Kid-Friendly Holiday Ballet Rendition of The Nutcracker @ Tybee Post Theater

Tybee Ballet Theatre presents The Land of the Sweets @ Tybee Post Theater in December.

This ballet will be unique and inclusive rendition of the beloved holiday classic, The Nutcracker. 

Tybee Ballet will present Land of the Sweets as ticketed events on Sat. Dec. 9 2023 @ 3 & 7PM and Sun. Dec. 10 2023 @ 3PM at The Tybee Post Theater. 

Purchase online here or scan the QR codes above.

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FREE Kid-Friendly Holiday Ballet Rendition of The Nutcracker @ Savannah Cultural Arts Center, Nov. 17

Tybee Ballet Theatre presents The Land of the Sweets @ Savannah Cultural Arts Center’s Ben Tucker Theater on Fri. Nov. 17 2023 @ 7PM.

In partnership with Savannah Cultural Arts Center through the Spotlight and Weave-A-Dream Programs, this ballet will be unique and inclusive rendition of the beloved holiday classic, The Nutcracker. 

The performance will take place on Nov. 17 2023 at 7PM The Ben Tucker Theater in SCAC at 7PM at no cost to the public! 

Seating is limited, but you can reserve your free ticket online here.

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Tybee Ballet will present Land of the Sweets as ticketed events on Sat. Nov. 18 2023 @ Savannah Cultural Arts Center @ 3 & 7PM as well as Sat. Dec. 9 2023 @ 3 & 7PM and Sun. Dec. 10 2023 @ 3PM at The Tybee Post Theater. Purchase online here.

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Registration open for youth dance classes @ Savannah Cultural Arts Center

Everyone is invited to move and create with dance classes at the Savannah Cultural Arts Center!

From our youngest dancer with their parents to an introduction to modern dance, there’s a class for you!

Parent/Child Movement | Wednesdays 10:00am | Ages 2-3

Pre-Ballet |Wednesdays 9:15am | Ages 3-5

Ballet/Tap Combo | Thursdays 9:15am | Ages 5-6

Ballet/Jazz Combo | Wednesdays 11:00am | Ages 7-12

Modern Dance | Thursdays 2:00pm | Ages 9-13

Magical Movement | Saturdays 9:30am | Ages 7-12

Class for Teens too! Our teen dance classes focus on both improv in dance and dance composition. Stretch your imagination and your body!

All classes take place at the Savannah Cultural Arts Center at 201 Montgomery St.

View all classes and register online here

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SouthernMamas.com E-letter, Aug. 9

This free weekly SouthernMamas.com e-letter in your email every Wednesday keeps you savvy about all the kid-friendly happenings in Savannah & the Lowcountry including free events, after-school activities, parent & me programs and more.

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Come to open auditions for The Land of the Sweets ‘23!

For ages 6 & older. Walk ins welcome.

Details here.

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Open auditions for ages 6-adult @ The Tybee Arts Association & Savannah Cultural Arts Center Studio

The Land of the Sweets 2023 is coming to a theater near you this fall, and you could be on stage in the production.

The Tybee Ballet Theatre is holding open dance auditions for roles in their upcoming performances of The Land of the Sweets. Ages 6 & older are encouraged to attend – dance experience is recommended but is not a requirement. Please arrive 15 mins prior to call time to sign in.

If selected, dancers will need to attend rehearsals starting after Sep. 9 2023 and leading up to the performances, presented on Nov. 17 & 18 at the Savannah Cultural Arts Center and on Dec. 9 & 10 @ The Tybee Post Theater. 

​*The Land of the Sweets is presented at NO COST for cast and participants by the Tybee Ballet Theater as part of the City of Savannah’s Spotlight investment program.

Aug. 12 2023 @ Savannah Cultural Arts Center Studio

2 – 2:30PM: ages 6 – 8yrs

2:45 – 3:30PM: ages 9 – 12yrs

3:45 – 4:30PM: ages 13- adult

Aug. 13 2023 @ Tybee Arts Association

12 – 12:30PM: ages 6 – 8yrs

12:45 – 1:30PM: ages 9 – 12yrs

1:45 – 2:30pm: ages 13- adult

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Pre-register or learn more here.

