By TMoM Team Member Sarah Marchwiany
The Winston-Salem Suzuki School is one of the most highly respected Suzuki schools in the United States. Directed by William Kossler, a graduate of the Japanese Suzuki Academy and personal student of Dr. Shinichi Suzuki, the school has, for over 30 years, trained children to take their musical skills into their adult lives. Come study the classics like Vivaldi, Bach, or Mozart, and enjoy the pure fun of learning an Appalachian fiddle tune, a jazz standard, or something by the Beatles! Winston-Salem Suzuki School students have gone on to study at the UNC School of the Arts and other universities, arriving there with a firm foundation in performance skills, along with reading and music theory skills. They help parents give their children a gift of musical ability that lasts a lifetime. “Where love is deep, much can be accomplished.” – Dr. Shinichi Suzuki
Ready to get creative with arts & enrichment programs in Winston-Salem and surrounding areas? We’ve recently updated our directory on TMoM that showcases a variety of arts and enrichment after-school programs, such as theater, fine arts, dance, music (instrument, voice, and group), drama, crafts and more!
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Fortunately there are numerous great art and enrichment program in the Triad. We compiled a list of programs recommended by our readers. We can update this list at any time, so if there is a program we did not include, or if the statistics below have changed, please email Sarah to let us know.
Winston-Salem Choral Academy
Business Name: Winston-Salem Choral Academy
Website: www.wschoralacademy.com
Address: 4105 Sewanee Drive, Winston-Salem, NC 27106
Contact: (336) 922-4073
Activities Offered: Group singing lessons; 6 levels of choirs including boys and girls
Ages: Kindergarten – 12th grades
Description: Winston-Salem Choral Academy (WSCA), formerly known as the Winston-Salem Girls Chorus, is a community organization of auditioned young singers from Winston-Salem and surrounding areas, established in 1999. A partner with the Music & Arts Ministries of Centenary United Methodist Church, WSCA’s mission is to offer a joyful and empowering experience for children and youth through vocal music education and artistic excellence in choral music performance. The chorus serves four levels of girl singers from Kindergarten – 12th grades: UPBEAT!, Lyrica, and Encore, directed by Anne M. Saxon and assisted by Suzanne Maggs, & Emily AsKew, and a new boy’s choir “Sforzando,” directed by Brandon Winbush.
Extravadance & Tumble
Website: www.extravadance.com
Address: 1239 Masten Drive, Kernersville, NC 27284
Contact: (336) 993-7766
Activities offered: Ballet, Pointe, Tap, Jazz, Lyrical, Hip Hop, Acro/Tumbling, Dance Team Prep, and more
Description: For more than 30 years, Extravadance & Tumble has provided dance and tumble classes for the Triad. Whether beginner or advanced, recreational or competitive, Extravadance & Tumble has something for everyone. Well-educated and experienced instructors provide training in all genres of dance. Ballet, Pointe, Tap, Jazz, Lyrical, Hip Hop, Acro/Tumbling, Dance Team Prep, and more are offered on a weekly basis along with a special needs program, Dreams in Motion. All-inclusive Holiday shows, recitals, and charity events are scheduled annually. Training dancers, instilling self confidence, and nurturing lifelong friendships are important goals at Extravadance & Tumble. Dance friends are forever friends!
Ages: 18 months – Adult
Kids Kits
Activity Offered: Play Dough Kits, Sensory Kits, Birthday Parties, Craft Kits, Busy Bags, and more
Location: Based in Colfax but serves entire Triad (shipping and local pick up available)
Website: facebook.com/kidskitsbyemily
Ages: baby, toddler, preschool, elementary school, special needs, sensory processing
Sawtooth School for Visual Art
Business name: Sawtooth School for Visual Art
Website: sawtooth.org
Address: 251 N Spruce St., Winston-Salem, NC 27101
Contact: Whitney Stahl, youth@sawtooth.org
Activities offered: year-round K-12 classes, summer camp, adult/youth classes & workshops
Ages: 6-16 for youth programs. Adult classes vary.
