Drama

Acting and theater programs for kids in the Rochester, NY area Best Foot Forward @ the Cobblestone Arts Center
1622 Route 332
Farmington, NY 14425
585-398-0220
e-mail: Cobblestonearts@aol.com
In operation for 25 years, Best Foot Forward @ the Cobblestone Arts Center is a multidisciplinary arts and educational center offering dance classes in Creative Movement, Ballet, Jazz, Tap and Modern. Private Music instruction is available for children and adults for Voice, Piano, Guitar, Trumpet, and Drum set. We also offer Theater experiences for children in three age appropriate groups culminating in full scale stage productions each Fall and Spring. They also offer daytime classes in visual arts and music to home schooled students. For more information about their programs, please visit www.CobblestoneArtsCenter.com.

a href="http://www.AllStarsTalent.com" target="_blank">All Stars Talent, Inc. School of Dance, Music & More
1465 Jefferson Road
Rochester, NY 14623
585-292-1510
Contact: AllStarsTalent@aol.com
Web site: www.AllStarsTalent.com
The All Stars Talent studio offers lessons in dance, music, drama, Pilates and MORE for ages newborn - adult. Their studio (new location as of September 2007) offers: Observation windows on every classroom, experienced adult instructors, raised hardwood dance floors & a large waiting area - family members welcome! Lessons are offered in their September - June session, 6 week summer session, 4-8 week workshops, or "drop in" lessons. Their goal is to provide the best possible instruction within a professional, fun, and organized atmosphere. They encourage family involvement and appreciate your suggestions.

Drama Kids International of Rochester
Contact: Pamela Spiteri, Director, dramakids@rochester.rr.com
29 Valewood Run, Penfield NY 14526
585-586-3830

Drama Develops Kids! Drama Kids builds confidence, speaking skills and acting skills in young people and teenagers ages 3-17. With public speaking being the ultimate fear among adults, Pamela and her staff are passionate about developing the character, confidence, and speaking skills of children that set them on a path for lifelong success. Drama Kids International is the largest after-school drama program in the world with over 40,000 students enrolled worldwide. Drama Kids International of Rochester offers Preschool Workshops, School Year Drama Classes, Summer Camps, and Scout Workshops throughout Monroe and Ontario Counties. Drama Kids offers: Preschool workshops for 3-5 year olds, Kinder Primary classes for 4-5 year olds, Lower Primary classes for 6-8 year olds, Composite Primary classes for 6-10 year olds, Upper Primary classes for 9-11 year olds, DKI Acting Academy classes for 12-17 year olds. Try 9 classes for $99.

Musical Theatre Classes
Contact: Artistic Director Cara D'Emanuele, 585-802-8683
Cara D'Emanuele is well known throughout the greater Rochester region for the drama and music classes she offers for kids, the coaching she provides aspiring actors, actresses, and singers, and also for the professional quality of all of the stage productions she directs. Click on the link above for information about her classes.
Musical Theatre Classes for students in grades 4 - 12. A 10-week session. Grades 4 - 8 meets 6 - 7:30 pm; Grades 8 - 12 meets 7:30 - 9 pm Sundays. Classes meet at Dancers Alley in Village Gate on Goodman Street.

Bristol Valley Theater
Contact: Michael Perreca or Bonnie Butkas
Bristol Valley Theater, P.O. Box 218, Naples, NY 14512
585-374-6318F
BVT's Apprentice Program
The program covers all aspects of theater and offers two levels of instruction.