Theater & Performing Arts Classes & Programs for Children in Westchester County

UPDATED September 2019: Enrolling your child of any age in a performing arts program in Westchester County can provide countless benefits. Youth theater and dance have been shown to increase children’s IQ, improve self-confidence and self-esteem, reduce their anxiety, and improve their performance in school and ability to problem solve. Here we have compiled a comprehensive list of the many performing arts programs across Westchester County. The programs here start as young as age 2 up to age 17. Children can participate in a wide variety of classes from musical theater, acting, and voice lessons to film, jazz, and more. These theater and acting programs are located in Dobbs Ferry, Larchmont, Purchase, Port Chester, Rye, and beyond provide creative performance opportunities for kids year-round. Many also include theater camps and workshops.

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Artistree Performing Arts is a performing arts studio offering classes in acting, singing, dance, music, and film for students ages 3-18. The focus of Artistree's instruction is to enhance the techniques required in all disciplines of theater and the arts. We foster a community where students build confidence and establish friendships.

CURTAIN CALL, INC.
1349 Newfield Ave. , Stamford, CT
203-329-8207 x16

Curtain Call, Inc. is Stamford's longest-running, non-profit theatre, providing year-round live performances and theatre arts classes for ages 5 through adult in acting for the stage, TV and film, comedy, improv, musical theatre, and dance. Fall classes begin Sept. 14. Full-day summer vacation programs offered for ages 6-16.

PLAY GROUP THEATRE (THE)
1 N. Broadway, suite 111, White Plains
914-946-4433
Email [email protected]

The Play Group Theatre is a nonprofit, educational theatre organization dedicated to providing process-oriented theatre training and diverse performance opportunities to children and teenagers regardless of financial means. Programs include: Little Theater (ages 4-6), Mainstage for high school students, a Design and Tech program, and THEATERLAB with individually designed programs (ages 7-17).

STANDING OVATION STUDIOS - LIGHTHOUSE YOUTH THEATRE
1 Labriola Court, Armonk
914-741-4205
Email [email protected]

Standing Ovation Studios home to Lighthouse Youth Theatre - a place kids are encouraged to be themselves and to discover their love of performing arts. We offer Musical Theatre programs for ages 3-18.

STAR KIDZ-WESTCHESTER
Harrison/White Plains/Mount Kisco/NYC locations,
914-921-0006

Star Kidz is the premiere after-school performing arts program for kids ages 3-18. At Star Kidz, we nurture each child’s individual needs. Fun, engaging classes accommodate all levels, from shy to show biz. We celebrate that variety! Highly experienced teachers provide each child with the individual attention needed to grow as a performer. Pre-K-third grade classes combine singing, acting, and dancing–all in one class! Advanced classes cater to older students looking to take their acting and vocal technique to the next level. We also offer professional workshops and intensives.