Spring classes start Monday, January 13th! We will see you there!
Spring 2025
Children's Choir (by audition)
Threesa Cummings
**Please contact Threesa Cummings at (435) 868-8047 to schedule an audition and join the choir.
The Heart of Deseret Choir (formerly Sanpete Family Choir) is a choir with two separate groups. One is a children's choir, the other is a concert choir for experienced musicians ages 14+. The choir is sponsored by CTA. The children rehearse in Ephraim.
The children's choir focuses on helping children learn the art of choral singing and intonation, and aims to improve overall musicianship with opportunities to sing in harmony. Special emphasis is given to learning proper vocal technique to avoid any injury, as well as learning and improving the skill of sight singing.
Ages 8 - 14
Threesa Cummings
**Please contact Threesa Cummings at (435) 868-8047 to schedule an audition and join the choir.
The Heart of Deseret Choir (formerly Sanpete Family Choir) is a choir with two separate groups. One is a children's choir, the other is a concert choir for experienced musicians ages 14+. The choir is sponsored by CTA. The children rehearse in Ephraim.
The children's choir focuses on helping children learn the art of choral singing and intonation, and aims to improve overall musicianship with opportunities to sing in harmony. Special emphasis is given to learning proper vocal technique to avoid any injury, as well as learning and improving the skill of sight singing.
Ages 8 - 14
Wednesday
3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Choir Room - Ephraim
$40.00
Intro to Dance/Dance Me a Story
Emma Cummings
Intro to Dance: Learning the fundamentals: following directions, alignment and posture, strengthening legs and feet, learning balance, movement and locomotor skills (developing coordination) in combination with free movement and simple story dances, music & spatial awareness. Ballet based without strict technique, an ideal foundation class for progressing into any dance form.
Dance Me a Story: Fairy tales set to music and dance. Includes locomotor and basic dance steps and some of our favorite stories, including: Hansel and Gretl, The Toy Shop, Twelve Dancing Princesses, Nighttime at the Zoo, The Red Shoes, The Nutcracker, and Weather Walk.
Ages 3 - 7
Emma Cummings
Intro to Dance: Learning the fundamentals: following directions, alignment and posture, strengthening legs and feet, learning balance, movement and locomotor skills (developing coordination) in combination with free movement and simple story dances, music & spatial awareness. Ballet based without strict technique, an ideal foundation class for progressing into any dance form.
Dance Me a Story: Fairy tales set to music and dance. Includes locomotor and basic dance steps and some of our favorite stories, including: Hansel and Gretl, The Toy Shop, Twelve Dancing Princesses, Nighttime at the Zoo, The Red Shoes, The Nutcracker, and Weather Walk.
Ages 3 - 7
Monday
3:15 PM to 4:00 PM
3:15 PM to 4:00 PM
Moroni - Studio 1
Moroni Studio
Moroni Studio
$40.00
Ballet I
Kyra Hansen
Based on Royal Academy of Dance syllabi that combines ballet technique with free movement and music interpretation, incorporating both barre and floor exercises that develop coordination, strength, flexibility and endurance with poise, grace and innovative classic and character (folk) dance combinations. Those with previous
experience will be given more advanced challenges based on individual ability.
Ages 6 - 13
Kyra Hansen
Based on Royal Academy of Dance syllabi that combines ballet technique with free movement and music interpretation, incorporating both barre and floor exercises that develop coordination, strength, flexibility and endurance with poise, grace and innovative classic and character (folk) dance combinations. Those with previous
experience will be given more advanced challenges based on individual ability.
Ages 6 - 13
Monday
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Moroni - Studio 1
Moroni Studio
Moroni Studio
$40.00
Ballet II/III
Kyra Hansen
Based on Royal Academy of Dance syllabi that combines ballet technique with free movement and music interpretation, incorporating both barre and floor exercises that develop coordination, strength, flexibility and endurance with poise, grace and innovative classic and character (folk) dance combinations. Those with previous experience will be given more advanced challenges based on individual ability.
Ages 10 - 99
Kyra Hansen
Based on Royal Academy of Dance syllabi that combines ballet technique with free movement and music interpretation, incorporating both barre and floor exercises that develop coordination, strength, flexibility and endurance with poise, grace and innovative classic and character (folk) dance combinations. Those with previous experience will be given more advanced challenges based on individual ability.
Ages 10 - 99
Monday
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Moroni - Studio 1
Moroni Studio
Moroni Studio
$40.00
Intermediate Irish Dance
Maddie Senator
Intermediate Irish Dance will challenge returning students by continuing to build on the basics but introducing a stronger emphasis on technique. We will keep perfecting the soft shoe dances the students already know and then progress to figure (group) dances, which are team building and lots of fun!
Similarly, we will keep introducing new hard shoe movements and rhythms as the dancers continue to experience the satisfaction of percussive footwork.
