THRILLER: A Michael Jackson–Inspired Dance Workshop With Manwé Sauls-Addison
Oct
31
10:00 AM10:00

THRILLER: A Michael Jackson–Inspired Dance Workshop With Manwé Sauls-Addison

10:00-11:45am Saturday 10/31

Step into one of the most iconic moments in music and dance history.

In this special workshop, dancer, choreographer, and former Michael Jackson performer Manwé Sauls-Addison brings his professional performance experience into the studio for a high-energy class inspired by the legendary choreography of Michael Jackson’s Thriller.

Participants will learn choreography influenced by the original music video while exploring the musicality, precision, character, storytelling, and performance quality that made Thriller a cultural phenomenon.

More than simply learning the steps, dancers will be encouraged to fully embody the movement—using intention, dynamics, theatricality, and character to bring the choreography to life.

Ages 12-99 and all abilities are welcome. Come ready to move, have fun, and unleash your inner Thriller!

Tuition Sliding Scale
$35/$45/$55

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Viewpoints With Eric Bass
Nov
1
1:00 PM13:00

Viewpoints With Eric Bass

Ages 14-19

Four Sessions

Sundays, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.

November 1, 15, 22, and 29

For ages 14-19, Viewpoints is a way to understand that acting is not only about emotion, but also about an understanding of how to use the space of the stage and the timing of speech and movement. Viewpoints offers the actor a wider range of choices, from bolder to subtler. It wakes up the instincts so these choices are instantaneous. If you have taken time to make a choice, you have missed your moment. Anne Bogart, the developer of Viewpoints, has said, "Theater is about moving Time and Space." Viewpoints is a way to do this. Come explore. It’s fun and thrilling!

Tuition Sliding Scale
$325/$300/$275

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Commercial Dance and Performance with Manwé Sauls-Addison
Oct
27
4:00 PM16:00

Commercial Dance and Performance with Manwé Sauls-Addison

4:00-5:30pm Tuesdays & Thursdays (10/27, 10/29, 11/3, 11/5)

Ready to dance like you’re on stage, on tour, or in a music video? This high-energy commercial dance class hosted by legendary choreographer, Manwé Sauls- Addison, combines dynamic choreography, musicality, style, and performance. Learn how professional dancers pick up choreography, make bold choices, and bring their own personality to every move. Come ready to dance full-out and perform!

Ages 12-18.

Tuition Sliding Scale:
$120/$140/$160

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Jazz Funk: Stage & Music Video Dance Workshops with Manwé Sauls-Addison
Oct
26
4:00 PM16:00

Jazz Funk: Stage & Music Video Dance Workshops with Manwé Sauls-Addison

Legendary choreographer Manwé Sauls-Addison leads this upbeat Jazz Funk class that blends jazz, hip-hop, grooves, and commercial dance into fun, powerful choreography inspired by music videos and live performances. Explore musicality, confidence, style, and stage presence while learning how to make choreography feel completely your own.

Ages 14-18

4:00-6:00pm Mondays & Wednesdays (10/26, 10/28, 11/2, 11/4)

Tuition Sliding Scale
$160/$180/$200

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Page to Stage: Stone Soup
Sep
22
4:00 PM16:00

Page to Stage: Stone Soup

Ages: 6-8
Facilitators: Laura Thomas & Bree Watson
Family & Friends Share: October 29 at 5:00 PM

Book: Stone Soup

Open enrollment - Everyone who registers will receive a role that supports their learning and their desired level of involvement.

Page to Stage is a program for maturing youngsters to explore the elements of theater by working together to adapt a lively storybook into a play. Kids will take part in games, explore characters, have fun with voices and language and physicality, and make costumes & scenery for a short, joyful play. This welcoming introduction to the theatrical process will unfold as students make new friends, create lasting memories, and connect to their creativity.

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Sewing for Beginners
Sep
14
4:00 PM16:00

Sewing for Beginners

Instructor: Melanie Fletcher 

September 14 - 29
Mondays & Tuesdays, 4-6:00pm
Ages 10-15

This beginning sewing class will be taught by Putney Sewing Bee Maven, Melanie Fletcher. This is great for students just starting out, and you'll come away with a wonderful memento of your first stitches!

$225/$250/$275

Financial aid is available! Click the enrollment link to find out more!

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Adult Playwriting Workshop
Aug
1
to Aug 2

Adult Playwriting Workshop

August 1-2, 2026

Schedule: 10:00 AM-4:30 PM Two 3-hour sessions each day with a 30-min lunch break. (6.5 hours each day or 13 hours total)

Participants will have ample time to develop, write, and workshop a scene from anywhere in their play. They are also welcome to bring a project already in development to work on and share. Everyone will have an opportunity to receive feedback from the workshop leader and from the other participants. By the end of the weekend, each participant will have a fleshed-out concept for a play and several pages of a draft to continue writing if they so desire and a strong sense of how to develop ideas into a script in the future. Last year's participants are more than welcome to join—the syllabus will be revamped with new examples and exercises. LEARN MORE

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