Tap, Jazz and Ballet are foundational in musical theatre so they are important skills to develop. Here is your chance! This is a non-performance class that is designed to increase your technique in tap and jazz. There will not be any in-studio or on-stage performance.
Prerequisite: This is a technique class for students up-to an intermediate level, so students need to have at least 2 semesters of dance training in tap and jazz. To join this class, student must have a recommendation from a teacher.
Shoe Requirement: Black Jazz Shoes & Black Tap Shoes
Days: Fridays
Times: 4:00 – 5:30 PM
Class Date: August 22 – November 21, 2025
Class Size Limit: 16 Students
Student Ages: Grades 7-12
Semester Showcase
This is a NON-PERFORMANCE class, designed to perfect student’s technique. There will be NO performances on stage nor in the studio.
$90 Non-Refundable Deposit Due at Registration
$90 Due on September 1
$90 Due on October 1
$50 Due on November 1
Since this is a non-performance class which ends in November, there isn’t a tuition payment for December or a Production fee.
A 5% discount will be given if semester tuition is paid in full at the time of registration.
Military Discount*
Students who have a military or veteran parent qualify for a 10% discount.
Multi-Class Discount*
We offer a 10% discount for each additional class a student takes in one semester.
Sibling Discount*
We offer a 10% discount for each additional sibling who participates in classes.
*Students may use only one discount per class and all discounts will be applied to the equal or lesser value class.
Musical Theatre, Dance Instructor & Choreographer
Shayla Mellen has a Bachelors of Arts in Visual and Performing Arts with a Dance Major and Theater minor which she received at the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs. As well as an Associate of Arts in Dance Performance on a full-tuition scholarship from Casper College. She has been dancing since the age of 2 and dance and theater are her absolute passion. She has been in many musicals, plays, and dance shows such as Double-Sided Coin, Collective Trust, Mary Poppins, The Wedding Singer, Six Characters in Search of an Author, A Rock N Roll Fantasy, and an adaptation of Charlotte’s Web through dance. She is the Show Choir and Musical Choreographer at Vista Ridge High School and Show Choir Choreographer for Falcon High School. Shayla has also choreographed some of her own original dance shows such as Resurgence and Psyche through UCCS. She has loved being a part of the ACT staff for several years now.
Location:
481 Windchime Place
Colorado Springs, CO 80919
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