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Centerstage Academy opened in September of 1995 as a studio of piano instruction and performing arts opportunities. It has expanded since then to include private and group instruction in piano, violin, flute, trumpet, cornet, tuba, trombone, saxophone, clarinet, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, bass guitar, drums & percussion, voice, theory, composition, songwriting, preschool music, and theatrical productions. Our music theater department has grown to include classes for all ages, skill levels, and topics such as acting and improvisation classes, vocal and choreography technique, full-length dramas, One Act productions, and more!
Our Mission: Believing that everyone has an innate potential for artistic endeavors, the goals of this studio are to develop a passion for music and the performing arts, to guide and develop personal skill and creativity, to encourage an appreciation of the history and future of the arts, and to inspire the continued pursuit of artistic expression.
Centerstage Academy is dedicated to helping children, teens, and adults discover a lifetime of joy in music and the arts by providing excellent education in a relaxed atmosphere. So let us help YOU discover that joy!
Summer Music Theatre Camp
July 20-25, 2009
Acting, Singing, Choreography, Stagecraft
Full Day Camp 9am to 5pm for grades 1-12 will perform OZ!
Junior Camp 9am to 11:30am for ages 3-6 will perform Tikki Tikki Tembo!
Registration is now open! Call the studio office and visit our website: http://www.musictheatrecamp.com
Summer Acting Workshops
Instructor Mark Bzdick will conduct 6 summer workshops designed to work on acting technique for grades 8 and up (grades 6-7 by audition). Through discussion and exercise, students will better develop basic skills that will further their understanding of each concept (different concept each week) and help them perfect their presentation. From speech to diction, to physical movement and character analysis, the classes test an actor's ability to be comfortable on stage, think creatively and better handle roles.
Class Dates: June 30, July 7, 14, 28, Aug 11, 18
Tuesdays, 5-6pm
$25 per class; $125 for the entire session
757.890.0175
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We are now accepting new students. For days and times available, contact the studio office at (757) 890-0175 during office hours Monday-Friday, 2-7pm. You may also contact the director by email at csbuzz@aol.com.
Location:
We are located in the Harwood Village Office Complex on George Washington Highway (Route 17). Coming from Newport News or Hampton, you will be heading north toward Yorktown, crossing Victory Boulevard, passing the Harwood Reservoir on the left, then the office complex will be on the right. Coming from Yorktown or Gloucester, you will be heading south on Route 17 and will pass Heritage Square Shopping Center (with KFC) on the left, then York Lanes Bowling Alley and the office complex on the left. There are three two-story gray office buildings: our studios are in building 4030 Suite C and building 4026 Suite B & C.
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FACULTY
The faculty at Centerstage Academy strives to be innovative and unique, bringing the pursuit of the arts into the 21st century. With a solid foundation on the traditional, tried-and-true methods, and an open mind for the contemporary, creative techniques, instructors work hard to bring old and new together. The result is a wonderful blending of classic and contemporary, traditional and technological, conventional and original. This unique blend is seen in the pieces students are given to learn, the style and format of the recitals and performances, and the variety of workshops and classes offered. But the blend is manifested most in the students themselves, with individual interests and modern-day needs, who become well-rounded, skillful musicians and passionate artists!
REBECCA LOWE, Director
Rebecca Lowe graduated with a music and sociology degree from the College of William & Mary. She began teaching piano during college, which blossomed into a full-time passion after graduation. Her home studio expanded to include ensemble performances and music theater productions. As her teaching schedule soon filled to overflowing, and through her experience as church pianist and music director, she saw a need in the community for a school of the performing arts. Centerstage Academy was soon founded, and Rebecca has enjoyed providing a positive environment for passionate students and exceptional teachers. What could be more rewarding than watching the growth and progress of new students, seeing the positive impact music has on their lives, and knowing that generations to come will benefit from their musical study! Rebecca shares a vision with many of those involved with the Academy: to continue to make Centerstage the leading performing arts school on the Peninsula with an extensive variety and exceptional quality of instruction; and to bring its teachers and students together into a large facility which will include individual teaching studios, group classrooms, and a performance hall for recitals, concerts and theatrical productions.
Check out our Instructor Bios on our Instrumental & Voice, Theatre and Young Performer pages.
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Our Mission Statement:
Believing that everyone has an innate potential for artistic endeavors, the goals of Centerstage Academy are to develop a passion for music and the performing arts; to guide and develop personal skill and creativity; to encourage an appreciation of the history and future of the arts; and to inspire the continued pursuit of artistic expression.
Goals for our Facility:
- Build a Performing Arts Center with state-of-the-art instruction facilities, dance studios, theatre rehearsal studios, group classrooms and performance theatres.
- Launch satellite facilities in neighboring communities for increased convenience and greater opportunities for a broader range of students.
- Provide a performance facility for other community groups and arts organizations.
Goals for our Instruction:
- Provide the best instruction in all areas of the performing arts, including music, theatre and dance.
- Blend traditional methods, innovative techniques and technology for the most effective instruction for 21st century students.
- Provide individual attention to each student, recognizing their learning styles, their interests, their inspiration, and their goals.
- Hosting workshops and camps led by guest clinicians, instructors and performers.
- Provide the tools and resources for young performers to reach their full potential.
- Give students the avenues and resources for finding their “voice” and creative potential.
Goals for our Community:
- Coordinating an after-school program with local elementary schools and churches to provide increased exposure and training in the arts.
- Providing scholarships to motivated students needing financial assistance.
- Making the pursuit of performing arts training available to all youth ages 3 to 18 in the Hampton Roads area.
- Promote awareness and appreciation of the arts by educating young audience members and making performances more accessible to the youth in our community.
- Coordinating and promoting local performing arts groups and opportunities.
- Facilitating a cohesion among performing arts groups in the area; strengthening all amateur organizations, school groups and arts programs by working together.
Goals for our Performances:
- Create a theatrical performance company for mainstage and touring productions throughout the year.
- Create performance opportunities for all areas of the arts which meet a variety of needs, including showcasing talent, developing performance skills, building confidence and providing a means of giving back to the community.
- Produce top quality productions for the benefit of our performers and our community.
Goals for our Students:
- To attract and develop the brightest young talent in the area.
- Develop responsible citizens and future leaders who will encourage the pursuit of the arts in their children, their schools and their communities.
- Provide young people with self-confidence, poise, self-discipline and determination.
- Help students develop a life-long skill to provide them with endless joy, self-expression, and creativity throughout their lives.
Goals for our School:
- Provide a positive, safe, nurturing environment with the highest moral and ethical values.
- Celebrate the performing arts by embracing a variety of styles and new talent.
- Provide a rewarding experience for all students and their families.
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