Performing Arts Programs in the Triad
Finding performing arts classes near you is a great way to introduce kids to creativity, confidence, and self-expression. Whether your child loves to sing, dance, or act, the Triad has plenty of options to explore. From local theater groups to professional dance studios, there’s something for every age and skill level. Many programs focus on specific performing arts types, such as ballet, musical theater, improv, and even circus arts. Whether they want to take the stage in a local production or simply gain new skills, these classes provide a fun and enriching experience.
If you’re looking for performing arts classes for kids in Winston-Salem, Greensboro, High Point and beyond, check out our list below.
Many offer trial classes, making it easy to find the right fit. In addition to learning techniques, kids build teamwork, discipline, and confidence. Enrolling them in these programs is a great way to encourage their talents while fostering social connections.
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Featured Performing Art Classes in The Triad
Infinite Dance Studio
Website: www.infinitedancenc.com
Address: 7019 Albert Pick Road Suite C, Greensboro NC 27409
Contact: (336) 860-8242
Activities Offered: Dance, Tumble, Summer Camps, School’s out Camps, Parents night out.
Ages: 3+
Description: At Infinite Dance Studio, we offer a diverse array of classes for ages 2 and up. From ballet to hip-hop, jazz to tap and tumble, our experienced instructors foster growth and creativity in a supportive environment. Beyond regular classes, we host exhilarating summer camps filled with dance exploration and fun activities. Parents can enjoy a night out while their children dance the night away at our Parents’ Night Out events. Celebrate special occasions with unforgettable birthday parties filled with music and movement. When school’s out, join us for dynamic camps designed to keep dancers engaged and inspired. At our studio, we believe in fostering a sense of community where every dancer is valued, supported, and embraced as part of our dance family.
Gate City Musikgarten
Website: https://www.makingmusik.com/gatecity/
Address: We hold classes in lots of places, including:
-The Music Academy of North Carolina
1327 Beaman Place
Greensboro, NC 27408
St. Mary’s Music Academy
205 W. Farris Ave.
High Point, NC 27262
-St. Francis Episcopal Day School
3506 Lawndale Dr.
Greensboro, NC 27408
Contact: Melissa Zacharias, gcmusikgarten@gmail.com, (336) 870-3786
Activities Offered: Early childhood music education: Family Music classes for babies and toddlers, pre-piano classes, group piano classes, birthday parties and play groups, preschool music classes
Ages: birth-10
Description: Give your child a lifetime of music! Musikgarten is a research-based early childhood music curriculum that nurtures a child’s capacity for abstract thinking, empathy, language, math, and science. More than that, music is joy! Gate City Musikgarten offers a wide range of classes this spring, summer, and fall for ages birth through ten. Join us for Family Music for Babies and Toddlers, Music Makers for Preschoolers, and Beginner Piano and Beginner Ukulele. Come for the fun; stay for the education!
Class descriptions and schedules at http://www.makingmusik.com/gatecity/ Follow them on Facebook and Instagram.
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
Greensboro Youth Chorus
Website: https://greensboroyouthchorus.org
Address: 200 N Davie St Box 8, Greensboro, NC 27401
Contact: The Choral Arts Collective, (336) 333-2220
Description: Greensboro Youth Chorus is dedicated to helping students develop their musical talents, nurturing their love for music, and creating a strong sense of community through the joy of singing together. GYC provides a supportive environment where children can learn, grow, and express themselves as talented musicians, amazing performers, and exceptional individuals. GYC has three choirs for grades K-12. Weekly rehearsals culminate in concerts at the end of each semester along with many community and festival performance opportunities. Students learn music-reading, sight-singing, and perform repertoire from diverse places, times, and composers, fostering cultural awareness, community involvement, collaboration, and friendship through music.
School of Rock Greensboro
Website: https://www.schoolofrock.com/locations/greensboro
Address: 1570-1A Highwoods Blvd Greensboro NC 27410
Contact: 336-600-4743
Description: School of Rock Greensboro offers performance-based music programs that build teamwork, confidence, and leadership skills. Students learn through private lessons, group rehearsals, and exciting live shows. Rock 101 and our Performance Program are available year-round, along with seasonal camps.
on-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.
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