Classes

BTW programs Master Classes, Multi-Week Special Courses, and One-Night Classes throughout the year. Sign up for our newsletter or follow our socials to be kept informed!

Past BTW Masterclass Guest Artists Include:

Betsy Wolfe

(& Juliet, Waitress, Falsettos, Bullets Over Broadway, The Mystery of Edwin Drood)

Erika Henningsen

(Cady Heron in Broadway's Mean Girls, Les Miserables, Peacock's Girls 5eva)

College Theatre Auditions 101 with Allie Seibold

**Due to the many scheduling conflicts for our students during this busy season, we will be postponing this class to a later date that is more accommodating for all.  We understand that there is much interest on this topic and look forward to bringing Allie back soon! Those who have already purchased tickets will be refunded immediately.  Thanks for your understanding!

Thursday, May 18
7:00pm - 8:30pm
Heart in Motion Dance Studio
17 Chestnut Street, 2nd Floor
Ridgewood, NJ 07450

$30 General Admission Pricing per person

In this 90 minute info session, professional actress and Ridgewood native, Allie Seibold will walk students and family members through the process of auditioning for college theatre programs followed by an in depth Q&A. This class is recommended for students in grades 8-11 who have an interest in learning more about college theatre programs, as well as their families.

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Allie Seibold is no stranger to college auditions, having done them herself! She graduated with her BFA in Musical Theatre from The Boston Conservatory and went right to NYC. After her college showcase she signed with Professional Artists Talent Agency and got to work. She has toured nationally and internationally with shows such as Footloose, The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical, and Disney on Classic with The Orchestra Japan. When Allie has time off from performing she teaches and coaches students in voice and acting, preparing them for a range of auditions, from Broadway to their school play to their college audition. College auditions are by the far the most specific type of audition you will do as an actor. Navigating not only the application process, but the college audition requirements can be extremely daunting. This info session will outline what you need to know and prepare for these auditions and tools to help you get into your dream school!

Ongoing Musical Theater Dance Class with Janel Sipala

Thursday, May 18
7:00pm - 8:30pm
Heart in Motion Dance Studio
17 Chestnut Street, 2nd Floor
Ridgewood, NJ 07450

$30 General Admission Pricing per person
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Hosted at Janel's Dance Art Fusion
21 Broadway, Suite B
Woodcliff Lake, NJ

Saturdays beginning 9/17 from 11:45am-12:45pm throughout the school year
Ages 14-18

Variety of tuition options available

Email Janel at janel@danceartsfusion.com with the subject line (BTW Musical Theater Dance) to register.

Meet the Instructor!

Owner and lead instructor of Janel’s Dance Arts Fusion in Woodcliff Lake, NJ, Janel is thrilled to be a part of the BTW staff this season! She has fond memories of performing in the SJR productions of Footloose, Pippin, Les Miserables and The Prince and the Pauper during her own high school years at Immaculate Heart Academy. Janel went on to Muhlenberg College, where she earned both a Bachelor’s Degree in Dance and Certification in Elementary Education. Along with her performance experience in college, she was given the opportunity to choreograph several student dance concerts. She was President of the Muhlenberg Dance Association, became an instructor for the Muhlenberg Community Dance Center and was inducted into the Omicron Delta Kappa Leadership Honor Society. After college, Janel enjoyed opportunities that allowed her to perform, choreograph and teach. She performed at the Special Olympics Opening Ceremony in 2014 and the Bruno Mars Super Bowl Halftime Show at MetLife Stadium. She has been a member of the dance fusion company, Bollywood Funk NYC, and was a dancer/choreographer for the Gotham City Cheerleaders. 

 She has also choreographed the BTW productions of GodspellShe Loves Me,The Drowsy Chaperone and Mamma Mia! and the SJR production of The Addams Family and Mystic Pizza. Her proudest achievement came seven years ago when she opened her dance studio, Janel’s Dance Arts Fusion. As a member of the teaching staff at Maugham Elementary in Tenafly, NJ as well, Janel is happy to share her two passions of dance and teaching with the students and staff at BTW!

Get In Touch

In Residence at:

The Inserra Theatre
St. Joseph Regional High School
40 Chestnut Ridge Road
Montvale, NJ 07645

Administrative Offices

45 N Broad St, Suite 503
Ridgewood, NJ 07450

info@btwstars.com
201-520-7233
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