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Non-dancing performers needed, too

If you are 18+ and interested in a non dancing performance role in Tybee Ballet Theatre’s The Land of the Sweets, please join in.

Come to a non-dancer informational meeting Sun. Aug. 13 4 – 4:30PM @ The Tybee Arts Association.

No dance experience required.

Learn more here.

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Summer Dance Sessions For All Ages @ The Studio Savannah

The Studio Savannah is offering a variety of dance sessions/camps this Summer 2023 for a variety of ages.

 June 14-July 19
6 week session- 4 week tuition – to accommodate travel plans – 

​No Registration Fee

AGES 3-4
Ballet | Tap Combo. – Wednesdays 10AM

AGES 5-6
Ballet |Tap Combo – Wednesdays 4PM
Acro | Jazz Combo – Wednesdays 5PM

Intermediate 
Tap Technique – Wednesdays 4PM
Ballet Technique – Wednesdays 5PM
Jazz Technique | Acro – Wednesday 6PM

Advanced
Jazz Technique | Acro- 5PM
Ballet Technique – 6PM

Learn more & register here.

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Spring youth classes begin this week at the Savannah Cultural Arts Center! There’s still time to register for art exploration – from our youngest artists in parent/child classes to adventures in visual arts!

All classes are 6 week sessions and build confidence, coordination, teamwork, and artistic skills. Youth classes cover ages 0-12 years.

Mondays: Youth Clay

Tuesdays: Homeschool Art, Violin Explorations

Wednesdays: Parent/Child Movement, Ballet/Jazz Dance

Thursdays: Pre-Ballet, Creative Movement

Saturdays: Mixed Media Art, Parent/Child Music, Magical Movement

Register online at savannahga.gov/arts or call 912-651-6783!

The Savannah Cultural Arts Center is located at 201 Montgomery St.

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Jump into the arts this new year!

Whether you have a budding actor, artist, or a child that loves to be creative, the Savannah Cultural Arts Center has a class for you! Beginning with Parent/Child movement for ages 2-3, there are classes for all ages through high school! New classes for youth include a Disney-based dance and movement class and teens also have new dance options, including hip hop and cultural dance classes!

Classes will begin the week of Jan. 9 2022.

Youth classes run for 6 weeks, teen classes run for 6 or 8 weeks, class dependent.

Learn more about the classes and register online here.

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Join Savannah Cultural Arts Center for fun in movement this winter break: Frozen Fantasy Holiday Camp 2022.

Dancing into a magical world of ice and snow, discovering ways we can move our bodies like Snow Queens or Superheroes with special freezing powers!

This 4-day workshop will incorporate dance components, obstacle courses, and crafts to make our frozen fantasy come to life!

Four days: Dec 27-30 2022, 10-11:30AM

Register online here.

Savannah Cultural Arts Center, 201 Montgomery St, Savannah

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Fall 2022 Art Classes @ Savannah Cultural Arts Center

Youth art, movement, and music classes are back at the Savannah Cultural Arts Center! A new round of 6-week session classes will begin Mon. Oct. 17 2022. Class favorites are back along with some new ways to get creative.

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Youth Classes
Clay – Mondays

Intro to the Flute – Mondays

Parent/Child Movement – Tuesdays

Pre-ballet – Tuesdays
Homeschool Art – Tuesdays­

Ballet/Jazz Combo Class – Wednesdays

Creative Movement – Wednesdays
Youth Art -Saturdays

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Teen Classes

Clay* – Mondays

Jewelry and Metals* – Tuesdays

DIY Musician – Wednesdays
*8 Week Class Sessions

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Learn more about classes and register online here.

