September 2026 – June 2027

Fall Term begins September 13, 2026 ~ Spring Term begins January 3, 2027

Acting

Our acting program nurtures creativity, confidence, and collaboration through engaging, age‑appropriate theatre training. Young performers build foundational skills, explore expressive storytelling, and grow as artists in a supportive, playful environment. All students perform in our end‑of‑term fall and spring showcase events, and those enrolled in fall classes are invited to audition for our Spring Musical Theatre production.

• Acting I (Junior Acting) Grades K–2 — Fridays, 3:30pm-5:00pm (Fall Term and Spring Term)
• Acting II (Intermediate Acting) Grades 3–6 — Fridays, 3:30pm-5:00pm (Fall Term and Spring Term)

Musical Theatre

Our musical theatre program guides students in developing their skills in singing, acting, and dance within a supportive environment that prioritizes process, confidence, and personal growth. As they progress, students expand their artistry through richer vocal harmonies, more complex choreography, and advanced acting techniques.

Advanced Musical Theatre students will dive into their first musical theatre production in the fall term, then will be invited to audition for the all-ages youth spring musical production. These students also contribute to the creative process of the shows behind the scenes, participating in set design and prop building for both productions.

Participation in our Choir program is highly encouraged for Musical Theatre students. Focused vocal training and ensemble singing helps strengthen musical theatre performance skills and can support greater success in auditions and role opportunities.

Auditions for our annual spring musical are open exclusively to acting and theatre students enrolled in the fall term program. New students joining us in the spring are warmly welcomed into the ensemble and may be considered for smaller roles, including vocal solo features, when appropriate.

Please note that there is a $50 volunteer deposit required per child for the spring musical theatre program.

• Musical Theatre I – Grades K-2 — Sundays, 10:00am-1:00pm (Spring Term)
• Musical Theatre II – Grades 3-5 — Sundays, 10:00am-1:00pm (Spring Term)
• Musical Theatre III – Grades 6+ — Fridays, 3:30pm-5:30pm & Sundays, 10:00am-1:00pm (Fall Term); Sundays, 10:00am-1:00pm (Spring Term)

Art

Our art program nurtures creativity and artistic growth through progressive, hands‑on classes designed for young creators of all ages. Students begin by exploring foundational drawing, painting, and crafting techniques, then build confidence and skill as they advance into freehand work, sculpting, and mixed‑media projects. Older artists deepen their practice through more challenging, self‑directed studies that push creative boundaries and refine technical ability.

Artwork from all classes is proudly showcased at Amber Academy events and community art exhibitions throughout the year.

• Art I (Junior Art) Grades K–2 — Wednesdays, 3:30pm-4:30pm (Fall Term and Spring Term)
• Art II (Intermediate Art) Grades 3–5 — Wednesdays, 3:30pm-4:30pm (Fall Term and Spring Term)
• Art III (Advanced Art) Grades 6+ — Mondays, 3:30pm-5:00pm (Fall Term and Spring Term)

Choir

Our choir program offers a fun and inspiring space for students to explore music through both group and solo singing. Blending vocal work with expressive movement and dance, students learn and perform songs from a wide range of musical composers. Throughout the class, they develop strong breath support, musical interpretation, healthy posture, confident stage presence, and other essential disciplines. Students will study and perform vocal music in multiple styles while also learning the art of coordinated movement and dance.

Along with our fall and year‑end concerts, choir members may also be invited to perform at local community events.

• Grades K-6 — Mondays, 3:30pm – 4:30pm (Fall Term and Spring Term)

Costumes & Fashion Design

Our costumes & fashion design classes will begin with basic hand and machine sewing techniques. Students will explore fabric types and construction methods to provide students the foundation to sew a wide variety of projects and garments. For the fall term, each student will create a simple up-cycled project of their own. This will be featured in the fashion show segment of the Academy’s end-of-term showcase performance. For the spring term, students will work on costume construction and design that will be showcased in the Academy’s spring musical theatre production. This is an opportunity to expand their skills and learn more techniques as well as use patterns. There will also be holiday-themed projects throughout the year.

• Grades 4+ — Mondays, 3:30pm – 5:00pm (Fall Term and Spring Term)

Dance

Our dance program offers an inviting introduction to movement for older students who have little or no previous dance experience and want to dip their toes into the world of dance. In a supportive, confidence‑building environment, students learn foundational dance technique, develop performance skills, and rehearse a choreographed routine to share at the end of each term.

In the fall term classes students will explore classic jazz fundamentals, rhythm, style, and expressive movement while building coordination and stage presence. In the spring term students will shift into high‑energy hip-hop, learning dynamic footwork, musicality, and choreography rooted in contemporary styles.

• Grades 6+ — Wednesdays, 3:30pm – 4:30pm (Fall Term and Spring Term)

Photography & Graphic Design

Students in our photography & graphic design program will build a strong creative foundation in photography while developing the technical skills needed to confidently use a camera, shape light, compose meaningful images, and tell compelling visual stories. The fall term focuses on the fundamentals—camera operation, exposure, white balance, portraiture, composition, and the elements and principles of art and design. Students learn to “paint with light,” explore how photographers communicate emotion and narrative, and practice seeing and shaping natural light in a variety of environments. They also complete hands‑on projects, experiment with night photography, photo editing, and prepare work for their first exhibition.

In the spring term students will revisit and expand their photography skills and learn graphic design. Students refine manual shooting, metering, storytelling, and lighting techniques, explore color theory, and learn to edit cleanly and creatively. They’ll learn typography, branding basics, and the psychology of visual communication, culminating in designing a personal photography logo. The term includes documentary work, studio vs. location shooting, portfolio development, and multiple exhibition opportunities. By year’s end, students produce a cohesive photography portfolio that demonstrates technical growth, artistic intention, and strong visual design.

• Grades 5+ — Wednesdays, 3:30pm – 5:00pm (Fall Term and Spring Term)