Music Classes and Other Performing Arts classes in the Rochester area (Dance, Drama, Music)

A Magical Journey Thru Stages is a 501(c)(3) non-profit youth community theater for children and teens from the Greater Rochester Area. Annually, Stages offers: 9 full theatre productions, summer camps, an improv troupe, technical theater training, open mic nights, specialized workshops, and tuition assistance for economically disadvantaged youth. It provides high-quality year-round community theater programs that build confidence, teamwork, leadership, and skills in all aspects of the theater arts, in a safe, non-competitive environment. STAGES' theatre classes and workshops are available on a variety of theater topics for Grades 1 - 12. Stages Kids (grades 2-5) program features two productions, Seussical, Jr. in the fall and Frozen, Jr. in the spring. Our First Stage (grades 1 - 4) program will produce Seussical, Kids in the fall and Jungle Book, Kids in the spring.  Email Stages@MJTStages.com to receive registration materials or to be added to the mailing list. Located at Auditorium Center, 3rd Floor, 875 E. Main Street, Rochester, NY 14605. 585-935-7173.

TYKEs Theatre Academy offers on-stage acting programs kids LOVE! Ten-week Fall theater classes begin September 2018 with weekly sessions on Thursdays from 4 to 5pm for kids ages 5 to 7 and on Mondays from 4 to 5:30pm for kids ages 8 and up.

Plus... Full-day school vacation camps during each school break for kids ages 8 and up.

Contact Freyda Schneider at 585-461-2000, ext. 269 or tykes@jccrochester.org for more information. All programs take place at the JCC, 1200 Edgewood Avenue in Brighton

The Eastman Community Music School offers classical and jazz lessons for all instruments, voice and composition; classes in music theory, history, and technology; and numerous ensembles! Children from four months to six years old can start by joining the Early Childhood Music Program, which has attracted national recognition. They can continue their musical growth in programs like Theory in Motion and Young Eastman Strings before transitioning to study for school-age students, culminating in our High School Diploma Program. Visit esm.rochester.edu/community for a full list of offerings for students of all ages and abilities. The Fall semester begins September 9 with an Open House on September 7!

Top notch instruction. Friendly atmosphere. The New York State Ballet Training Academy offers certified professional dance instruction in a welcoming and nurturing environment. Children's Program, Professional Training Program and Adult Ballet classes offered. Our brand new spacious studios feature state-of-the-art dance floors which reduce the potential for injury. Performance opportunities are available for your child to showcase their joy of dance and skills learned as they dance alongside the professional dancers of the New York State Ballet. We abide by Covid-19 safety and sanitation guidelines and studios are equipped with medical-grade air filtration systems. Please see our website for more information.

Spotlight Studios in Fairport offers excellent training and performance opportunities for those wishing to improve their skills. Live-Learning productions offer a chance to participate in a stage production while growing in an educational supportive environment. Classes and opportunities for performers in K-4th grade, 4-8th grade, and 8-12th grade. Musical Theatre Intensive classes provide more focused skill-building with smaller class sizes.

Private lessons in drama, voice, dance, ukulele and audition prep from excellent teachers give a personalized one on one experience. Everyone deserves a chance in the Spotlight!

The Roberts Community Music School is a place where you and your child can realize their goals, reach your potential, and enjoy the musical journey. We provide a full range of the finest possible instruction to people of all ages and abilities. Individual lessons are available for piano, voice, string, woodwind, brass and percussion instruments. Our class offerings include Early Childhood Music, Piano Discoveries, Ukulele Class, and a Youth Choir. Lessons and classes take place on the beautiful Roberts Wesleyan College campus located on the Westside of Rochester. Parking is convenient and free. Contact Katie O'Donnell at 585.594.6101 or Odonnell_Katie@roberts.edu for more information. Visit our website: www.roberts.edu/RCMS.

OFC Creations is running in person and safe performing arts programs for kids this fall, and there is something for everyone! In the evenings and weekends, students can rehearse and perform in Disney's Moana Jr: The Musical. After school students can spend the afternoon in triple threat classes learning about acting, singing, and dance. Students can also join us for our new Two-Day programs where they put on a full show for Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas in only two days! All programs are held at the brand new OFC Creations Theatre Center in Brighton and safety precautions will continue to be in place including capping group sizes at 15 participants or less.