High Point offers a vibrant mix of dance classes, music classes, and theatre/drama programs designed to spark creativity and build confidence in kids of all ages. From established dance studios to inspiring music academies and energetic youth theatre groups, families can find a variety of performing arts opportunities that nurture talent and encourage self-expression. Whether your child is interested in ballet, musical theatre, acting, or learning a new instrument, High Point provides high-quality programs that help young performers shine both on stage and in everyday life. Many locations even offer trial classes, making it easy for families to explore options and find the perfect fit.

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St. Mary’s Music Academy

Website: https://www.stmarysmusicacademy.org
Address: 205 W. Farriss Ave, HP 27262
Contact:musicacademyhp@gmail.com
Description: St. Mary’s Music Academy is a community music school (501 (c) (3)) for children and adults, enriching the musical environment of High Point and the greater Piedmont Triad. Founded in 2001 by Margaret McDonald, SMMA has been the mainstay of music education in High Point for over 20 years. The SMMA gives children and adults a foundation of musical enjoyment and venues to perform. Students are taught in a safe and friendly St. Mary’s Episcopal Church’s Community Life Center (CLC) environment. Our faculty holds music performance degrees from top colleges and universities worldwide.

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On Stage School of Dance

Website: www.onstageschoolofdance.com
Address: 3745 Admiral Dr, High Point, NC 27265
Contact: Lori Fields, (336) 841-0931
Activities Offered: Dance classes – ballet, jazz, tap, hip-hop, musical theatre, acrobatics, classical ballet, pointe, liturgical, technique, competition teams, and Shining Stars for differently abled dancers
Ages: 2 through adult
Description: On Stage School of Dance is the premier studio for arts and enrichment in the Piedmont Triad, offering classes in ballet, jazz, tap, hip-hop, musical theatre, acrobatics, classical ballet, pointe, liturgical, and technique. Unique programs include their Shining Stars program for dancers with support needs, as well as their Competition Team and Company experiences. Dancers are showcased in our spring recital at the historic Carolina Theater, where they aspire to make each dancer feel like a star. Whether your child is looking for a fun extracurricular activity or hopes to become a professional dancer, they have the training for them! They strive to make every dancer feel like a part of the On Stage family and to provide the best, most uplifting environment possible. Building confidence through the art of dance is what they are all about!

CrossMovement Dance

Website: www.crossmovementdance.com
Address: 25 West 7th Ave., Lexington, NC 27295
Contact: Meredith Worley – founder, director (704) 783-5073
Activities Offered: Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Musical Theater, ballet technique, pre pointe, pointe
Adult ballet & Tap
Tumble classes-all levels
Preschool classes
Homeschool classes
Summer camps, workshops
All with a Christ centered focus
In Him we live and MOVE and breathe and have our being
Acts 17:28
Ages: Ages 2 & up

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

Bobbi’s School of Dance

Activity offered: Dance Studio
Address: 13 Trade St, Thomasville
Website: facebook.com/BOBBISSCHOOLOFDANCE/
Ages: Preschool and up

Dance Edge

Activity offered: Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, and Contemporary dance
Address: 3935 Brian Jordan Place Suite 129, High Point
Website: dance-edge.com
Ages: 2 and up

MD Studios

Activity offered: Dance Studio
Address: 110 Randolph St, Thomasville
Website: facebook.com/mddancestudios
Ages: All Ages

High Point Ballet

Website: https://highpointballet.org/
Address: 121 S Centennial Street, Suite C, High Point, NC 27260
Contact: chat@highpointballet.org
Activities Offered: Training extraordinary dancers for over three decades! High Point Ballet, a nonprofit 501c3 organization, is a pre-professional program for the diversified dancer offering performance and instruction opportunities for ages 4 and older. Classes are taught in a conservatory style and include ballet, pointe, partnering, variation, jazz, tap, contemporary, musical theater, boys only, and PK Dance based on age and level. Performances feature The Nutcracker and Spring Performance along with special events. Member Regional Dance America/Southeast for over 2 decades and Funded Member of the High Point Arts Council.

