Birder Studio-Performing Arts

At Birder Studio, we offer a range of services in the performing arts for students of all ages and levels. Our artistic educational program instills confidence, creativity, and discipline through training in jazz, tap, ballet, musical theatre, acting, voice, piano, stage management, and yoga. We have a professional and dedicated staff who welcome you to visit and join our community.

Our Mission

Our mission at Birder Studio is to educate, inspire, and achieve. We believe that the arts are a powerful tool for personal growth, and we strive to provide a secure foundation in the arts for both children and adults. As a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, we are committed to making arts education accessible and affordable to all children in the Greater Green Bay Area. We seek to inspire our community's professional and personal lives by fostering a community-centered artistic culture.

Arts Education for All

We are passionate about providing arts education for all, regardless of background or ability. Through our scholarship programs and community outreach efforts, we aim to make the arts accessible to those who would not otherwise have the opportunity. Donations enable us to provide live entertainment and arts education to those who need it most.

An Arts-Inspired Community

Our vision at Birder Studio is to create an arts-inspired community. We believe that the arts have the power to transform individuals and communities, and we strive to instill a love and appreciation for the performing arts in our students and audiences. We hope to inspire our community through our programming and create an era of live entertainment and arts education accessibility for adults and children alike.

Our Services

We offer a range of services in the performing arts, including:

• Voice: Our voice instructors provide training in vocal technique, breath control, and articulation, as well as preparation for auditions and performances.
• Acting: Our acting instructors teach students the fundamentals of stage craft, character development, and script analysis.
• Dance: Our dance program includes training in jazz, tap, ballet, modern, and musical theatre dance styles. Our instructors are experienced performers and choreographers who provide individualized attention to students of all levels.
• Yoga: Our yoga program offers a range of classes for all levels, including power flows, gentle restorative classes, and classes designed specifically for performers. Our instructors are certified and experienced teachers who offer modifications and adjustments to meet individual needs.
• Music Theory: Our music theory instructors provide training in the fundamentals of music, including notation, harmony, and composition.
• Stage Management: Our stage management program provides training in the skills necessary to coordinate and manage a theatrical production, including scheduling, budgeting, and communication.

In addition to our regular classes and programs, we offer private lessons, workshops, and special events throughout the year.

Birder Studio Staff

Our staff at Birder Studio are experienced and dedicated educators and artists who are passionate about sharing their knowledge and skills with our students. Here are a few of our talented instructors:

• Anna Allen: Anna is our Resident Choreographer with over 30 years of tap, ballet, and jazz training and performance experience. She is also a 6th grade teacher in the Howard-Suamico School District and choreographs for schools in the area. Anna enjoys spending time with her family and specializes in tap, ballet, and jazz.
• Ana Lissa Bakken: Ana is our Studio Director, Manager of Move on Broadway, Director/Choreographer, Yoga/Vocal/Theatre/Dance Instructor. She has a B.A. in Vocal Performance and Communication Media Studies from St. Norbert College and has danced her entire life. Ana has performed in numerous musicals and has over a decade of yoga practice and teaching experience. She is an E-RYT500 and has studied with CorePower, Alanna Kaivalya, Danni Pomplun, and Leslie St. John.
• Annie Beauchaine: Annie is a Move on Broadway Instructor and certified and Yoga Alliance registered experienced yoga teacher, YA continuing education provider, and reiki master practitioner. She first discovered the benefits of yoga during her freshman year of college at St. Norbert College and became a yoga instructor in 2018. Annie enjoys teaching all types of yoga and is passionate about sharing the ancient and beautiful practice of yoga with others.