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Auditions are this Sat. Sept. 10; The Nutcracker performance will be Nov. 26 in Savannah

Columbia City Ballet will host auditions for Nutcracker 2022 this Saturday, Sept 10 2022 @ The Ballet School, 74 W Montgomery Cross Rd Ste C
Audition Fee: $20

Audition Schedule

1:30-2:30PM Dancers ages 4-6
2:30-3:30PM Dancers ages 7-10
3:30-4:30PM Dancers 11 & older (Please bring pointe shoes for those en pointe over 2 years)

Columbia City Ballet Audition Dress Code:
Black leotard, pink tights, hair in slick bun, lip and cheek color with light eye
shadow OR
White leotard or plain white tee shirt, black tights and black shoes or black tights
with white socks and white shoes

For more information call: 803 799 7605 or email KHeaton@columbiacityballet.com

Nutcracker performances will be held at the Johnny Mercer Theater in Savannah on Nov. 26 2022, 5:30PM

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Fall 2022 youth art & dance classes @ Savannah Cultural Arts Center

Create magical mornings of art and dance for ages 2 to 12 at the Savannah Cultural Arts Center. From movement classes and ballet to mixed media art, there’s a little something for every young mind.

Parent/Child Movement (Ages 2-3 years) – Tuesdays 9:15-10AM

Pre-Ballet (Ages 4-5 years)- Tuesdays 10:30-11AM

Homeschool Art (Ages 6-12)- Tuesdays 11AM-12PM

Youth Intro to Ballet (Ages 6-8 years)- Wednesdays 9:15-10AM

Youth Beginning Ballet (Ages 9-11 years)- Wednesdays 10:30-11:15AM

Adventures in Art / Discovering Arts (Ages 6-8 and 9-12)- Saturdays 9-10AM

All classes run 6 weeks starting next week, with the exception of Homeschool Art which is a 3 session class.

Learn more and register today at savannahga.gov/arts

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Tybee Auditions for ages 6+ for The Land of the Sweets

Experience the joy of performing! The Tybee Ballet Theatre is holding open dance auditions for roles in The Land of the Sweets, their rendition of the beloved holiday classic, The Nutcracker. Ages 6 and older (yes adults, too!) are encouraged to join – dance experience is recommended but is not a requirement.

If selected, dancers will be required to attend weekend rehearsals beginning Sept. 10 2022 leading up to the final showcase, presented for free on Nov. 19 2022 at the Savannah Cultural Arts Center. More details will be available at the audition.

Sat. Aug. 20 2022 Audition Schedule:

Noon – Check in Begins

12:30PM – Ages 6-7 years

1:30PM – Ages 8-12 years

2:30PM – Ages 13- Adult

Auditions will take place at the Savannah Cultural Arts Center at 201 Montgomery St.

Please arrive 30 minutes ahead of your time slot to register you or your child.

Please wear dance cloths (leotard, tights, ballet slippers) or tight clothing you can move comfortably in. Parents are asked to stay at the Center for the duration of the audition segment.

An additional day of auditions will take place at the Tybee Arts Association Studio on Sunday, August 21. Learn more here.

Interested in joining? Please fill out the interest form online here.

The Land of the Sweets is presented for free by the Tybee Ballet Theater as part of the City of Savannah’s Spotlight investment program.

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Ready to move class for all-skill levels @ Savannah Cultural Arts Center

Movement is for everyone and every body!

No dance experience required for this all levels class for ages 6-9 @ Savannah Cultural Arts Center. Come ready to move! For one hour a week we will stretch our imaginations and explore movement through music and dance! This class will build teamwork skills and confidence in a fun, creative environment.

Tuesdays at the Savannah Cultural Arts Center, 5-6PM. Ages 6-9. The six week session starts Aug. 16 2022. (PLEASE NOTE THE NEW TIME OF CLASS)

Register today online here. 

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Register for new dance classes for ages 2 & older @ Savannah Cultural Arts Center

Dance classes for ages 2 & up are back at the Savannah Cultural Arts Center beginning Aug. 15 2022. Engaging, movement-based classes will develop imagination, memory, and coordination.

Learn more and register online here.

Parent/Child Movement (Tuesdays, Ages 2-3)

Interactive Bonding time through play, song, and dance

Pre-Ballet (Tuesdays, Ages 4-5)

For preschoolers taking their very first dance class

Creative Movement (Tuesdays, Ages 6-9)

Explore movement through dance and music

Intro to Ballet (Wednesdays, Ages 6-8)

Build a mind body connection while learning basic ballet terminology

Beginning Ballet (Wednesdays, Ages 9-11)

Meet at the barre and develop technique, grace, and imagery tools

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Adult dance classes @ Savannah Cultural Arts

Parents, want to dance too? There are many dance classes for adults from African to Musical Theater.

