Adult Classes 

Over the past decade, Synetic has carved out a name for itself as one of the most innovative performance groups in the DC Metropolitan area, utilizing dance, mime, acrobatics, fight choreography and more to create a unique and invigorating style of visual storytelling.

In addition to our acting ensemble, Synetic offers a variety of programs for children and teens as well as touring productions for schools. We are thrilled to announce our new line-up of physical theater classes and intensives for the actor and for the beginner!

Spring Classes are now registering. Keep reading to find out which class is right for you, or CLICK HERE to register.

Three Levels of Classes

At Synetic we cater to many different types of learners, from those wishing to pursue acting professionally to those who would like to use Synetic technique to gain a deeper sense of body awareness and fitness. Below are three levels of involvement for Synetic classes. Check them out to see what level is right for you:

The Conservatory Approach
Synetic Theater is one of the top physical theaters in the country with their own unique movement style and approach to physical theater. For those wishing to pursue acting professionally or who wish to gain a deeper understanding of physical theater through Synetic’s unique style we offer training 4 days per week where students can build fitness, endurance, acting and dance technique and a psychological approach to training.

Beginning Level Students are encouraged to take:

Synetic Fitness: Monday 6-7

Synetic 1: Monday 7-8:30

Synetic Fitness: Wednesday 6-7

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Intermediate Level Students are encouraged to take:

Synetic Fitness: Monday 6-7

Synetic Fitness: Wednesday 6-7

Synetic 2: Thursday 7-8:30

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2. The Inquisitive Student

Students interested in pursuing training, but unable to devote multiple days each week are welcome to take classes one day per week. Synetic 1 and Synetic 2 are both excellent progressive and sequential classes that guide participants to a greater awareness of physical theater through technique (Synetic 1) or through a psychological approach to physical theater acting (Synetic 2). Those wishing to take more regimented fitness classes are welcome to enroll in either Monday or Wednesday’s Synetic Fitness Classes.

 

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Synetic 1: Monday 7-8:30pm

Synetic 2: Thursday 7-8:30pm

Synetic Fitness: Monday 6-7pm

Synetic Fitness: Wednesday 6-7

3. The Drop-In

You’re busy. We understand, but we don’t want that to stop you from coming in and training with us! For those with unpredictable or busy schedules who still want to train at Synetic we offer drop-in rates for Synetic Fitness on both Mondays and Wednesdays from 6-7pm. Strengthen that core, train those muscles, build your endurance and get fit Synetic-style any time you’d like.

Click here to buy drop-in passes (good for any class in the semester!)

Synetic Fitness: Monday 6-7pm

Synetic Fitness: Wednesday 6-7pm

 

For Spring 2012 Semester all Synetic classes will be in the Studio Space in Shirlington:

2788 South Arlington Mill Drive, Suite #110, Arlington, VA 22206.

If you have any questions or suggestions about/for Adult Synetic Classes please contact Meg Maxwell at: education@synetictheater.org or call 1-703-824-8060.

MEET OUR TEACHERS:

Ryan Sellers

Ryan Sellers (Resident Teaching Artist for Teens and Adults) has been a company member with Synetic for 5 years and taught for Synetic for four years. In that time Ryan has directed three productions for Education and Family Programs including: Teen A Midsummer Night's Dream, Teen Romeo and Juliet and his original work Cowardly Christopher Finds his Courage which premiered at Wolf Trap's Theater in the Woods, and has been touring to local schools for the past two years. As a performer Ryan has been in numerous Synetic productions, some of which include his performances of Petruchio in The Taming of the Shrew (upcoming), Tybalt in Romeo and Juliet, and Peter Quince in A Midsummer Night's Dream. As the Resident Teaching Artist for Teen and Adult programs Ryan creates the curriculum for all classes and student productions at Synetic Theater.

Carol Cadby

Carol Cadby has been teaching acting and directing for more than 25 years and currently teaches at George Mason University, Signature Theatre and Arlington Public Schools. Along with a B.A. from Grinnell College and an M.A.I.S. from George Mason University, she studied with renowned acting teachers, Uta Hagen and Herbert Bergof and is trained in Viewpoints, Laban Movement and Meisner Acting Technique. She was also a professional stage and film actor (S.A.G., A.F.T.R.A., S.E.G., A.E.A. eligible) for ten years based in Miami, Florida. Her professional activities include Arts Commissioner for Arlington County, board member of Educational Theatre Company and the Theatre Arts Lead Teacher and a Mentor Teacher for Arlington Public Schools.

Carol has received numerous directing and teaching awards including representing Virginia at the 2010 Southeastern Theatre Conference with her production of Nora’s Lost, receiving a Wolftrap Scholarship for Performing Arts Teachers (2008-09), an Elizabeth Campbell Award for Excellence in the Arts from the American Association of University Women (2009), twenty Virginia Governor School Presidential Citations for Outstanding Educator (1998-2012), two Arts Teacher Recognition Awards from the Educational Theatre Association (2001) and an Outstanding Theatre Program Award from the Educational Theatre Association (2001).