Music and Theatre

DMA will provide you with the necessary training to help you reach your goals

DMA offers comprehensive training and support to help students achieve their goals, whether they're performing in our Educational Theatre programming or preparing for a career in Chicago's professional theatre industry. Students have access to a variety of resources, including group classes, workshops, and private training, to help them succeed. Our collaboration with Phosphorescent Theatrical Productions offers a variety of exciting new programming options. These opportunities will provide our students with the skills needed to audition for various forms of media and professional theatre.

TRIPLE THREAT WEEKLY CLASS

This class teaches foundational acting skills and dramatic structure. Students learn how to create a character and tell a story through acting, singing, and dancing. Students will also learn tap skills in this class. As they progress, students will learn the different techniques for performing on stage and on screen and have the opportunity to perform lead roles in the spring recitals.

THEATRICAL DANCE

This class series integrates fundamental dance alignment, essential jazz dance techniques, and dance call readiness for theatrical auditions. It is designed for middle and high school theatre students seeking to improve and refine their dance abilities in preparation for upcoming auditions.

SEMI-PROFESSINOAL PRODUCTIONS

The Dance and Music Academy and Phosphorescent Productions join forces each summer and fall to present abbreviated musical productions. These performances are a cornerstone of our programming, offering young performers a rare chance to gain professional-level experience by sharing the stage with accomplished actors. To stay informed about auditions, show dates, and other details regarding these exceptional productions, please subscribe to our email list by emailing trifectadma@gmail.com.

ARC MUSICAL THEATRE LAB

The ARC Musical Theatre Lab series is an invitation-only program tailored for young aspiring professional performers. The year-long program is divided into three sections, each focusing on dance, vocal performance, and acting. Students will present an ensemble dance production number at the DMA Spring Recital, a Cabaret vocal showcase, and be cast in a larger scene of the fall production to focus on acting skills. Interested students should email trifectadma@gmail.com to set up an audition for the Arc Musical Theatre Lab Program.

SIGHTSINGING AND MUSIC THEORY SERIES

The DMA Summer Sighting and Music Theory series is carefully crafted to provide aspiring musicians with the tools, knowledge, and skills needed to excel in their vocal auditions. By participating in this program, students will be able to kickstart their learning journey, deepen their understanding of music theory, and enhance their vocal abilities. This comprehensive series equips participants with the confidence and preparation needed to stand out and shine during auditions. It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.

Training and Development with the Whole Child in Mind

Young professionals in the performing arts industry face both excitement and challenges. Through the DMA Young Performer programming, students are given the opportunity to excel in the industry by participating in group classes, workshops, and private training specifically tailored for the youth professional performance sector. Our program serves as a nurturing environment where students can discover and cultivate a deep love and passion for the performing arts. Our highly qualified educators incrementally lead students to perform authentically, grounded in technically sound instruction.

Let’s begin our journey together!

  1. Schedule a complimentary consultation: Our studio provides a free consultation phone call to assist newcomers in identifying their needs and goals.

  2. Enroll in a single one-on-one session with an instructor: we conduct a single introductory session to evaluate your child's abilities and suggest tailored training options, including voice lessons, vocal coaching, dance classes, or acting preparation for agents.

  3. Sign up for a 3-session package or ongoing private lessons or group classes. We offer packages for dance reels, songs and monologues, as well as on-going private lessons in music, acting, and dance.

DMA offers comprehensive training and support to help students achieve their goals, whether they're performing with us or in the Chicago theater scene! We offer group classes, workshops, and private training to help them succeed. Our collaboration with Phosphorescent Theatrical Productions offers a variety of exciting new programming options to develop the skills needed to audition for musical theater and on-camera work.

DMA Prompt Preparation Sessions

  1. INTRODUCTORY AND ONGOING MANAGEMENT SERVICES: We offer personalized consultations to provide mentorship and guidance within the industry. We can help with tasks such as establishing and managing profiles on casting platforms and assisting in building an impressive repertoire for professional film and theater auditions.

  2. SOCIAL MEDIA CONSULTATION: We will customize a private consultation to help create original content or produce a performance reel that boosts the presence of young performers on their social media platforms.

  3. SELF-TAPE SERVICES: Young performers can partner with an instructor for personalized guidance on creating the content necessary for a self-tape submission. This service provides backdrop and ring lights, as well as assistance in selecting the best ‘take’ to submit.

  4. DANCE REEL CONTENT CREATION/FILMING: A dancer's visual resume, known as a dance reel, is crucial for auditions and skill showcases. Private Lessons can be arranged to develop and teach choreography for the dance reel, film the performance, and have the instructor craft the final product. **The dance reel creation will require a 3-session package.

The Prompt Preparation Sessions provide individualized coaching designed to prepare students for a performance, an audition, or to assist parents with the "business" aspects of the professional industry. These sessions are scheduled individually on an as-needed basis, and are tailored to the immediate needs of the young performer and their parents. The Prompt Preparation individual sessions can be scheduled by emailing trifectadma@gmail.com. Here is some of what we offer: