performing on stage, some dancing and smiling, with colorful costumes and a graffiti-style mural in the background.

    Thursday Classes

    K-12th students who participate in Stand Academy on Thursdays have 3 different performing classes from 5-8 PM. Students will take a vocal class, dance class, and acting class.

  • Young girl performing on stage with a group of children in colorful costumes, under purple and pink stage lighting.

    Saturday Classes

    K-12th students who participate in Stand Academy on Saturdays have 3 different performing classes from 10 AM - 1 PM. Students will take a vocal class, dance class, and acting class.

Grade Group Blocks

K-2nd

Thursdays

5-6 PM: VOCALS, Teacher: Brigette Marquardt

6-7 PM: ACTING, Teacher: Jill Franklin

7-8 PM: HIP-HOP, Teacher: Bridgette Marquardt

Saturdays

10AM-11AM: VOCALS, Teacher: Cathryn D’Amore

11AM-12PM: HIP-HOP, Teacher: Chanie Thomas

12PM-1PM: ACTING, Teacher: Crystal Byerly

3rd-6th

Thursdays

5-6 PM: HIP-HOP, Teacher: Payton French

6-7 PM: ACTING, Teacher: Brigette Marquardt

7-8 PM: VOCALS, Teacher: Jill Franklin

Saturdays

10AM-11AM: HIP-HOP, Teacher: Chanie Thomas

11AM-12PM: ACTING, Teacher: Crystal Byerly

12PM-1PM: VOCALS, Teacher: Cathryn D’Amore

7th-12th

Thursdays

5-6 PM: ACTING, Teacher: Cameron Byerly

6-7 PM: VOCALS, Teacher: Carl Andersen

7-8 PM: HIP-HOP, Teacher: Ryleigh Andersen

Saturdays

10AM-11AM: ACTING, Teacher: Angel Somarriba

11AM- 12PM: VOCALS, Teacher: Carl Andersen

12PM-1PM: HIP-HOP, Teacher: Deardre Randolph

Class Pricing