Book master classes, private lessons or an intensive from a working professional who has performed on Broadway and TV for the last 17 years. Triple Threat is the culmination of years of work and a passion for children in the arts.
At Triple Threat, learn to hone your skills as a dancer, singer, and actor in workshops brought to you by a Broadway, Film and TV professional. For ages 7 & up Triple Threat creates an intensive workshop experience for students who dance, sing or act. We approach each discipline from a holistic point of view in a super fun, creative, lively environment! Each class, which ranges from 1 hour to a full day or weekend experience, ends in a Q&A and performance. Triple Threat allows you to tailor your experience based on these areas of study:
DANCE.
Broadway Jazz & Repertoire (Wicked, Sweet Charity, Chicago, Fame)
Ballet, Modern, Lyrical, Contemporary
Improv
Movement for actors
College Audition Prep and Choreography
Mock audition
ACT.
On Camera
Scene Study
Improv
Monologue for college prep
Writing for yourself
Tools for Memorizing
SING.
Vocal performance
Musical Theatre History
Choosing a song
Technique to preserve your voice
Is Triple Threat Right for You?
If you love to perform and want to keep learning, then yes! We want you to feel confident in every area of performance.
Whether you are an actor, singer or dancer, at any age or level, working with Triple Threat means you will push yourself, feel better about it, and become a part of a community of artists.
For Actors | For Singers | For Dancers | For Mindset
Hi, I’m Alexis! I am a performer and teacher. I practice what I teach and continue to work on Broadway and Television. I graduated from Yale with a B.A. in Theatre Studies and my career in the entertainment industry spans 17 years. I have performed in 5 Broadway shows, 1 Off Broadway, 2 National Touring companies, starred in 2 television series as a series regular, and booked countless guest spots and commercials on network television. I teach across the globe at studios & conventions in Hollywood, New Zealand, Italy, and London. I have assisted Tony award winning choreographers such as Andy Blankenbuehler and Wayne Cilento, and choreographed for the hit TV series So You Think You Can Dance with Joey Dowling.
From as early as I can remember, music and dance were a part of my heritage. My mom says I actually danced before I walked. I was just out of diapers and barely 2 when I started dance classes. By the time I was ten, I was dancing with Bay Ballet Theatre, concurrently with my childhood dance studio, Centerstage Dance Academy. During summers I studied dance in programs throughout the country: Alvin Ailey, Princeton Ballet, Nutmeg Ballet, Broadway Dance Center, and LA’s own Edge Performing Arts Center.
I danced a lot and studied a lot! I went to a prep school in Tampa where I learned how to study, be disciplined, and to love musical theatre. My Drama and Music teachers at Berkeley Prep still support and guide me. With a demanding academic schedule, I learned to carry books with me everywhere and studied in the car, in between dance classes, and managed to be accepted at Yale University where I graduated Cum Laude with a BA in Theatre Studies. Being at Yale was a spectacular experience intellectually, artistically, and emotionally.
While at Yale, I took a leave of absence during my Junior Year to tour the world with the First National Broadway Company of Ann Reinking’s Tony Award-winning musical review Fosse. That experience confirmed what I already knew – dance and theatre were essential to my future! Following graduation I was off to NYC where I performed in several Broadway shows, including, Wicked, Sweet Charity, Fame on 42nd Street, and The Pirate Queen. I transferred to LA with Wicked and the Southern California sunshine and landscape were so addicting that I never left. Making a transition from theatre to television and film was natural as I grew up watching Dick Van Dyke, Cyd Charisse, Gene Kelly, Fred Astaire, and Leslie Caron in the classic movie musicals. It was a harsh reality to switch gears, but persistence and sheer grit has kept me going. A career is more than a resume it is a journey. And the most consistent part of my journey has always been teaching. I love passing on what I know and working with children. I see their light and joy; it inspires me more than anything. So it’s my time to share what I know and pay it forward. Download My Resume.
About the Founder May 25th, 2017AGW
Hi, I’m Alexis! I am a performer and teacher. I practice what I teach and continue to work on Broadway and Television. I graduated from Yale with a B.A. in Theatre Studies and my career in the entertainment industry spans 17 years. I have performed in 5 Broadway shows, 1 Off Broadway, 2 National Touring companies, starred in 2 television series as a series regular, and booked countless guest spots and commercials on network television. I teach across the globe at studios & conventions in Hollywood, New Zealand, Italy, and London. I have assisted Tony award winning choreographers such as Andy Blankenbuehler and Wayne Cilento, and choreographed for the hit TV series So You Think You Can Dance with Joey Dowling.
