DRAMA & DANCE PROGRAMS AT BOLTON ACADEMY
Programs are offered through partnership with Preferred School Care at Bolton
(Bolton Academy, 2268 Adams Drive Northwest, Atlanta, GA 30318)
BOLTON DRAMA
Grab your ruby slippers, ease on down the road, and join us over the rainbow for a fabulous musical experience featuring all of your favorite Ozian characters! From Dorothy to the Scarecrow, Glinda to the Cowardly Lion, Elphaba to the Tin Man, and everyone in between ~ you don't want to miss performing in this show!
Jr Drama Club
PreK - 1st graders
Tuesdays, 3-4 pm
Bolton Drama Club
2nd - 5th graders
Tuesdays, 4-5:30 pm **
** (Forefront Arts will provide 10 spots for complimentary supervision 2:45-4 pm for Drama Club students not enrolled in Preferred SchoolCare on drama days. Spots are first-come first-serve when registration opens.)
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Calling all young performers who love to be in the spotlight! Under the direction of a professional director, Bolton students will rehearse and perform a musical theatre production featuring material from WICKED, THE WIZ, and THE WIZARD OF OZ! Traditionally this is a very popular class at Bolton, that fills up quickly with returning & new cast members. Class size is typically 20-30 students, with a 15:1 student/staff ratio.
JR Drama Club and Drama Club will perform together in the big spring musical (YELLOW BRICK ROAD) in spring 2024 – tentatively scheduled for March pending venue availability! The class will continue meeting weekly through May and students are encouraged *but not required* to perform in the culminating Forefront Arts Spring Showcase recital at the end of the school year in May 2024!
Enrollment in Bolton Drama Club / Jr Drama Club also entitles students to participate in various Forefront Arts community events (Parent Night Out, Talent Show, Holiday Parade, etc)
JR DRAMA CLUB RUNS FOR THE ENTIRE SEASON, SEPTEMBER - MAY, BUT JR DRAMA STUDENTS MAY WITHDRAW BETWEEN SEMESTERS IF NEEDED. NOTICE OF WITHDRAWAL MUST BE SUBMITTED TO "REGISTER@FOREFRONTARTS.COM" BY NOVEMBER 30, 2023 SO WE CAN OPEN YOUR SPOT FOR SPRING SEMESTER. WHEN ENROLLING YOU ARE COMMITTING TO FALL SEMESTER.
BOLTON DRAMA CLUB RUNS FOR THE ENTIRE SEASON, SEPTEMBER - MAY AND ENROLLMENT IS FOR THE COMPLETE SEASON DUE TO THE PROCESS OF REHEARSING THE FULL SHOW. EARLY WITHDRAWAL/CANCELLATION IS NOT POSSIBLE FOR THIS CLASS.
WHEN ENROLLING YOU ARE COMMITTING TO THE FULL SCHOOL YEAR.
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BOLTON DANCE
Ballet, Jazz, and Musical Theatre combo dance class, culminating in a spring dance recital!
Jr Dance / Dance Club (combo)
PreK - 2nd
Wednesdays, 3-4 pm
Students will love exploring Ballet, Jazz, and Musical Theatre each week with our professional dance instructors & choreographers! We'll start with warmups, stretches, isolations, dance terminology, across the floor progressions to boost technique, and learn fun dance combinations each week! We'll also play games that instill rhythm, spatial awareness, confidence, and focus. Put it all together while you work on amazing dance numbers for our big spring dance recital! Traditionally this is a popular class at Bolton that sells out. Class size is typically 12-15 students, with a 15:1 student/staff ratio.
Dance Club / JR Dance Club will culminate in the dance recital at the Forefront Arts Spring Showcase in May 2024! Dance students are encouraged *but not required* to perform in the dance recital.
Enrollment in Bolton Dance Club / Jr Dance Club also entitles students to participate in various Forefront Arts community events (Parent Night Out, Talent Show, Holiday Parade, etc)
DANCE CLUB / JR DANCE CLUB RUNS FOR THE ENTIRE SEASON, SEPTEMBER - MAY, BUT DANCE STUDENTS MAY WITHDRAW BETWEEN SEMESTERS IF NEEDED. NOTICE OF WITHDRAWAL MUST BE SUBMITTED TO "REGISTER@FOREFRONTARTS.COM" BY NOVEMBER 30, 2023 SO WE CAN OPEN YOUR SPOT FOR SPRING SEMESTER. WHEN ENROLLING YOU ARE COMMITTING TO FALL SEMESTER.
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BOLTON HIP HOP
High Energy and FUN active dance class for guys & girls, culminating in a spring recital!
Jr Hip Hop Club
PreK - 1st
Thursdays, 3-4 pm
Hip Hop Club
2nd - 5th
Thursdays, 4-5 pm **
** (Forefront Arts will provide 10 spots for complimentary supervision 2:45-4 pm for Hip Hop Club students not enrolled in Preferred SchoolCare on hip hop days. Spots are first-come first-serve when registration opens.)
