Karamu House Arts Academy

This high-energy class introduces young dancers to rhythm, coordination, and cultural movement styles. Littles Dance fosters motor development and teamwork while encouraging students to find pride and power in their bodies through expressive, affirming motion.

This year’s program proudly aligns with Karamu House’s year-round theme:

ROOTED. RESILIENT. RISING in honor of celebrating Karamu's 110th anniversary.

Class Day: Saturdays

Time: 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM 

Program Dates: February 7 – March 28, 2026

Performance Dates:  Saturday, March 28, 2026 

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

Required Materials: Ladies- Dance leotard, tights, flat jazz shoes | Gentleman- Black dance pants, white tee shirt, flat jazz shoes

Annual Registration Fee: $25.00 (non-refundable)

Full Tuition & Sliding-Scale Financial Assistance Available

To request financial aid for the LITTLES Dance and/or LITTLES Acting class, use promo code RISING 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 Nicholson, Arts Education Manager Email: mnicholson@karamuhouse.org Phone: (216) 795-7070 ext. 228