School is back in session, but a well-rounded education means much more than textbooks and homework. The Fredericksburg area is filled with opportunities for your children to make music, dance, sing and show their creativity. Check out our annual, updated guide to the arts. With this first-class list of options, each child can enjoy the arts in his or her own way.

Arts and Crafts	Dance and Performing Arts
Music and Voice	Enrichment and Academics

 

Arts and Crafts

Art from the Heart. Bead and pottery studio in Stafford offers classes in clay and pottery painting. 60 Susa Dr, Suite 103, Stafford. (Near the post office on Rt. 1) 540-659-4092 http://yourartfromtheheart.com/

Fredericksburg Center for the Creative Arts. Summer art classes for children and exhibits throughout the year. 813 Sophia St, F’burg. 540-373-5646. http://www.fccava.org/

Fredericksburg Parks & Recreation. Offers a variety of arts and craft classes throughout the year. Annual spring Fine Arts Show and Children's Art Expo in July. Dorothy Hart Community Center, 408 Canal St. 540-372-1086. http://www.fredericksburgva.gov/

Grace Center for the Arts. Private and group instruction in music (all instruments), drama, dance (ballet, jazz, tap, lyrical), and now art as well. 1141 Heatherstone Dr, F’burg. 540-785-2293 or www.gracearts.org

Kids N Clay. Pottery studio. Create from clay or paint your own. Classes offered for all levels. Birthday parties and groups welcome. 540-370-4114 www.kidsnclay.com/stafford

Libertytown Arts Workshop. Variety of classes in introduction to art, pottery, origami, mosaic and more. Group and private instruction and classes for home-school students. 916 Liberty St., F’burg. 540-371-7255. www.libertytownarts.com

Pots & Palettes. Classes in pottery throwing, drying and painting, hand building, ceramics and sculpture. 1008 Sophia St, F’burg. 540-373-7046. www.potsandpalettes.com

Stafford Parks & Recreation. Offers a variety of arts and craft classes throughout the year. 540-658-4871. www.staffordparks.com.

 

Dance and Performing Arts

Amyclae Dance Academy. 45 Walpole St., Stafford. 540-657-1744. Classes in ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical/modern, musical theatre, hip hop, stretch/turn/leap, toning, acrobatics and pilates. Ages 3 and up. www.amyclaedance.com

The Academy of Ballet. Ballet classes ages 3 and older. Home of Fredericksburg City Ballet. 824 Caroline St., F’burg - rear alley entrance off George St. 540-371-6781. http://www.acadofballet.com/

Ari’s House of Dance. Salsa, Hip Hop, Modern, African/Caribbean, Street Jazz, Hand Dancing, Praise, Bellydance, Hula, Traditional Ballet and more. 2063 Jefferson Davis Hwy, Suite 2, Stafford. 540-288-3888. http://www.ahouseofdance.com/

Avery Ballet. Training for beginners age 3 through advanced students adult. Classes in ballet, pointe, variations, pas de deux with piano accompaniment. Pilates, mat and reformer sessions also available. 810 Caroline St., F’burg. 540-371-6088. http://www.averyballet.com/

Ballet Academy of Warrenton. Dance instruction for ages 3 and up including Intro to ballet, jazz, tap, pointe, modern, and acrobatics. Also offering classes in Irish dancing and ballroom. 410 Rosedale Ct. #120 Warrenton. 540-347-4011. www.ballet-academy.com

Barton & Williams School of Dance. Professional instruction in pre-ballet, ballet, pointe, lyrical, jazz and tap. Award-winning performing and competition Company. Dance year runs September through June culminating in a recital performance. Six-week summer program. 619 Garrisonville Rd., Stafford. 540-720-1801.

Brushwoods School of Dance, Gordonsville. Classes in Primary/Pre-Ballet, Ballet,
Tap, Jazz, Performance. 540-832-5220. http://www.brushwoodschoolofdance.com/

Christian Youth Theater. After school theater arts training for children ages 6-18. Classes specializing in drama, voice, dance and theater during ten week sessions each fall, winter and spring. www.cytfred.org

Commonwealth Highland Dance Association. Educational performances and information on instruction in traditional and competitive Scottish Highland dancing. Info: Megan Burgess, 540-891-2116. http://www.highlanddancers.org/

Craigellachie School of Highland Dance. F’burg. Owner: Megan Grant Burgess. 540-891-2116. inverted1st@yahoo.com

Dance & Gym Expressions. Dance classes in creative movement, preballet, ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, lyrical, and pointe. Recreational gymnastics and cheerleading. Ages 2 and older. 263 Garrisonville Rd, Stafford. 540-720-5406.

