Miami Beach, FL - SoBe Institute of the Arts / SoBe Music Institute announces its SoBe Arts Summer Program 2009 (arts education programs and workshops) for children, teens and adults (June 15/22 - July 31).  SoBe Arts is located in the historic Carl Fisher Clubhouse and Little Stage Theater Complex on Miami Beach.

SoBe Arts Film Program for Teens (ages 13-17).  Program Manager: Alyn Darnay, from Chaos Films.  This exciting new program will culminate in the making of an original film by the participants.  To prepare them for this exciting experience, participants will spend each week learning scriptwriting, crew positions, acting, set Design, props, location, directing, camera, lighting, sound, crew selection, actor rehearsals, music, editing graphics, pre-production and film shoot. 

SoBe Arts Dance Programfor Youth (ages 6-12) & Teens (ages 13-17).  Program manager: Lara Tinari, formerly with Twyla Tharp Dance.  Students will work with professional dancers and choreographers and have fun learning the techniques of modern and traditional dance. They will also create costumes and props, design and work with lights and sound... and finally perform in a dance created for them, by them, and by fellow participants (accompanied by live music by students from the music program)

SoBe Arts Broadway Musical Theater Workshop for Teens (ages 13-17). Program Manager: Rebekah Diaz, formerly with Manhattan School of Music (NYC).  This workshop is the students first step to becoming a triple threat performer: Actor - Singer - Dancer.  Participants will focus on scenes, songs, and choreography from musicals old and new. Topics learned will include: bringing characterization to a song and choreography, defining a character, vocal techniques, and mastering the various musical theatre techniques and styles. In the beginning levels, technique and style will be introduced in the three areas. In the more advanced levels, various styles, advanced technique, and vocal performance will be the focus.

SoBe Arts Theater Program for Youth (ages 6-12) & Teens (ages 13-17). Interim Program Manager: Carson Kievman, former stage director / composer-in-residence Joseph Papp's Public Theater / New York Shakespeare Festival. Students work with theater professionals and will received intensive training in acting and learn how to create sets and costumes, design and work on lights and sound... and finally perform in a production created for them, by them and your fellow participants.  

SoBe Arts Music Program for Tots (ages 3-5), Youth (ages 6-12) & Teens (ages 13-17).  Program Manager: Carson Kievman, former composer/stage director-in-residence with the Tanglewood Music Festival. SoBe Arts Music Programs are designed to provide extraordinary multifaceted music immersion education through the use of private & group instrumental and voice instruction, musicianship/theory classes, unique interactive computer music programs, music appreciation and performance activities. Our instructors work with the children and teens to promote learning and experiencing music without intimidation. The program concludes with a gala concert and picnic open to the public.

All programs & Workshops are completed with a gala performance, production or final film. Date and times TBA