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“DANCE, ACT, SING AND CREATE"
“At ZPAC- Stacy Zawadzki’s Performing Arts Center, we strive to bring out the best and strengthen each individual, mentally and physically for a and non-professional and professional track in the arts. In working together, we will share our educational background, extensive experiences, and talent with every individual to help them pursue their own creative, artistic, or future aspirations. The students' also learn how to create the works of arts themselves through playwriting (the students write the end of the year production), choreography (choreograph their own pieces in the Showcase) and directing (they learn how to direct and behind the scenes). Our Performing Arts Center is welcoming and caring, with a family atmosphere, to help celebrate the arts. We do not have a recital, we have a production filled with dancing, acting and singing with all ages of 1 1/2 to adult.
We also offer a Non-Performance based program for all ages; 1 1/2 to adults.
Register anytime for one on one training or group sessions.
Full Performance Classes: September-June
Half Semester Classes available (must be approved by owner): November-June.
Last Day to Register for June Performances: October 31st. Non Performance-may register at any time.
Free trial for first week September, (take any class you would like as times you would like that week, as long as registration fee is paid).
October Bring a friend month in any class for free.
Prices for Fall 2023-2024
Most reasonable rates in Western New York.
If Paying Cash or Check:
(We take Cash, Check, Credit Card )
Group/Class Lessons (5 people in a class and up)
30 minute class: $50.00
45 minute Class: $60.00 a month
One 1 Hour Class: $70.00 a month
One Hour and 15 min. =$80.00 a month
One Hour and 30 min.=$85.00 a month
One Hour and 45 min.=$90.00 a month
Second Hour Class: $110.00 a month
Two Hours and 15 min.=$115.00 a month
Two Hours and 30 min.=$120.00 a month
Two Hours and 45min.=$125.00 a month
Third Hour Class: $130.00 a month
Three Hours and 15 min.=$135.00 a month
Three Hours and 30 min.=$140.00 a month
Three Hours and 45 min.=$145.00 a month
Fourth Hour Class: $160.00 a month
Four Hours and 15 min.=$165.00 a month
Four Hours and 30 min. =$170.00 a month
Four Hours and 45 min.=$175.00 a month
Fifth Hour Class: $180.00 a month
Five Hours and 15 min.=$185.00 a month
Five Hours and 30 min.=$190.00 a month
Five Hours and 45 min. =$195.00 a month
Six Classes & Unlimited: $200.00 a month
Adult/University Punch Card (10 classes, punch when you come -you decide when you come)=$100.00
Full Classes: September-June
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Half Semester Classes: October-June
Half Hr private lesson: $40.00 (one on one) Each Time
Full Hr. Private lesson: $70.00- Each Time
Half Hr. =Duet:$20.00 ea/ Trio:$14.00 ea/ Quartet:$10.00 ea (two/ three/four people)
One Hr. =Duet: $35.00ea/ Trio: $24.00ea/ Quartet: $17.50ea
(If paying any tuition by Credit card add $5.00 to each transaction for service fee)
Discounts/Rewards: Sibling Discount, University, Thank a Veteran Program, Health Insurance: Independent Health, Blue Cross and Blue Shield and Univera, pay whole year-1 month free, Referral Rewards.
Fundraisers-all to your own account, we take no cut. (Your choice to fundraise, not mandatory).
ZPAC'S CURRICULUM
Dance, Theatre-voice and acting, yoga, Strengthening, cheer, music theory and piano group courses for all levels are offered to student ages two and up. The Center also offers one-on-one private lessons, duets and small group lessons, by appointment only. Performance Based Classes: The students have a picture day in May and perform with a costume on the stage in the month of June.
Non-Performance based classes: The students take the classes for the full year without picture day and without the stage performance in June.
Workshops in Dance, Nutrition, Etiquette, Self Defense, Stage Combat, Dance and Theatre are also available at the center. Workshop classes are TBA.
One on one personal training are available upon request.
*NEW* Be Famous and Fabulous-(Poise Confidence for Modeling and Film): Social Media Professionalism, Confidence and poise. How to Audition for Stage, Film, Music Videos, Pageants or Modeling and even how to expose your hidden talent.