Dance Spot. Offering classes in ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical, pointe, hip-hop and acrobatics for ages 3 and older. 3249 Jeff Davis Hwy, Stafford. 540-657-9983.

Drama Kids. Acting classes for children age 5-17. Meets weekly in Stafford. 540-658-1190. http://www.dramakids.com/our_schedule.php?location=franchise&st=va3

For a Dancer, Inc., Warrenton. Pre-ballet, tap, jazz, ballet, and Irish dance. 85 West Lee Hwy. Warrenton. 540-349-9862. http://www.foradancerinc.com

Fredericksburg Ballet Centre. Creative movement classes for ages 3-5, preballet, ballet, tap, jazz, modern, lyrical and musical theater for older children. Home of the Fredericksburg Ballet Company. 1634 Lafayette Blvd., F’burg. 540-373-0978. http://www.fredericksburgballet.com/

Fredericksburg Colonial Dancers. A family activity to learn and enjoy colonial dances. Meets at 7:30 p.m. the second and fourth Fridays at St. George's Episcopal Church. Contact: Trip Wiggins, 540-371-3906.

Frick and Frack Music 2:49. Musical Theatre classes for kids ages 6 – 12. Award winning theatre directors offer courses for kids featuring music, dance and drama. Kids learn and produce a Broadway-style musical each semester. Classes taught at Mt. Ararat Baptist Church, 65 Toluca Road, Stafford. Classes are held Mondays for 90 minutes - 1pm for homeschoolers and 5pm for all others. Tuition is $70 per semester and is all inclusive. Enrollment on-going. No auditions necessary. Neesa Hart 540-850-3700. www.frickandfrackmusic.com

Grace Center for the Arts. Private and group instruction in music (all instruments), drama, dance (ballet, jazz, tap, lyrical), and now art as well. 1141 Heatherstone Dr, F’burg. 540-785-2293. www.gracearts.org.

In Motion Dance Center ~ Warrenton. Dance, Music and Sports. Dance includes ballet, lyrical, tap, jazz, hip-hop and creative movement. 615 Falmouth St, Warrenton. 540-349-2439. OR 128 West Culpeper St., Suite 200, Culpeper. 540-829-2439. http://www.in-motionsports.com/

Kinderdance. Tap, ballet and gymnastic classes for ages 3-5 that come to your child's daycare center.  Currently available at 9 area locations including Hazelwild, Kids Station, Fredericksburg Christian Preschools, Fredericksburg and Stafford Parks and Recreation, Salem Fields Learning Center and many Children of America locations. Email kinderdance4u@aol.com or call 540/785-4040.

King George Ballet Co. Classes in preballet, kinderdance, classical ballet, pointe, pas de deux, character (ethnic dances such as Celtic, Irish and Spanish), jazz, tap and lyrical offered for students beginning at age 3. 10230 Kings Hwy, King George. 540-775-3714. http://www.kinggeorgeballet.com/index.html

M&S Studio of the Performing Arts/American Talent Training Center. A host of lessons for all ages: Creative dance, ballet, pointe, tap, jazz, lyrical, musical theater, drama, voice, hip hop and acting. A competing dance company. Yearly performances include one-act plays, vocal and dance recitals. 1498 Central Park Blvd., F’burg. 540-785-6772. OR 2781 Jefferson Davis Hwy, Ste 109, Stafford. 540-720-5500. www.mandsstudio.com

Paragon Training Center. Preschool dance, ballet, and tap; Hip-hop, ballet, gymnastics. 1410 Central Park Blvd, F’burg. 540-548-4966. www.paragongymnastics.com

Riverside Center Dinner Theater. Learn from professionals who have different specialties. Ongoing afternoon acting classes for ages 7 and up. Summer camps in acting, singing and dancing with added technical support. Opportunity to audition for children's and mainstage performances. 95 Riverside Pkwy., Falmouth. 540-370-4300. www.riversidedt.com

Stafford Ballet Academy. Creative dance, ballet and jazz classes. 102 White Oak Rd, Stafford. 540-371-8992.

Stafford Performing Stars. A performance-based group that teaches singing and dancing to children, beginning at age 4. Fall term will feature a Christmas theme and students will perform in various community venues. Courthouse Community Center, Stafford. 540-720-2070. http://www.staffordperformingstars.com/

Stage Door Productions. Community theater group in Spotsylvania. Classes for ages 5-18 in acting, art and creative writing through the Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania Parks and Rec. Performances at Massaponax High School, Rt. 1, Spotsylvania. 540-834-4619 or stagedoorproductions.org.

