All classes will begin on August 14, 2023 and end in May 2024.
Please note we follow Cobb County school for inclement weather closings, and all school holidays.
Please note that if classes do not reach a minimum number of participants they may be cancelled. Classes may also be added depending on interest.
OPEN SCHOOL
Open classes and shows are available to the public.
Anyone can take and participate in these classes and shows.
COMPANY
Company classes and shows refers to classes and shows only offered/available for East Cobb Theatrical company members and/or Dance Company members(ie. Shrek the Musical, the musical revue, and company group classes for acting, musical theater, dance, and voice).
2023-2024 CLASSES
MONDAY
4:00-5:00pm
Beginner Ballet (Claire Young) 
Studio A
Intermediate Tap (Carnita Jones)
Studio B
5:00-6:00pm
Intermediate 2 Ballet (Claire Young)
Studio A
Beginner Tap (Carnita Jones)
Studio B
6:00-7:00pm
Dance Company (Carnita Jones & Ari) 
Black Box & Studio B
Beginner Ballet (Claire Young)
Studio A
7:00-8:00pm
Dance Company (Carnita Jones & Ari Shropshire)
Black Box & Studio B
Intermediate Ballet (Claire Young)
Studio A
8:00-9:00pm
Hip Hop (Ari Shropshire)
Black Box
Boys Ballet (Claire Young)
Studio A
Intermediate Tap (Carnita Jones)
Studio B
TUESDAY
4:00-5:00pm
Junior Players rehearsal (3:30pm-4:30pm)
Black Box
Elite Tap (TBD)
Studio A
5:00-6:00pm
Elementary Musical Theatre Vocal Performance (Alison Graham) (4:45 pm – 5:30 pm)
Black Box
Intermediate 2 Tap (TBD)
Studio A
6:00-9:00pm
ECT Company
Black Box
ECT Company
Studio A
ECT Company
Studio B
WEDNESDAY
Elementary Classes
3:30-4:15pm
3rd-5th Ballet (Carnita Jones)
Studio A
PreK-2nd Ballet (Gracie Young)
Studio B
4:15-5:00pm
3rd-5th Tap (Carnita Jones)
Black Box
PreK-2nd Tap (Gracie Young)
Studio B
5:00-5:45pm
PreK-2nd Broadway Jazz (Gracie Young)
Studio B
5:30-6:15pm
Elementary Improv & Acting (Sterling Bjerken)
Black Box
5:45-6:30pm
3rd-5th Broadway Jazz (Gracie Young)
Studio B
Middle/High School Classes
5:00-6:30pm
Dance Company (Carnita Jones)
Studio A
6:15-7:15pm
Middle & High School Improv (Sterling Bjerken)
Black Box
6:30-7:30pm
Beginner Tap (Carnita Jones)
Studio A
7:15-8:15pm
Middle & High School Acting for Film (Amanda Smith)
Black Box
THURSDAY
1:00-1:45pm
Elementary Musical Theatre Vocal Performance (Alison Graham)
Studio A
4:00-5:00pm
Junior Players rehearsal (3:30pm-4:30pm)
Black Box
Elite Ballet (Claire Young)
Studio A
5:00-6:00pm
Intermediate Players Rehearsal
Black Box & Studio A
Contemporary – High School only (Carnita Jones)
Studio B
College Audition Program (Brittany Leazer)
Office
6:00-7:00pm
Intermediate Players Rehearsal
Black Box & Studio A
Broadway Jazz – High School only (Carnita Jones)
Studio B
7:00-8:00pm
Senior Players rehearsal (7:00-9:30pm)
Black Box
Contemporary – Middle School only (Carnita Jones)
Studio A
8:00-9:00pm
Senior Players rehearsal (7:00-9:30pm)
Black Box
Broadway Jazz – Middle School only (Carnita Jones)
Studio A
Which class level am I?