Gate City Musikgarten

Website: https://www.makingmusik.com/gatecity/
Address: St. Mary’s Music Academy, 205 W. Farris Ave., High Point, NC 27262 and The Music Academy of North Carolina in Greensboro, 1327 Beaman Pl., 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

St. Mary’s Music Academy

A.G. Studios

Activity offered: Piano & Vocal Lessons
Location: Oak Ridge, NC
Website: www.agstudios516.com
Ages: 4+

Dynamic Piano Studio

Website: dynamicpianostudio.weebly.com
Address: Jamestown, NC (exact address available upon request)
Contact: dynamicpianostudiotriad.com
Activities: piano lessons, early childhood music class newborn-age 5
Ages: 4-adult

Merriam Music Studio

Website: www.facebook.com/MerriamMusicStudio or emilymerriampiano.weebly.com
Address: Colfax, NC 27235
Contact: emilyamerriam@gmail.com
Activities offered: private piano lessons for preschool age and up; preschool group classes; caregiver/child music and movement class; birthday party entertainment
Ages: 1+ for music/movement; 3+ for piano

Violin Studio

Website: theviolinlessons.com
Address: Online
Contact: theviolinlessons@gmail.com
Activities Offered: violin classes for beginners, intermediate, and advanced students
Ages: 10-80

Yesterday’s Music

Website: Currently being updated
Address: 106 Westover Drive-Suite 108 High Point, NC 27265
Contact: (336) 889-4287
Activities: Guitar-Drums-Bass-Violin & Ukulele
Ages: 6+

Courtney Lowe Music Lessons

Activity offered: Private Voice Lessons; Audition Preparation
Location: High Point area
Contact info: clowe170@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
Locations: Various
Website: musikalessons.com
Ages: All

Drama Kids of the Triad

Website: dramakids.com/NC1
Address: Drama Kids operates 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

High Point Community Theatre

Website: www.hpct.net
Address: 121 S Centennial Street High Point NC 27262; PO Box 1152 High Point, NC 27261
Contact: Courtney Lowe, HPCT.info@gmail.com
Activities Offered: Theatrical productions and summer camps
Ages: 6-106

Lexington Youth Theatre, Inc.

Website: www.lexingtonyouththeatre.org
Address: 318 North Main Street, Lexington, NC 27292
PO Box 187 Lexington, NC 27292
Contact: Nita Jarrett, President (nitaj.lyt@gmail.com)
Activities Offered: Lexington Youth Theatre performs two shows a year. Their spring production is Beauty and the Beast. The Fall performance will be Matilda. They will be offering two summer camps. Information on summer camps can be found on the Lexington Youth Theatre website and Facebook.
Age: We are an all-youth program. Ages vary according to performances.

Arts Evangelica Inc

Website: www.artsevangelica.org
Address: 1701 Westchester Dr #330, High Point, NC 27262
Contact: Lisa Kidd, Founder/Executive Director, (336) 314-1890
Activities Offered: Worship & Performing Arts, their classes are held Monday-Thursday after school hours September-May. They have additional morning and early afternoon class options June-August. Summer ONLY “Camp Diamond” featuring Missions Training, Worship Arts, and Wonder! Students have options to attend one or more of our 4-day morning & afternoon camps. Each camp is different, and they offer a variety of specialized activities such as Outdoor Camping & Survival Skills, Kayaking, and Worship Arts for Community Outreach.
Ages: 4 years old to High School graduation (Beginner-Advanced Levels). They have special events for High School Seniors.

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. Their activities include drama games, plays, short films, mixed media art, collaging, and creativity workshops. As a former kindergarten teacher and theater director, Michaela has mastered the art of chaos management with finesse. Infusing every project with heart, creativity, and boundless joy is her speciality. Your vision sets the stage, and she brings it to life!
Ages: 5-13

High Point Community Theatre

Website: hpct.net
Address: 121 S. Centennial Street, High Point
Activity offered: Theatrical productions, drama classes, music classes, dance classes
Ages: Varies

Little Blank Canvas

Website: LittleBlankCanvas.com
Address: 3735 Admiral Drive Ste 105 High Point
Activity offered: Fine Art Classes for children (ages 18 months and up), Art & Music classes for toddlers, Open Studio Hours, Sketch Journal Workshop, Kid’s Night Out, Birthday Parties, and more!)
Ages: 18 months and up

Triple Threat School of Dance, Music, and Acting

Website: 3threatdance.com
Address: 4008 Mendenhall Oaks Pkwy STE 113, High Point
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
Ages: All