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CA State Thespian Festival 2026
Welcome to the CA State Thespian Festival 2026
Venue: Center for Athletics Ahmanson Studio clear filter
Saturday, March 14
 

2:00pm PDT

Beginning/Intermediate Tap
LIMITED
Saturday March 14, 2026 2:00pm - 3:15pm PDT
Center for Athletics Ahmanson Studio
Limited Capacity seats available
This workshop is designed for students new to tap or with minimal experience. Participants will learn fundamental tap techniques, basic steps, and introductory rhythms while developing musical awareness and confidence. Emphasis is placed on proper posture, weight transfer, and clear sound production. Students will apply these skills by learning a short tap combination. No prior tap experience required, please wear tennis shoes or tap shoes, if you have them.
Teaching Artists
avatar for Camden Aschbrenner

Camden Aschbrenner

STO
STO Camden is a junior at Newbury Park High School with Troupe 2184 who performs and works in tech. Camden has been dancing since age four and tapping for over 10 years. He’s excited to share his love of tap and dance in a fun, low-pressure space where everyone can learn and try... Read More →
Saturday March 14, 2026 2:00pm - 3:15pm PDT
Center for Athletics Ahmanson Studio
  Workshop, Physical Performance/ Dance

3:30pm PDT

Broadway Jazz- Let Me Be Your Star! from SMASH
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Saturday March 14, 2026 3:30pm - 4:45pm PDT
Center for Athletics Ahmanson Studio
Limited Capacity filling up

Teaching Artists
avatar for Jerald Bolden

Jerald Bolden

Troupe Director, Vanden High School
Jerald is a director, choreographer and teaching artist. He has worked at Sacramento Theatre Company, B Street Theatre, Roseville Theatre Arts Academy, Hackmatack Playhouse, Sierra Repertory Theatre, San Joaquin Delta College, Woodminster Amphitheater and danced in the national and... Read More →
Saturday March 14, 2026 3:30pm - 4:45pm PDT
Center for Athletics Ahmanson Studio
  Workshop, Physical Performance/ Dance
 
Sunday, March 15
 

10:00am PDT

Dance like you mean it!
LIMITED
Sunday March 15, 2026 10:00am - 11:15am PDT
Center for Athletics Ahmanson Studio
Limited Capacity seats available
Students will touch on some technique, while focusing on the intention behind movement. Students will learn a fun combo while practicing making each movement meaningful and intentional. The intention is for each student to leave understanding the purpose of movement in storytelling no matter how big or small.
Teaching Artists
RO

Rahannon Olea

Rahannon is 27 year old dancer and choreographer from Claremont, CA. She has been dancing since a young age and has been teaching dance since 2017. She has choreographed shows such as The Descendants, Fuselage, Spam a lot and more. She is enthusiastic about passing the knowledge of... Read More →
Sunday March 15, 2026 10:00am - 11:15am PDT
Center for Athletics Ahmanson Studio
  Workshop, Physical Performance/ Dance

1:15pm PDT

Dance like you mean it!
FILLING
Sunday March 15, 2026 1:15pm - 2:30pm PDT
Center for Athletics Ahmanson Studio
Limited Capacity filling up
Students will touch on some technique, while focusing on the intention behind movement. Students will learn a fun combo while practicing making each movement meaningful and intentional. The intention is for each student to leave understanding the purpose of movement in storytelling no matter how big or small.
Teaching Artists
RO

Rahannon Olea

Rahannon is 27 year old dancer and choreographer from Claremont, CA. She has been dancing since a young age and has been teaching dance since 2017. She has choreographed shows such as The Descendants, Fuselage, Spam a lot and more. She is enthusiastic about passing the knowledge of... Read More →
Sunday March 15, 2026 1:15pm - 2:30pm PDT
Center for Athletics Ahmanson Studio
  Workshop, Physical Performance/ Dance

2:45pm PDT

Disco hour!
FILLING
Sunday March 15, 2026 2:45pm - 4:00pm PDT
Center for Athletics Ahmanson Studio
Limited Capacity filling up
This workshop will focus primarily on the art of Disco! Students will learn an exciting routine and practice popular disco dance styles. Students will benefit from learning a new form of dance that they may haven't even thought about trying before. This workshop will give students a space to be freely themselves and have some fun dancing like no one cares.
Teaching Artists
RO

Rahannon Olea

Rahannon is 27 year old dancer and choreographer from Claremont, CA. She has been dancing since a young age and has been teaching dance since 2017. She has choreographed shows such as The Descendants, Fuselage, Spam a lot and more. She is enthusiastic about passing the knowledge of... Read More →
Sunday March 15, 2026 2:45pm - 4:00pm PDT
Center for Athletics Ahmanson Studio
  Workshop, Physical Performance/ Dance
 

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