Education Department - Classes
Latin Dance Class – Fall 2023

¡Las clases comienzan el 13 de Octubre de 2023 y terminan con una presentación especial el 15 de Diciembre de 2023 en el escenario principal del Auditorio Miller en el Teatro Goshen!
Classes begin October 13, 2023, and end with a special performance on December 15, 2023, on the Mainstage in the Miller Auditorium at Goshen Theater!
La Pastora Nelitze Guilarte es una instructora de Danza y baile en múltiples géneros artísticos y musicales. Ella tiene más de 30 años de experiencia ha viajado a muchos países como conferencista y especialista en danza, enseñando sus conocimientos a muchas personas de diferentes culturas y aprendiendo también de ellas.
Pastor Nelitze Guilarte is a dancer and dance instructor in multiple artistic and musical genres. She has more than 30 years of experience and has traveled to many countries as a lecturer and specialist in dance, teaching her knowledge to many people from different cultures and learning from them as well.
Curso de esparcimiento y práctico dirigido a todo público desde los 5 años que desee aprender bailes latinos y folclóricos. El merengue, la salsa, el flamenco, la bachata, el joropo Venezolano y el zapateo mexicano son parte de estos ritmos, transformando esta enseñanza en una experiencia divertida y llena de energía que contribuya a la mantencion de la salud física y mental, corrección de posturas y la sana convivencia social.
Recreational and practical course aimed at everyone from 5 years old who wants to learn Latin and folk dances. Merengue, salsa, flamenco, bachata, the Venezuelan joropo and the Mexican zapateo are part of these rhythms, transforming this teaching into a fun and energetic experience that contributes to the maintenance of physical and mental health, correction of postures and healthy social coexistence.
Fridays (October 13- December 15)
3:00-4:00PM 5 years to 13 years
4-5:30PM 14 years to 18 years
5:30-7PM 19 years to 100+ years
$10/clase (Costos adicionales por disfraces.)
$10/class (Additional costs for costumes.)
Adult Group Voice Class

Join Rebecca Dengler Kaufman at Goshen Theater every Saturday from 10AM-11AM from September 2 to October 7 for an Adult Group Voice Class!
This class is weekly class is geared for the adult singer wanting to improve strength, range, and efficiency in the voice.
Tuition
$10 per week if paying as you go, or dropping in!
If you sign up for all 6 weeks and pay before September 2nd, tuition is $50!
Register at https://goshentheater.wufoo.com/forms/choir-bootcamp-registration/
Contact us at [email protected] or 574-312-3701 for more information.
GTDC After School Classes
Fall 2023 Acting and Musical Theater Studio registrations are now open!

Acting Studios
Through Improv and Devised theater, students will collaborate with their fellow actors to create a story to be turned into a short play. At the end of the semester, students will share their short play with Family, Friends, and Fans!
This class is instructed by Katie Barnes, GT Education Director.
Classes begin Sept. 11, running until Dec. 11, with the final showcase performance on Dec. 15th. There will be no class the week of Goshen Schools Fall Break (Oct. 23-27).
MONDAYS
3:30-5:00PM Acting Studio I (7-9yrs)
5:00-6:30PM Acting Studio II (10-12yrs)
6:30-8:00PM Acting Studio III (13-15yrs)
***Don’t see your age in the listing? Reach out to [email protected] to see what options are available!***
Tuition
$150 – Acting Studio Only OR Musical Theater Studio Only
$250 – Both Acting and Musical Theater Studio
Financial aid is available on a sliding-scale, please indicate on your registration form you would like more information and we will contact you with the forms.
We also offer a BOGO discount to families when you register two or more siblings for the semester!

Musical Theater Studio
Students will focus on honing their triple-threat skills (dancing, singing, and acting), while learning how to work in an ensemble for a Musical Theater setting. At the end of the semester, students will perform their Musical number for Family, Friends, and Fans!
Should spots fill up, we will consider creating two sections, divided by age group.
Musical Director: Marilyn Mason, Theatre’s Edge
Choreographer: Liz Wickens, Expressions Dance
Classes begin Sept. 12, running until Dec. 12, with the final showcase performance on Dec. 15th. There will be no class the week of Goshen Schools Fall Break (Oct. 23-27).
TUESDAYS
4:30-6PM Musical Theater Studio (8-15yrs)
*Due to instructor availability, there will be four classes held on Monday at the same time. See the full class schedule here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1FvuVypjwGWGjjXXzGGBPU8KhMQqKvs4gOP_euRd_BzY/edit?usp=sharing*
***Don’t see your age in the listing? Reach out to [email protected] to see what options are available!***
Tuition
$150 – Acting Studio Only OR Musical Theater Studio Only
$250 – Both Acting and Musical Theater Studio
Financial aid is available on a sliding-scale, please indicate on your registration form you would like more information and we will contact you with the forms.
We also offer a BOGO discount to families when you register two or more siblings for the semester!

Activities are made possible in part by the Community Foundation of St. Joseph County, and the Indiana Arts Commission, which receives support from the State of Indiana and the National Endowment for the Arts.