Extravadance & Tumble
Website: www.extravadance.com
Address: 1239 Masten Drive, Kernersville, NC 27284
Contact: (336) 993-7766
Activities offered: Ballet, Pointe, Tap, Jazz, Lyrical, Hip Hop, Acro/Tumbling, Dance Team Prep, and more
Description: For more than 30 years, Extravadance & Tumble has provided dance and tumble classes for the Triad. Whether beginner or advanced, recreational or competitive, Extravadance & Tumble has something for everyone. Well-educated and experienced instructors provide training in all genres of dance. Ballet, Pointe, Tap, Jazz, Lyrical, Hip Hop, Acro/Tumbling, Dance Team Prep, and more are offered on a weekly basis along with a special needs program, Dreams in Motion. All-inclusive Holiday shows, recitals, and charity events are scheduled annually. Training dancers, instilling self confidence, and nurturing lifelong friendships are important goals at Extravadance & Tumble. Dance friends are forever friends!
Ages: 18 months – Adult
Academy of Dance Arts, Inc.
Business Name: Academy of Dance Arts
Website: www.adawsnc.com
Address: 1425 W. 1st Street Suite C. Winston Salem, NC 27104
Contact: academyofdancearts5678@gmail.com, (336) 724-9041
Activities Offered: Dance classes, ballet, jazz, tap, hip hop, lyrical, modern, pointe, summer dance camps
Ages: 3-adult
Dance Explosion
Business Name: Dance Explosion School of Performing Arts
Website: www.danceexplosionnc.com
Address: 130 Westwood Village Drive, Clemmons, NC 27012
Contact: Melanie Vaughn, (336) 749-1494
Activities Offered: Dance and Acrobatics
Ages: 2.5-18
Dancers Edge
Business Name: Dancers Edge
Website: www.DancersEdge.com
Address: 420 Jonestown Road, Suite R, Winston-Salem, NC 27104
Contact: Cathy-Lee/Christy Hambright, dancersedgeNC@gmail.com
Activities Offered: Dance classes, acro/gymnastics classes, competitive dance teams
Ages: 2-18
Edge Performing Arts
Business Name: Edge Performing Arts
Website: www.EdgePerformingArts.net
Address: 5047 Country Club Road, Winston-Salem, NC 27104
Contact: Ashlee Dance, NCedgeperformingarts@gmail.com
Activities Offered: Community Ballet Program, ballet and performing arts focused training
Ages: 8-18
In Motion Dance Center
Business Name: In Motion Dance Center
Website: www.inmotiondancecenternc.com
Address: 4021 Country Club Road, Winston-Salem, NC 27104
Contact: (336) 659-0060
Activities Offered: Weekly Dance Classes in all forms of dance, acrobatic/tumbling classes, adult dance classes, private lessons, summer dance camps & classes for all ages
Ages: 2.5 – Adult
Juxtaposition Studios
Business Name: Juxtaposition Fine Arts
Website: www.juxtapositionfinearts.com
Address: 1151 Canal Dr, Winston-Salem, NC 27101
Contact: K. Partridge (Owner/Director), jux.studios@gmail.com
Activities Offered: Movement/Dance, Musical Theatre/Musicals, Acting/Plays, Piano Lessons, Vocal Coaching, Acting Coaching, Adult Classes, Workshops/Masterclasses, After-School Program, Summer Camps, No-School Camps, Parents Night Out, & Birthday Parties.
Ages: 1-100
Le Petite Ballet Academy
Business Name: Le Petit Ballet Co.
Website: http://www.lepetitballetco.com
Address: classes offered at various school locations in the Triad
Contact: Jennifer Burcham-Flores, director, info@lepetitballetco.com, (336) 312-5366
Activities Offered: ballet/creative movement classes
Ages: Preschool & Kindergarten through 2nd grade
Pro Dance Academy
Business Name: Pro Dance Academy
Website: prodanceacademync.com
Address: 6000 Meadowbrook Mall Ct Suite 200, Clemmons, NC 27012
Contact: Cassey Wyatt, (336) 778.1121, Prodanceacademync@yahoo.com
Activities offered: Specializing in Ballet, Hip-Hop, Jazz, Contemporary, Clogging, Tap, Gymnastics, ALL BOYS Hip-Hop,Teen/College age classes, Competition Team and Audition Prep. Also offering birthday parties, kids night out, private lessons, summer camps and free trial classes.