Ages 7 - 99
Maddie Senator
Intermediate Irish Dance will challenge returning students by continuing to build on the basics but introducing a stronger emphasis on technique. We will keep perfecting the soft shoe dances the students already know and then progress to figure (group) dances, which are team building and lots of fun!
Similarly, we will keep introducing new hard shoe movements and rhythms as the dancers continue to experience the satisfaction of percussive footwork.
Ages 7 - 99
Monday
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Moroni - Studio 1
Moroni Studio
Moroni Studio
$40.00
Pointe Prep (by invitation)
Kyra Hansen
This class is full
Instruction and exercises that are targeted to building the strength, flexibility, and coordination necessary to dance en pointe. Completion of at-home exercises (to be given as weekly assignments during class) is required.
The class is by invitation, but those who are taking Ballet II may be able to take the class in ballet slippers. Please contact Claire Yarrington at (707) 616-7798 to determine eligibility. To maintain the quality, the maximum number of students we can take is 6.
Ages 12 - 18
Kyra Hansen
This class is full
Instruction and exercises that are targeted to building the strength, flexibility, and coordination necessary to dance en pointe. Completion of at-home exercises (to be given as weekly assignments during class) is required.
The class is by invitation, but those who are taking Ballet II may be able to take the class in ballet slippers. Please contact Claire Yarrington at (707) 616-7798 to determine eligibility. To maintain the quality, the maximum number of students we can take is 6.
Ages 12 - 18
Monday
6:00 PM to 6:30 PM
6:00 PM to 6:30 PM
Moroni - Studio 1
Moroni Studio
Moroni Studio
$20.00
Tap Skills
Claire Yarrington
This is an all-ages tap class which aims to teach and reinforce fundamentals of tap dancing through technical exercises and locomotor movements across the floor that improve skill and aerobic fitness. Combinations of steps, floor patterns, directions and creative elements (including use of arm movements and props) evolve into dances for styles employed in musical theatre and beyond to provide a basis for performance ability.
This class is appropriate for all ages and levels of tap. There will be breakout sessions in the class to allow for a slower pace for newer tap dancers and increased challenge for more seasoned students.
Ages 8 - 99
Claire Yarrington
This is an all-ages tap class which aims to teach and reinforce fundamentals of tap dancing through technical exercises and locomotor movements across the floor that improve skill and aerobic fitness. Combinations of steps, floor patterns, directions and creative elements (including use of arm movements and props) evolve into dances for styles employed in musical theatre and beyond to provide a basis for performance ability.
This class is appropriate for all ages and levels of tap. There will be breakout sessions in the class to allow for a slower pace for newer tap dancers and increased challenge for more seasoned students.
Ages 8 - 99
Tuesday
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Moroni - Studio 1
Moroni Studio
Moroni Studio
$40.00
Musical Theatre (ages 9+)
Threesa Cummings
Instruction and Focus on developing the multidisciplinary "Triple Threat" skills of singing, acting and dancing at the same time. Material will include ensemble songs, scene study, character development, chorus, blocking, movement and choreography. Enrichment in team building skills and improvisation, mime and monologues through theatre games.
Ages 9 - 99
Threesa Cummings
Instruction and Focus on developing the multidisciplinary "Triple Threat" skills of singing, acting and dancing at the same time. Material will include ensemble songs, scene study, character development, chorus, blocking, movement and choreography. Enrichment in team building skills and improvisation, mime and monologues through theatre games.
Ages 9 - 99
Tuesday
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Moroni - Studio 1
Moroni Studio
Moroni Studio
$40.00
Sing With Confidence - Group Voice Lesson
Threesa Cummings
The ideal class to begin and continue to develop the solo singing voice. This class will focus on the fundamentals of breathing, posture, resonation, diction and articulation, with some individual coaching in a group setting, allowing all participants to learn and benefit from observations, corrections and adjustments. Singers will develop comfort in presentation by singing in front of others.
Ages 9 - 99
Threesa Cummings
The ideal class to begin and continue to develop the solo singing voice. This class will focus on the fundamentals of breathing, posture, resonation, diction and articulation, with some individual coaching in a group setting, allowing all participants to learn and benefit from observations, corrections and adjustments. Singers will develop comfort in presentation by singing in front of others.
Ages 9 - 99
Tuesday
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Moroni Studio
$40.00
Vocal Performance Workshop
Claire Yarrington
This workshop format is a shared private voice lesson (class size limited) for those ready to be challenged as a solo vocal performer. Singers prepare material (introducing "slate" name and song) presented for feedback, instruction and coaching in front of a supportive audience. Individual and group coaching will be given to assist the development of your own unique presentation.
Vocal coaching based on Common Sense Singing includes: balance of vocal registration, breath support, pure vowels, clear consonants, styling and interpreting your song, techniques and experience that develop confidence in front of an audience, development of repertory and exposure to complex ensemble music to perform in a group.