Learn the new tools of the trade and from teachers who have been in the business. May have guests come in to teach a workshop, additional fee may apply. ZPAC is working in collaboration with the Bellisomo International Modeling/Artist and Talent Agency with this class. Non-performance.
*NEW*:Cheer with a Buffalo Jill!: Learn the tricks and the trade of Cheerleading by a Buffalo Jill. This course is also to enhance strength and technique for competitions.
*NEW: Yoga and Mediation: (Ages 7 and up): Understand the fundamentals of Yoga postures, deep breathing, relaxation/mediation philosophy, stress reduction, and to help manage anxiety/depression and also improving eating and sleep habits. This class is taught by a Certified Hatha Yoga and Ai-Chi Himalayan Instructor.
*NEW: COMBO V: (AGES 7 and up): (All styles in one class: Ballet/Jazz/Hip Hop/Acro/Tap/Musical Theatre/Freestyle/Improv):. This course is beginning/intermediate level for high functioning students. The course is based off the class level. The course will include instruction of ballet with either jazz/lyrical and contemporary, and acro/ hip hop and tap and musical theatre and voice. Dress Code: Girls: Any color Leotard OR a uni-tard with shorts or leggings OR leotard and shorts. Boys: Black pants or shorts and any color T-shirt. SHOES: Ballet: pink canvas ballet shoes are required. Jazz/lyrical/contemporary: tan jazz gore or bare feet or socks. Acro: bare feet and Hip Hop: white soled hip hop sneakers, not taken outside or socks. Tap: May borrow from the studio. Black tap shoes required. Boys Shoes: black ballet/jazz shoes. Tap-Black tap shoes required. Performance, costume required OR Non-performance based.
*NEW University Class: (Jazz/Contemporary/Hip Hop/Tap):. This course is for the intermediate/advanced level. The course is based off the class level. The course will include instruction of ballet with either jazz/lyrical and contemporary, and acro/ hip hop and tap.. Dress Code: Girls: Any color Leotard OR a uni-tard with shorts or leggings OR leotard and shorts. Boys: Black pants or shorts and any color T-shirt. SHOES: Ballet: pink canvas ballet shoes are required. Jazz/lyrical/contemporary: tan jazz gore or bare feet or socks. Acro: bare feet and Hip Hop: white soled hip hop sneakers, not taken outside or socks. Tap: May borrow from the studio. Black tap shoes required.
Boys Shoes: black ballet/jazz shoes. Tap-Black tap shoes required. Performance, costume required OR Non-performance based.
Guardian and Me: (Creative Movement): Ages: 16 months-1 ½ years: This course is an introductory course to develop a child’s and parents’ creative spirit. The course will include beginning instruction of ballet, jazz, acro and tap. Dress Code: Girls: Pink Leotard with attached skirt and pink ballet shoes are required. Boys: comfortable shorts and tshirt. 6 week Program.Oct.-Jan. Students do not have to be potty trained.
Tiny Tot and Combo Class: (AGES 2-5). (All styles in one class: Ballet/Jazz/Hip Hop/Acro/Tap/Musical Theatre): Creative Movement): Ages Two -Five: This course is an introductory course to develop a child’s creative spirit. The course will include beginning instruction of ballet, jazz, acro, hip hop and tap. Dress Code: Girls: Any color Leotard with attached skirt and pink canvas ballet shoes are required. Boys: Black pants or shorts and any color t-shirt and black ballet/jazz shoes. Black tap shoes required for both. If you don’t have tap shoes, you can borrow some from the center. Performance, costume required and Non-performance based. Students do not have to be potty trained.