Ages: All
Sharon’s School of Dance
Business Name: Sharon’s School of Dance
Website: sharonsschoolofdancenc.com
Address: 3415 Kinnamon Village Loop
5281 Robinhood Village Dr.
2850 Reynolda Rd.
Contact: (336) 831-3054
Activities offered: Ballet/tap/jazz/hip hop/ Acro and more
Ages: 18 months-adult
UNCSA Preparatory Dance Program
Business Name: UNCSA Preparatory Dance
Website: https://www.uncsa.edu/community/preparatory-dance/index.aspx
Address: 1960 De Mille Drive, Winston-Salem, NC 27127
Contact: macmanusc@uncsa.edu, (336) 817-5027
Activities Offered: High-quality and age-appropriate ballet classes for children and adults, summer day camps, and special dance events such as the Nutcracker Tea Party
Ages: 3 and up
Advance Dance
Activity offered: Dance Classes
Location: 4403 US-158, Advance, NC 27006
Website: advancedancers.com
Ages: All
Drama Kids of the Triad
Business Name: Drama Kids of the Triad
Website: dramakids.com/NC1
Address: We operate out of Walkertown, but are in schools and community centers in Greensboro, Winston-Salem, Kernersville, High Point, Summerfield, and Reidsville.
Contact: dramakidsnc1.office@gmail.com
Activities Offered: Year-Round Drama Classes, Summer Camps
Ages: 5-17
The Little Theatre of Winston-Salem
Business Name: The Little Theatre of Winston-Salem
Website: www.ltofws.org
Address: 419 N Spruce St, Winston-Salem, NC 27101
Contact: Jessica Perry, jessica@ltofws.org
Activities Offered: Acting Classes for Toddlers, Grades K-12, and Adults
Ages: 3 and up
UNCSA’s Acting Out!
Business Name: UNCSA’s Acting Out!
Website: https://www.uncsa.edu/community/drama-acting-out/classes-dates.aspx
Address: 1960 De Mille Drive, Winston-Salem, NC 27127
Contact: macmanusc@uncsa.edu, (336) 817-5027
Activities Offered: Group classes in Acting, Jazz/Tap Dance, Musical Theatre, and Acting. Private voice lessons. Summer day camps.
Ages: 7 -18
Creative Drama Children’s Theatre
Activity Offered: Theatre lessons and production; voice lessons
Location: 4794 Kinnamon Rd, Winston-Salem, NC 27103
Website: creativedramachildrenstheater.com
Ages: All
Winston-Salem Choral Academy
Business Name: Winston-Salem Choral Academy
Website: www.wschoralacademy.com
Address: 4105 Sewanee Drive, Winston-Salem, NC 27106
Contact: (336) 922-4073
Activities Offered: Group singing lessons; 6 levels of choirs including boys and girls
Ages: Kindergarten – 12th grades
Description: Winston-Salem Choral Academy (WSCA), formerly known as the Winston-Salem Girls Chorus, is a community organization of auditioned young singers from Winston-Salem and surrounding areas, established in 1999. A partner with the Music & Arts Ministries of Centenary United Methodist Church, WSCA’s mission is to offer a joyful and empowering experience for children and youth through vocal music education and artistic excellence in choral music performance. The chorus serves four levels of girl singers from Kindergarten – 12th grades: UPBEAT!, Lyrica, and Encore, directed by Anne M. Saxon and assisted by Suzanne Maggs, & Emily AsKew, and a new boy’s choir “Sforzando,” directed by Brandon Winbush.
