2024-25 Programs

Thank You for Your Interest in our Programs.
Class Registration Information Will Be Posted Later this Summer

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For children ages 3 -12
Click Here for Information about our Art Classes
Click Here for Information about our Dance Classes
Click Here for Information about our Theater Classes


For children and teens with and without disabilities
Saturday Studios - arts and more

Instrumental and Voice Lessons:
Music Lessons for children of all ages

For Teens 13 - 19 years old
Conservatory Classes in Visual Art, Dance, Theater and Music
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For more information about Art, Dance and Theater classes & Conservatory - Please call Gabie Allen at (203) 508-0388
For more information about our Music Lessons - Please call Jonathan French at (203) 243-3961
For more information about Saturday Studios - Pease call Frank Derico at (203) 615-2589



Saturday Studios
Ages 5 - 21 For Students with and Without Disabilities
Artistic Director Noel Davis

Saturday, 9 AM - 12 PM
​Saturday Studios is a program for special needs students and their non-disabled peers that is designed to help students strengthen motor, cognitive, communication and social skills. 

Each week students attend four specialized arts classes designed to fully engage all in a variety of activities. Students will learn about art, cultural drumming, theater and dance. While developing their arts skills, students will learn about a theme and help to create a performance based on that topic.

 The program serves children with a range of disabilities from developmental, learning, and physical to social/emotional. Transportation will be provided form a student’s home to the program and back on a first come first served basis.

The program hours are 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM.

Arts Academy
Children 3 - 12 years old
​Artistic Director Gabie French Allen

Saturday Programs

Art Classes
Instructor: Luisa Guzman

Register here
Ages 9-12
Studio Art
​12:45 pm
Learn how to draw from real life. Explore pencils, pastels, charcoal and paint while learning the process of how to recreate what you see on the paper. Beginning. Intermediate and Advanced students are welcome!

Ages 6-8
Art Adventures
​2:00 pm
Let's Create Something New! Children will learn more about drawing, painting and making art into masterpieces. Children will use colored pencils, pastels, paint and more.

Ages 4-5
Explore with Art!
​3:00 pm
Explore the world of art! Children will draw, paint and create masterpieces each week and learn about different art supplies like colored pencils, pastels, paint and more.
Dance Classes
Hip Hop Fusion
​Instructor: TBA

​Register here
Ages 9-12
​2:00 pm
&
Ages 6-8
​3:00 pm
Hip Hop dance refers to street dance styles that are commonly  executed and performed to Hip Hop music or that have evolved out of Hip Hop culture. The purpose and focus of this class will be to build a solid foundation, necessary to properly execute popular dance moves and original choreography. Warm up includes isolations, hard-hitting exercises and a breakdown of the highly energetic routine to build stamina and musicality.
First Company
​Instructor: TBA
Picture
Ages 4-5
​12:45 pm
An introductory class for young children, 4 and 5 years old, interested in discovering the world of dance. The class is uniquely structured for young children, with fun activities and an engaging teaching style. Students will engage in dramatic music movement and learn introductory ballet steps. Dance genres covered include ballet, jazz, and lyrical..
Creative Movement
Instructor: TBA
3 year olds
4:00 pm
This class will combine genres of dance to develop your toddler’s coordination, as well as their understanding of dance concepts, rhythms, and terminology. Genres covered include modern, hip-hop, creative movement, and other styles from around the world! Creative Movement will ensure that you have a well-rounded young dancer. ​
Theater
Lights, Camera, Acting!
Instructor: Rasheem Brown
Ages 6-8
​12:45 pm

Ages 4-5
2:00 pm

Ages 9-12
3:00 pm
These courses will provide students ages 4 to 12 years old the opportunity to explore the world of theater. Students will learn about acting techniques, improvisation, memorizing lines, voice projection, and characterization. They will also learn about green screen usage, lighting and filming techniques. ​

Weekday Programs

Ballet Forte
​Instructor: TBA

Mondays
Ages: 6-8
5:30 - 6:25 pm
Ages: 9-12
6:30 - 7:25 pm

​A beginners level class that introduces the student to the elementary positions of classical ballet, designed to develop awareness of alignment, basic ballet vocabulary & technique. Get ready to learn the foundation behind becoming a great ballerina or dancer!

Music School 
Children 5 and up / Adults 
Artistic Director Jonathan French

Private music lessons provide students with one-on-one, focused instruction on the instrument of your choice. Voice lessons are also offered. Lessons will be scheduled for a day and time that is agreeable to both student and instructor. 

Thanks to generous grants and donations we are able to offer 50 scholarships to Bridgeport students. We can also offer classes with a tuition fee.
Class Times:
Flexible days and times

Conservatory
Free Classes for teens ages 13 - 19 
​Artistic Director Luisa Guzman 

The Conservatory program is for teens that are serious about the visual arts, media, music, theater, and dance. Open to all youth ages 13 to 19 in Bridgeport or who attend a Bridgeport school, this program provides intermediate and advanced instruction in various arts disciplines to help participants develop and increase their skills and discover new talents. Students who successfully complete this program provide themselves with the greatest probability of being accepted into the summer paid internship program and qualifying for increased wages.
Class Time(s):
​Classes Available 
​Schedule to Be Announced
  • Visual Arts 
  • Jazz & Contemporary Music Ensemble         
  • Acting/ Theater
  • Dance Ensemble 
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