A Class Act NY Announces New Performing Classes for Kids

A Class Act NY is launching an 8-week ongoing class for young stars in NYC. Classes will be geared towards children ages 5-8 and will be held in a convenient Upper West Side location.

"Classes are taught by professional working actors many with Broadway credits! The level of education a child receives from A Class Act NY is unlike any other acting studio in NYC. This series will introduce kids to the magic of the performing arts in a non-threatening, non-competitive atmosphere and boost your child's self-esteem while teaching them the fundamentals ofperformance," state press notes.

A listing of classes follows:

"Sing Your Heart Out," ages 7-8.
"Does your child love to sing? Then this class if for you! Introduce your child to Classic & Contemporary Showtunes! Kids work on solo and ensemble pieces. They will learn proper vocal technique, diction and ear training! Then strut their stuff in a final performance for family & friends!

"Pretend and Play," ages 5-6.
"Does your child need a creative outlet or agreat confidence builder? Tap into your child's imagination through improvisation, theatre games, mime and movement. This class is designed to boost a child's self-esteem in a non-competitive, playful environment. Class culminates in a final performance for family and friends!"

Classes are held on the Upper West Side of Manhattan at: Ripley- Grier Studios 131 w. 72nd Street between Columbus and Amsterdam and begin Monday, September 17th and Tuesday, September 18th, respectively.

"Sing Your Heart Out" is held for 8 Mondays: Mondays, Sept. 17th– Monday, Nov. 12th.  There is no class on Monday, October 8th in observence of Columbus Day. Classes are from 4:00-5:00 PM.

"Pretend & Play" is held for 8 Tuesdays: Tuesdays, Sept 18th-Tuesday, Nov. 13th.  There is no class Tuesday, Nov. 6th in observance of Election Day.

The Fall Weekend Workshop Series with Broadway stars and industry professionals will be announced shortly.

"Seeing the need for quality acting, musical theatre, on-camera and danceworkshops for children and teens, Jessica Rofé Cates, (former Casting Director) and Marc Tumminelli (Actor/Director), started A Class Act NY in 2005, with their very successful weekend workshop series and quickly became the preeminent Acting Studio for Kids & Teens in NYC," state press notes.

Visit: www.AClassActNY.com and click on Workshops for more information. Space is limited! Those interested must reserve in advanc.