

More Than Just a Dance School
From tap to guitar, ballet to piano, acrobatics to show choir! If you’re interested in the arts, you’re in the right place.
We invite you to take time to explore the many disciplines of performing and visual arts that we offer and pray that you catch a glimpse of the heart of Arts in Action. Arts in Action is a non-profit organization with a highly-trained, dedicated faculty ready to serve you in four different arts education programs. Our faculty teaches with purpose and loving hearts with a focus on developing excellence in technique and artistic expression.
“The executive leadership team at Arts in Action has developed precautions in sync with CDC and state health department recommendations to address the safety of students while fostering their student’s artistry during the coronavirus pandemic. I am thankful for the diligence of the teachers to be present and engaged during a time when our children need support more than ever.”
-Dr. Amanda Deskins. Chairman of the Board of Directors
Discover your artistic gift
Arts in Action offers the opportunity to discover your artistic gift, develop it to your highest potential, and artistically express yourself in a safe and encouraging atmosphere. We are passionate about making a significant impact in the lives of students and the community through arts education!

ACRO Dance
Learn the basics or work on advancing your skills in this flexible Acro class!
Conditioning for Dancers
Conditioning for Dancers is a totally unique approach to a barre workout class
Choreography & Coaching
Professional faculty at Arts in Action offer private technical coaching in a variety of art genres.
Comedy Improv
LaughLab is an introductory course in short-form improvisational comedy.
Company Groups
For students who have a desire to offer their talents and gifts through performance opportunities.
Crescendo Music
Crescendo is a music program designed to introduce and develop skills in a variety of instruments.
Dance
Masterpiece is a comprehensive dance program offering training in a variety of dance styles.
Mommy & Me
The Mommy and Me 45 minute class nurtures the love of dance little boys and girls have while introducing them to the structure of a dance class.
Musical Theatre
Musical Theatre focuses on exploring the various dance styles used in Broadway shows.
Princess Academy
Experience the magic, laughter, and happily ever after of a unique ballet class with an emphasis on princesses!
Show Choir (C3)
Students learn the artistic form of combining choral with dance in a team performance.
Show Stoppers Theatre
In this acting class, students learn how to use all of their technique, and harness it for performance.
Urban Stage
A free comprehensive dance, music and theater program for children on the west side of Charleston.
Visual Arts
A visual arts education program where each student receives personal instruction in a classroom setting.
Special Needs
Superstars is a place where ones individual ability, rather than their disability, will be the focus.
Participation in the arts has been shown to improve a child’s self esteem and emotional regulation, giving them a medium to safely express themselves. It has also been shown to bolster their academic success. The best part about Arts in Action is that it offers all of this to your child with the added benefit of spiritual growth.
My daughter is starting her fourth year of dance at Arts and Action, and I have been amazed by her technical advancement as well as the growth in her self confidence. She has found amazing role models here in the instructors and other dancers alike, and I cannot imagine a better place for my little ballerina to pursue her passion
Dr. Lauren Thompson, Pediatrician
We originally chose arts in Action because it provided any different options for arts education to accommodate all of our children, and the availability for them to take different classes at the same time worked perfectly with our schedule. We have continued our children’s art education at Arts in Action or five years now because of their exceptional instructors and programs that are Christ centered. We are extremely grateful for the opportunities our children have had at Arts in Action
Blake and Amber Stevens, Homeschool parents.
I would not be where I am today without Miss Joni and Arts in Action. I am forever thankful for all they have done for me.
Uriah Dunlap, West Virginia Weslyan student and AinA Alumni
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