Boost your confidence onstage while focusing on your rhythm & dance skills! Hip Hop Club / Jr Hip Hop Club features fun warmups, physical challenges, dance technique, and performances of fun (and age appropriate) hip hop dance routines! All levels of dance experience are welcome to join the fun. Throughout the year the class will learn various dance numbers, culminating in a dance recital in the spring! Traditionally this is a popular class at Bolton that sells out. Class size is typically 12-15 students, with a 15:1 student/staff ratio.
Hip Hop Club / JR Hip Hop Club will culminate in the dance recital at the Forefront Arts Spring Showcase in May 2024! Dance students are encouraged *but not required* to perform in the dance recital.
Enrollment in Bolton Hip Hop Club / Jr Hip Hop Club also entitles students to participate in various Forefront Arts community events (Parent Night Out, Talent Show, Holiday Parade, etc)
HIP HOP CLUB / JR HIP HOP CLUB RUNS FOR THE ENTIRE SEASON, SEPTEMBER - MAY, BUT HIP HOP STUDENTS MAY WITHDRAW BETWEEN SEMESTERS IF NEEDED. NOTICE OF WITHDRAWAL MUST BE SUBMITTED TO "REGISTER@FOREFRONTARTS.COM" BY BY NOVEMBER 30, 2023 SO WE CAN OPEN YOUR SPOT FOR SPRING SEMESTER. WHEN ENROLLING YOU ARE COMMITTING TO FALL SEMESTER.
<< REGISTER HERE >>
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2023-2024 DANCE & DRAMA DRESS CODE
CLICK HERE to see the Dress Code for each class at Bolton
Students should change into Dress Code before their class each week.
All students must have all of their dress code items by the 2nd class.
2023-2024 DANCE & DRAMA CLASS DATES
All Forefront Arts classes at Bolton will begin the week of September 4th and will follow the APS school calendar.
We have set the class calendar for 30 classes (including dress rehearsal) over the course of the season but only charged tuition for 28 classes so if a class has to be canceled due to bad weather or teacher illness we will not need to schedule a make-up lesson.
FALL DATES (Tues - Thurs):
Begin: September 5
End: December 14
Fall Dates with no classes: October 10-12, November 21-23
SPRING DATES (Tues - Thurs):
Begin: January 9
End: May 9
Spring Dates with no classes: January 2-4, February 20-22, April 2-4
Spring Showcase Recital Dates: May 10-12, 2024 (exact date/time TBD)
2023-2024 ENROLLMENT & TUITION DETAILS
A single $35 registration fee covers all Bolton dance & drama programs for the school year! This fee covers your child's insurance to participate in our programs as well as administrative expenses associated with processing & confirming your registration, monthly class newsletters, and periodic special programs offered to the entire Forefront community.
Classes are 1-semester commitment except for Drama Club which is a year-long commitment due to the nature of rehearsing a full-scale show. Fall enrollment automatically carries over to the spring semester unless you provide written notice of withdrawal by emailing Register@ForefrontArts.com by 11/30/2023. Your child's spot in the various Bolton dance & drama programs is reserved for the year unless you choose to withdraw from spring semester by 11/30/2023.
Enrolled dance & drama families are required to have a card on file in our secure studio software for automatic billing purposes. Tuition Installments or any class fees will be automatically charged to that card. You can update the card on file at any time.
Bolton Dance & Drama Tuition features tiered pricing: the more classes you take, the more you save! Depending on grade, Bolton students can take up to 3 Dance & Drama classes throughout the week.
We offer 3 payment options: upfront for the season, 2 semesterly installments, or 10 equal installments.
TIERED TUITION EXPLAINED:
Your first class is the regular price (1.5 hours/week for Drama Club, all other classes are 1 hr/week). Your second class is discounted an additional 35%, and your third class is discounted an additional 50%!
Like everyone else, we are experiencing much higher expenses this year. We've worked really hard to keep our tuition affordable and also be able to offer discounts & partial scholarships to our Bolton families. Tuition is app. $4/month higher than it was last year. Please reach out if your family wants to participate but needs further financial assistance.
INSTALLMENT PLANS EXPLAINED:
The total cost for the year can be evenly split into installments for convenience & affordability. All installment plans must be paid in full by April 1, 2024, and all accounts must be up-to-date for students to attend class or participate in performances or events. For monthly installments you will pay the same whether your class meets 3, 4, or 5 times that month because you are not paying for those specific weeks in the month, but rather a straight installment plan for the total year. Enrollment is not month-to-month. If selecting an installment option families are committing to paying the full amount for the program (Full-year commitment for Drama Club or 1 semester commitment for all other classes) simply split up into smaller monthly or semester payments.
REGISTRATION PROCESS
1. Using the link below families will register for Bolton Dance & Drama programs and pay a $35 annual registration fee (the registration fee covers admin expenses such as insurance, processing & confirming registrations, emailing class calendars and monthly class newsletters, etc)
2. On the registration form you'll select from the monthly, semester, or upfront tuition options. Your payment selection will be manually processed within 2 business days.
3. Students will be fully enrolled and their spot reserved once they have submitted the online registration form, received the automatic confirmation email, and their tuition payment has been processed.