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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.
Guitar
Dance
Piano
Visual Arts
Show Choir
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!
Masterpiece is a comprehensive dance program offering training in Classical Ballet, Pointe/Toe, Modern, Lyrical, Contemporary, Jazz, Holy Hip-Hop, Tap, Acrobatic Arts and Clogging, and Mommy and Me. Classes for beginner dancers to advanced level, ages 2-adult are taught by a highly-skilled and passionate faculty dedicated to excellence in skill technique, creativity and artistic expression.
Living Colors is a visual arts education program where each student receives personal instruction in a classroom setting.
Building on a solid foundation, the nine-month program trains students in elements and principles of design and color theory.
The program culminates with an art exhibit that will be held in conjunction with the “Word in Movement” annual recital in May. Still Life * Charcoal * Pastels * Watercolors * Painting * Sculpting * Print Making * and More
Crescendo is a music program designed to introduce and develop skills in a variety of instruments. It is a 9 month program. Students are featured in a spring concert.
The Crescendo Company for Christ (C3) is the Show Choir Program of Arts in Action. Being taught with a Christian influence, students learn the artistic form of combining choral with dance in a team performance. There are two Show Choir seasons per academic year, each concluding with a performance event. The first season is from September through December’s performance at “A Gift of Christmas Music” recital (date TBA) and the second season is from January through May’s performance at the “Arts Celebration” recital in May (date TBA).
Experience the magic, laughter, and happily ever after of a unique ballet class with an emphasis on princesses! Our instructor has extensive experience as a real Disney princess at Walt Disney World and is ready to teach proper classical ballet technique, terminology, and Princess etiquette. The class will focus on a different princess each month where students will learn their story and connect it with God’s word. They will be empowered to dream big, just like a princess! Students will be featured in the recital performing to a princess song! Those interested in ballet with a princess influence are encouraged to experience the magic of this class.
Learn the basics or work on advancing your skills in this flexible Acro class! Acro is not the typical tumbling or gymnastics class. Our experienced acro instructor will guide the class towards increased flexibility, balance, strength, muscle control, discipline and concentration. This class will focus on fundamental acrobatic technique, teaching such skills as handstands, chin stands, elbow stands, cartwheels, back bends, walkovers, balance and contortion tricks, all each student’s individual level of experience. And it’s fun, too!
Urban Stage is an arts program offered to all youth regardless of race, religion and economic status.
It is especially structured to offer programming to the underserved and at-risk youth who otherwise would not be afforded the opportunity to study the arts.
Students of the program receive professional instruction from qualified and caring faculty members at no cost.
The students are featured in the Spring in a dinner style performance for family, friends, and the community, complete with costumes, props and stage decorations.
The company is for students who have a desire to offer their talents and gifts through performance and ministry opportunities. Students and their families must be committed, dedicated and dependable. Students will be placed after auditions, based on age and skill level.
This class introduces students to beginning acting techniques. Students are taught the foundations of technique and introduced to the tools that will be applied to their scene work. In this acting class, students learn how to use all of their technique, and harness it for performance. This class will focus on the fundamental skills of the physical and emotional craft of acting through the study of specific acting methods and exercises. Students will practice character analysis and learn how to create and become a dramatic, well-rounded character.
Barre Above is a totally unique approach to a barre workout class. Fusing the best of pilates, yoga, aerobics, and elements of the strengthening exercises dancers do, this class delivers a results-driven workout that is not only fun and dynamic, but it will sculpt your body and get you into absolutely amazing shape. Designed for a wide range of fitness levels, ages and bodies, complete with progressions so those new to fitness feel successful their first time and seasoned Barre enthusiasts will always feel challenged. You don’t need to worry about having any dance experience in order to take this class, our instructor will teach you with the intent of progression through a safe approach. You will always feel challenged, yet consciously aware of what is right for your body. Barre Above teaches you to find the strength of a dancer within you, and to transform your body.
Musical Theatre focuses on exploring the various dance styles used in Broadway shows. While learning proper dance technique, students will also learn the unique history of musical theatre and iconic trademarks of Broadway choreographers. Each week students will focus on learning about a different Broadway show and choreographer with classic and modern shows. The class focuses on ballet technique layered with broadway style jazz movements, and will occasionally include tap. Musical theatre includes a proper warm-up, stretches, isolations, and across-the-floor and center combinations. Emphasis will also be placed on learning vital skills such as connecting with the audience and telling a story through facial expressions and professional audition etiquette.
Superstars is a place where ones individual ability, rather than their disability, will be the focus. Opportunities will be created for each child to excel according to their personal skills. Superstars classes will be places where it will not only be okay to be yourself, but where it will be celebrated! By featuring and focusing on each individual’s strengths, the program will allow each Superstar participant to gain confidence and shine based on their unique gifts and talents.
If you want you son or daughter to experience a form of dance, art or music then look no further. This facility inspires and allows kids and teenagers to tap into their creative side and express themselves. The instructors are amazing and love working with young people.
Cody Kaso