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Valley Youth Theatre, Phoenix:
Located in Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona, Valley Youth Theatre is a world-class, nationally recognized non-profit theatre. We provide classes and workshops which focus on acting technique, acting for teens, musical theatre, improvisation, story-telling and play building, audition prep, plus one-on-one instruction for children, teenager and young adults ages 3–19. For 20 years, VYT has trained young people in Arizona in all aspects of the theatre arts and the lessons of life. Our comprehensive program offers weekday and weekend classes as well as week-long workshops for performing arts students of all experience levels.

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Weekday Classes and Workshops:

Musical Theatre

Students study the elements of musical theatre including diction, pitch, rhythm, tempo, and ensemble work as well as the technical languages of music, acting, and dance in this exciting class. Students will showcase ensemble numbers from Broadway shows. No experience necessary.

Acting Technique

Students build their performing arts foundation by studying the fundamentals of acting including voice, movement, characterization, andPhoto of Performing Arts Classes in Phoenix, AZ stage direction. No prior experience is necessary.

Acting OUT for Teens
Students will gain valuable performance training through creating scenes and monologues using classical, contemporary, and original scripts. Experience is welcome, but not necessary.

Triple Threat
Fall: Singing for the stage- Solo/Ensemble Performance
Winter: Dance, Movement, Ensemble performance
Spring: Musical Theatre Characters and Scene work

Triple Threat is for the serious young performer. These classes will strengthen students’ foundation in the big three performing arts disciplines: singing, acting, and dancing. Class size is limited. Experience is welcome, but not necessary.

Weekend Classes and Workshops:

Individual Performance
Preparing for an audition? Want personal training? Work one on one with VYT to improve your performance skills in voice, cold readings, monologue performance, characterization, and stage presence. Sessions can be scheduled on an as needed basis.

Treasure Trunk Theatre
Students will use movement, characterization, and their imaginations to create an original or adapted work to perform for family and friends the last day of class. No experience is necessary.

Play Pretend
This class is specially designed for your little tyke! Students will learn how to use their body, voice and imagination to bring a familImage of Performing Arts Classes in Phoenix, AZiar story to life on stage which will be performed for family and friends the last day of class. No experience is necessary.

Musical Theatre

Students study the elements of musical theatre including diction, pitch, rhythm, tempo, and ensemble work as well as the technical languages of music, acting, and dance in this exciting class. Students will showcase ensemble numbers from Broadway shows. No experience necessary.

Special Workshops:
We offer workshops in the fundamentals of comedy improvisation and improv troupes where students study and sharpen their improvisation skills in this troupe. We also teach students how to prepare for a musical theatre audition,

VYT Internship Program:

We also offer a VYT Internship Program allowing dependable, professional, and energetic teens (15+) to assist with performing arts classes and camps.

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Address: 525 North First Street, Phoenix, Arizona , USA
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CodaKid, Phoenix Metro Area
Courses / Programs
If your child or teenager is interested in game design classes or learning to code, CodaKid may be the perfect solution for you!

Located in Scottsdale AZ, CodaKid provides year-round after school programs and weekend in 3D animation, computer programming, and game design for kids and teens ages 6-15.

Our classes include Minecraft Modding, 3D Game Development with C++, Game App Development, Drone Programming, and more.

We offer classes in Phoenix, Scottsdale, Old Town Scottsdale, North Scottsdale, Gilbert, and Peoria. All of our locations are convenient for students of elementary school and middle school age throughout the Phoenix Metro Area. 

Our programs are run by talented professional game designers and coders who make learning fun! They are experienced coders, technologists and game designers from leading companies and universities.

All of our classes are taught in small groups, with an 8:1 Student Instructor Ratio. This ensures that each child gets the individual attention they need, whatever their level. We use cutting edge tools such as Minecraft Forge, Blender, and Eclipse.

At CodaKid, we aim to inspire Arizona's future technologists and to give AZ kids a head start. In 2020, there will be 1 million unfilled tech jobs in the United States.

We want to turn your child's interests into college applications and career directions!

Parent Testimonial:
My son (10) loved it and he's ready to take on more coding activities. Great intro and kept their attention.
- Kimberly
After-School Tech Programs / Weekend Classes:
- For Kids & Teens ages 6-15

Minecraft Modding Classes
Available after-school & Saturdays

- Foundations of Modding
- Foundations of Game Design
- Modding with Tools & Weapons
- Modding with Enemies

3D Modeling and Animation Classes
Available after-school & Saturdays

- 3D Modeling
- 3D Animation with Blender

Modding for Minecraft Code-a-thons
Regularly offered on Friday and Saturday evenings from 6:30 to 8:30pm

