| Class: | Age: | Chapter: | Location: | Day: | Time: | Start: | End: |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audition Prep | 8-18 | Phoenix (Summer 2026) |
CYT Studio | Tue | 5:30pm - 6:30pm | Jun 02 | Jul 07 |
| Dancing through the Summer | 8-18 | Phoenix (Summer 2026) |
CYT Studio | Tue | 4:30pm - 6:30pm | Jun 02 | Jul 07 |
| Family Improv | 8-79 | Phoenix (Summer 2026) |
CYT Studio | Tue | 4:30pm - 5:30pm | Jun 02 | Jul 07 |
Fall, Winter, and Spring sessions offer ten-week classes for students ages 4-18.
Learn MoreInstructors are qualified in teaching and/or performing, and strive to be excellent role models.
Learn MoreEmy, parent

Hello! I'm Elise Palma, the new Artistic Director at CYT. As a director and teaching artist, I have the utmost love and dedication for the talented kids at CYT. It brings me immense joy to pour my heart into nurturing their growth, both on and off the stage. I believe in the transformative power of theater and its ability to provide a safe space for self-expression and personal development. Together with our team, I am committed to creating captivating productions while infusing character development into every aspect of CYT. I am grateful for this opportunity to lead and inspire these remarkable young performers. Let's embark on this artistic journey together!

Joanie Colson is a highly respected director, educator, and professor whose dedication to excellence and creativity has left a profound impact on students, colleagues, and the broader Theater community. Using her 35 plus years of experience, Joanie combines her deep-rooted values with innovative teaching methods, visionary leadership in every role she undertakes. A native of Phoenix and committed Christian, she is married to Rick, and has one son, Caleb.

Almost nine years ago, I auditioned for my first show ever at CYT, and I discovered my love and passion for theater and specifically dance. Now, I am currently working towards an AFA in dance and, after that, a BFA in dance. I believe dance is such an incredible gift from God. It deserves to be studied, practiced, performed, and used for God's glory, and I plan to do just that and help others to do so as well. I have trained and am currently still training in modern, ballet, hip hop, jazz/musical theater jazz, contemporary, and tap. I am super excited and thankful to be back at CYT to teach the wonderful art that is dance!