Youth can tap their way into a fun tap dance class at the Savannah Cultural Arts Center this winter! These classes are great for kids who love to dance or want to learn a new skill.
Youth Tap Dance – Ages 9-13, Tuesdays 1:30-2:30pm
Students will have fun exploring ways to make music with their feet, playing with rhythm and dynamics.
Exploring Ballet and Tap – Ages 7-9, Saturdays 12:00-1:00pm
Young dancers learn the basics of ballet and tap in a fun, supportive class that includes warm-ups, basic techniques, and choreography designed to build coordination, rhythm, and self-expression.
Land of the Sweets Ballet Brunch, Sun, Nov. 10, 2024, 10:30 AM & 12:30PM @ North Beach Bar and Grill – Tybee Is.
Help raise funds for Tybee Ballet Theatre’s enchanting holiday production of Land of the Sweets. Enjoy a delightful brunch by the beach, filled with delicious food and drinks to ring in the holiday season!
What to Expect:
Scrumptious brunch menu by North Beach Bar & Grill
Holiday-themed cocktails & mocktails
Auction and prizes
Photo-ops with cast
What to Know:
General seating tickets: Due to the limited amount of tables, we cannot guarantee together seating with your party. Additionally, your party may be seated with others or placed at the bar. You will be seated on a first come, first serve basis, so plan accordingly.
VIP ticketing: VIP seating guarantees priority seating with your party at a private table. Additionally, you will receive LOS swag, special attention from the LOS cast, and a complimentary cocktail (or non-alcoholic beverage) for each person at your table.
All proceeds support Tybee Ballet Theatre’s mission to keep the Land of the Sweets program accessible, free, and coming back year after year.
Land of the Sweets is a 75min inclusive, relatable, and abbreviated version of the beloved holiday classic, The Nutcracker.
Here’s your or your child’s chance to participate in this holiday tradition.
The Tybee Ballet Theatre is holding open dance auditions for roles in their 2024 performances of The Land of the Sweets. Ages 6 & older are encouraged to attend – dance experience is not a requirement. Please arrive 15 mins prior to call time to sign in.
If selected, dancers will need to attend rehearsals starting in September and leading up to the performances, presented in late fall.
Auditions are Sat. Aug. 17 2024 @ Tybee Post Theater
Let your child explore their creative side or dance to the beat in visual and performing arts classes designed specifically for ages 2 – 18. Visual arts classes run for 6 weeks and performing arts classes run for 10 weeks starting August 19. Register today!
Teen Classes:
Teen Jewelry and Metalsmithing (Ages 13-18)
Teen Clay (Ages 13-18)
Youth Classes:
Home School Art (Ages 6-12)
Youth Drawing and Painting (Ages 9-12)
Discovering Art (Ages 6-8)
Adventures in Art (Ages 9-12)
Intermediate Youth Clay (Ages 9-12)
Beginning Youth Clay (Ages 9-12)
Home School Clay (Ages 6-12)
Exploring Drama and Stage Craft (Ages 11-14)
Parent/Child Movement (Ages 2-3)
Discovering Dance (Ages 3-5)
Youth Musical Theater (Ages 9-13)
Registration takes place on CommunityPass. You must create a CommunityPass account and add all family members you wish to register for classes to the account. City of Savannah residents will have priority registration until July 29. Non-residents should add their child to the waitlist and will be registered according to availability.
Time is running out to register your little ones for Spring arts classes at the Savannah Cultural Arts Center! Registration closes soon, but there’s still availability in select classes.
Home School Art (Ages 6-12) | Tuesdays, 11:00am-12:00pm
Classes run for 6 weeks and cover various disciplines in ceramics, dance, drawing and more. All experience levels are welcome, and all materials are supplied.
Let your little one explore their artistic side or dance to the beat in 6-week classes specifically for Youth and Teens. Choose from returning favorites like Youth Drawing and Painting, Dynamic Dance, Clay classes and more! Classes start Monday, April 82024.
Teens:
Teen Clay (Ages 13-18)
Youth:
Dynamic Dance (Ages 9-13)
Discovering Dance (Ages 3-5)
Parent/Child Movement (Ages 2-3)
Youth Musical Theatre (Ages 9-13)
Beginning Youth Clay (Ages 9-12)
Intermediate Youth Clay (Ages 9-12)
Home School Art (Ages 6-12)
Youth Drawing and Painting (Ages 9-12)
Discovering Art (Ages 6-8)
Adventures in Art (Ages 9-12)
Registration takes place on CommunityPass. You must create a CommunityPass account and add all family members you wish to register for classes to the account. Visit savannahga.gov/artsclasses to learn more and register.
