CLASSES
Classes to put a song in your heart, joy in every step
LET’S SING,
DANCE & ACT
When you perform, you create moments and memories.
Diamond Head Theatre offers performing arts classes where people come together to sing, dance and act. Classes are held year-round and sell out quickly as classes are small to ensure our students get the one-on-one attention that they deserve. Summer Registration opens May 28th! For more info, contact (808) 733-0277 x308 or education@diamondheadtheatre.org.
TEENS & ADULTS
Build self-confidence and develop your skills as an actor. This class will heighten the senses and imagination, and will cover a variety of acting styles.
This session will focus on Audition Preparation for Straight Plays and Musical Theatre.
Summer 2025 Session (10 Classes)
Sundays, June 22 – August 24
7:00 to 9:00 pm
Instructor: Shannon Winpenny
Acting for High School students will build self-confidence and develop skills as an actor. This class will heighten senses and imagination, and will cover a variety of acting styles. Students will learn theatre terminology and the fundamentals of improvisational comedy to build self confidence and improve storytelling skills.
Summer Session 2025 (10 Classes)
Sundays, June 22 – August 24
12:15 to 1:45 pm
Instructor: Shannon Winpenny
This ballet class introduces dancers to the fundamentals of dance in a supportive and movement-focused setting. Emphasizing strength, coordination, and musicality, students engage in age-appropriate exercises that highlight the athletic qualities unique to ballet.
Summer 2025 Session (10 Classes)
Fridays, June 27 – September 5
No Class 7/4
4:45 to 5:45 pm
Instructor: David Weaver
Become the performer who gets the part is one of our most popular classes. Whether you’re an experienced pro or a newcomer to the stage, you’ll have a ball learning the dance styles used in theatre today.
Summer Session 2025 (10 Classes)
Saturdays, June 21 – August 30
No Class 8/23
11:30 to 1:00 pm
Instructor: John Rampage
Back by popular demand, Flamenco celebrates this rhythmic and passionate folk dance native to Spain. Whether just starting out or getting back into Flamenco, this is the class for you. Ages 16+
Summer 2025 Session (9 Weeks)
Wednesdays, July 2 – August 27
- Level 1: 4:45 to 5:45 pm
- Level 2: 5:45 to 6:45 pm
Instructor: Vanessa Chong
An action-packed hour of rhythmic fun that caters to all levels. Class consists of warm-up, multi-level technique, various level-specific “across the floor” combos, and finishes with a fun weekly combo.
Summer 2025 Session (10 Weeks)
Thursdays, June 26 – August 28
5:55 to 6:55pm
Instructor: Caryn Yee
Students will learn the steps, combinations, and techniques closely associated with many of Broadway’s most popular musicals.
Summer 2025 Session (10 Weeks)
Saturdays, June 21 – August 30
No Class 8/23
- Level 1: 9:00 to 10:00 am
- Level 2: 10:15 to 11:15 am
Instructor: Annie Motteler
KEIKI
Stretch your imagination and practice acting skills such as projection through theatre games and story dramatization. Learn basic theatre terminology and the fundamentals of improvisational comedy to build self confidence and improve storytelling skills.
Summer 2025 Session
Saturdays, June 21 – August 30 (9 Classes)
No Classes 7/26 or 8/9
- Option 1: 8:00 to 9:00 am
- Option 2: 9:05 to 10:05 am
Sundays, June 22 – August 24 (10 Classes)
- Option 3: 8:00 to 9:00 am
- Option 4: 9:05 to 10:05 am
Instructor: Shannon Winpenny
Stretch your imaginations while practicing acting skills such as projection through theatre games and story dramatization. Students learn basic theatre terminology and the fundamentals of improvisational comedy to build self confidence and improve storytelling skills.
Summer 2025 Session
Saturdays, June 21 – August 30 (9 Classes)
No Classes 7/26 or 8/9
- Option 1: 10:10 to 11:10 am
- Option 2: 11:15 to 12:15 pm
Sundays, June 22 – August 30 (10 Classes)
- Option 3: 10:10 to 11:10 am
- Option 4: 11:15 to 12:15 pm
Instructor: Shannon Winpenny
This class is designed to give students more self-confidence and a better understanding of vocal techniques and dynamics. Vocal instruction, proper breathing, vocal production, and vocal techniques will be covered.
Summer 2025 Session (10 Classes)
Mondays, June 23 – August 25
4:45 to 5:45pm
Instructor: Nanilisa Pascua
Learn & build tap technique basics and have fun with energetic, creative tap combinations.
Summer 2025 Session (10 Classes)
Thursdays, June 26 – August 28
4:45 to 5:45 pm
Instructor: Victoria Chang
Musical Theatre Jazz Dance is a combination of dance styles focused on choreography for the stage. The class will include a warm-up built with stretching, conditioning, and technique; set to popular Broadway tunes. Learn musical theatre routines, vocabulary, musicality, and performance for the Broadway stage.
Summer 2025 Session (10 Classes)
Tuesdays, June 24 – August 26
5:45 to 6:45 pm
Instructor: Jody Bill
The perfect way to introduce Pre-K through 1st grade aged keiki to the world of dance in a variety of styles including tap, ballet, and jazz. Discover your child’s next passion in a fun, stress-free environment.
Summer 2025 Session (10 Classes)
Tuesdays, June 24 – August 26
4:45 to 5:45 pm
Instructor: Jody Bill
This ballet class introduces dancers to the fundamentals of dance in a supportive and movement-focused setting. Emphasizing strength, coordination, and musicality, students engage in age-appropriate exercises that highlight the athletic qualities unique to ballet.
Summer 2025 Session (10 Classes)
Fridays, June 27 – September 5
No Class 7/4
4:45 pm – 5:45 pm
Instructor: David Weaver
Class Instructors
Our classes offer access to some of the most talented in Hawaii. Our teachers know how to bring out your best performance.
POLICIES
- Registration accepted through each session’s first class
- $25 fee for returned checks
- Schedules are subject to change
- If classes cancel due to low enrollment, full refund given
- All students and observers must follow classroom etiquette
- Cancelation Terms: Full refund for 48 hours prior to first day. Less $25 if canceling less than 48 hours prior to first day. No refunds after second class.
- Priority registration is given to current students before opening to the public.
- If a class has a wait list, open spots will be offered to those on the list before being opened to the public in the order names are received.
- Each session starts with a new wait list; previous wait lists do not carry over.
- When offered a spot, you have 24 hours to respond and accept or decline the spot. Or the spot will be offered to the next person waiting.
- You are allowed to defer your name to the next session (i.e. if a spot is offered to you for Summer but does not work for your schedule you will be given the option to remain on the list for the Fall session).
- If you have been contacted twice about an available spot, you will be moved to the bottom of the wait list. (If you have been contacted with no response 4 times or more, you will be removed completely. You can be added back to the waiting list at your request, but will be added to the bottom of the list.)
- Parent Observation: Invitation by instructor only.
- Final Sharing Time: Some classes will end with a final presentation on what has been learned. You will be notified by the instructor or education manager if that’s the case.
- We ask that all students arrive with all supplies, clothing, etc. required of each class.
- Refrain from bringing valuables to class.
- Wear proper footwear. If no specific shoe is required, close-toed shoes are to be worn. For all classes on stage, close-toed shoes are required.
- No jeans or zippered-cargo pants should be worn for dance classes.