**Prerequisites: placement interviews will be held the week before the first day of class. If it is determined that this class is not a correct fit, the singer will be offered placement in Singing With Confidence.
Ages 12 - 99
Claire Yarrington
This workshop format is a shared private voice lesson (class size limited) for those ready to be challenged as a solo vocal performer. Singers prepare material (introducing "slate" name and song) presented for feedback, instruction and coaching in front of a supportive audience. Individual and group coaching will be given to assist the development of your own unique presentation.
Vocal coaching based on Common Sense Singing includes: balance of vocal registration, breath support, pure vowels, clear consonants, styling and interpreting your song, techniques and experience that develop confidence in front of an audience, development of repertory and exposure to complex ensemble music to perform in a group.
**Prerequisites: placement interviews will be held the week before the first day of class. If it is determined that this class is not a correct fit, the singer will be offered placement in Singing With Confidence.
Ages 12 - 99
Wednesday
5:00 PM to 6:30 PM
5:00 PM to 6:30 PM
Moroni - Studio 1
Moroni Studio
Moroni Studio
$40.00
Beginning Irish Dance (ages 7+, adults welcome!)
Maddie Senator
This class teaches the foundations and basics of Irish step dancing, beginning with proper technique, including alignment, posture, balance, and timing. Soft shoe dancing will be taught first, with the opportunity to move to hard shoe dancing based on progression.
Students will learn the first movements of Irish dancing (side sevens, skips, leaps, etc.), which can be combined to create simple reels and jigs, including for figure (group) dances. Care will be taken to build leg strength to avoid injury.
Ages 7 - 99
Maddie Senator
This class teaches the foundations and basics of Irish step dancing, beginning with proper technique, including alignment, posture, balance, and timing. Soft shoe dancing will be taught first, with the opportunity to move to hard shoe dancing based on progression.
Students will learn the first movements of Irish dancing (side sevens, skips, leaps, etc.), which can be combined to create simple reels and jigs, including for figure (group) dances. Care will be taken to build leg strength to avoid injury.
Ages 7 - 99
Thursday
3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Moroni - Studio 1
Moroni Studio
Moroni Studio
$40.00
Concert Choir (by audition)
Threesa Cummings
**Please contact Threesa Cummings at (435) 868-8047 to schedule an audition and join the choir.
This term the choir will be performing Janeen Brady's Easter Cantata.
The Heart of Deseret Choir (formerly Sanpete Family Choir) is a choir with two separate groups. One is a children's choir, the other is a concert choir for experienced musicians ages 14+. The choir is sponsored by CTA. The concert choir currently rehearses in Spring City.
The concert choir is made up of experienced and passionate singers, both men and women, who seek to continually increase their musicality and are desirous of an opportunity to share their musical gifts and talents.
Ages 14 - 99
Threesa Cummings
**Please contact Threesa Cummings at (435) 868-8047 to schedule an audition and join the choir.
This term the choir will be performing Janeen Brady's Easter Cantata.
The Heart of Deseret Choir (formerly Sanpete Family Choir) is a choir with two separate groups. One is a children's choir, the other is a concert choir for experienced musicians ages 14+. The choir is sponsored by CTA. The concert choir currently rehearses in Spring City.
The concert choir is made up of experienced and passionate singers, both men and women, who seek to continually increase their musicality and are desirous of an opportunity to share their musical gifts and talents.
Ages 14 - 99
Thursday
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Spring City Studio
NSSD Spring 2025
Spring City Elementary - Show Choir & Musical Theatre
Claire Yarrington
**This class is open to children from all NSSD elementary schools and local homeschool students in grades 2-6 (ages 7-11). The Show Choir meets once a week at Spring City Elementary**
Weekly class meets for instruction and focus on developing the multi-disciplinary "Triple Threat" skills of singing, acting and dancing at the same time. Material will include ensemble songs, scene study, character development, chorus, blocking, movement and choreography. There will also be a focus on team building skills and improvisation, mime and monologues through theatre games.
Beginners and experienced performers will work side by side with instruction and challenges appropriate to them individually.
Ages 6 - 12
Claire Yarrington
**This class is open to children from all NSSD elementary schools and local homeschool students in grades 2-6 (ages 7-11). The Show Choir meets once a week at Spring City Elementary**
Weekly class meets for instruction and focus on developing the multi-disciplinary "Triple Threat" skills of singing, acting and dancing at the same time. Material will include ensemble songs, scene study, character development, chorus, blocking, movement and choreography. There will also be a focus on team building skills and improvisation, mime and monologues through theatre games.
Beginners and experienced performers will work side by side with instruction and challenges appropriate to them individually.
Ages 6 - 12
Tuesday
2:45 PM to 3:30 PM
2:45 PM to 3:30 PM
Spring City Elementary
North Sanpete School District
North Sanpete School District
$35.00