CA State Thespian Festival 2026

Modern musical theatre increasingly blends contemporary and modern dance styles with physical forms of storytelling and expressive movement. This workshop focuses on using the body as a tool to create stylized movement that promotes storytelling, rather than relying solely on traditional studio-based technique.
In this workshop, dancers will learn a contemporary musical theatre combination that emphasizes musicality, physical expression, and performance quality. The class encourages performers to expand beyond standard dance studio training and explore movement choices that support storytelling onstage.