Review all classes and register online here.

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Crowned Elite Athletics All-Star Cheerleading, Savannah

Are you ready to wear the crown?

Crowned Elite Athletics in Savannah will hold evaluations for SEASON 8 May 5 & 6 2022!
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Come join Crowned Elite Athletics Elite Program and see what it really means to wear the crown!
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Get more information & to sign up online here. 
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On Stage and Behind the Scenes at the Savannah Cultural Arts Center

New classes begin Monday, April 4, welcoming young artists of all ages, interests, and experiences. From acting to dance to songwriting, sign up for youth spring classes @ Savannah Cultural Arts Center. 

New featured classes for Spring 2022:

Songwriting (Wednesdays, Ages 14+)
Put your thoughts to words and your words to song! This 8-week class will guide you through the creative steps of songwriting. Bring your ideas, lyrics, poetry, and a sense of imagination as we direct those into creating your very own original song. Instrument is optional (a keyboard and guitars will be available), no experience necessary!

Acting: Character Development (Wednesdays 13-18)
Teen actors of all levels are welcome to this fun series covering the importance of physical awareness and functional movement patterns in acting. Through imagination, games, and movement-based exercises, students will learn to develop their characters as well as gain confidence for the stage.

Plus Brazilian Drumming, Jazz, and Choreography are back for teens, and dance classes for ages 2-5 have been added!

Learn more and register online here. 

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Spring 2022 Youth & Teen Classes @ Savannah Cultural Arts Center 

Registration is now open for Spring 2022 Classes at the Savannah Cultural Arts Center. New this year are dance and movement classes for little ones.

Classes begin April 4 2022. Your favorites are returning, plus new dance and movement classes for ages 2-3 and 4-5 years.

Classes include: Youth mixed visual art, homeschool biweekly art class, youth and teen clay, teen songwriting, parent/child movement, pre-ballet. And more!

Youth and Teen classes run 6 weeks

Adult and Teen/adult classes run 8 weeks

View classes and register today here.

Classes are @ Savannah Culture Arts Center
201 Montgomery St., Savannah, GA

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Spring Break 2022 Art Camp @ Savannah Cultural Arts Center 

Spring is here and it’s the perfect time to grow creatively at the Savannah Cultural Arts Center.

There are still spots available to join them for Spring Break Arts Camp next week for Art Through the Ages!

This camp is open to 3rd through 6th graders and runs March 28-April 1.

Learn more and register here.

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Youth & Teen Art Spring 2022 Art Classes 

New arts classes begin April 4 2022. Favorites like ceramics, mixed media, and dance choreography are returning for ages 6 through teen, plus there are new classes including Parent / Child Movement for ages 2-3, Pre-Ballet for ages 4-5, and songwriting for teens, a great next step for our guitar students, but no music experience is necessary!

Have a child who is looking to strum? Sign them up for the Ukulele workshop happening this Sat. March 26, for ages 10-15.

Learn more about all classes and register here.

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Basics of Choreography class for teens, Savannah Cultural Arts Center

The Savannah Cultural Arts Center welcomes teen dancers and choreographers of all levels to their new class: Basics of Choreography!

Bring out your inner dancer and choreographer with this unique class! We will study various styles of choreography from conceptualization and the first step to a completed piece. The instructor will lead the class through working in various styles and with input from all participants, you will work towards a final showcase piece for friends and family. Come ready to move and create!

This class runs for 8 weeks.

Thursdays, 6:30-7:30PM, starting Thurs. Aug. 19. Ages 14+. Instructor: MiKeshia McPhaul

Register today online here.

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In-Person Art Classes start Aug. 16 @ Savannah Cultural Arts Center

Classes are back at the Savannah Cultural Arts Center! In person 8 and 6-week series classes for ages 6 and up begin August 16 and 30th!
Get back in the studio with art discovery classes, ceramics, guitar, acting, and more.