Bethany Malchuk Lancaster – Harpist
Activity Offered: Private harp lessons for all ages, Harp classes for ages 5-10
Location: Based in Walkertown but serves entire Triad
Website: luneriverharp.com
Ages: PreSchool, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Home School
Callie Fleece Voice Studio
Activity Offered: Voice lessons
Location: Ardmore neighborhood of Winston Salem
Contact Info: Callie Fleece: CallieFleece@yahoo.com; (205) 533-4949
Ages: 10 years old +. Children, teens, and adults welcome!
CF Voice Studio
Business Name: CF Voice Studio
Website: no website, but social is Instagram at @CF_voicestudio
Address: In-person lessons are located at Unity Moravian Church, 8300 Concord Church Road, Lewisville, NC 27023; Virtual also offered (Zoom, FaceTime).
Contact: Callie Fleece, CallieFleece@yahoo.com, (205) 533-4949, or DM @CF_vociestudio on Instagram
Activities: private voice lessons (in-person and virtual are both offered), beginner piano, music theory, mix of voice and piano, audition prep, learning how to read music, recital opportunities
Ages: 6-9 for intro to theory and piano (some age appropriate singing can be included), ages 10- adulthood open for all
Duo Licht LLC
Business Name: Duo Licht
Website: www.duolicht.com
Address: 716 N Avalon Road, Apartment F, Winston-Salem
Contact: (508) 335-7040
Activities Offered: We offer Violin and Viola lessons. We are also a Violin and Viola duo available for hire for family concerts and events.
Ages: All ages
Juxtaposition Studios
Activity offered: Non-competitive movement and musical educational center
Location: 1151 Canal Drive #104, Winston-Salem, NC 27101
Website: juxtapositionstudios.com
Ages: All ages
Lune River Harp Studio
Business Name: Lune River Harp Studio
Website: www.luneriverharp.com
Address: Walkertown, NC
Contact: website contact form
Activities Offered: harp lessons
Ages: 6+
Music at 906
Business Name: Music at 906 Piano Studio
Website: musicat906.com
Address: 906 Knollwood St, Winston-Salem, NC 27103
Contact: Scarlette Kerr, (336) 505-8508, musicat906@gmail.com
Activities Offered: Piano Lessons: Individual, Partner, Group
Ages: 4-18
Pfafftown Piano
Business Name: Pfafftown Piano
Website: www.pfafftownpiano.com
Address: 2016 Honeysuckle Vine Run, Winston-Salem, NC 27106
Contact: Amy P. Turner, amypturner@gmail.com
Activities Offered: Asynchronous Piano Lessons
Ages: all
UNCSA Community Music School
Business Name: UNCSA Community Music School
Website: https://www.uncsa.edu/community/community-music-school/index.aspx
Address: 1990 De Mille Drive, Winston-Salem, NC 27127
Contact: macmanusc@uncsa.edu, (336) 817-5027
Activities Offered: Private and group music lessons for all ages and levels on piano, voice, guitar, violin, and most band/orchestra instruments
Ages: 4 and up
Upbeat Music Company
Business Name: Upbeat Music Company
Website: UpbeatMusicCompany.com
Address: 6360 Shallowford Road, Lewisville 27023
Contact: (336) 945-6428, Office@upbeatmusiccompany.com
Activities Offered: Music Lessons (Piano, guitar, ukulele, low brass)
Ages: 6 and up
Violin Studio
Business Name: Violin Studio
Website: theviolinlessons.com
Address: Online
Contact: theviolinlessons@gmail.com
Activities Offered: violin classes for beginners, intermediate, and advanced students
Ages: 10-80
Winston-Salem Choral Academy
Business Name: Winston-Salem Choral Academy
Website: www.wschoralacademy.com
Address: 4105 Sewanee Drive, Winston-Salem, NC 27106
Contact: (336) 922-4073
Activities Offered: Group singing lessons; 6 levels of choirs including boys and girls
Ages: Kindergarten – 12th grades
Description: Winston-Salem Choral Academy (WSCA), formerly known as the Winston-Salem Girls Chorus, is a community organization of auditioned young singers from Winston-Salem and surrounding areas, established in 1999. A partner with the Music & Arts Ministries of Centenary United Methodist Church, WSCA’s mission is to offer a joyful and empowering experience for children and youth through vocal music education and artistic excellence in choral music performance. The chorus serves four levels of girl singers from Kindergarten – 12th grades: UPBEAT!, Lyrica, and Encore, directed by Anne M. Saxon and assisted by Suzanne Maggs, & Emily AsKew, and a new boy’s choir “Sforzando,” directed by Brandon Winbush.
