Education Classes

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Education Classes Prepare for a career onstage

Our fall programs will prepare young theatre makers with the skills needed to succeed on or off the Muny stage and beyond!

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Newsies Dance

Seize the day and get moving at The Muny! This fall, performers in grades 3-8 are invited to learn choreography inspired by our hit 2026 production of Disney’s Newsies while building dance skills, confidence and stage presence.

This Muny Dance Masterclass will be taught by Joel Douglas, who grew up performing as a Muny Kid and Muny Teen before returning to The Muny as dance captain for Newsies. Joel will share his experience, offer hands-on instruction and help students discover what it takes to grow as a dancer at The Muny.

Registration opens at 9 a.m. Sept. 1
Kids (Grades 3-8): 9 a.m.-noon Oct. 3 or 4

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Musical Theatre Dance Class

The MT Dance Intensive will teach professional dance skills for musical theatre performance. In this four-week session, students will learn strong technique in jazz/ballet fundamentals, as well as character-driven choreography derived from various Broadway styles. Each class will consist of a warmup, across-the-floor technique and a prepared combination. For Muny Kids and Teens only.

Sundays, Sept. 20 and 27, Oct. 11 and 18
Kids (12:30-3 p.m.), Teens (3:30-6:30 p.m.)

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BFA Bootcamp

Let us help you nail your bachelor of fine arts in musical theatre college audition. The Muny BFA Bootcamp includes a collegiate-level dance class, mock dance audition, mock vocal audition and personalized coaching. Gain insight into the admissions process and get answers to your general questions about what goes into applying for a performing arts college. Parents are welcome to attend the Q&A. Bootcamp is offered in December.

The date will be announced by Oct. 19.

Registration vs. Application

Education programs at The Muny offer a range of opportunities. Some simply require registration, where interested students can sign up directly to secure their spot. Others require a formal application and evaluation process. Space is limited — review the specific requirements for each program, and register or apply as early as possible.

About the Crawford Taylor Education Initiative

Named in 2019, the Crawford Taylor Education Initiative aids in the development of new arts education opportunities while improving current Muny education programs under a single, cohesive framework. This initiative strives to provide unprecedented, hands-on instruction and mentoring to youth performers hoping to pursue a career on or offstage in musical theatre.