Overview

A fun and structured Introduction to Musical Theatre

Led by Joanna Hughes, YAAkids is a yearlong training program for our youngest performers in grades 4-5 from the DC Metro area, which provides instruction in musical theatre singing, acting, and dancing.

YAAkids strives to introduce the joy of musical theatre in a structured environment as students learn songs from musicals, weaving in harmony, storytelling, stage direction, and choreography. While fostering a strong sense of community, our primary focus is establish a strong foundation in the areas of singing, acting, and movement, through the process of working towards a final share-formance for friends and family.

Learn more about what our students say about our program here.

Schedule & Location

YAAkids will meet weekly on Thursday evenings from 6:00-7:15pm from September through November 2022 and January thru March 2023 at our YAA@HolyCross campus.

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Scroll to the bottom of this page to view the Rehearsal Calendar.

Health & Safety

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, YAA has prioritized the health and safety of our students and staff. As we return to live programming, we are actively monitoring conditions and recommendations from local and CDC officials and will continue to update our policies as circumstances require.

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Program Description

YAAkids will focus on a wide range of age-appropriate repertoire from the musical theatre canon. Students will be introduced to material from the golden age of musical theatre through today’s Broadway hits through music rehearsals, choreography rehearsals, and theater games.

YAAkids will also prepare and present a share-formance of their own for friends and family in the spring.

Open to all

All students in grades 4-5 are welcome to participate in YAAkids, regardless of experience. No audition required!

Tuition

Please visit our Tuition page to find out cost and to register for this program.

Rehearsal Calendar

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