Combo Course II: (AGES 6-9) All styles in one class: Ballet/Jazz/Hip Hop/Acro/Tap/Musical Theatre): This course is a beginning/intermediate/advanced level course to develop a child’s creative spirit. The course will include instruction of ballet with either jazz/lyrical and contemporary, and acro/ hip hop and tap and musical theatre and voice. Dress Code: Girls: Any color Leotard with attached skirt OR a uni-tard with shorts OR leotard and shorts or leggings. Boys: Black pants or shorts and any color T-shirt. SHOES: Ballet: pink canvas ballet shoes are required. Jazz/lyrical/contemporary: tan jazz gore or bare feet. Acro: barefeet and Hip Hop: white soled hip hop sneakers, not taken outside. Tap: May borrow from the studio. Black tap shoes required. Boys Shoes: black ballet/jazz shoes. Tap:Black tap shoes required. Performance, costume required.
BOYS COMBO CLASS: (AGES : 5-Adult). An athletic cardio sport for boys which strengthening, stretching are needed for conditioning the body for dance. All styles in one class: Dress Code for Boys: Any colored T-shirt or tank top with black shorts or sweatpants. Bare feet, socks or sneakers (np outside sneakers and tap shoes. InPerformance, costume required.
Combo Course III (AGES 10-ADULT): (All styles in one class: Ballet/Jazz/Hip Hop/Acro/Tap/Musical Theatre):. This course is beginning/intermediate/advanced level. The course is based off the class level. The course will include instruction of ballet with either jazz/lyrical and contemporary, and acro/ hip hop and tap and musical theatre and voice. Dress Code: Girls: Any color Leotard OR a uni-tard with shorts or leggings OR leotard and shorts. Boys: Black pants or shorts and any color T-shirt. SHOES: Ballet: pink canvas ballet shoes are required. Jazz/lyrical/contemporary: tan jazz gore or bare feet or socks. Acro: bare feet and Hip Hop: white soled hip hop sneakers, not taken outside or socks. Tap: May borrow from the studio. Black tap shoes required.Boys Shoes: black ballet/jazz shoes. Tap-Black tap shoes required. Performance, costume required OR Non-performance based.
Ballet: For ages: (AGES 5-ADULT). Levels: Beginning, Intermediate/ Advanced. Ballet is the mother of dance, which helps develop good alignment, posture, technique, balance, and control. It is the foundation of all dance styles. Our courses will cover principles a wide variety of principle techniques; Checchetti, Vaganova, and Balanchine Methods. Mandatory Dress Code Girls: Pink or black tights and any color leotard, ballet skirts or shorts and pink Canvas ballet shoes are required. Mandatory Dress Code Boys: Black pants or shorts and any colorT-shirt or tank top and black canvas ballet shoes. Warm ups may be worn as weather permits-the teacher may ask for removal. Performance, costume required OR Non-performance based.
Pointe: Ages: (AGES 7-ADULT). Beginning OR Intermediate/Advanced. Get on top of those toes! Student assessment is required prior to course instruction. Pre-requisite: Must be approved by owner and must take the ballet course. Must have balance up to 25 seconds on one leg, ankles and feet must be strong. Must be approved by owner. Mandatory Dress Code girls: Pink or black tights and any color leotard, ballet skirt or shorts can be worn. Mandatory Dress Code Boys: Black pants or shorts and white T-shirt or tank top and black canvas ballet shoes. Pointe Shoes are required and must be approved by owner. Performance based OR Non-performance.
Jazz/Sassy Jazz/Jazz Funk (AGES 5-ADULT). Levels: Beginning, Intermediate/ Advanced. Jazz consists of stylized movement emphasizing different rhythms and flexibility. The style was born in America with its basic roots from Africa. These courses will focus on great jazz innovators of jazz dance such as Luigi, Matt Mattox, Ron Lewis, Gus Giordano, and Phil Black Techniques. Dress Code Girls: Any Color leotard, black jazz pants, capris or leggings or black shorts, tight fitting t-shirts or tank tops may be worn. Tan jazz shoes (Gores, split sole, or tie up) or bare feet are required for class, may be different for performance or competition team TBA. Dress Code for boys: Any colored T-shirt or tank top with black shorts or black sweatpants, and In Performance, costume required OR Non-performance.
