MUSICAL THEATRE TRAINING
THE ACADEMY
Thrive under the direction of our seasoned teaching artists and mentors
We understand that musical theatre can be an intimidating art form. That’s why we’ve created a one-of-a-kind student membership program to help students discover and ultimately master the performing skills and character qualities that are needed to navigate musical theatre.
Check out the Academy! This is a great option for busy families as students can attend unlimited drop in classes throughout the week in singing, acting, dance, audition prep, and more. The subscription based model makes the cost of our classes about 75% less than the classes at dance studios in our neighborhood.
THE BENEFITS
OF THE ACADEMY
Parents of Academy members can’t help but marvel at the skills and character qualities their children develop over the years. Longterm Academy students have great success in college auditions, leadership positions, and future endeavors.
AFFORDABLE SUBSCRIPTION PLANS
12-month Commitment
$165/month
6-month Commitment
$190/month
Month-to-Month
$215/month
HOW IT WORKS
We strive to make every student feel safe and loved while at Shine, no matter their skill level. By signing up for The Academy you agree to follow Shine’s policy regarding parent and student behavior.
1. CHOOSE A SUBSCRIPTION PLAN
Make a longer commitment to enjoy a lower monthly price.
2. CONFIRM YOUR LEVEL
Students ages 8-12 begin in Level 1. Students ages 13-18 begin in Level 2.
3. SEE YOU IN CLASS!
After enrolling, students may begin attending class immediately. Be sure to check the semester schedule below for our holidays.
UPCOMING ACADEMY CLASSES
“I have learned so much while at Shine, both in the tech booth and on stage. I am very grateful for the relationships I have made and the impact this theatre has made on my life. Shine expanded my appreciation for the hard work that goes on behind the scenes of a show and even aided in building my resume; my experience here helped me get a job after graduation.”
- PHOEBE C., 2020 SHINE GRADUATE
FAQs
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Classes are held 12 months out of the year.
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Class times for each level will stay the same throughout the semester. The class subjects regularly change in order to help our students prepare for upcoming auditions at Shine. The classes will always be exciting topics within Musical Theatre Performance.
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Yes and No. Our program is a subscription based model. Students pay one low monthly price for access to unlimited classes throughout the week. You may choose to only attend one class if you prefer.
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The program is structured for individualized instruction in order to cater to the student's skill level. The art of Musical Theatre requires a triple threat: a performer who is holistically strong in singing, acting, and dance. Our program has delivered amazing results in helping students become equally strong in all three areas.
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Students are evaluated weekly by our teaching staff. When a student is showing advanced skills throughout every discipline (singing, acting, dance, etc), they are promoted. Students can only be promoted to higher levels if they attend classes in every discipline.
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The Monday Audition Masterclass is the Academy-wide weekly class and the most important class for the student's success. All promotions are announced and celebrated in this class.
2026 SHINE ACADEMY HOLIDAYS
Spring Semester
January 4th First Day of Class
January 20th No Class for MLK Day
March 16th-21st No class for Shine Spring Break
April 6th No class for Easter Monday
May 23rd Last day of spring semester
Summer Semester
June 1st First Day of summer semester
July 4th No class in observance of Independence Day
July 6th-11th No class for Musical Madness
July 25th Last Day of summer semester
Fall Semester
August 3rd First Day of fall semester
September 7th No class in observance of Labor Day
November 23rd-28th No class for Thanksgiving Break
December 13th Last day of fall semester