From as early as I can remember, music and dance were a part of my heritage. My mom says I actually danced before I walked. I was just out of diapers and barely 2 when I started dance classes. By the time I was ten, I was dancing with Bay Ballet Theatre, concurrently with my childhood dance studio, Centerstage Dance Academy. During summers I studied dance in programs throughout the country: Alvin Ailey, Princeton Ballet, Nutmeg Ballet, Broadway Dance Center, and LA’s own Edge Performing Arts Center.
I danced a lot and studied a lot! I went to a prep school in Tampa where I learned how to study, be disciplined, and to love musical theatre. My Drama and Music teachers at Berkeley Prep still support and guide me. With a demanding academic schedule, I learned to carry books with me everywhere and studied in the car, in between dance classes, and managed to be accepted at Yale University where I graduated Cum Laude with a BA in Theatre Studies. Being at Yale was a spectacular experience intellectually, artistically, and emotionally.
While at Yale, I took a leave of absence during my Junior Year to tour the world with the First National Broadway Company of Ann Reinking’s Tony Award-winning musical review Fosse. That experience confirmed what I already knew – dance and theatre were essential to my future! Following graduation I was off to NYC where I performed in several Broadway shows, including, Wicked, Sweet Charity, Fame on 42nd Street, and The Pirate Queen. I transferred to LA with Wicked and the Southern California sunshine and landscape were so addicting that I never left. Making a transition from theatre to television and film was natural as I grew up watching Dick Van Dyke, Cyd Charisse, Gene Kelly, Fred Astaire, and Leslie Caron in the classic movie musicals. It was a harsh reality to switch gears, but persistence and sheer grit has kept me going. A career is more than a resume it is a journey. And the most consistent part of my journey has always been teaching. I love passing on what I know and working with children. I see their light and joy; it inspires me more than anything. So it’s my time to share what I know and pay it forward. Download My Resume.
Acting is transforming into a character in a given circumstance. At any age it is a way to learn more about oneself through the process of discovering the character. Acting is a vehicle to enhance empathy.
Learn improv techniques
Learn on camera skills
Memorization tips
College audition prep
Monologue prep and selection
Mock Auditions for film, TV and commercials
Learn the similarities and differences for stage and on camera techniques
Being connected to one’s body is a something every person should learn. Triple threat dancers are free in their expression of emotion, powerful in how they tell a story and move as if the music comes from their body.
The moment a character sings it takes us into a new dimension of a character’s journey. At Triple Threat we focus on finding meaning in a song and systematically breaking it down to create your own authentic interpretation.
There is no doubt that a performer’s attitude is just as important as skill. Living in the moment and building confidence, while learning techniques to relax under pressure are essential to any human being and artist.
Learn how to view a competition as a performance
Build self esteem and self worth
Find calmness under pressure
Redefine failure
Intro to the business of the Entertainment Business
Learn how to push yourself rather than critique yourself
Learn fully enjoy the process of rehearsal leading to a performance or audition
Learn to support your fellow artists rather than compare
Alexis shares her extensive knowledge and experience with young dancers in a relatable, fun and compassionate way. Her amazing ability to connect with all ages and levels is unparalleled. She is a true gift to the world dance education
Jason Coosner, M.F.A.
Alexis Carra, Wow! the most incredible theatrical teacher I have seen in my 50+ years in Musical theatre. To be in her presence is to experience what it takes to make it big. She moves you internally with her dance and ability to portray a role that makes it magical to experience. She teaches you the gift of giving all of yourself to make a reality out of your performance’ Anyone who gets to be trained by her has the best chance of making their dreams come true.
Maggie Danielsen, Danny Daniels Dance America
Alexis Carra was my drama student for 5 years, and now, has been personal and professional friend for 25 years.She is a good as it gets when it comes to what a triple threat a teacher needs: to be passionate about her work, to be inspiring, and to be understanding. She has an extraordinary light she gives as a gift to all who celebrate their art with her.