8-Week Classes (Begin August 16)
Basics of Choreography (14+)
Intro to Guitar (10-15 and 16+)
Modern African Fusion (13+)

6-Week Classes (Begin August 30)
Adventures in Art
Ceramics (9-12 and 12-16)
Character Development Through Movement and Imagination (13-18)
Discovering Art (6-8)
Home School Art (6-12) *biweekly

Learn more and register at savannahga.gov/artsclasses.

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Winter 2021 Events @ The Sandbox Children Museums (on Hilton Head Is. & at Tanger Outlets 2 in Bluffton)

Creative Movement and Dance @ The Sandbox Children’s Museum, Hilton Head Is. 

Have you been looking for a movement and dance class for your child who loves to move? Then this class is designed for them. Geared for the 3-6-year-old, this class runs for 6 weeks on Saturdays. Children will learn basic dance steps while having fun through movement. Children will be introduced to musicality and basic ballet steps.
Children (ages 3-6 years) $90- 6 week session, $45 sibling – includes admission to the museum
Members (ages 3-6 years) $42- 6 week session, $35 member sibling

Register online here. Click on the “Book Now” button.

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YOGA KIDS IS HERE @ The Sandbox Children’s Museum Tanger 2 in Bluffton SC & online 

The Yoga Kids program is designed for the 5-10-year-old who likes to move but also wants to work on flexibility and calming techniques. Basic yoga poses will be introduced to help develop a balanced heart and head.

Sunday’s 2/14, 2/28, 3/14, 3/28 11:45-12:30pm
In-person or zoom option

Children (ages 5-10 years) $20 in person, $10 Sibling or Zoom access

Member children $12 in person, $5 Sibling or Zoom access

Register online here.  Click on “Book Now.”

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Discover, Imagine, Grow(D.I.G.) FREE school readiness program, Tanger 2 location in Bluffton SC

Discover, Imagine, Grow(D.I.G.) FREE school readiness program is back at the Tanger 2 location in Bluffton SC on Thursday mornings during the 10AM play session! With a smaller group size and health and safety protocols, your 3-5-year-old can experience hands-on learning in a guided setting. Curriculum is aligned with the SC Early Learning Standards and covers topics in Art, Science, Math, and Social Studies!

Limited number of spaces available.

To register please call The Sandbox Tanger 2 location at 843-705-6235

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Science Storytime @ The Sandbox Children’s Museum Tanger Outlets 2 location in Bluffton SC

Friday’s 3:30-4:30, Free with admission

Designed for children ages 5 and up
This program combines a book with a fun staff-led STEAM project.

Register online here.  Click “Book Now.”

Cuentos en Espanol

Unase a nosotros el sabado para nuestro programa de Cuentos en Espanol en la sesión de juego de la 10:00 am. Este programa esta diseñado para niños de hasta 4 años.

Cada Semana vamos a leer una historia diferente y tenemos una pequeña actividad relacionada. Este programa es gratuito con la entrada. El espacia es limitado. Reserve su lugar y compre sus boletos en linea en nuestro sitio web http://www.thesandbox.org

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KIDS’ NIGHT OUT at both Hilton Head & Bluffton Sandbox Children’s Museum locations

Enjoy a night out without your adults! Come and enjoy a playful evening in the museum with special activities and a pizza dinner. Space is limited.

Children ages 4-12 years $40, Sibling & Members $30

Reserve your spot online here. Click on “Book Now”.

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The Sandbox Children Museums

Two Locations

Hilton Head Island
18 A Pope Ave
Hilton Head Island,
SC 29928
(843) 842-7645

Tanger 2
1414 Fording Island Rd
Suite E-180
Bluffton, SC 29910
(843) 705-6235

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Savannah Dance Co. 

Savannah’s newest dance school is now offering FREE registration for dancers ages 3-4 for Tuesday morning classes, 10-10:45AM as well as for a Mommy and Me Tuesday morning classes, 11-11:45AM.

Use the promo code FREE2020 to register for free.

Learn about classes offered & register for classes online here. 

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