About the curriculum

At Creative Stage we believe children learn best through creative exploration.  Our teachers are accomplished professional performers, designers, and artists who act as collaborators and guides, helping children gain the skills they need to develop and refine their own unique ideas. Our multidisciplinary, project-based programs are designed to set each child's imagination free, and teach skills that go far beyond the performing arts!  

Musical Theater builders

  • Children strengthen literacy skills through the process of creating, reading and memorizing original scripts.

  • Children gain confidence as they practice speaking in front of groups of peers and adults.  

  • They learn to "think on their feet," and articulate their ideas through improvisational games and exercises.

  • Children improve executive function through rehearsing and producing an original show.

  • Children are introduced to famous works of music by great composers - in each class participants learn and memorize from Operas, Symphonies and Oratorios, as well as Broadway and popular hit tunes.

  • Children learn basic theater and music fundamentals with guidance from conservatory trained, professional performers.

  • Children practice listening and observational skills and learn how to give constructive feedback to others in the group.

  • Children learn to collaborate and compromise with peers and adults

  • Musical Theater Builders aims to set your child’s imagination free! Children delve deep into the creative process to develop and perform material that is uniquely their own.

Dancing designers

  • Children learn to draw the human form.

  • Children are introduced to hand stitching, which strengthens fine motor skills.  Specific sewing skills include; putting on a button, straight stitching, threading a needle, and beyond.

  • Children learn basic pattern making, and measuring, which builds practical math skills.

  • Children put basic design concepts into practice, such as effective use texture, color, and movement of line.

  • Children learn the value of research by exploring historical context, works of other great designers and artists, and studying movement and color found in nature, in addition to basic costume design vocabulary.

  • Children learn basic dance skills with professional guidance, as they prepare for their final showcase performance-in costume, of course!