Winston Salem Suzuki School
Business Name: Winston Salem Suzuki School
Website: winstonsalemsuzukischool.com
Address: 3112 Burkeshore Road, Winston Salem, NC 27106
Contact: Director William Kossler, kosslerw@gmail.com
Activities Offered: Suzuki Guitar Instruction
Ages: 3-High School
Winston-Salem Symphony
Business Name: Winston-Salem Symphony
Website: wssymphony.org
Address: 301 N Main St, Suite 1901 Winston-Salem 27101
Contact: (336) 725-1035
Activities Offered: Concerts and educational opportunities, including two Family Concerts in the fall and spring; an annual, free Concert for Community; a Youth Orchestras Program offering orchestral performing opportunities for middle and high schoolers; and the El Sistema-inspired P.L.A.Y. Music program, offering beginning violin instruction for young elementary children. Adult education experiences, too!
Ages: Kindergarten and up
Amy M. Orser Piano Studio
Activity offered: Professional Piano Lessons
Location : Winston-Salem
Contact: 760-9110 or 971- 4831, amyandpaulnc@gmail.com
Ages: Contact for age guidelines
Musika Music Lessons
Activity offered: piano, violin, trumpet, flute, bass, guitar, cello, trombone, clarinet, voice, viola, saxophone, drums
Location: Various
Website: musikalessons.com
Ages: All
After School Brillance
Business Name: After School Brilliance
Website: www.afterschoolbrilliance.com
Address: mobile (main office: 345 Tourist Rd, Madison, NC 27025)
Contact: Popi Makris, (336) 301-9853
Activities Offered: LEGO, Robotics, Programming, STEM, micro:bit, Game Design, Science Olympiad, Raspberry Pi, Python, Electronics, Homeschool, Workshops
Ages: 5+
ByteSize Learning
Business Name: ByteSize Learning
Website: bytesizelearning.org
Address: [Remote]
Contact: Andrew Rust, andrew@bytesizelearning.org
Activities Offered: Online classes in technology: coding, video game design, photo/video editing, music production, website development
Ages: 8-18
CodeWizardsHQ Online Coding School
Business Name: CodeWizardsHQ
Website: https://www.codewizardshq.com/
Address: Remote
Contact: 1 (800) 213-2417
Activities Offered: Online Small Group Coding Camps and Classes for Kids and Teens
Ages: 8-18
Parties by Poppins
Business Name: Parties by Poppins
Website: partiesbypoppins.com
Address: on location
Contact: partiesbypoppins@gmail.com, (336) 289-9726
Activities Offered: Parties by Poppins hosts drama camps and art pop-ups across the Triad. Our activities include drama games, plays, short films, mixed media art, collaging, and creativity workshops. As a former kindergarten teacher and theater director, I’ve mastered the art of chaos management with finesse. Infusing every project with heart, creativity, and boundless joy is my speciality. Your vision sets the stage, and I bring it to life!
Ages: 5-13
Triple Threat School of Dance, Music, and Acting
Activity offered: Music lessons in voice, piano, guitar, violin, viola, cello, drums and flute. Musical theater and acting classes for ages five and up. Also offering all styles of dance creative movement, ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, pointe, contemporary and private lessons
Location: 4759 Commercial Plaza St, Winston-Salem, NC 27104
Website: 3threatdance.com
Ages: All
Girls + Screen After School Program
Activity offered: girls + screen is an after-school program at a/perture for girls and non-binary teens interested in using the power of filmmaking to smash the patriarchy.
Location: 311 W 4th St, Winston-Salem, NC 27101
Website: aperturecinema.com/girls-screen
Ages: 14 – 18 (Highschoolers)
