Welcome to Up With Kids! Our program is dedicated to nurturing the artistic growth and self-confidence of children through the magic of musical theater. This year, we are thrilled to announce our production of “Beauty and the Beast,” a beloved classic that embodies our commitment to inspiring performances and unforgettable experiences. Join us as we continue to ignite imaginations, build friendships, and foster a love for the performing arts in every child who walks through our doors.
Welcome to Up With Kids! Our program is dedicated to nurturing the artistic growth and self-confidence of children through the magic of musical theater. This year, we are thrilled to announce our production of “Beauty and the Beast,” a beloved classic that embodies our commitment to inspiring performances and unforgettable experiences. Join us as we continue to ignite imaginations, build friendships, and foster a love for the performing arts in every child who walks through our doors.
Up With Kids students are divided into three age groups to accommodate the varying stages of child development. All classes come together every spring for an annual recital.
UpSwings (Age 4-1st grade)
UpBeats (2nd-4th grade)
Upper Class (5th grade-up)
Classes are divided into four areas of focus: Enrichment, Voice, Dance and Acting.
Class begins with vocal exercises, giving instruction in how to use muscles and body parts to develop the individual’s own very best singing and speaking voice.
The bulk of each class consists of acting exercises to encourage confidence and develop the following skills:
Focus
Characterization
Improvisation
Pantomime
Motivation
Facial expression
Vocal intonation
Dialogue
Monologue
Audition techniques
The final portion of class is spent rehearsing for the spring recital. We hope that through mastery of the basics, our students’ abilities to create their own artistic compositions will be enhanced and strengthened.
Productions are performed live to give our actors the experience of being on a big stage, gain confidence in performing, overcome fears, and the opportunity to receive rewarding applause from an appreciative audience.
Up With Kids students are divided into three age groups to accommodate the varying stages of child development. All classes come together every spring for an annual recital.
UpSwings (Age 4-1st grade)
UpBeats (2nd-4th grade)
Upper Class (5th grade-up)
Classes are divided into four areas of focus: Enrichment, Voice, Dance and Acting.
Class begins with vocal exercises, giving instruction in how to use muscles and body parts to develop the individual’s own very best singing and speaking voice.
The bulk of each class consists of acting exercises to encourage confidence and develop the following skills:
Focus
Characterization
Improvisation
Pantomime
Motivation
Facial expression
Vocal intonation
Dialogue
Monologue
Audition techniques
The final portion of class is spent rehearsing for the spring recital. We hope that through mastery of the basics, our students’ abilities to create their own artistic compositions will be enhanced and strengthened.
Productions are performed live to give our actors the experience of being on a big stage, gain confidence in performing, overcome fears, and the opportunity to receive rewarding applause from an appreciative audience.
Up With Kids students are trained in acting and performing for stage. We are honored to have received the "Kids Out And About" award for "Best Performing Arts Program for Children". The Up With Kids curriculum is based on the works of the Great Masters of Music, Dance, Literature, Art and Theatre. All activities promote creativity and self-esteem for our students and teachers in an atmosphere of love and friendship.
The Up With Kids program emphasizes “All Star” acting, where every child is a star. Scripts are tailored to accommodate the students, ensuring that every child is cast in their own unique role with speaking lines and a personality to develop. Audition techniques are taught, but auditions are never held for our productions. We promote a spirit of cooperation and teamwork rather than competition. The All Star acting approach promotes a positive experience for every student, where confidence and self-esteem are developed through involvement in the performing arts. At Up With Kids, every child is a star!
Up With Kids students are taught by some of the best teachers and directors in children’s musical theater. Our instructors are accomplished artists and performers in their chosen fields of entertainment. Each instructor contributes to the Up With Kids program in their own unique way, bringing experience in a diverse array of fields from theater arts and stage production to professional opera and dance.
Up With Kids students are trained in acting and performing for stage. We are honored to have received the "Kids Out And About" award for "Best Performing Arts Program for Children". The Up With Kids curriculum is based on the works of the Great Masters of Music, Dance, Literature, Art and Theatre. All activities promote creativity and self-esteem for our students and teachers in an atmosphere of love and friendship.
The Up With Kids program emphasizes “All Star” acting, where every child is a star. Scripts are tailored to accommodate the students, ensuring that every child is cast in their own unique role with speaking lines and a personality to develop. Audition techniques are taught, but auditions are never held for our productions. We promote a spirit of cooperation and teamwork rather than competition. The All Star acting approach promotes a positive experience for every student, where confidence and self-esteem are developed through involvement in the performing arts. At Up With Kids, every child is a star!
Up With Kids students are taught by some of the best teachers and directors in children’s musical theater. Our instructors are accomplished artists and performers in their chosen fields of entertainment. Each instructor contributes to the Up With Kids program in their own unique way, bringing experience in a diverse array of fields from theater arts and stage production to professional opera and dance.
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Enrolling your child in Up With Kids is a wonderful opportunity to foster their creativity, build their confidence, and develop their social skills through the enchanting world of musical theater. Limited enrollment, sign up today!
At Up With Kids, we are committed to giving back to the community through being a non-profit organization, creating charitable performances, and staying true to our nondiscrimination policy.
We perform free of charge and welcome invitations to bring our show to schools, churches and community events. Regular opportunities will be arranged to provide free entertainment for disadvantaged members of our community. Portions of our programs are presented in sign language to accommodate the deaf members of our audiences.
Up With Kids is a non-profit organization; as such, our primary function is community service and education rather than financial gain. Our teachers receive reasonable salaries as compensation for their time, talents, love and devotion to their students.
Up With Kids welcomes all students, regardless of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, or parental status.
Through the power of musical theater, we transform dreams into reality, nurturing young hearts to shine with confidence and creativity at Up With Kids.