*NEW* BURLESQUE JAZZ HEELS: (AGES 10-ADULT). Levels: Beginning, Intermediate/ Advanced. Jazz consists of burlesque stylized movement emphasizing different rhythms and flexibility. The style was born in America with its basic roots from Africa. These courses will focus on great jazz innovators of jazz dance Techniques. Dress Code Girls: Any Color leotard, black jazz pants, capris or leggings or black shorts, tight fitting t-shirts or tank tops may be worn. Heels required for class.. In Performance, costume required. OR Non-performance.
Tap/Rhythm tap: (AGES 5- ADULT). Levels: Beginning, Intermediate/Advanced. A percussive and audible form of dance in which rhythms are created by striking the feet against the floor. It develops a strong sense of rhythm, coordination and agility. Class will focus on the differences of the classical tap to the grounded tap. Dress Code girls: Any color leotard, tight fitted top or tank top, jazz pants, jazz shorts. Black elastic tie up tap shoes are recommended. Dress Code for boys: Any colored T-shirt or tank top with black shorts or black sweatpants. In Performance, costume required OR Non-performance.
Clogging: :(AGES : 5-Adult). All levels -See Hannah Healy OR Kim White for more Information!
SKILLS/Technique:(AGES : 5-Adult). All levels. This course also helps develop good alignment, posture, technique, balance, and control. This course is designed to extend the body to its fullest and develop good body placement for turns and leaps in order to build a stronger technical dancer. An athletic sport which flexibility, and stretching are needed for conditioning the body for dance. Dress Code Girls: Any Color leotard, black jazz pants or black shorts, tight fitting t-shirts or tank tops may be worn. Dress Code for boys: Any colored T-shirt or tank top with black shorts or black sweatpants. Bare Feet or socks, jazz shoes, pirouettes, pedini’s or foot paws. Non- Performance based.
Acrobatic Arts/Contortion: :(AGES : 5-Adult). Levels: Beginning and Intermediate/Advanced. An athletic sport which requires agility, flexibility, and strength. The students will learn different flexibility techniques for contortion and Acro, tumbling techniques, passes and dance combinations. Dress Code Girls: Leotard is mandatory underneath tight fitting shorts, or uni-shorts. Hair must be secured away from face. Dress Code for boys: Any colored tight fitting T-shirt or tank top with black shorts. Bare feet. In Performance, costume required. No jewelry. OR Non-performance.
Tumbling/Contortion: :(AGES : 5-Adult). An athletic sport which requires agility, flexibility,and strength. The students will learn different tumbling techniques, passes. Dress Code Girls: Leotard is mandatory underneath tight fitting shorts, or uni-shorts. Hair must be secured away from face. Dress Code for boys: Any colored tight fitting T-shirt or tanktop with black shorts. Bare feet. No jewelry. In Performance, costume required Non- performance based.
*NEW-TIK TOK JAMS with Hip Hop/Breakdance/Step: :(AGES :5-ADULT) Levels: Beginning, Intermediate/Advanced. A street form of jazz and a free-style form with the integration of R&B and pop music according to level and age appropriateness. It develops strength, balance, agility, rhythm, and flexibility. Dress code for girls and boys: Hip hop pants (easily movable), tank tops or t-shirts. White soled Hip Hop sneakers, required. No Street sneakers please! Please have separate sneakers for the dance room. Please change shoes, we do not want dirt from the outside on floors. Shoes may be different for performance or competition team TBA. In Performance, costume required. No jewelry. OR Non-performance.
Contemporary/Modern/Lyrical: :(AGES :5-ADULT) Levels: Beginning, Intermediate/Advanced. Students will study three different forms of dance in the course Contemporary/Modern and Lyrical. Contemporary is which the emotion is introverted with modern elements. Students will understand the basic principles of modern dance such as time, space, and force. Students will explore movement of such choreographers as Graham, Limon, Horton, Dunham, Cunningham, Tharp, and Giordano techniques. Dress Code Girls: Any color leotard, tights, any colored tight fitted tank top or T-shirt, with modern shorts, or modern crop pants. Dress Code for boys: Any colored T-shirt or tank top with black shorts or black sweatpants. Bare Feet required. Shoes may be different for performance or competition team TBA. In Performance, costume required and Non-performance based. OR Non-performance.
