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A P P L Y   T O D A Y !

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Program Information

Take a look at our project-based learning environment for our pre-professional artists. 

iPerform Pre-Academy

Information Flyer
Program Information
ASET Academy of Performing Arts
Title: “iPerform”: Pre-Academy Saturday Program
Performing Arts Academy


Program Information:
Location: The Construct Nashville (address: 2121 Gains Street, Nashville. TN)
Dates: Saturdays 9:00-11:45am
Limit 15 participant slots available - no partial slots
Ages: Mommy and Me (walking age) to 8 years old

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Daily Program Structure:
9:00-9:30am  -  Mommy and Me (Creative Arts and Tumbling Time)
9:30-11:45am - Ages 2-4 years old & 5-8 years old (Creative Arts,  Dance, Tumbling Musical Theater, Hip Hop)
12:00-1:00pm - OPEN TUMBLING (ages 9 and up)
Mission appropriate student
A Mission Appropriate Student is one who is  a “pre-professional/best-fit” performing artist interested in career exploration and various art styles/techniques. Admission into the Academy for all students who plan to train on an Elite Level will be required to audition. The Pre-Academy program does not require an audition.

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Pre-Academy weekly THEMES AND GOALS
Week 1: ASET - Welcome Week! This week is all about adjusting to ASET by getting comfortable &
becoming familiar with class environment & structure
Pre-Assesment: students will be assessed for growth purposes.

Week 2: Alphabet/Phonics – alphabet song; letter sounds
Week 3: Numbers – counting to 10 in English & Spanish
Week 4: Farm Animals – associate by sound; BINGO song
Week 5: Wild Animals – associate by sound & imitation
Week 6: Emotions (Feelings) – facial expressions
Week 7: Math – grouping/sorting objects, teaching patterns
Week 8: Shapes – creating shapes with body
Week 9: Colors – identifying colors around room
Week 10: Leadership – jumping high, being strong & brave; follow the leader game
Week 11: Anatomy – identifying body parts; Head, Shoulders, Knees & Toes song
Week 12: Grammar – opposites; subject/predicate sentences
Week 13: Analyze (Exploring) – instincts; Treasure Hunts
Week 14: Self-Love – affirmations/meditation/breathing
Week 15: Dance (Movement) – DANCE PARTY!

Week 16: LOVE – End of Unit! This week will be a combination of everything learned throughout
program including tumbling all while incorporating golden rule, sharing, kindness, vibrating high
Summative Assessment – measure students’ growth & prepare for next phase of program & beyond.


Our Goals:
  • Voice and Choice for all students
  • Project-Based Learning in Group Settings with Career Exploratory Field Studies
  • Arts education through challenging, exploratory and relevant curriculum
  • Two End of the Semester Student Led Productions
Requirements
A P P L Y   N O W
Auditions:
**No Audition Requirements for the Pre-Academy students. Once Student chooses program of choice. No student will be able to switch programs until the next semester due to production placement. 

​After 3 late pick ups, student will be dismissed from program and slot will become available for another student.
Why iperform?
       Top 5 Reasons to Attend iPerform: Summer Academy
1. Gain exposure to one of the BEST Performing Arts Programs in Tennessee.
2. Participate in a program that provides a unique learning environment outside the traditional classroom.
3. Experience real-life application of inter-disciplinary performing arts principles through hands on practical learning.
4. Meet like-minded students who share a similar interest in Performing Arts.
5. Because a short time at ASET Academy can inspire a lifetime of learning!!
Tuition & Scholarships 
Registration fee: $25.00 per student (waived until Feb 15th)
10%  sibling discount

Weekly Tuition Rate: $20.00 - DROP-IN RATE
Semester Tuition Rate: $195/semester (January to May) - BEST DEAL

Scholarships Available (providing tax documents)

PAYMNT FORM: ACCEPTING MONEY ORDERS MADE PAYABLE TO "ASET ACADEMY"

Here at ASET Academy
we believe that every student deserves access to a personalized education in an accepting and diverse environment, regardless of financial strifes.

​If your students is a mission appropriate student (defined as a student who is actively engaged in learning, embraces challenges and is willing to work hard, both in areas in which they excel and in areas in which they are less confident) we would love to give your student an opportunity to Audition for A Scholarship. 

