Explore theater and movement with Inspiring Arts!
Taught by Inspiring Arts production staff members and maintstage actors, our classes are aimed at introducing budding actors to the basic elements of theater and uncovering hidden potential. Our academy aims to be a place where creativity thrives, friendships grow, and lives are changed.
Spring 2026 Academy Classes and Private Voice Lessons
Spring Session: Info coming soon!
Private Voice Lessons register in 4-week sessions--scroll down for current registration info
Spring 2026 Academy Classes and Private Voice Lessons
Spring Session: Info coming soon!
Private Voice Lessons register in 4-week sessions--scroll down for current registration info
*Note: Our classes are meant to teach and practice skills, and (unless indicated) will not have a final performance.
Tuesday Classes
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SEWING LAB
Do you love the sparkle and swirl of the costumes on stage and wonder how they're made? This beginning sewing class, taught by Inspiring Arts' mainstage costume designer, will teach basic hand and machine skills that our costume team uses to create magic. Machines will be provided for class use, or students may bring their own to get comfortable with it. No experience necessary! Adults, this is a great opportunity to learn a new skill with a special student in your life!
6th grade - Adult / Spring Session Time TBD |
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ACTING FOR THE STAGE
From improv to comedy, we'll explore various types of acting, script analysis, and character development. Students will also develop both classic and modern acting techniques, focusing on use of body and voice on the stage. Taught by Inspiring Arts' artistic director Beth Kenniv, this class is open to all levels of theater experience.
10th Grade - College Age / Spring Session Time TBD |
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JUNIOR PERFORMANCE SHOWCASE
It's your moment in the spotlight! This performance-oriented class will give students the opportunity to stretch their muscles and imaginations, and take the stage with confidence. The essential elements of musical theater, such as stage presence, vocal energy, and expression through movement, will be taught throughout. This class is taught by Inspiring Arts vocal director Shannon Cook and mainstage veteran April Lewis. This class will culminate in a performance for our Inspiring Arts Holiday Community Event on November 14th. (Open to the public.)
4th - 8th Grade / Spring Session Time TBD |
Thursday Classes
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ACTING FOR THE STAGE
From improv to comedy, we'll explore various types of acting, script analysis, and character development. Students will also develop both classic and modern acting techniques, focusing on use of body and voice on the stage. Taught by Inspiring Arts' artistic director Beth Kenniv, this class is open to all levels of theater experience.
7th - 9th Grade / Spring Session Time TBD 10th Grade - College Age / Spring Session Time TBD |
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MUSICAL THEATER DANCE
Students of all experience levels will try out a variety of dance styles used on stage, from swing to ballroom to jazz. Dancing onstage is more than just correct steps... it requires audience connection and acting through movement, and students will learn these valuable skills with Inspiring Arts' mainstage choreographer Christy McGuffey. (NOTE: Students do not need special shoes, but should wear comfortable clothing that they can move in.)
10th Grade - College Age / Spring Session Time TBD 7th - 9th Grade / Spring Session Time TBD |
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SENIOR PERFORMANCE SHOWCASE
Step out of the wings and onto the stage! This performance-oriented class will give students the opportunity take center stage with Inspiring Arts. The essential elements of musical theater, such as stage presence, vocal energy, and expression through movement will be taught as students prepare vocals and choreography for our end-of-session Showcase Performance! This class is taught by Inspiring Arts artistic director Beth Kenniv and mainstage choreographer Christy McGuffey. This class will culminate in a performance for our Inspiring Arts Holiday Community Event on November 14th.
(Open to the public.) 9th Grade - College Age / Spring Session Time TBD |
Private Voice Lessons
Inspiring Arts Academy is thrilled to offer beginning and intermediate/advanced private voice lessons!
Our 35-minutes lessons are $35 - $40 per week and will be offered in 4-week sessions.
Our 35-minutes lessons are $35 - $40 per week and will be offered in 4-week sessions.
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ABOUT BEGINNING VOICE
Register for beginning lessons if you are not yet in high school and new to voice training. Beginner voice lessons are for the student who will benefit from one-on-one assessment, instruction, and encouragement to kickstart all the basics of voice training, including posture, breathing, tone development, projection, and confidence! Students will learn 2-3 new songs to build their personal musical repertoire. Beginning voice lessons will be taught by Derri Turnbo.
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ABOUT ADVANCED VOICE
Advanced voice lessons are for students who have confidently sung in ensembles or onstage with Inspiring Arts and are now ready to take the next step in voice growth (generally high school aged or above). This level is perfect to prepare for an upcoming theater audition, college music audition, or just building vocal abilities for personal growth. Students will improve their vocal technique and develop the head, chest and mix voice, focusing on placement of the tone. Advanced voice lessons will be taught by Beth Kenniv.
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If you are unsure of which level of lessons are appropriate for you, please email us at admin@InspiringArtsProductions!
We want each student to be placed where the lessons will be most effective, and we reserve the right to switch a student mid-session if the situation warrants.
We want each student to be placed where the lessons will be most effective, and we reserve the right to switch a student mid-session if the situation warrants.
Questions? Email us at [email protected]