Exclusive Opportunity for Current 4th Semester Students and AMDA Alumni!
Join us on MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2024 at the NY CAMPUS for an afternoon of Dance and Vocal Workshops with AMDA alumni and MJ the Musical cast members MICHAEL HARMON and JOHN EDWARDS + a Special Q & A Panel moderated by Dance Chair Michele Hart-Haviland.
You must register for each session that you would like to attend. Space is limited. Sign up today!
MJ THE MUSICAL SONG STYLES WITH JOHN EDWARDSTIME: 2:00 - 3:00 PM ET
LOCATION: 211 West 61st Street, NYC - Room 403
DESCRIPTION: Want to know what it takes to be a Tour Singer in MJ the Musical? This is your chance to find out! During this exciting workshop, we will be dissecting and learning some of the BGVs (Background Vocals) in MJ the Musical, while working on blend, pitch placement, intonation, and the iconic musical stylings of Michael Jackson. Let’s loosen up those vocal cords, sharpen those ears, and get ready to SING OUT cause we’re about to be Startin’ Somethin’.
LEVEL: All levels welcome!
REGISTER HERE: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0E4BAAAF29ABFE3-51118687-song#/
MJ THE MUSICAL DANCE INTENSIVE WITH MICHAEL HARMON
TIME: 3:00 - 4:00 PM ET
LOCATION: 211 West 61st Street, NYC - Room 407/408
DESCRIPTION: Michael Jackson is one of the most iconic performers in history and his blend of different styles and techniques are still being studied today. In this class, we will learn a dance combination in the style of “Smooth Criminal,” where we combine the iconic MJ vocabulary with Fred Astaire, Fosse, and Nicolas Brothers techniques. Not only will you have a chance to learn a combo in the style of MJ the Musical’s Tony Award-winning Broadway choreography, but you’ll also have the chance to learn how to execute challenging choreography and make it look effortless. So come ready to perform like you’re onstage with THE King Of Pop!
LEVEL: Intermediate to Advanced Level Dancers
REGISTER HERE: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0E4BAAAF29ABFE3-51119781-dance#/
SPECIAL Q & A WITH MICHAEL HARMON AND JOHN EDWARDS
Moderated by AMDA NY Dance Chair Michele Hart-Haviland
TIME: 4:00 - 5:00 PM ETLOCATION: 211 West 61st Street, NYC - Room 407/408
DESCRIPTION: Now is your chance to chat directly with AMDA alumni and MJ the Musical cast members Michael Harmon and John Edwards. Learn about their individual journeys to Broadway and their current roles in MJ the Musical. Hear how they stay on top of their games as Broadway performers! We Won’t Stop til’ We Get Enough!
REGISTER HERE: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0E4BAAAF29ABFE3-51120374-qawith#/
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Advance registration is required. Each workshop is limited to 40 participants. Please only register if you are certain you will be able to attend. Check in will begin 15 minutes prior to each session.
CAMPUS ACCESS INFO FOR ALUMNI:
All alumni participants must be cleared for campus access prior to attending. If you have not yet been cleared for campus access, submit a campus access clearance form HERE and wait for next steps.
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