Spring 2020 Classes
In addition to developing theatre arts skills, HMT classes can help you develop your ability to speak up in school, increase the creativity going into your homework and improve your classroom presentations. It is documented that having the arts in our lives makes us better students in general!
Recital Dress Rehearsals
Footlights, Imagination Station, MT Playhouse
Tuesday, May 19, 4:30–8:30pm
Improv, Voice, Dance
Wednesday, May 20, 4:30–8:30pm
Recital Performance
Thursday, May 21, 6:30–8:30pm
Core Acting Classes (at the Highline PAC)
Footlights (Ages 4-6*)
- Jan 21-May 12
- Tues, 3:25-4:25pm
- $225
- Closed
*Six year olds that are new to our programs should start with a Footlights class.
(No class 3/24, 4/7)
Children will practice active listening, following directions, and taking turns, BUT DON'T TELL THEM. They'll think we're just playing games, singing songs, and making up stories.
Footlights (Ages 4-6*)
- Jan 21-May 12
- Tues, 4:30-5:30pm
- $225
- Closed
*Six year olds that are new to our programs should start with a Footlights class.
(No class 3/24, 4/7)
Children will practice active listening, following directions, and taking turns, BUT DON'T TELL THEM. They'll think we're just playing games, singing songs, and making up stories.
Imagination Station (Ages 6*-8)
- Jan 21-May 12
- Tues, 4:30-5:30pm
- $225
- Closed
*If your 6 year old is taking class with us for the first time, they should sign-up for Footlights before taking Imagination Station.
(No class 3/24, 4/7)
Foundation skills of observation, mimicry, maintaining focus, and cueing are practiced in theatre games, stories and songs. Kids will begin to learn how to collaborate in small groups to create original short plays.
Musical Theatre Playhouse (Ages 9-11)
- Jan 22-May 13
- Wed, 4:30-5:30pm
- $225
- Closed
(No class 3/25, 4/8)
The Playhouse is a place to learn to make the physical and vocal choices necessary to create a character. Students will work on the fundamental theatrical skills of vocal projection, making character choices, creating stage pictures, and collaborating with other actors.
Group Voice (Ages 11 and Up)
- Jan 22-May 13
- Wed, 4:30-6pm
- $340
- Closed
(No class 3/25, 4/8)
Proper breath control, projection and pitch, as well as harmonizing and reading music will all be touched on in this class. In addition, students will also learn how to pick a good audition piece, how to get their sheet music in the proper key, and how to work a song at home!
Improv 1/Improv 2 (Ages 10-16)
- Jan 24-May 8
- Fri, 4:30-6pm
- $340
- Closed
Level placement will be determined during the first class.
(No class 4/10)
Learn to think on your feet, be creative on demand and finally get the respect you deserve for being the class clown!
Saturday Dance Classes
(at the Burien Community Center)
The age ranges below are guidelines. Students will be placed after the first session in their most appropriate dance level.
Ballet Warm-up (Ages 9 and Up)
- Feb 8-May 9
- Sat, 11am-12pm
- $75
- Closed
(No class 4/11)
Ballet is an essential investment for all of our dancers. It is a HIGH priority for The Hi-Liners to add proper alignment and strong technique to your growth as a musical theatre performer, so we are offering it at a dramatically reduced cost.
Dance for Musical Theatre (Ages 9 and Up)
- Feb 8-May 9
- Sat, 12:15-1:15pm
- $225*
- Closed
*15% discount combined with Tap Your Talent.
Level placement will be determined during the first class.
(No class 4/11)
A Musical Theatre intensive focused on dance inspired by the choreography of Jerome Robbins, Bob Fosse, Michael Bennett and Agnes DeMille.
Tap Your Talent (Ages 9 and Up)
- Feb 8-May 9
- Sat, 1:30-2:30pm
- $225*
- Closed
*15% discount combined with Dance for Musical Theatre.
Level placement will be determined during the first class.
(No class 4/11)
Musical Theatre tap class for beginners and those who want to enhance their skills.
More Info:
Meet Our Teachers
Learn about our talented and dedicated teaching staff on our Meet Our Teachers page.
The Gift of Theatre
Classes Locations
- Acting Classes
- Highline Performing Arts Center
- 401 S 152nd St
- Burien, WA 98148
- Map & Directions
- Dance Classes
- Burien Community Center
- 14700 6th Ave SW
- Burien, WA 98166
- Map & Directions
Sibling Discount
For siblings enrolled in the same program or in programs taking place concurrently, a 15% discount is available for the second (and each additional) family member. To receive the discount, use the promotion code SIBLING at checkout.
Spring Recital
In the spring, all classes shift to a rehearsal focus to prepare for our Spring Recital. You can have a full production experience, complete with costumes, lighting, and a stage performance, but class is still only once a week!
Private Coaching
Unable to find the class to fit your schedule? Or, are you a home schooler looking for classes during school hours? We have private coaching available to meet your needs! Just contact us and we will work with you to make sure you get yourself DownStage Center!
Policies & Procedures
View The Hi-Liners Policies & Procedures (PDF) regarding auditions, casting, non-discrimination and tuition.
Minimum Enrollment
DownStage Center reserves the right to cancel classes if enrollment does not meet minimum requirements. You will receive a confirmation notification via email one week before the scheduled class start date.
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