After School Academy

Information Flyer
Program Information
ASET Academy of Performing Arts
Title: “iPerform”: After School 
Performing Arts Academy

(2 student-led productions supported by professional artists)

Program Information:
Location: East Nashville Middle School (address: 110 Gallatin Ave., Nashville. TN. 37206)
Dates: Monday - Friday: 3pm-5:30pm
Limit 30 participant slots available - no partial slots
S
nacks will be an on-site option
Grades: 5-8th

Cohort Information: Cohorts and Group Settings:
Cohort One:  “Ones” - 5th and 6th graders - Group Decides on official Group Name
Cohort Two:  “Two” - 7th and 8th graders -  Group decides on official Group Name

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Daily Program Structure:
A-Days (Monday/Wednesdays)
B-Days (Tuesday/Thursday)
C-Day  (Friday)

3:00-3:30m
Group Check-in
Snack

Group Body and Vocal Warm-ups
Jounaling/Creative Writing


3:30-4:30pm
A-Day: 
Focus Groups (Dance, Voice, Music)/Tutoring
B-Day: 
Focus Groups (Theater, Guest Artist)/Production Rehearsal (All groups)
C-Day: Field Study Trip/Service Learning Project

4:30pm-5:30pm
A-Day: 
Focus Groups (Dance, Voice, Music)/Tutoring/The Art of Performance and Presentation/Guest Artists
B-Day: 
Focus Groups (Theater, Guest Artist)/Production Rehearsal (All groups)
C-Day: Field Study Trip/Service Learning Project/Career Exploration and Project Based Learning

5:30pm 
Student Pick Up
Mission appropriate student
A Mission Appropriate Student is one who is  a “pre-professional/best-fit” performing artist interested in career exploration and various art styles/techniques. Admission into the Academy for all students who plan to train on an Elite Level will be required to audition. The After school program does not require an audition.

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After School goals
Our Goals:
  • Voice and Choice for all students
  • Project-Based Learning in Group Settings with Career Exploratory Field Studies
  • Arts education through challenging, exploratory and relevant curriculum
  • Two End of the Semester Student Led Productions
Requirements
A P P L Y   N O W
Auditions:
**No Audition Requirements for the After School Program. Once Student chooses program of choice. No student will be able to switch programs until the next semester due to production placement. 

Age Requirements:
Grades: 5th through 8th grade

Required Dates:
**Orientation: On-site: Friday, August 2nd
6pm-7pm (mandatory - send friend or family member if unable to attend)

Production Date: TBD
Student Call-times: 4pm
Showtimes: 7pm
Tickets go on sale: October 1st



Program Hours:
Monday - Friday: 3:00pm - 5:30pm

Late Pick Up: after 5:45pm - $1 per minute.

​After 3 late pick ups, student will be dismissed from program and slot will become available for another student.
Why iperform?
       Top 5 Reasons to Attend iPerform: Summer Academy
1. Gain exposure to one of the BEST Performing Arts Programs in Tennessee.
2. Participate in a program that provides a unique learning environment outside the traditional classroom.
3. Experience real-life application of inter-disciplinary performing arts principles through hands on practical learning.
4. Meet like-minded students who share a similar interest in Performing Arts.
5. Because a short time at ASET Academy can inspire a lifetime of learning!!
Tuition & Scholarships 
Registration fee: $50.00 per student
no sibling discount

Weekly Tuition Rate: $50.00
Tuition includes: Student T-shirt, Costume Rental Fees, All Field Trips

Scholarships Available (providing tax documents)

PAYMNT FORM: ACCEPTING CASH OR MONEY ORDERS MADE PAYABLE TO "ASET ACADEMY"

Here at ASET Academy
we believe that every student deserves access to a personalized education in an accepting and diverse environment, regardless of financial strifes.

​If your students is a mission appropriate student (defined as a student who is actively engaged in learning, embraces challenges and is willing to work hard, both in areas in which they excel and in areas in which they are less confident) we would love to give your student an opportunity to Audition for A Scholarship. 

Summer Academy

Information Flyer
Program Information
ASET Academy of Performing Arts
Title: “iPerform”: Summer Performing Arts Academy
(A 3-week student-led production prep supported by professional artists)

Program Information:
Location: John Early Middle School - Address: 1000 Cass Street
Dates: June 3-21: Monday - Friday: 8am-4pm
Theme: Cirque Du Soleil: Aurora

25 slots available - no partial slots
Breakfast, Lunch, and snacks will be an on-site option
Ages: 7-14 years old

Cohort Information: Cohorts and Group Settings:
Cohort One:  “Ones” - Ages 10 and under - Group Decides on official Group Name
Cohort Two:  “Two” - Ages 11 and up Group decides on official Group Name

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Daily Program Structure:
A-Days (Monday/Wednesdays)
B-Days (Tuesday/Thursday)
C-Day  (Friday)

