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: 8 full theatre productions, summer camps, an improv troupe, homeschool classes, 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 (including day time classes for home schoolers) and workshops are available on a variety of theater topics for Grades 1 and up; we also have a vibrant homeschool program on Wednesdays. Our Stages Kids (grades 2-5) program features two productions, Aladdin, Jr. in the fall and Dear Edwina, Jr. 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

Looking for a quality school-year music program for your child? Check out lessons, classes and ensembles at the Eastman Community Music School! ECMS offers classical and jazz lessons for all instruments, voice and composition; classes in music theory, history, and technology; and numerous ensembles from intimate chamber groups to large ensembles. Have a child between 4 mos. and 6 years old? Become a part of Early Childhood Music, a program which has attracted national and international attention and has been featured on network television. 

Visit www.esm.rochester.edu/community, call 585.274.1400, or stop by 10 Gibbs Street (third floor suite) for a full list of offerings for students of all ages and abilities. Don't wait: Fall semester begins September 7th for school-age children and September 17th for Early Childhood program participants!

Ballet Prestige, the training academy for the New York State Ballet, starts Fall after school classes Sept. 5. Offering both classical ballet and contemporary dance, we teach all age and ability levels, from pre-Ballet through Adult, and new this year, a Pre-Professional Training program for serious ballet students. We are conveniently located in Brighton Commons, opposite 12 Corners.  With a teaching staff of five instructors, and with the New York State Ballet in residence, we offer the chance to train alongside professionals and many performance opportunities, including our fabulous Nutcracker in December. Call Katherine Johnson, 585-704-1903.

Founded on the belief that everyone deserves to dream and can achieve great things. Develop, learn, grow, smile and be a part of something...a part of Symphony. Located on East Ridge Road in Irondequoit, Symphony Dance offers certified fitness classes and instruction in ballet, tap, jazz, modern, acro, hip hop and clogging for all ages and all skill levels. For more information check us out on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram via @SymphonyDance, give us a call or text via 585-713-9127, send us an email to Katrina@SymphonyDance.com, or stop in to 1300 East Ridge Rd.Rochester, NY 14621 (In the Rubino's Plaza.)

If you are looking for quality dance education, with smaller class sizes for more individualized attention, then we are the studio for you! We offer classes for ages 18 months-adult, beginner-advanced. Classes are offered in Ballet, Pre Pointe, Pointe, Tap, Jazz, Lyrical, Hip Hop, Stretch & Strength, and ZUMBA. This year we are partnering with Miss Natale's Dance Centre to perform the Nutcracker Ballet the first weekend in December. Our yearly recital is different in the fact that our students actually perform to a storyline. This year we are performing "Neverland, Second Star to the Right." our very own version of Peter Pan! Dancers will be cast as Lost Boys, Pirates, Mermaids, Indians and more! Stop in and meet the teachers or check us out online at PattyFlowerdayDance.com we would love to dance with you!

Rhonda Fischer, Alumna of Eastman School of Music specializes in teaching children piano lessons on Prince Street in Rochester. Limited openings and over 35 years experience. Teaching piano reaches deep in the soul and uses both sides of the brain all at once. Children learn to be great in math and exceptional problem solvers in later life. Music is challenging and part of being a well rounded individual Beginners through advanced players are accepted and all styles of music are taught,  including improvising and sight reading skills. Please call 585.287.5802 and let the piano music that soothes the heart begin.

At Bach to Rock, we transform music and music lessons into a social experience, adding a strong group incentive to playing, learning, and practicing. We have found that maximum progress is achieved through a blend of individual instruction and playing with one’s peers in bands. Our methodology transforms music into a team sport, adding healthy competition and personal interaction.