B*Tru Arts Academy X*TRA is a performing arts after school program intended to enrich the curriculum of local schools, both public and private, by providing affordable pre-professional classes in dance, acting and playwriting for students looking to explore and develop their creative and expressive selves.
Our programs enhance the learning gained in academic work in local schools by providing students the highest quality performing arts education. It is our goal to help facilitate an environment that supports creative thinking, physical awareness, self esteem and personal growth.
B*Tru Arts Academy also offers training at all levels of skill for those seeking a career in dance or theatre arts. B*Tru Arts provides supervision of instructors by Aisha Melhem who holds a Master of Arts in Theatre with an emphasis in directing from Texas State University and a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre specializing in acting from St. Edward's University. Aisha is the artistic and academic director of all educational programs.
Programs Available
Dance Infusion
Creative Movement, Ballet & Jazz
Dance Infusion
Ballet, Jazz, Musical Theatre & Hip Hop
Acting
Character Development, Stage Technique and Directions, Improvisation, Voice and Diction, Relaxation, & Ensemble Building
Dance Infusion
Ballet, Jazz, Modern, Musical Theatre and Hip Hop
Acting
Character Development, Stage Technique and Directions, Improvisation, Voice and Diction, Relaxation and Ensemble Building
Playwriting
Writing Exercises, Collaboration and Community Building, Character Development, Plot Development, Dialogue, Stage Directions and Formatting.
(Classes taught at a more advanced level)
Dance Infusion
Ballet, Jazz, Modern, Musical Theatre, Improvisation, Experimental and Hip Hop
Acting
Character Development, Stage Technique and Directions, Improvisation, Voice and Diction, Relaxation, Experimental, Directing and Ensemble Building
Playwriting
Writing Exercises, Collaboration and Community Building, Character Development, Plot Development, Dialogue, Stage Directions and Formatting.
Classes meet for one hour each week. Each program concludes with a final performance.