Extra! Extra! Read all about it! Step into the world of Newsies with this high-energy theater dance class that brings Broadway choreography to life. Dancers will learn and refine dynamic combinations inspired by the MainStage production, focusing on precision, storytelling through movement, and ensemble coordination.
Through weekly sessions, students will build strength, agility, and stage presence while perfecting choreography pulled straight from the show.
This class is perfect for performers looking to level up their dance ability, enhance technique, and gain confidence performing challenging musical theater choreography.
It is strongly encouraged that students cast as named Newsies enroll in this class to deepen their understanding of the show’s choreography, sharpen their performance skills, and bring authentic energy to their onstage roles. (If you have signed up for another class but would like to be moved to this class after casting, we will make that change for you)
Get ready to leap, turn, and seize the day like a true Newsie!
**PLEASE NOTE: This is an advanced class. Any students Ages 10-11 must email Ms. Andrea at agossett@cytatlanta.com to be pre-approved into the class before signing up. **
Phillia “Lia” Prior is a Singer, Dancer, Actress, and Choreographer from Atlanta, Georgia. She has been performing since the age of two and teaching since the age of 13. She attended Young Harris College where she obtained a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre. While attending, she was cast as The Audrey ll in Little Shop of Horrors, #8 in The Wolves, Became president and choreographer for The Young Harris College dance team, and choreographed multiple pieces for performances. Lia has also had the honor to perform for Dr. Maya Angelou and Andrew and Walter Young. Lia has recently had heavy collaborations with the Alliance Theatre, Theater 1548, and Marietta’s Theater in The Square in productions of The Preacher’s Wife, Into the Burrow, The Bodygaurd, Shrek the Musical, Sister Act and more. When she is not taking the stage she serves as the Dance Minister and choreographer at Elizabeth Baptist Church for EBC Dance Youth, Choreographer at Wesleyan School, and does lots of crafts like crochet, cross stitch and sewing. Lia is super excited to be apart of CYT and present God with her best work!
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4150 Old Milton Parkway, 210, Alpharette, GA 30005
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