Temple Academy

Temple Academy offers classes in acting, music, and dance. Our Fall and Winter sessions run for eight weeks. After the eight weeks, students have the opportunity to share what they’ve learned during a showcase.

Students learn from experienced professional educators who are also professional performers and technicians. Our instructors design the curriculum to support different needs and learning styles, with a focus on helping each student develop a personal learning process. We aim to build the skills they need to succeed not only on stage, but also in life.

Ready to join us? Register online, apply for a scholarship, or log into your account with the link below.

Use the code 2026winter to get started!

Schedule

Our Winter session starts February 2, 2026. Classes are offered Mondays, Tuesdays, and Saturdays.

Pricing

Individual Classes
– First class is full price $160
– Second (of equal or lesser value) receives a 20% discount $128
– Each additional class receives a 10% discount $144

Saturday 4 Class Package
-Acting, Tap, Music Ensemble, Jazz- $512 (20% discount)
-Add individual classes at a 20% discount

Multi-Student Discount
-Take 10% off for each additional child. $460

Scholarships
A limited number of need-based scholarships are available. Scholarship applications are
available online in the registration portal.

Class Descriptions

Acting

Rising Stars (4-7)
Tuesday 4PM-5PM
Students begin to explore theatre by using their three acting tools (Body, Voice and Imagination). Students also learn basic musical theatre skills through song and dance.

Acting (8-12)
Saturday 11AM-12PM
Students will learn the basics of acting, working with scripts, and auditioning. This class is great for new actors as well as experienced actors looking to improve their technique.
Instructor: Debbie Raulerson

Acting (13-18)
Saturday 10AM-11AM
Students learn in-depth terminology, techniques and expectations of stage actors through interactive theatre games, partner work and ensemble activities.
Instructor: Debbie Raulerson

Dance

Ballet (13-18)
Monday 5PM-6PM
Students will explore the principles of proper ballet technique. Students will focus on placement and specificity of movement and will strive toward improved flexibility and strength.
Instructor: Josie Patterson

Ballet (8-12)
Monday 6PM-7PM
Students will explore the principles of proper ballet technique. Students will focus on placement and specificity of movement and will strive toward improved flexibility and strength.
Instructor: Josie Patterson

Jazz (8-12)
Saturday 1:30PM-2:30PM
Students will explore the principles of proper jazz technique. Students will focus on placement and specificity of movement and will strive toward improved flexibility and strength.
Instructor: Paris Parker

Jazz (13-18)
Saturday 12:30PM-1:30PM
Students will explore the principles of proper jazz technique. Students will focus on placement and specificity of movement and will strive toward improved flexibility and strength.
Instructor: Paris Parker

Tap (8-12)
Saturday 10AM-11AM
Students will explore the principles of tap and build upon skills while learning new steps. Coordination, balance and musicality will be instilled along with an increase in speed, clarity of sounds and weight shifting.
Instructor: Gavan Pamer

Tap (13-18)
Saturday 11AM-12PM
Students will explore the principles of tap and build upon skills while learning new steps. Coordination, balance and musicality will be instilled along with an increase in speed, clarity of sounds and weight shifting.
Instructor: Gavan Pamer

Tap (Adult)
Saturday 12PM-1PM
Students will explore the principles of tap and build upon skills while learning new steps. Coordination, balance and musicality will be instilled along with an increase in speed, clarity of sounds and weight shifting.
Instructor: Gavan Pamer

Music

Book It! Expand Your Audition Repertoire (9-Adult)
Session 1
Monday 5PM-6PM
Focus on continued exploration of developing singing and acting skills while building a repertoire of musical theatre songs for audition purposes. This class continues building skills for musical theatre song performance.
Instructor: Gavan Pamer

Music Ensemble (8-12)
Saturday 12:30PM-1:30PM
With a focus on musical theatre repertoire, students in this class learn proper body posture, breathing techniques, voice projection and basic music theory skills as they create beautiful music together.
Instructor: Alison Lawrence

Music Ensemble (13-18)
Saturday 1:30PM-2:30PM
With a focus on musical theatre repertoire, students in this class learn proper body posture, breathing techniques, voice projection and basic music theory skills as they create beautiful music together.
Instructor: Alison Lawrence

Private Voice Lessons (11-Adult)
Our Private Voice Lessons build strong vocal technique—breath control, tone, posture, and diction—while boosting confidence, performance skills, and vocal health. From music theory to sight-singing and age-appropriate repertoire, students explore a variety of styles and develop the foundation for fun, confident, and successful singing.
Instructor: Alison Lawrence

Refund Policy

Refunds, minus a $25 drop fee, will only be issued if a student officially withdraws seven or more days before the start of a class. To withdraw, email education@templeshows.org.

If you withdraw less than one week before the start date, you may exchange your registration for another class at your student’s age level, but no refund will be provided.

If a class is cancelled due to low enrollment, you will have the option to transfer into another class or receive a full refund.

Class Policies

Attendance: At Temple Theatre, we hold our students to the same standards as our main stage performers. We ask that students arrive on time and ready to participate. Attending each class should be a priority, as lessons build on one another and consistent participation helps students get the most out of their experience.

Safety: Parents understand that Temple Theatre will make every effort to ensure their child’s safety. While we cannot be held responsible for any injury or illness that may occur during Fall Academy programs, creating a safe and supportive environment is always our top priority.

Media Usage: Photographs of participants taken during the Fall Academy may be used by Temple Theatre for promotional purposes. We value celebrating our students’ experiences and accomplishments, and photos are one of the ways we share those moments with our community.

Questions

Parents with questions about Temple Academy classes or policies are welcome to contact our education department.

Phone: 919-774-4512 ext. 3
Email: education@templeshows.org