Karamu House Arts Academy

Sankofa On Stage: Musical Theatre Dance is designed for actors and performers of all movement backgrounds who want to build confidence and strengthen their dance skills for the stage. Taught by Mojuba Dance Collective, this welcoming, high-energy class focuses on musical theatre movement, coordination, rhythm, musicality, choreography retention, and performance quality. Movers of all skill levels will develop greater body awareness and learn how to approach choreography with confidence, character, and storytelling—helping actors become more versatile and prepared performers.

Class Day and times: Mon 6:00-7:30 pm AND Sat 11:00 am-12:30 pm

Program Dates: September 14 – November 7, 2026

Performance Dates:  Nov 6th and 7th of 2026

Location: Karamu House, 2355 East 89th Street Cleveland, OH 44106 | Upper Drama Studio

Required Materials: Comfortable movement clothing and jazz shoes

Annual Registration Fee: $25.00 (non-refundable)

Full Tuition & Sliding-Scale Financial Assistance Available

To request financial aid for class, use promo code FINAID26 at checkout to pay only the $25 registration fee at the time of enrollment.  Do not select a payment plan.  You will be contacted by Karamu's finance office with next steps.

A member of our finance team will contact you to collect documents such as paystubs or tax returns to assess your family's financial aid eligibility. We will then provide a tuition award and create a personalized payment plan that meets your needs.

Please Note: The $25 annual registration fee is required for all students, regardless of tuition option.

Contact our Arts Education Department: Maya Israel, Arts Education Manager Email: misrael@karamuhouse.org Phone: (216) 795-7070 ext. 228

To request financial aid for the acting class, use promo code FINAID26 at checkout to pay only the $25 registration fee at the time of enrollment.  Do not select a payment plan.  You will be contacted by Karamu's finance office with next steps.