LYRICAL :(AGES :8-ADULT) Levels: Intermediate/Advanced. is a combination of ballet, jazz, and modern stressing balance, strength, and interpretation of emotion to the audience. Dress Code Girls: Any color leotard, tights, any colored tight fitted tank top or T-shirt, with modern shorts, or modern crop pants. Dress Code for boys: Any colored T-shirt or tank top with black shorts or black sweatpants. Bare Feet required. Shoes may be different for performance or competition team TBA. In Performance, costume required and Non-performance based.
Choreography I and II: :(AGES :7-ADULT) Students will learn the basic principles of choreographic forms; ABA Format, Narrative Format, Theme and Variation, AB Format, Rhondo, Suite, Collage. Improvisation and creativity are encouraged. Students will develop a piece of work with the class at the informal solo and group presentation for the end of the year. Dress Code Girls: Any color leotard, any colored tight fitted tank top or t-shirt, with shorts, or sweatpants. Dress Code for boys: Any colored t-shirt or tank top with black shorts or black sweatpants. Notebook/Paper and pencil required. Bare feet or Jazz shoes required. Only in Showcase. Choreography II: Ages: Ten-Adult. Pre-requisite: Choreography I. Students will learn the advanced principles of choreographic forms; ABA Format, Narrative Format, Theme and Variation, AB Format, Rhondo, Suite, Collage and more. Improvisation and creativity are encouraged. Students will develop their own work and may perform their work at the end of the year performance. Dress Code Girls: Any color leotard, any colored tight fitted tank top or t-shirt, with shorts, or sweatpants. Dress Code for boys: Any colored t-shirt or tank top with black shorts or black sweatpants. Notebook/Paper and pencil required. Bare feet or Jazz shoes required. costume is on own.
Musical Theatre/The Voice/Acting/Lip Sync Battle/Movement: :(AGES :6-ADULT) Levels: Beginning, Intermediate/Advanced. The students will explore various time periods and choreographers from Hollywood to Broadway--Agnes DeMille, Ann Reiking, Fosse, Susan Stroman, to name a few. This course is revised segment of the "Dance ThroughTime" Course which uses different vocal techniques and acting skills to perform a number at the end of the year (performance piece: a Pop song, to Broadway). Dress Code Girls: Any color leotard, any colored tight fitted tank top or T-shirt, with shorts, or sweatpants. Dress Code for boys: Any colored T-shirt or tank top with black shorts or lack sweatpants. Men: Black jazz shoes or White Soled Dance Sneakers. Women: Tan Jazz shoes or tan character depending on the performance piece, may be used. Shoes may be different for performance or competition team TBA. In Performance, costume required. Must know how to read. You will be asked to record the song at the end of the year at GCR Audio (Robbie Tacak’s Studio). One time small fee of $35 to record at theend of the year. You receive the chance to sing in professional studio and receive your own cd. AND Learn music theory and have a deeper appreciation for music and the history behind the genres. Learn how to write song lyrics and different music styles and genres. Learn about music technology and the latest cutting software and music technology. You will also learn how to read music. Must be able to read the English language. Non-performance based. AND Tools of the Trade, Resume Writing, Auditioning, Directing, Performance Enhancement, Script Writing, and Confidence Builder. Dress Code: Comfortable clothing for movement. This course is divided into two sections:. Through improvisational work as well as diverse professional scripts, students will build on a solid foundation to expand imagination, character development, scene analysis, and understanding of the professional world of theatre from a variety of perspectives including writing, direction, design, and critique. Topics relating to commercial acting, casting calls, and other "tools of the trade" will also be covered. Students will take part in year-end performance. Independent work, private coaching on specific monologues and resume for audition and professional theatre preparation. Performance and Non-performance based. costume get on own. Must know how to read.
Playwright/Drama/Scriptwriting: :(AGES :7-ADULT). Students will work both collaboratively and independently to develop a script based around a theme for the annual ZPAC Spring Production. Emphasis will be placed on working creatively and inclusively to integrate the many elements of the performing arts experience, and understand how to communicate a worthwhile, entertaining, and unified message to audiences. These students will be the PLAYWRITERS of the ZPAC performance. This course will also cover monologues and scripts in professional theatre preparation. In Performance, costume get on own. Must know how to read and write.
