Pre-Musical Theatre
Ages 5-7
This class is a blend of voice, dance, and acting skills for our young students. They will be given the opportunity to explore several aspects of our performing arts program with fast-paced games, skits, music basics, and dance instruction. This is a great starting point for budding performers to have an introduction to the arts, which will set them up to successfully participate in classes as they get older. This class is designed to help students grow in confidence, communication, and cooperation all while having a lot of fun performing!
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This class will perform in Fall Showcase and Finale.
Beginning Tap & Jazz
Ages 7-9
In this class, students learn basic Tap and Jazz technique. The tap portion of this class will focus using different parts of the tap shoe to make specific sounds, while learning basic tap steps and vocabulary. In the jazz portion of class, students will learn correct alignment, posture, and vocabulary while having fun with jazz steps and combos. Students may take this class for multiple years to prepare for Tap 1 and Jazz 1.
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***This upbeat class pairs wonderfully with Beginning Ballet, Beginning Contemporary Modern, or a Musical Theatre class, but can also be taken as a stand-alone class.
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These classes perform in DaySpring’s end of year recital, Finale.
Kids Aerial
Ages 7-13
Offered by Kinetic Tapestry Physical Theatre Company here in the very same building, have a blast flying on aerial trapeze, silks and lyra. This foundational level class will teach basic hangs, wraps, poses and vocabulary on the static trapeze, aerial silks and aerial hoop. In addition to being incredibly fun, this type of training is great for building muscle tone, strength, flexibility and confidence! No experience necessary.
History Heroes: Ordinary People Change the World
Ages 8-11
Come join us for an exciting and educational weekly adventure where we’ll discover the incredible people from history who shaped the world! In this class, students will meet inventors, presidents, movie stars, and more, uncovering how their contributions continue to impact our lives today. Each session, we’ll read one of Brad Meltzer’s Ordinary People Change the World books, followed by fun, interactive activities and hands-on projects that bring the story to life. It's the perfect blend of learning and fun, where history comes alive!
Songwriting with Midwestern Icons & Influential Songwriters
Ages 9-13
In this songwriting class, students will explore the craft of music creation by studying influential songwriters from the Midwest. Each artist represents a unique genre and demonstrates how Midwestern roots can inspire storytelling, melody, and musical expression. Students will examine the work of John Hartford from New Harmony, Missouri, known for his vivid storytelling and inventive folk-country compositions; Sheryl Crow from Kennett, Missouri, celebrated for her catchy melodies, strong lyrics, and genre-blending style; Chuck Berry from St. Louis, Missouri, a pioneer of rock and roll with unforgettable riffs and storytelling lyrics; and Chappell Roan from Willard, Missouri, a modern Midwestern pop songwriter recognized for expressive, relatable melodies. While the class will focus on these Midwestern songwriters, students will also explore influential songwriters from other regions and genres to gain a broader perspective on the craft.
The class covers the fundamentals of songwriting, including song structure, rhyme schemes, and melodic composition. Students may also explore adjacent disciplines such as poetry and traditional composition techniques. This class is ideal for highly creative students, those who enjoy writing, and anyone interested in exploring the writing side of being a singer-songwriter. At the end of each semester, students will have the opportunity to perform their original songs at the Enrichment Showcase.
Bow & Play
Ages 5-8
This class is rooted in the principles of the Suzuki Method, which believes that every child, regardless of age or natural ability, can learn to play the violin with the right guidance and encouragement. Through a combination of engaging songs, games, and interactive activities, students will develop a strong foundation in violin technique, including proper posture, bowing, and basic note reading. The class focuses on building essential skills such as rhythm, ear training, and finger placement in a fun, supportive environment that nurtures a love for music. A rental instrument is required for this class, rental details will be given during orientation.
STEAM Robotics Lab
Ages 7-9
Explore the exciting world of robotics in our STEAM Robotics Workshop, ideal for young learners interested in engineering and programming. Students will use diverse robotics kits to build models and tackle engaging challenges through drag & drop programming. While building is an integral part of the experience, the primary emphasis is on programming, aiming to enhance problem-solving skills and creativity. Join us to develop critical technical skills and bring your robotic creations to life in a fun and interactive environment.
Fundamentals of Art
Ages 7-9
This art class builds a strong foundation in artistic fundamentals, guiding students to develop technical skills, explore diverse mediums, and refine their abilities in production, curation, and critical analysis. Through sustained, focused practice and self-directed projects, students create thoughtful, polished artwork while deepening their understanding of the artistic process. This approach nurtures enhanced concentration, independent creativity, and a well-rounded perspective on the art world.
Brain Games 2
Ages 9-12
This class will build upon skills learned in Intro to Brain Games. Students will continue to grow stronger thinking and problem-solving skills. This class will explore activities including group problem-solving discussions, spatial tasks that involve get-up-and-get-moving activities, pen-and-paper reasoning tasks, reading mysteries out loud and discussing clues and solutions along the way, puzzles, using our senses, and more!
Intro to Tech Theatre
Ages 10-13
This Intro to Technical Theatre will give training in the classroom as well as in the DaySpring workshop! Students will get a taste of backstage roles, design elements, tools in the shop and paint space, and skills to help make a production happen!
Tap 1
Ages 10-13
As students progress through our tap curriculum, they start by building on basic tap vocabulary learned in Beginning Tap & Jazz. Tap 1 emphases clarity and rhythmic consistency while learning to link steps together into more complex rhythms. Tap 2 focuses on rhythm, timing, dynamics, and steady increase of tempo and introduces students to differences between Rhythm and Broadway styles of tap. Tap 3 students will continue to expand and hone their technical skills through advanced steps, patterns, and improvisation.
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These classes perform in DaySpring’s end of year recital, Finale.