Winter CLASSES AT CTC
As part of our mission to educate and inspire, we frequently hold classes for both children and adults to learn acting, creative drama, dance, and more.
Class Cancellation Policy:
In the event a class needs to be cancelled due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances, you will be notified via your registration email.
Posted prices are for all eight weeks of class
(unless otherwise specified).
If you have questions or concerns and would like to contact a staff member for assistance, please email Director of Education and Innovation Chuck Tuttle at chuck@theatrecentre.com.
Winter Classes at The Chattanooga Theatre Centre
8 week of classes, January 19-March 12
Meet the Acting Teachers
Jinny Jagoditsch - Jinny is a performer and educator local to the Chattanooga and Northwest Ga area. She began as a student in youth theatre at the age of 6 and has been working behind the scenes for over 20 years. She is the tour manager and a proud team member of CTC's Theatre for The Very Young program, which brings interactive educational theatre to small children in the community.
Amber Brown - Amber is the Education Associate at the Chattanooga Theatre Centre. She holds a B.A. in Theatre and Performance Studies from Kennesaw State University and is an M.F.A. candidate at the University of Idaho where she studies acting and directing. Amber has been in professional theatre for over 30 years and has been teaching for 25 years.
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Tuesdays, 4:30PM-5:30PM, January 20 - March 10
Through games and creative play, we'll build a play together by adding characters, places, plots, problems, and resolutions to create a story we will act out using our bodies, voices, and imaginations.
Cost: $120 (Total amount for 8 week session)
SOLD OUT!
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Mondays, 5:00PM-6:30PM, January 19-March 9.
Step into the shoes of another person. A dynamic performance starts with a believable character. Through improvisation, scripts, and theatre exercises, you will learn the techniques to create characters that come to life on the stage.
$175 (Total amount for 8 week session)
SOLD OUT!
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Wednesdays, 5:00PM-6:30PM, January 21-March 11
Step into the shoes of another person. A dynamic performance starts with a believable character. Through improvisation, scripts, and theatre exercises, you will learn the techniques to create characters that come to life on the stage.
$175 (Total amount for 8 week session)
SOLD OUT!
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Thursdays, 5:00PM-6:30PM,
January 22-March 12
Step into the shoes of another person. A dynamic performance starts with a believable character. Through improvisation, scripts, and theatre exercises, you will learn the techniques to create characters that come to life on the stage.
$175 (Total amount for 8 week session)
SOLD OUT!
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Tuesdays, 7:00PM-8:30PM,
January 20 - March 10
Step into the shoes of another person. A dynamic performance starts with a believable character. Through improvisation, scripts, and theatre exercises, you will learn the techniques to create characters that come to life on the stage.
$175 (Total amount for 8 week session)
SOLD OUT!
8-week on-camera acting seminar
Dylan Kussman
A working film and television actor since the age of 14, Dylan Kussman got his big break as Richard Cameron in 1989’s Dead Poets Society. He has since appeared in such feature films as Richard Jewell, The Mule, The Mummy (2017), Jack Reacher, Flight, X2, and The Way of The Gun. His television credits include Memphis Beat, House, Without A Trace, Monk, Cold Case, One Tree Hill, and Drop Dead Diva. He has worked alongside such cinematic luminaries as Tom Cruise, Clint Eastwood, James Caan, Kathy Bates, Benicio Del Toro, Brian Cox, Alfre Woodard, Sir Ian McCellan, Peter Weir, Christopher McQuarrie, and the late Robin Williams. Dylan is also a professional screenwriter and member of the Writers Guild of America, having recently worked as a production writer on Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation, Mission: Impossible - Fallout and The Mummy (2017).He is the writer, director, and star of the hit web series The Steps and director of the feature film Wrestling Jerusalem. He has 20 years of writing and acting teaching experience, and currently teaches cinema history and on-camera acting at UTC. This past spring, Dylan directed William Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night in the Circle Theatre at CTC, and is set to direct Much Ado About Nothing for the Main Stage this coming February.
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Saturdays, 10:00AM-1:00PM
January 24-March 14
Join actor-writer-director Dylan Kussman for an 8-week on-camera acting seminar focused on character building and scene work for the camera. This is a hands-on class designed to teach actors how to break down a scene and make relevant character choices before shooting their performance in a simulated on-set atmosphere with on-set time constraints -- limitations that more aspiring film artists need to be familiar with. Reviewing the footage as a class and honestly assessing our own work will be an essential part of the process. Beginners and on-screen veterans alike will get something out of this class, but ideal participants will have a solid acting background with a strong desire for more practical film and television experience in a simulated professional environment.
Please note: The purchase of Robert Benedetti’s ACTION! Professional Acting for Film and Television, 2nd Ed. will be required for participation in this class.
Cost: $450 for 8 week session
(Limited to 8 students)
SOLD OUT!
Winter Dance Classes
Week-day Dance Classes taught by
Lindsay Fussell
Lindsay is the choreographer of numerous Chattanooga Theatre Centre productions, including “La Cage Aux Folles,” “Peter Pan,” “Mary Poppins,” “Something Rotten, The Musical!” and most recently “The Spongebob Musical,” in addition to her many off-site credits.
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Wednesdays, January 21-March 11
5:40PM-6:30PM
If you've every wanted to tap your troubles away, but didn't know how, this beginning level tap dance class is for you! Tap shoes required.
$100.00
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Wednesdays, January 21-March 11
6:3PM-7:25PM
Class consists of more advanced tap skills including time steps, maxie fords, wings and pull backs. Tap shoes required.
$100.00
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Wednesdays, January 21-March 11
4:45PM-5:35PM
Learn the basics of the different dance styles used in Broadway musicals.
$100.00
Saturday Morning Jazz Dance with
Crystal Newson
Crystal Newson is a Chattanooga choreographer and teacher who specializes in building dancers’ technique, confidence, and artistic voice. From choreographing Newsies to Dream Girls, she has trained students of all levels across the community. Her passion lies in cultivating artists, producing original productions, and using movement as a tool for impact.
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Saturdays, January 24-March 14
10:00AM-11:20AM
This class introduces young dancers to the essential elements of jazz technique in a supportive, energetic environment. Dancers will build confidence and discipline as they learn foundational skills such as turns, leaps, isolations, placement, and musicality. The focus is on proper technique, strength, coordination, and movement quality—all while encouraging each student’s individual expression.
$120.00
Cancelled
Want to take it a day at a time?
One day, Drop-in Price
$15 for one day. Cancelled
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Saturdays, January 24-March 14
11:30AM-12:50PM
This open-level class welcomes dancers with a range of experience and challenges each dancer at their own pace. Open level means dancers receive modifications when needed and added difficulty when ready, ensuring everyone can train, grow, and be pushed appropriately.
The class focuses on sharpening technique—turns, leaps, extensions, and movement quality—while building confidence, musicality, and stage presence through expressive choreography. Perfect for dancers preparing for performances, auditions, or looking to elevate their overall artistry.
$120.00
Cancelled
Want to take it a day at a time?
One day, Drop-in Price
$15 for one day. Cancelled
*A minimum of four students is necessary to hold a class.*
To ensure the health and safety of our students and staff, please…
Stay home if you are sick.
Wear a mask if you have been exposed to any infectious illness.