If you have a child interested in dance, drama or musical theatre, then you will want to take a look at the offerings this fall by FineLine Theatre Arts located at 77 Railroad Street in New Milford.
Founded by highly-acclaimed dancers and performers Scott Wise and Elizabeth Parkinson, FineLine Theatre Arts is the home to many young and aspiring dancers, actors and performers from the New Milford area and beyond, with some students even traveling up via train from New York City to study the arts. With the professional background and experience of its faculty and staff, it is no wonder that FineLine Theatre Arts is well known as one of the finest dance/theatre programs in the region.
Both in-person and virtual options are available this semester in the areas of dance, drama and musical theatre for children ages 3 and up.
DANCE
Ballet, jazz, modern or tap, Fineline offers them all along with acrobatics and theatre dance. In Ballet (ages 3+), the focus is on balance, alignment, coordination, and musicality to give students a strong ballet foundation, which can be useful in all styles of dance. With Jazz (ages 7+), students will focus on learning proper dance technique and alignment, improving performance quality, and developing complex rhythms and patterns. Modern (ages 10+) will focus on contraction and release, fall and recovery, a sense of weight and gravity on the body, opposition, efficiency of movement, expansion and fulfillment of movement, moving from the core as well as distal initiation. Tap (ages 5+) will build strength, coordination, rhythm, musicality, and confidence. Acrobatics
ACTING & MUSICAL THEATRE
The Acting and Musical Theatre program gives interested students the opportunity to study the practical and theoretical elements of live theatre. The program integrates classwork and practical workshops with an active production schedule that includes two main-stage productions a year and a variety of student projects. Students can also take related classes in theatre dance and/or vocal performance.
"My 8-year-old daughter had taken musical theatre classes at FineLine recently absolutely loved it. I cannot say enough about the quality and professionalism of the staff at FineLine. From friendly smiles and greetings at the door every week to the giggles she shared with new-found theater friends before and after class, she always felt part of something special. Drama Director Leland Williams is warm, funny and incredibly talented. She teaches with passion and creativity and is a great role model for her students. The basic through advanced techniques and skills that are taught prepare students well for the stage and stay with them well beyond the final bow." ~ Meghan, Editor/Publisher of Macaroni Kid
CREATIVE ASSISTANCE FOR PARENTS (CAP)
FineLine has announced a new program, Creative Assistance for Parents (CAP). CAP will run from 9am to 1pm daily for New Milford district students in grades K-5. Support will be given for your child’s current curriculum provided by the school district in a safe, supportive, disciplined and structured environment while still encouraging your child to be an independent learner and thinker. To offset Zoom and remote learning times, creative and enrichment activities will be scheduled, as well as outdoor play. Leland Williams and Mary Mercer are excited to help facilitate your child's virtual learning. Together, Leland and Mary have over 18 years worth of public and private school teaching experience. The program will run for 11 weeks from September 8th to November 24th, 9:00-1:00pm, Monday through Friday. Please email, info@finelinetheatrearts.com or call, 860-210-1444 for more information or to receive an online application.
Classes begin September 14th and registration is open now!