CodaKid also provides private in-home tutoring, Summer & Winter Tech Camps, and online coding lessons.
First Southern Christian School, Tucson
Courses / Programs
First Southern Christian School, located in Tucson, Arizona is a coed, Baptist affiliated private school offering grades PK-6. First Southern Christian School was established to provide an academically excellent Christian education for boys and girls in our area. We emphasize the importance of faith in God and His revealed Word, the Bible and we challenge students to reach their full potential, academically.
- Preschool Program
- Kindergarten Program
- Elementary Grades 1- 6 Programs
- Small Group Bible Studies
- Sunday School
- Southern Pines Baptist Camp
St. Mary's Catholic High School
Courses / Programs
Saint Mary's High School is a private, Catholic, co-educational high school serving the greater Phoenix area in Maricopa County, Arizona. It is a multicultural, centrally-located college preparatory school that offers a traditional setting with a primary emphasis on the spiritual, academic, social, and personal growth of each student. Special attention is given to all types of learners with an emphasis placed on students preparing for a college / university post-secondary experience.

The mission of Saint Mary's Catholic High School is to prepare students for a life of virtue, forming them through an education in the Catholic tradition to know the truth and to love God and others. We are accredited by the Western Catholic Educational Association (WCEA).
Co-Educational Catholic High School Programs (Grades 9 - 12)
- College preparatory program
- Advanced placement (AP) courses
- Dual enrollment courses
- Honors courses
- Athletics

- The strong academics at Saint Mary's will challenge students, providing every opportunity for them to excel and pursue higher education at the college of their choice.
Spisak Dance Academy, Glendale
Courses / Programs
Located in Glendale, Maricopa County, Arizona, Spisak Dance Academy offers dance programs for children, teenagers and adults. Programs include ballet, tap, jazz, acrobatics, pointe, contemporary dance, lyrical, hip hop. We offer a progressive dance program for all ages and all levels. Spisak Dance Academy was founded in Wickenburg, in 1960 by Ann Spisak, a professional dancer, wanting to provide a dance education for her two daughters. The rest, as they say, is history!

SDA has been educating dancers for 50 years! The recreational dancer, the career-minded or college bound student, adults wanting to continue their training and anyone who just wants to dance for fun - these are the students of Spisak Dance Academy! The thousands of children that have been in our classes have achieved personal as well as professional goals. Our former students are working professionally in every aspect of the entertainment industry. We are proud of our traditional curriculum that offers the core dance subjects of ballet, tap, jazz, and acrobatics, along with the current lyrical, hip hop and contemporary styles.
- Dance Programs for kids and teens including ballet, tap, jazz, acrobatics, pointe, contemporary dance, lyrical, hip hop
- Classes for all levels
- We also offer Adult Programs
Blessed Pope John XXIII Roman Catholic School, Scottsdale
Courses / Programs
Located just north of Phoenix in Scottsdale, Maricopa County, Arizona, Blessed Pope John XXIII Roman Catholic School is a private co-eductaional Catholic school for grades kindergarten through 8th grade. Pope John XXIII School is the largest Catholic K-8 elementary school in Arizona.

PJXXIII has a solid academic program including instruction in mathematics, Language Arts, science, social studies, computers, physical education, Spanish, and an integrated Fine Arts program. We also offer before and after school care, an explorers program with research-based assessments, progress monitoring, enrichment with topics of interest and a technology program.

Blessed Pope John XXIII Roman Catholic School Community is a partnership of parents, students, staff and parish communities that nurtures the growth of the whole child in a Catholic faith-based education in a challenging academic environment. PJXXIII is accredited through the North Central Association and the Western Catholic Educational Association. On average, students score above average on the standard Iowa tests. Over 90% of PJXXIII 8th grade students go on to Catholic preparatory high schools.
Co-Ed Programs from Kindergarten Through 8th Grade:

- Challenging academic program including mathematics, Language Arts, science, social studies, computers, physical education, Spanish, and an integrated Fine Arts program
- Before and After School Extended Care
- Elementary School
- Middle School
- Explorers Program with research-based assessments, progress monitoring
- Enrichment Program with topics of interest
- Technology Program
Stage Dreams Youth Theater, Phoenix
Courses / Programs
Stage Dreams Youth Theater is a fun, family-centered and nurturing educational theater program providing K-12 students with the opportunity to learn theatrical skills. Classes are held in convenient areas in the North West Valley of Phoenix, AZ. We provide Stage classes, Acting lessons, Voice Training, Theater Performance classes, and more. Our programs are designed so that kids can explore and develop their theatrical talents while maintaining a well-balanced family and academic life.

Stage Dreams provides a fun, safe and creative setting for children to create theater. Kids will have the opportunity to learn skills and have professional theater experience. To help them succeed, we provide high-quality expert instruction and support.
Family-Centered Educational Theater Programs for K-12th Grade Children:

Dream Classes (K-12 Students learn a musical production)
- 2 hours per week for 14 weeks
- 2 performances in the Glendale College Theater

Stage Classes (developing theater skills such as acting, singing, and dancing)
- Voice / Vocal Training Classes (6-weeks)
- "Actor’s Toolkit" Acting Classes (6-weeks)