PickAClass · Creative & Performance Arts

Performing Arts & Theatre

Master the stage and screen through acting, dance, and theatre production. Includes techniques for voice, movement, improvisation, and various dance styles.

12 subcategories · 208 courses total

Acting for Film & Screen

Adapt your acting skills for the camera. Learn the nuances of on-screen performance, including hitting your marks, working with close-ups, and creating believable performances for film and television.

43 courses

Playwriting

Learn the art of crafting compelling stories for the stage. Develop skills in structuring plots, writing dialogue, and creating memorable characters for theatrical performance.

38 courses

Musical Theatre Performance

Combine acting, singing, and dancing to become a 'triple threat' performer. Learn to interpret songs, integrate dance into storytelling, and prepare for musical theatre auditions.

25 courses

Stagecraft & Theatrical Design

Explore the technical and design elements of theatre production. Learn about set design, lighting, sound, and the practical skills needed to bring a theatrical vision to life.

18 courses

Ballet

Learn the foundational techniques of classical ballet, a graceful and disciplined dance form. Focus on posture, positions, and fundamental movements like plié, tendu, and pirouette.

18 courses

Directing for Stage & Screen

Learn the art and craft of directing. Develop skills in script analysis, working with actors, visual storytelling, and leading a creative team from concept to final performance.

15 courses

Voice and Movement

Master your physical and vocal instruments for performance. Explore techniques for vocal projection, articulation, breath control, and physical expression on stage.

12 courses

Acting Fundamentals

Learn the foundational principles of acting, including character development, emotional expression, and scene work. This is the perfect starting point for aspiring actors.

10 courses

Improvisation

Develop spontaneity, creativity, and collaborative skills through improvisational theatre games and exercises. Learn to think on your feet and create compelling scenes without a script.

9 courses

Stage Management

Master the organizational and leadership skills required to run a theatrical production smoothly. Learn how to manage rehearsals, call cues, and coordinate all aspects of a live performance.

9 courses

Hip-Hop Dance

Dive into the energetic and expressive world of hip-hop dance. Learn foundational moves like popping, locking, and breaking, and develop your own freestyle and choreographic skills.

9 courses

Contemporary & Modern Dance

Explore expressive and fluid movement through contemporary and modern dance styles. Focus on improvisation, floor work, and connecting emotion with physical expression.

2 courses