Summer 2026 Course Descriptions Impact

Summer 2026 Course Descriptions

Private lessons in music, acting, and dance are all available for ages 5-adult! See registration form for more info.

Anastasia Mini Comrades Edition (with the Academy cast of Anastasia)

 Do you have a budding actor who longs to “play the lead?” The cast of Anastasia will be training our young stars to play their favorite roles in Anastasia! Whether your child attended the show, performed in the ensemble, or would just enjoy a fun-filled acting camp with some really great role models, this class is for your aspiring star! 

  • June 8-10, 6-8pm
  • Rising K-3rd graders
  • $140
  • Instructor: Desiree Sowards 

Back to the Basics Dance Class 

This class is for anyone who aspires to be a better dancer, carry themselves with confidence, and use their bodies to tell beautiful stories. Students will study ballet technique as the basis for all dance styles, but explore jazz, hip hop, lyrical, musical theatre, and even try their hand at choreographing their own group numbers as well! 

  • 5 Mondays beginning June 22 
  • 6-8pm 
  • Rising 4th-12th graders 
  • $175
  • Instructor: Desiree Sowards 

Dream Role Character Study- Teen and Adult Edition!

An exciting opportunity to play your dream role of choice (from stage or screen) in an intimate, cooperative space, among a supportive cast! Showcase performance on the final day! (Class caps at 8- get your spot early!)

  • 5 Tuesdays beginning June 23
  • 6-8:30pm                                              
  • Ages 12- Adult                 
  • $200
  • Instructor: Desiree Sowards 

Best of Broadway: Exploring the Theatre Favorites That Shape Us 

A fast-paced advanced musical theatre class for those wanting to explore the best stories, scripts and scores written for the stage! This is great exposure to quality art and literature, rich stories and character work, and working together to bring life to a work on a page. Act, sing, dance and dream with us! Who knows- maybe one day you will get to star in one of these productions! 

  • Aug 3-5, 6-8:30pm                                    
  • Rising 4th-12th graders                                    
  • $160     
  • Instructor: Desiree Sowards 

 


Private or Duet Acting and/or Musical Theatre Dance Classes

  • Beginning the week of June 8. Seven 45 min. classes- $235
  • Instructor Desiree Sowards  

Tiny Stars Theatre Camp

Join us for a magical week of music, movement, storytelling, creative play, crafts, and theatre fun designed especially for ages 3–5! Campers will explore imagination and self-expression while building confidence and preparing for a short performance on the final day.

  • July 13-17
  • Ages 3-5
  • $150
  • 4:00-5:00
  • Instructor Dani DeVito 
 

“Cirque-de-Bébé”

Let’s move and sing and play as we take a trip to the circus! We’ll learn about brain development and new ways to meet developmental milestones through fun games and songs. It’s the perfect summer activity!

  • Ages: 6mo to 4yo & Caregiver
  • Day/Time: Mondays from 4:30-5:15pm
  • Dates: June 20-July 10
  • Tuition: $65 
  • +$20 materials fee (paid directly to instructor at the first class)
  • Instructor: Elizabeth Wotring-Nelson 

Broadway Bound

Does your child love to sing, dance, and act? This camp is perfect for those that are brand new to musical theatre or have only be in 1-2 theater productions. This is a great way to get comfortable on stage and add to their actor toolboxes! During the week we will learn stage directions, basic choreography, singing technique, as well as learning musical theatre style songs, and make our own props. The camp will culminate in a camp end performance to show off all we learn during this fun filled musical theatre camp!

  • July 13-18
  • Rising Kindergarten-5th graders
  • 5:00-6:30
  • Camp ending performance July 17th time is TBD
  • $195
  • Instructors: Leigh Anne Riley and Shannon Yost 

Early Renaissance Artist

2 Time Options Listed Below 

Learn more advanced foundational art skills (painting, drawing, color theory, shading, etc.) through art history themed projects and activities! 

  • $250 per student
  • Camp will be held in Wallman Hall Room 318
  • 9:30-12:30 OR  1:30-4:30 Monday through Friday 
  • June 22-26
  • Instructor: Hannah Sprout 

Early Renaissance Artist

2 Time Options Listed Below 

Learn more advanced foundational art skills (painting, drawing, color theory, shading, etc.) through art history themed projects and activities! 

  • Grades 6-8
  • $250 per student
  • Camp will be held in Wallman Hall Room 318 
  • 9:30-12:30 OR 1:30-4:30 Monday through Friday 
  • June 22-26
  • Instructor: Hannah Sprout

College Preparatory Painting Course

2 Time Options Listed Below 

Learn the basics of acrylic and oil painting techniques in this one-week college-based course.

  • Grades 9-12
  • $325 per student
  • Camp will be held in Wallman Hall Room 401 from 9:30-12:30 and 1:00-4:00 Monday through Friday
  • June 8-12
  • Instructor: Hannah Sprout