Beginner – 1st / 2nd year
Intermediate – 2nd / 3rd year
Intermediate 2 – 3rd / 4th year
Elite – 4+ years
If you are unsure of your level, please reach out and we can assist! Also, once classes start, if you need to switch levels we can adjust accordingly.
2023 CANCELLED CLASSES
Due to space issues or students involvement in shows, sometimes we have to cancel classes. Please refer to the Master Calendar for the most up to date information. Here is the current class cancellation schedule as of August:
September 25th – 29th : Fall Break – All classes & rehearsals cancelled
October 25th – All Elementary School classes cancelled
October 26th – No Alice in Wonderland or Bring It On Rehearsal
October 31st – All classes and company cancelled
November 1st – Dance Company cancelled
November 7th – Onyx only company rehearsal, No Platinum or Gold
November 8th – MS/HS Improv and Acting for Film cancelled
November 9th – MS Contemporary and Broadway Jazz cancelled
Nov 20th – 24th : Thanksgiving Break – All classes & rehearsals cancelled
December 15th – January 4th – BLP/ECT closure
Jan 29th – Feb 2nd : Company Show Week – All classes & rehearsals cancelled
February 19th – 23rd : Winter Break – All classes & rehearsals cancelled
March 21st – HS Contemporary and Broadway Jazz cancelled
April 3rd – 7th : Spring Break – all classes cancelled
May 16th – last day of classes
CLASS COSTS
60 MINUTE CLASSES
Tuition per Month
1 CLASS / WEEK
2 CLASS / WEEK
3 CLASS / WEEK
4 CLASS / WEEK
5 CLASS / WEEK
6 CLASS / WEEK
7 CLASS / WEEK
8 CLASS / WEEK
9 CLASS / WEEK
45 MINUTE CLASSES
Tuition per Month
These classes are typically divided into PreK-2nd grade and 3rd-5th grade groups.
1 CLASS / WEEK
2 CLASS / WEEK
3 CLASS / WEEK
4 CLASS / WEEK
5 CLASS / WEEK
6 CLASS / WEEK
Dress Code for Dance Classes
PRESCHOOL / ELEMENTARY CLASSES
- Dance dresses or leotards
- Any color footed or convertible tights
- Pink ballet shoes
- Tan tap shoes
BOYS
- Black pants / shorts
- T-shirt or tank (In ballet boys must wear a white shirt or tank top)
- Appropriate shoes
- Black Ballet Shoes for Ballet
- Jazz sneakers or regular sneakers may be worn for Hip Hop. Regular sneakers must be wiped off before entering the dance room to protect the flooring.
- Jazz shoes for all other classes.
GIRLS
Ballet
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- Pink Ballet shoes
- Pink footed or convertible tights
- Black leotard
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Tap
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- Tap Shoes (intermediate/advanced jazz tap shoes)
- Any color footed or convertible tights
- Sports bra or any color leotard and shorts, capri pants, jazz pants or sweatpants (close fitting shirts may be worn over)
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Broadway Jazz
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- Jazz shoes or twylas
- Any color footed or convertible tights
- Any color leotard or athletic tank top (shirts may be worn over)
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Contemporary/Lyrical
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- Jazz shoes or twylas
- Any color footed or convertible tights
- Any color leotard (no shirts over)
- Shorts
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Hip-Hop
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- Jazz sneakers or regular sneakers may be worn. Regular sneakers must be wiped off before entering the dance room to protect the flooring.
- Loose fitting clothing including pants, capri pants, jazz pants or sweatpants, shorts, t-shirts, tank tops, and sports bra may be worn.
Junior Players
Frozen Kids
Intermediate Players
Alice in Wonderland Jr.
Senior Players
Bring It On The Musical
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OUR MISSION
We are devoted to developing young actors filled with courage, confidence, and passion in a Christ-centered environment. Students participating in the program will learn to reach within themselves to affect and move audiences.
2863 Johnson Ferry Rd.
Marietta, GA 30062
Blpandectinfo@gmail.com
470-898-6580
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