Limelight 8: Class Descriptions
& Program Overview
Program Structure: Technique vs. Performance
Technique Classes
Technique classes focus on building foundational skills in dance, acting, and on-camera performance. These classes are open for enrollment year-round and are the perfect track for students who want to grow artistically and technically without the commitment of performances. These classes develop strength, precision, creativity, and confidence. Students in technique classes will have audition opportunities to perform. Auditioning is not required.
Performance Classes and Projects
Our performance track includes audition-based opportunities in both stage and film productions. Students who are accepted into a performance project will be required to add a rehearsal class and a costume fee, with all costs disclosed before auditions. Students enrolled in our Unlimited Program are guaranteed a role. Select film projects may also offer the opportunity to be listed on our IMDb page.
Class Descriptions
Performance Classes
Acting 101: Stage to Screen
Intro to acting for beginners. Learn the fundamentals of performing for both the stage and camera through games, improvisation, and short scripts. Perfect for building confidence and character!
Acting 201: Stage to Screen
Level up your skills with scene study, monologue work, and on-camera technique. Students will dive deeper into character development and blocking for both live and filmed performance.
Acting 301: Stage to Screen
Advancing acting training for students ready to tackle complex roles, cold reads, and professional-level screen tests. Includes film set protocol and demo reel creation.
Burlesque Jazz (Adult Only)
A confident, theatrical jazz class inspired by cabaret and burlesque performance. Emphasizes musicality, sensuality, and storytelling through movement. Class is age-restricted and always empowering, never explicit.
Ballet and Lyrical A beautiful fusion class for dancers who love storytelling through grace. Ballet builds foundation while lyrical adds emotion and fluidity — perfect for film-based performances.
Cinematic Creators: Advanced
Designed for students ready to take the director’s chair. Explore advanced cinematic storytelling, pre-production planning, and working behind and in front of the lens. Requires enrollment in the Stage to Screen Acting class.
Pop Star Production
Live your music video dreams! Sing, dance, and act your way through high-energy numbers while learning the basics of audio recording and music video performance. Requires minimum of two technique class enrollment to participate.
Lime Leopards Competitors
Our elite performance group. These students train hard, compete harder, and rep Limelight 8 with bold choreography and show-stopping stage presence. Requires minimum of two technique class enrollment to participate and invitation.
Lime Leopards Video Production
A hands-on experience where students collaborate to create music videos, vlogs, and short-film content. Includes performance coaching, production planning, and content creation. Requires minimum of two technique class enrollment to participate and invitation or accepted audition.
Jazz & Tumbling (Ages 3–5)
This high-energy combo class helps your little one build confidence, coordination, and creativity. We blend playful jazz steps with age-appropriate tumbling to develop balance, flexibility, and big smiles. Perfect for tiny stars who love to move, jump, and shine!
Tap & Ballet (Ages 3–5)
Grace meets groove in this sweet and structured class for little dancers. Kids explore basic ballet technique and rhythm-building tap in a fun, encouraging environment that nurtures self-expression and musicality — all while learning to follow directions and sparkle on the dance floor.
Jazz & Hip Hop
This fusion class brings the best of both worlds — the clean lines and technique of jazz with the rhythm of hip hop. Students will learn proper terminology and foundational movement in both styles, while exploring choreography that’s bold, expressive, and performance-ready. Great for dancers who want to train hard and bring big energy to every step!
Tap
This class sharpens rhythm, speed, and articulation through intricate footwork and musical phrasing. Students will master proper tap terminology and technique while exploring both traditional and contemporary styles. Expect a mix of choreography, improvisation, and drills that challenge timing, texture, and creativity — perfect for dancers ready to level up and leave their mark.
Unscripted (Adults)
This adult-only class is part roundtable, part workshop, and fully customized to what you want to explore in the entertainment industry. From monologues to on-camera work, auditions to improv, voiceovers to content creation — we cover it all. Whether you're a beginner finding your voice or a working creative refining your craft, this class grows with your goals.
Middle Eastern 1 & 2
An exciting introduction to Middle Eastern dance, this class explores traditional movements, isolations, and basic combinations with a strong focus on musicality and cultural appreciation. Students will build core strength, coordination, and expressive movement while learning to dance with confidence and authenticity. No experience needed — just a love for rhythm and storytelling through dance.
Middle Eastern 3 & 4
For dancers ready to elevate their skills, this class dives into layered isolations, footwork, traveling patterns, and choreography inspired by classical and folkloric Middle Eastern styles. Students will refine technique, enhance stage presence, and explore the artistry behind the dance — with opportunities for performance and cinematic filming. Prior experience required.