Vocal Recording: :(AGES :7-ADULT) Learn how to record in a professional recording studio GCR Audio-(Robby Tacak’s of the Goo Goo Dolls recording studio!) We will record a demo cd for Halloween, Christmas, and the end of the year performance tracks. During the year you will learn music theory, microphone techniques, vocal techniques and vocal sculpting. Dress Code: Comfortable Clothing for movement. Be prepared to record on a different evening than the class time if need be, depending on the studio availability. Not in Performance, just CD is played in performance. Must know how to read. Pre-Requisite: Music theory and Appreciation course and a musical theatre course or vocal private. Recording fee: small fee of $35 each time to record 4x’s a year. You receive the chance to sing in professional studio and receive your own cd. Non-performance based. AND Solo Demo CD Recording: (Ten-Adult) Learn how to record in a professional recording studio GCR Audio-(Robby Tacak’s of the Goo Goo Dolls recording studio!) We will record a demo cd for performance tracks. Dress Code: Comfortable Clothing for movement. Be prepared to record on a different evening than the class time if need be, depending on the studio availability. Not in Performance, just CD is played in performance. Must know how to read. Pre-Requisite: Vocal Recording Class and a vocal private. Recording fee: One-time fee of $85 an hr to record. You receive the chance to sing in professional studio and receive your own cd. Non-performance based.
*NEW* Be Famous and Fabulous-Learn How to be famous: Social Media Professionalism, How to Audition for Stage, Film, Music Videos, Pageants or Modeling and even how to improve your tik tok moves. We will then teach you how to post and post you you’re your parents consent.Learn the new tools of the trade and from teachers who have been in the business. May have guests come in to teach a workshop, additional fee may apply. Non-performance.
*NEW* Stage Crew-:(AGES :7-ADULT) Learn how to rig scenery, set sound/set lighting, sew costumes, and build sets for productions. You will be creating the scenery, sew costumes and build the sets for both ZPAC productions and events. Learn the aspects of stage crew for any stage production. You will be a part of the stage crew at the ZPAC productions. Non-performance-(must help).
*NEW*- Massage for Dancers/Moms/Dads and Family Members: By Appointments only through ZPAC office. Are your muscles tired from a vigorous workout? Treat yourself to a massage at ZPAC. See price list and time slots available. Non-performance.
Private Dance: :(AGES :5-ADULT). (By appointment only). Non- Performance based OR performance based OR Competitive based. Learn how to perform any style of dance or enhance your technique.
Dress Code: Leotard, tight fitting shirt and shorts, tights or jazz pants. Costume for performance or competition you may get on your own. Non-Performance based: Purely for just technique. No other classes needed. Performance based: Must take a ballet class. Get costume on your own or choose from the costume books. In 1 Show. Invitation only for other show. You must audition on Jan.4th for shows.
Competitive based Private dance: (Invitation Only basis for competition). Must take regular ballet, comp ballet, and another course and 2 private lessons a month. Get costume on your own or choose from the costume books. In 1 Show. Invitation only for other show. You must audition on Jan.4th for shows and competitions.
Private Voice: :(AGES :5-ADULT) (By appointment only). Non- Performance based OR performance based OR Competitive based.Learn how to sing from classical, Pop, and Broadway style, with music theory, microphone techniques, vocal techniques and vocal sculpting. Dress Code: Comfortable Clothing for movement. Must be able to read.
Non-Performance Based: Purely for just technique. No other classes needed. May take as many times as you would like a month.Performance Based: No other classes needed. Can take two times a month or once a month. Must know how to read. Pre-requisite: Chorus in School, or Musical Theatre class, vocal recording. In 1 Show. Invitation only for other show. You must audition on Jan.4th for shows.
Competitive Based Voice: (Invitation Only basis for competition). Must take comp ballet, comp technique course, and musical theatre. Dress for performance or competition may be different. Get costume on your own. Must know how to read music. In 1 Show. Invitation only for other show. You must audition on Jan. 4th for shows and competitions.
