Karamu Arts Academy ENSEMBLE: 

This is an intensive theatre education course, training youth to perform on a professional level. Students will receive training in dance, theatre and vocal music as they embody an original Karamu production highlighting the history of Karamu House. This production will train students in technique, history and social justice.

This class meets TWO TIMES A WEEK and requires out of class reading and studying in preparation of every class. 

Dates: Saturdays January 21, 2023

Time: 10:00a-12:00P

AND Dates: Thursdays

Time: 4:15p-5:45p

In-Person: Karamu House 2355 East 89th Street, Cleveland, OH 44106

Required Materials: Materials will be provided

Tuition and Fees: $25 annual Registration Fee + $300  Tuition

Covid Protocol: Masks are required in addition to social distancing.

Culmination: Students will perform March 24th-March 25th 2023 on the Jelliffe mainstage. Students will be performing an original production featuring dance, acting and song commemorating the history of Karamu House.

Full Tuition and sliding scale financial assistance is available for families. Use promo code FINAID22-23 at checkout to pay $0 at the time of enrollment. Financial Aid accountants will contact you to obtain additional records such as paystubs and tax returns to calculate your financial aid assistance amount and create payment options based on your unique family needs. The $25 annual registration fee is required.

Karamu Arts Academy PRINCIPAL ROLES: INVITATIONAL ONLY!

This is an intensive theatre education course, training youth to perform on a professional level. Students will receive training in dance, theatre and vocal music as they embody an original Karamu production highlighting the history of Karamu House. This production will train students in technique, history and social justice.

This class meets THREE TIMES A WEEK and requires out of class reading and studying in preparation of every class. 

THIS CLASS IS AN INVITATION ONLY CLASS BASED ON DEMONSTRATED COMMITMENT AND ABILITY.

Dates: Saturdays January 21, 2023

Time: 10:00a-1:30p 

AND Dates: Tuesdays and Thursdays

Time: 4:15p-5:45p

In-Person: Karamu House 2355 East 89th Street, Cleveland, OH 44106

Capacity: 25

Required Materials: Materials will be provided

Tuition and Fees: $25 annual Registration Fee + $300  Tuition

Covid Protocol: Masks are required in addition to social distancing.

Culmination: Students will perform March 24th-March 25th 2023 on the Jelliffe mainstage. Students will be performing an original production featuring dance, acting and song commemorating the history of Karamu House.

Full Tuition and sliding scale financial assistance is available for families. Use promo code FINAID22-23 at checkout to pay $0 at the time of enrollment. Financial Aid accountants will contact you to obtain additional records such as paystubs and tax returns to calculate your financial aid assistance amount and create payment options based on your unique family needs. The $25 annual registration fee is required.

Karamu Littles: Movement: Young artists ages 5-7 year old will learn the fundamentals of movement and performance in this introductory class. Students will explore rhythm, spacing and technique culminating in a classroom recital for parents and loved ones. Timeliness is essential for all of our programming and the experience of our young artists. Students will not be premitted into a class after the class start time has commenced.

Dates: Saturdays January 21st - March 25th

Time: 12:00p-1:00p | 60 min

In-Person: Karamu House 2355 East 89th Street, Cleveland, OH 44106

Capacity: 20

Required Materials: All young artists must wear black and white; females black leotards with white tights and black dance shoes, males black dance pants, black dance shoes and a white t-shirt.

Tuition and Fees: $25 annual Registration Fee + $150 Tuition

Covid Protocol: Masks are required in addition to social distancing.

Culmination: Students will perform March 24th-March 25th 2023 on the Jelliffe mainstage. Students will be performing an original production featuring dance, acting and song commemorating the history of Karamu House.

Full Tuition and sliding scale financial assistance is available for families. Use promo code FINAID22-23 at checkout to pay $0 at the time of enrollment. Financial Aid accountants will contact you to obtain additional records such as paystubs and tax returns to calculate your financial aid assistance amount and create payment options based on your unique family needs. The $25 annual registration fee is required.

Each month adults will explore a theatre method to enhance acting skills and audition techniques.

Adult tap will train adults on tap dance technique and fundamentals. Open to all adult beginners or novice tap dancers desiring to increase their skills while having fun in a family environment.

Dates: Wednesdays January 25th - March 25th

Time: 5:30p-6:30p | 60 min

In-Person: Karamu House 2355 East 89th Street, Cleveland, OH 44106

Capacity: 15

Required Materials: Tap dance shoes are required

Register your student today to audition for a spot in our summer arts intensive.

Audition: Friday May 12th 4:30p-6:00p AND Saturday May 13th 11:00a-12:30p

Confirmation of Acceptance: Wednesday May 17th, 2023

Program Dates: June 5th, 2023 - July 21st, 2023

Hosted Monday-Friday 9:00a-3:30p