Young Visionaries
For kiddos 5–12 years-old, art is where the magic happens! It gets developing brains and hands moving, sparks creativity, and helps kids figure out their feelings. On top of that, it builds confidence, sharpens focus, strengthens fine motor skills, and even gives a boost to school smarts. Learning and fun? Say less!
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Dance Your Story is a creative dance class where students use movement to express personal experiences and emotions. By blending storytelling and improvisation, this class fosters self-awareness and emotional growth, connecting to Social Emotional Learning (SEL) principles. Participants will explore their unique stories through dance, building confidence and creativity in a supportive environment. This class is about expressing who you are through movement, turning your experiences into powerful stories.
Pop Choreography Get ready to dance like your favorite stars! In this fun-filled class, students will learn moves and choreography inspired by today's hottest music and performances. No dance experience? No problem! Just bring your energy and love for music.
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Tempera Painting: Jump into a hands-on visual art adventure! Pick a theme for your group and let their creativity flow with paint and color. They will try free painting, experiment with stencils, and play with techniques that spark their imagination. By the end of class, they’ll take home their very own masterpiece!
Paper Collage: Unleash your creativity in this magical collage class! Pick a theme and mix and match colorful paper patterns and shapes to build a playful scene. Depending on class time, your group can also enjoy a storybook reading that brings their theme to life. Paper pieces may be ready to go or cut by you, which are perfectly suited to the class’s pace and skill level. By the end, they will have a one-of-a-kind collage to take home!
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Musical Storytelling
Students will experience storytelling through music in this interactive class. Using both recorded sound and simple instruments, the instructor will lead the students through the story, discussing the music and adding their own sounds that relate to the characters’ actions and emotions.
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Young Playwrights - Have a story to tell? A character in your head just waiting to speak? In this class, students will discover the exciting world of writing for the stage! After diving into classic examples of playwriting, students will take a stab at writing their own scenes using their own unique life experiences. This class empowers young creators to turn their ideas into original short plays through fun writing prompts, theater games, and collaborative activities.
Shakespeare for Kids Set sail on a magical adventure in this fun and imaginative introduction to Shakespeare’s The Tempest! In this class, young actors will explore the stormy seas, mysterious islands, and powerful spells of one of the most exciting plays — all in a way that’s perfect for kids
Improvisation In this class, children are invited to explore their creativity, build confidence, and connect with others through the joyful world of improvisational theater. Using fun, interactive games and storytelling activities, kids will learn how to express themselves, work as a team, and think on their feet—all in a safe, supportive environment.
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We also offer adapted arts programs that are modified from our regular classes to support individuals with specialized needs. Plus, our creative arts therapies focus on art with a therapeutic twist and are available.
Programs are available at an hourly instructional rate starting at $100, with all art supplies included.
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Ready for us to BRING the ARTS to you? Fill out the form below or contact us at outreach@fairmountcenter.org.