Private Acting: (By appointment Only) Non- Performance based OR performance based OR Competitive based. Understand monologues. Work on audition material.
Dress Code: Comfortable Clothing for movement. Must be able to read.
Non-Performance Based: Purely for just technique. No other classes needed. May take as many times as you would like a month. Performance Based: No other classes needed. Can take two times a month or once a month. Must know how to read. Pre-requisite: Musical Theatre class, or acting in a school musical. In 1 Show. Invitation only for other show. You must audition on Jan.8th for shows.
Competitive Based Acting: (Invitation Only basis for competition). Must take comp ballet, comp technique course, and an acting course. Get costume on your own or choose from the costume books. You must audition on Jan.9th for shows and competitions.
Private Piano: (By appointment Only). :(AGES :5-ADULT) Non- Performance based OR performance based. Performance based: Dress appropriately for performance. Learn techniques, scales, music theory and read music. Might have to purchase a lesson book. Dress Code: Comfortable Clothing for movement. Must be able to read. Non-Performance Based: Purely for just technique. No other classes needed. May take as many times as you would like a month. You must audition in Jan for shows.Performance Based: No other classes needed. Can take two times a month or once a month. Must know how to read. Pre-requisite: Chorus in School, or MusicalTheatre class, or music theory. In 1 Show. Invitation only for other show. You must audition on Jan. 4th for shows.
Competitive Based Piano: (Invitation Only basis for competition). Must take comp ballet, comp technique course, and music theory course. Get costume on your own or choose from the costume books. You must audition on Jan.4th for shows and competitions.
Group Voice: Non- Performance based or performance based or Competitive based. A study on vocal advanced techniques. Learn how to sing from classical to Broadway style, with music theory, microphone techniques, vocal techniques and vocal sculpting. Dress Code: Comfortable Clothing for movement. Must know how to read. Pre-Requisite: Music course, a musical theatre course or vocal private. Performance based and Competitive based: You must audition on Jan.4th for shows and competitions.
ZPAC Competition/Company Team: Mini I and II, Teen, Junior, Elite and University (Audition Only): Competitions are usually during the Spring and Summer months. The students have to be dedicated and have a positive attitude, they must abide by the Competition Team’s and Center’s rules and policies. You must sign a contract to abide by certain rules and regulations in order to be a part of the team. Ages 5-25. (Hip Hop, Jazz, Contemporary, Tap, Musical Theatre, Acro, Acting and Pointe-Invitation Only, Voice and Dance Solos Duets, Trios) If a student is at a higher level of technique and performance then they will not be held back by the age of the team, must be approved by owner and auditioned.
Dress Code for Class: Must have ZPAC Competition team leotard and ZPAC comp. shorts. Boys: ZPAC black shirt and burgundy shorts. Dress Code for events: ZPAC shorts and ZPAC warm up jacket.
Any Competition Student taking a private lesson in dance of solo, duet or a trio will be invited by invitation only to compete with their solo, duet or trio. You must audition in Jan. for shows and competitions: Students must take atleast 2 lessons a month to be considered for shows or competitions. The song may be provided by student or teacher but Director may or may not use for competition. The criteria to be considered for the team: attitude, time, agility, strength, determination, energy, technique, perseverance, team and staff player and commitment. Shoes may be different for performance or competition team TBA. Costumes are required. Levels can also be determined by student abilities regardless of age. This course creates a dance company with well- rounded dancers, actors and singers who want to perform throughout the entire year. The students have to be dedicated and have a positive attitude. This is a great way to learn about the professional dance and theater world. The competition/company members must be at all mandatory rehearsals for all the ZPAC performances, the Summer course and perform at Weddings, Benefits, Dance Parties, Music Is Art Festival with the Goo Goo Dolls, Art Festivals, Darien Lake, parade, Canalside and the Erie County Fair. The students have the chance to win awards, get hours for community service for high school and cash prizes. JOIN NOW! PLEASE SPECIFY ON YOUR REGISTRATION FORM IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO BE A PART OF THE COMPANY AND TRAVEL. In Performance for either opening or finale, costume is determined but get on own.