8:00-9:000am
Breakfast
Morning Motivation, Meditiation, and Journaling
Group Body and Vocal Warm-ups


9-10:30am
A-Day: 
Guest Artists
B-Day: Production Rehearsal (All groups)
C-Day: Field Study Trip/Service Learning Project

10:30-12pm 
A-Day: ​Focus Groups (Dance, Step, Music)
B-Day: Focus Groups (Voice, Acting, Music)

12:00-1pm
Lunch/Student Activities

1pm-2:30pm
A-Day: The Art of Performance & Presentation
B-Day: Guest Artists

2:30-4:00pm 
A-Day: Basic Skills and Goal-setting
B-Day: Service Learning/Career Exploration and Project based learning
C-Day: Return from Field Study
Mission appropriate student
A Mission Appropriate Student is one who is  a “pre-professional/best-fit” performing artist interested in career exploration and various art styles/techniques. Admission into the Academy for all students who plan to train on an Elite Level will be required to audition. 

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summer goals
Our Goals:
  • Voice and Choice for all students
  • Project-Based Learning in Group Settings with Career Exploratory Field Studies
  • Arts education through challenging, exploratory and relevant curriculum
  • End of the Session Student Led Production - Cirque Du Soleil: Aurora
Requirements
A P P L Y   N O W
Auditions:
**All students applying for iPerform MUST audition or have an interview to be accepted as a "Best Fit" student

Age Requirements:
Ages: 7-10; 11-14 

(going into 3rd grade/ going into 8th grade; no 2nd or 9th graders please- must be able to read, write, and be at a "all arts" skills-ready comprehension level)


Required Dates:
Session 1: June 3-June 21

**Orientation: On-site: Friday, May 31st 6pm-7pm (mandatory - send friend or family member if unable to attend)
Production Date: Saturday, June 22nd, 2019
Student Call-time: 3pm
Showtime: 5pm
Tickets go on sale: May 31st



Program Hours:
Monday - Friday: 8:00am - 4:00pm

Early Arrival: 7:30-8:00 - no additional fee
Late Pick Up: 4:00-4:30pm - no additional fee
Why iperform?
       Top 5 Reasons to Attend iPerform: Summer Academy
1. Gain exposure to one of the BEST Performing Arts Programs in Tennessee.
2. Participate in a program that provides a unique learning environment outside the traditional classroom.
3. Experience real-life application of inter-disciplinary performing arts principles through hands on practical learning.
4. Meet like-minded students who share a similar interest in Performing Arts.
5. Because a short time at ASET Academy can inspire a lifetime of learning!!
Tuition & Scholarships 
No Registration fee
Tuition: $375
Tuition includes: Student T-shirt, Costume Rental Fees, All Field Trips
Scholarships Available (provide tax documents)
1st Deposit due: May 1 ($100) or as acceptance response
Final Deposit Due: May 31 ($275)
PAYMNT FORM: ACCEPTING MONEY ORDERS OR CHECKS MADE PAYABLE TO "ASET ACADEMY"

Here at ASET Academy
we believe that every student deserves access to a personalized education in an accepting and diverse environment, regardless of financial strifes.

​If your students is a mission appropriate student (defined as a student who is actively engaged in learning, embraces challenges and is willing to work hard, both in areas in which they excel and in areas in which they are less confident) we would love to give your student an opportunity to Audition for A Scholarship. 

Guest Teaching Artists

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Melody Sheppard

Singer/Songwriter

Albanus Thierry

Dancer, Singer/Songwriter, Artist
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Jasmine Dominique

Healing Dance and Movement Expert

Josh Blevins

Muralist, Artist, Inventor
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Ranetta Smith

Costume and Wardrobe Design and Sewing

Go Tumble - Avery Adams/Deon Allen

Master Tumbling Teaching Artist
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Brea Madison

Poet, Artist

Renee Watkins

Master Yoga Instructor, Artist
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Jordan Holland

Vocalist, Artist, Master Teacher

Eliza Williams

Playwright, Dramatist, Theater/Acting Teacher
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Monica Hardy

Artist, Painter, Drawing

Drew Castle

Performer, Singer/Songwriter
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Beats and Yoga

Yoga and Meditation Master Teacher

Bria Evans

Dancer, Dance Director, Artist
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Music Takes Us Places - Latavius Mulzac

Music Director, Musician, Teaching Artist, Composer
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    • Volunteer
    • Past Events
  • Resources
    • Apparel
    • Past Programs >
      • Full STEAM Forward
    • Testimonials