Got a creative child or teen interested in learning clay, ceramics even how to create on a pottery wheel
Winter term registration is now open for visual and performing arts classes including youth clay/ceramics classes at SCAC!
In Teen Clay, teens with any level of experience will learn a broad range of skills including hand-building and experimental projects. Beginning and Intermediate Youth Clay allows youth ages 9-12 to dive into the world of ceramics and complete finished pieces. Teen Clay class begins Jan 22, Beginning Youth Clay class begins Jan 30, and the Intermediate Youth Cay class begins Jan 29.
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Other youth classes include new Beads, Braids, and Knots; Music & Movement parent & me class for ages 2-3; youth painting & drawing.
Teen classes begin Jan. 22 2024 and run for 7 weeks.
Youth classes begin Jan. 29 2024 and run for 6 weeks.
Girls ages 10-12 can enjoy an afternoon of beading and braiding in this fun class on Mondays from 4:30-5:30pm starting on Jan. 29 2024.
Roll up your sleeves and tap into your creative side as we explore many materials to create wearable and useable pieces of art. Introduction to beads, Kumihimo (the Japanese art of braiding), the use of knotting and paper will be explored. Projects will include friendship bracelets, key rings, and Kumihimo bracelets.
Also join Adventures in Art, Youth Drawing and Painting, and Youth Clay!
Mornings in movement and song with little ones aged 2-3. Class is available on both Wednesday and Saturday from 10-10:45AM starting Jan. 31.
This class offers interactive bonding time with parent and child, geared towards children ages two and three. Play with your child in song and dance, helping them achieve confidence in cognitive and motor skills. Using props and imagination in themed organized play connects you with your child while watching their independence develop.
Kids aged 3-5 can also join Discovering Dance, a 3 in 1 class exploring different dance techniques and rhythm.
An afternoon of art exploration and fun for creative kids aged 9-12. Class takes place Wednesdays from 4:30-5:30PM starting Jan. 31 2024.
In this class, young artists will have the opportunity to explore the art of both drawing and painting. You’ll develop your drawing and painting skills in a variety of fun projects that will include watercolor, pastels, and acrylics.
Kids aged 9-12 can also join Adventures in Art, Beads, Braids and Knots, and Youth Clay classes.
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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Art favorites are back including youth clay, parent/child music and movement classes, and homeschool art. Plus – check out new classes including youth drawing and painting, modern dance, and teen acting classes!
Classes begin August 14 2023 for Teen Classes and run 8 weeks Classes begin August 28 2023 for Youth Classes with most running 6 weeks.
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
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.
Registration is OPEN for Spring 2023 Classes at the Savannah Cultural Arts Center. Youth Classes begin Monday, April 10. Teen classes start March 27. Your favorites are back, from parent/child movement to homeschool art, youth clay, and dance.
Looking for something new to try? Check out these brand new classes:
Parent/Child Music Class (0-2 years)
Pre-Ballet (3-5 years)
Violin Explorations (3-4 and 5-7 years)
Drawing and Painting (Teen)
Plus, brand new offering for adults too! Abstract Acrylic Painting, Acrylic Portrait Painting, Hip Hop Dance, Intro to Modern Dance, Jazz/Contemporary Dance, Savannah SLAMS – Spoken Word and Performance, and Seated Dance for Limited Mobility.
Jazz. Ballet. Tap. Acro. Hip Hop. Tap. Games. The Studio Savannah Dance Camp will offer it all & more this Summer 2023 @ their studio: 5201 Waters Ave Savannah GA 31404 (corner of 66th & Waters Ave)
Camp is 9AM-3PM. Half day option for children younger than 4.
Jazz. Ballet. Tap. Acro. Hip Hop. Tap. Games. The Studio Savannah Dance Camp will offer it all & more this Summer 2023 @ their studio: 5201 Waters Ave Savannah GA 31404 (corner of 66th & Waters Ave)
Camp is 9AM-3PM. Half day option for children younger than 4.
Your kids can learn a new skill, get creative @ new Savannah Cultural Art Center classes
A new round of classes has begun at the Savannah Cultural Arts Center and there is still time to join! From dance to visual art classes, everyone has a chance to create.
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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Learn, create, and have fun in our three-part art series prepared for home schooled students! Each session will offer a different creative and educational activity to foster artistic expression. Parents are encouraged to join in on the fun for free. Ages 6-12.
First session is Tuesday, Aug. 23 2022, 11AM-Noon.
Also starting next week – Creative Movement for ages 6-9! This 6-week session is open to all, no dance experience required! Tuesdays, 5-6PM
