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Summer Camps 2016
(217) 357-NOTE (6683)
The Tri-States Premier Performing Arts School!
Carthage Summer Camps
Classes conducted by professionals.  All classes are subject to change. 
10% Discount for multiple family members! 
10% Discount for multiple classes! 





IMPROV SPECIAL- Parent & Student COMBO One Day Class 
Ages 5+

Thursday July 14th  

Workshop@ 5:30pm-6:45   Performance@ 7:00pm-8:30pm

$25 per pair 

Have a blast while bonding! This workshop and performance has proved to be a favorite! Who will be the fastest on their feet and in their mind! We will find out when the adults take on the kids in a battle of the Quick Wits! Video Cameras highly recommended! 


Acting for Youth
Ages 8-13

Dates: July 13th-15th (Wed, Thurs, Fri)

10:00am-12:00pm

$60 (breaks down to $10 per hour!)

Through theatrical games and performing scenes from fairy tales, movies, and monologues students will gain confidence, learn advanced skills of acting, staging and develop with performance skills on a real stage. At the end of this class students will perform their scenes for friends and family. 



Vocal Boot Camp
Ages 8-18 (may split the class into ages at registration)

Date: July 13th-15th (Wed, Thurs, Fri)

12:00pm-1:30pm

$80

Want to be an amazing singer? This course is for you!

Review all the basics of vocal performance and chord structure. Such as how the vocal chords work, controlled screaming (cheerleading etc), proper breathing, diaphram work, projection, belt, head voice, diction and more! 

Games and awesome videos will prove to make you a better singer with a lot of fun! This class includes a take home warm-up CD produced by nationally renowned singer and performer Chenille Saunders, also the director of the course!


AUDITIONS for THE ELITE TEAM 2016-2017

Saturday August 20th @ 10:00am
GUYS & GIRLS NEEDED! Ages 13-18

Click here for ALL DETAILS

Please be prepared to:
~ Sing a one minute song that shows you off! (CD track or acapella) 
~ Learn a short dance routine with a partner
~ Be prepared to do cold readings from a script or bring a prepared monologue
~ Be prepared to play your instrument, give us your best impression, comical routine etc.


Register by calling the Studio at
 (217) 357-NOTE
online registration coming soon!
Register by calling the Studio at
 (217) 357-NOTE
online registration coming soon!
Register by calling the Studio at
 (217) 357-NOTE
online registration coming soon!
Center Stage Music & Performing Arts
(217) 357-6683


Triple Threat Boot Camp 
Ages 8-16

Dates:  June 13th-16th 
(Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs)

9:00am-12:00pm

​$125 

 This class will be an intensive boot camp to take students to the world of theatre. Audition training, acting & performance skills, proper vocal technique, choral performances & harmonies, energized Singing, Dancing, and Acting! Combine them into a unique theatrical experience. We will hone our skills by watching pieces of classic musicals and work on scenes from popular musicals. We will perform them at the end of class as an exciting variety show for friends and family.

The world of theatre, music, film and tv are demanding what they call a "triple threat!" In this course you will know what it takes and be able to apply so you can BE A TRIPLE THREAT!


Ballroom & Social Dance
Ages 10-18 (10% discount for couples registering together)

June 13th-16th

12:30pm-2:00pm

$50 (breaks down to $10 per day!)

Latin, Ballroom, & Swing! Learn Latin dance, Ballroom and Swing from Chenille Saunders and a guest dancer-instructor from Mexico City!

A showcase of dances will be performed at a special performance for the Quincy Library community venue on Friday June 26th!


Improv I- Elementary
1st grade-4th grade (next school year)

EVERY MONDAY June-July! 
9:00am-11:00am

$10 every Monday

Have your kids talked about SNEAKY STATUES? Ask them...it's a phenomenon since we started it in 2012 in the tri-state area schools!

We play theatrical games so students will learn life skills that will help them discover how to think positive all the time, follow their instincts, how to think on their feet and what it means to say "yes, and..." SNEAKY STATUES ARE A MUST! 

There will be a student performance the last day at our last practice for any friends and family! 

Your children won't be able to wait for the next of class!


​Improv II- Middle School
5th grade-8th grade (next school year)

​EVERY MONDAY June-July! 
11:00am-1:00pm

$10 every Monday

Have your kids talked about SNEAKY STATUES? Ask them...it's a phenomenon since we started it in 2012 in the tri-state area schools!

We play theatrical games so students will learn life skills that will help them discover how to think positive all the time, follow their instincts, how to think on their feet and what it means to say "yes, and..." SNEAKY STATUES ARE A MUST! 

There will be a student performance the last day at our last practice for any friends and family! 

Your children won't be able to wait for the next of class!


Improv III- High School
Freshman-Seniors (next school year)

Every Monday 2:00pm-4:00pm

$10 per class 

Learn the fundamentals of improv!!! Through playing theatrical games and strategic thinking students will learn life skills that will help them learn leadership, discover how to think positive all the time, follow their instincts, how to think on their feet and what it means to say "yes, and..." These skills are used for job interviews, leadership positions, and more! 

There will be other opportunities to perform in the community as well!

You won't be able to wait for the next of class!