Spotlights

Our New Musical Theater and Acting Classes for Kids and Teens offer learners a welcoming, creative space to grow as performers and people. Whether your child is brand new to the stage or already loves to perform, these classes focus on skill-building, self-expression, and confidence—without pressure or auditions.

Educator Highlights!

Bachelor’s in African American Studies
Howard University
Associate in Arts (AA) in Theatre

Educator Awards:
*Excellence in Vocal Music
*Inspiring Inquiry and Scholarship in Africana Studies
*Overall Musical Excellence
*Vocal Performance Award

ADHD/Anxiety
As a teacher, I experience these needs daily and use differentiated instruction to support each child. By maintaining strong relationships with students and parents, I stay flexible and responsive, continually adapting to build confidence.

Build confidence. Find your voice. Shine on stage.

What Students Will Learn

• Musical Theater Foundations
  Acting through song, basic vocal technique, movement, and storytelling
• Acting & Drama Skills
  Character development, scene work, improvisation, and emotional expression
• Performance & Public Speaking
  Stage presence, projection, confidence, and communication
• Creative Collaboration
  Working with scene partners, ensemble skills, and teamwork

Class Activities Include

• Short scripts, scenes, and monologues
• Musical theater games and performance exercises
• Improvisation prompts and creative challenges
• Character voice and movement exploration
• Low-pressure performance opportunities and themed showcases

More Than Performance

These classes also support:

• Confidence & self-esteem
• Social-emotional learning (SEL)
• Creative expression & imagination
• Communication & collaboration skills

Ages & Experience Level

Classes are available for kids and teens, with age-appropriate material and guidance.
No prior experience is required—beginners are always welcome!

Performance Skills & Stage Confidence

Public Speaking and Performance for Kids

Confidence-Building Acting Classes

Stage Presence and Communication Skills

Our Teaching Approach

We focus on encouragement, structure, and creativity. Students are guided step-by-step while being given space to explore their own ideas, personalities, and talents. The goal is not perfection—it’s growth, confidence, and joy in performing.

Ready to Take the Stage?

Join us for engaging, supportive classes where students can explore musical theater, acting, and performance in a fun, inclusive environment.

Enroll today and let your performer shine!

Acting for the Spotlight: Monologues, One-Acts & Ensemble Performance Live Online Class for Teens

Build confidence and stage presence in this 8-week acting class! Students explore emotional expression, audition-ready monologues, one-act scenes, and a collaborative mini-play while strengthening storytelling and ensemble skills.

The Broadway Voice: Vocal Power & Performance Live Online Class for Teens

An intensive vocal course for intermediate & advanced teen singers. Build healthy belt technique, strengthen breath support, refine head voice and mix, workshop repertoire, and perform in a final recital with audition-style feedback.

Playwrights: Creators of Destiny! (13-18) Live Online Class for Teens

Turn ideas into stage-ready scripts! In this 8-week playwriting course, teens create dynamic characters, build conflict, write monologues, draft a 10-minute play, and complete a revised mini-play ready for a recorded reading.

Chore Kids Dance Lab: Create, Express & Perform (Beginner–Intermediate) Live Online Class

Explore ballet, jazz, modern, and contemporary dance while creating original choreography. Build technique, musicality, and confidence through creative movement, ending with a final choreography performance. New material each season!

Musical Theater Classes That Build Confidence

Broadway Bound: The Musical Theater Lab (Ages 9–12) Live Online Class

Sing, act, and dance your way to the stage! Students build musical theater skills through acting, vocal technique, choreography, and ensemble games—ending with a fun final showcase. New material every season!

Acting Classes for Kids of All Experience Levels

Young Actors Studio (Ongoing): Acting, Drama, Improv & Theater Skills Live Online Class

Weekly acting club for young performers! Students explore improv, theater games, character building, voice, movement, and short scenes in a fun, confidence-boosting environment. Beginner–intermediate friendly

Young Actors Studio: Acting, Drama, Improv & Theater Skills (Ages 9–12) Live Online Class

12 week course

Build acting skills through theater games, script analysis, improvisation, and scene work. Create believable characters and perform with confidence in a supportive studio—ending with a final scene showcase. New material every season

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Featured Educator: Nicole Anderson

We’re excited to spotlight Writing Core Curriculum: Creative Storytelling & Skills, a thoughtfully designed 22-week writing program that blends core ELA skills with imagination-driven storytelling. Offered in two sessions per year and tailored for Grades 1–2, 3–4, and 5–7, this course helps students build plots, characters, and confidence—all in a calm, inclusive environment.

About the Class

Writing Core Curriculum: Creative Storytelling & Skills is more than a writing class—it’s a supportive creative studio where students learn how to turn the “movies in their heads” into clear, confident writing.

Students will:

• Build strong plots and characters through engaging prompts
• Strengthen core ELA skills alongside creative expression
• Share work with peers in a positive, guided feedback setting
• Grow confidence through consistent practice and encouragement

Format: Multi-week (22 weeks)
Sessions: Two per year
Grades: 1–2 | 3–4 | 5–7
Learning Needs Supported: ADHD, Anxiety

Clear expectations, simple instructions, and positive reinforcement are central to every class—making this a welcoming space for learners with different comfort levels and learning styles.

Meet the Educator

Hello! I’m Nicole Anderson, and I believe every student has a world inside them—just waiting for the right spark.

With an MFA in Media Design and a B.S. in Web & Multimedia Design, I see stories as immersive worlds, not just words on a page. I help young writers bridge the gap between their big ideas and the technical skills needed to express them clearly. Whether a student is building a fantasy realm, shaping a complex hero, or finding their voice for the first time, my classroom is a supportive, high-energy space where creativity thrives.

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A History of Results

My teaching style is rooted in hands-on experience and a deep commitment to student growth.

• The Writer’s Den: I’ve led creative spaces where middle schoolers strengthened storytelling and critical thinking.
• Building Foundations: I’ve helped students move from struggling readers and writers to performing well above grade level.
• The Homeschool Edge: As a homeschooling parent who guided my own children to graduate early, I meet each learner exactly where they are.

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Teaching Philosophy: Confidence Through Design

Writing is the closest thing we have to real magic. Because of my design background, I teach students to see their stories—starting with a sketch, building a strong frame, and then adding color and detail. My classroom is a perfection-free zone where mistakes are celebrated as part of the creative process. This approach helps even reluctant writers transform “I can’t” into “Look what I built.”

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Inclusivity & Learning Support

I’m committed to creating a calm, inclusive environment where every learner feels safe and respected. I specialize in supporting students who experience writing anxiety or focus challenges, including those with ADHD. Through differentiated instruction, I adapt lessons to fit each child’s unique brain—ensuring every voice is heard and valued.

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What to Expect in Class

• World-Building & Discovery: Mapping imaginative spaces that spark ideas
• Character Blueprinting: Giving fictional people a heart, voice, and motivation
• Positive Peer Feedback: A supportive “Writer’s Den” community
• Visual Storytelling: Cinematic techniques that make stories feel real

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The Goal

Every student leaves with stronger writing habits—and the confidence to say:

“I am a writer.”

We can’t wait to see what your learner creates in Writing Core Curriculum: Creative Storytelling & Skills.

Writing Core Curriculum (Grades 1-2): Creative Storytelling & Skills

Writing Core Curriculum (Grades 3-4): Creative Storytelling & Skills

Writing Core Curriculum (Grades 5–7): Creative Storytelling & Skills