Art, Music & Acting Classes in Sandy Springs GA

Solo School of Art and Drama, Atlanta:
Solo School of Art and Drama is a professional international school for kids, teens and adults in Sandy Springs, just north of Atlanta, Georgia. Our school offers a multi-level program for children and adults who would like to learn the Russian language or maintain Art proficiency. We offer classes in English and Russian Languages. All forms of Arts develop in a person - not only Art abilities, but also general universal human ability, which can be realized in any sphere of human activity. And the earlier culture is experienced, the development of this ability will be more effective.

Creative Arts & Language Classes for Kids, Teens & Adults:
At our International School we train students of different countries and ages. We have programs for Russians and Americans which are conducted by professional instructors in Russian and English languages. The Classes are held year-round .

Art Classes:
Solo School of Art and Drama offers professional quality drawing and painting art classes for teens. The art classes help to develop:
• Imagination
• Creativity
• Discipline
• Fine motor skills
• Cultural and historical awareness
• Art appreciation
• Ability to make aesthetic judgments
• Strong drawing and painting skills
• And much more...

During art lessons students learn correct drawing and painting techniques, line movement, shading, proportions, composition, and color concepts. Each student gets personal attention from the art instructor.

If you are looking for a program where you can learn art, then you have arrived at the right place . With us, you will learn real art concepts and techniques combined from Russian and American programs.

Classical Drama ( English / Russian)
Experience the world of theater! Learn about Russian system of actor’s education: attention, feelings, scene work. Understand that you can do more than what you had expected. You will take part in etudes, improvisations.  We will strive to help you  to become real actors.

World of Music (Russian)
Class emphasizes coordination, flexibility, rhythmical development, and musicality. Music lessons with the repertoire in the Russian language. Music education exposes students to a wide variety of experiences that help develop an appreciation of the arts.

Listen & respond to music
Learn to sing in pitch by ear training, singing, & games
Develop rhythmic dexterity by echoing rhythm & melodic patterns
Coordination from moving to music
Act-out songs (in Russian Languge)

Rhythmic Gymnastics (English / Russian)
Young girls who love music and dance, thrive on creativity and originality, and are challenged by complete body and physical skill mastery are drawn to the sport of rhythmic gymnastics.

Combining the elements of ballet, gymnastics, theatrical dance and apparatus manipulation makes this Olympic sport unique and fascinating. Rhythmic gymnastics program is designed to develop flexibility, strength, agility, balance, hand-eye coordination, grace and musicality. Students learn to work with 5 pieces of hand-held apparatus: rope, hoop, ball, clubs and ribbon. The uniqueness of this sport consists in ability to manipulate the piece of apparatus while performing the body movements. Therefore, it requires high-developed coordination and precision. Whether for competition, recreation or performance there is the need to link movements together in routine, choreographed to music.

Russian Language (English/ Russian)
This program is especially for you! In the company of other Russian children, it will be so interesting and so easy!We have 4 levels for Russian Classes. Groups are devided based on skills level.These Groups are suitable for fluent and non-fluent children, since they learn from peers (provided parents do homework with them). Kids learn to read and write using ABC books and “propisi”,they also have elements of oral speech enrichment .In a creative game-oriented environment children learn about Russia, learn poems by heart.

We offer Russian as Second Language for children 7 and older who hear Russian at home but respond in English (i.e. their Russian is passive) and for kids who do not speak Russian.

Guitar Classes (English/ Russian)
Do you want to be a part of the guitar band? Join the guitar class where students will learn
- various guitar techniques
- aural skills
- rhythmic patterns
- chord study
- finger-picking styles
- melody construction
- musical forms and performing experiences

Also learn
- how to play different styles
- how to read music scores and guitar tab

Special attention will be given to
- the student's personality
- individual abilities and skills

This class will help students to develop creative approach to composing and performing. Students will learn and perform as a band, as well as will perform solo compositions. At the end of the semester students will participate in a concert. Each student will be placed into a guitar class based on skill level (age from 6 and more, adults welcome)

Latin Jazz (English)
Be prepared to move and have fun! Latin Jazz is a popular style performed with energy in class, in social settings, and by choreographers working with famous stars! This session focuses on classic jazz moves with a Latin twist, using cha-cha, salsa, samba, and other rhythms. Movement will be accompanied by Latin music obtained from imported CDs and club mixes danced in the US. Participants will practice two movement styles in one!