Starfires. Girls 6-18 learn techniques in dance, cheering and floor gymnastics while competing and performing. Fredericksburg Parks and Rec. 408 Canal St., F’burg. 540-372-1086. www.fredericksburgva.gov

Strictly Ballroom Dance Studio. Children’s workshops teach the basics of ballroom dancing, develop grace, coordination, and social etiquette. The workshop will end with a social dance and reception, which family and friends will be invited to attend. 125 Olde Greenwich Drive Suite #190, F’burg. 540-898-9060. http://www.strictlyballroom.net

Studio 17 School of Performing Arts. Classes for children and adults in ballet, jazz, tap, creative movement, Irish, Scottish Highland, hip hop, lyrical, modern and liturgical. Call for pricing information. 282 Deacon Rd. F’burg, 540-370-4866. http://studio17dance.com/

 

Music and Voice

Sandra Anderson. Teaches all levels of piano; also music history, music theory and preparation for the AP music exam. 540-373-7166.

The American Children of SCORE. SCORE (String, Choral, Orff and Recorder Ensemble) is a non-profit music education and performance organization for children ages 8-12, located in north central Virginia. Any community or school that has an active strings program for children, along with good Orff music and movement instruction, can put together a SCORE group. 540-428-2313. http://www.scoremusicensemble.org/

Apple Music. Private lessons in acoustic guitar, electric guitar, bass guitar, upright bass, mandolin, banjo and violin. $80/month (4 or 5 lessons). Children start around age 10, when their hands are large enough to hold full-size instruments. 1009 Princess Anne St., F’burg. 540-371-0473.

Bang Music ~ Private lessons in all instruments from $20-$25 per half-hour. Starting at about 6 to 7 years old. Registration is ongoing and rebooked monthly. 261 Garrisonville Rd., Stafford. 540-659-6687. http://www.bangmusicstore.com/

Cindy Campbell – piano for all ages. 21 years teaching experience with one-on-one instruction, ages 5 and up. Bachelors degree. F’burg. 540-548-8424.

Billy Cooper's Steel Guitar Shop. Instrument sales and lessons. 20504 Constitution Hwy, Orange. 540-854-5940. http://www.billycooperssteelguitar.com/

Century Piano. Lessons in piano are half-hour, once a week. 918 Bragg Rd, F’burg. 540-548-1411. http://www.centurypianova.com/

Chancellor Music. Private lessons for all ages in piano, violin, drums, alto sax, clarinet, flute and bass guitar. Rental and repair. 4127 Plank Rd. (Chancellor Shopping Center). 540-785-1463. http://www.chancellormusicllc.com/

Christine Bemko Kril. Piano instructor. Member of Virginia Music Teachers Association. Author of I Can Do It! Piano series. 540-372-3337. cbkril@msn.com

Jean Calloway. Virginia Music Teachers Association. F’burg. JeanCallow@aol.com.

Andrea DePaul. Teaches voice, piano and clarinet. F’burg. 540-374-1976.

Drum and Strum Music, Warrenton. Lessons in guitar, banjo, bass, piano, voice, saxophone, flute, clarinet, trumpet, and drums. 49 E Lee St, Warrenton. 540-347-7484. http://www.drumnstrum.com

Forte Music Studios. Symphonic and string instruments, guitar, piano, voice and theory class. 1691 Jeff Davis Hwy, F’burg. 540-899-OPUS. www.fortemusicstudios.com.

Grace Center for the Arts. Private and group instruction in music (all instruments), drama, dance (ballet, jazz, tap, lyrical), and now art as well. 1141 Heatherstone Dr, F’burg. 540-785-2293. www.gracearts.org.

Beth Hoovler. Private piano and voice lessons. $25/half hour. Ages 10 and older. 540-455-7164.

Katy Hichborn. Teaches beginner and intermediate piano, introducing students to all types of music. Stafford. 540-752-1241. PianolaGirl@juno.com.

In Motion Sports and Dance Center ~ Warrenton. Dance, Music and Sports. Music includes piano, flute, recorder, strings, voice and Kindermusik. 615 Falmouth St, Warrenton. 540-349-2439. OR 128 West Culpeper St., Suite 200, Culpeper. 540-829-2439. http://www.in-motionsports.com/

Jackson's Piano Studio. Home studio in North Stafford. Private piano lessons. Established 2002. (540) 288-1358  www.jacksonspiano.com.

Vicki Jeffers. Voice and piano lessons. Stafford (Aquia Harbor). www.notableinstruction.com

Nicole Kent. Teaches private voice lessons for middle to high school age students. 540-972-5379.

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Norma McNeill. Piano lessons. Warrenton. 540-347-3318

The Music Studio. Private and group instruction in piano, voice, guitar and symphonic instruments. 300 Brafferton Square, Stafford. 540-288-8227, 659-0506. www.TheMusicStudio.net.

Music Together. Experience the joy of music and movement with children ages birth through 5 in a Music Together class. Classes meet year-round at The Goddard School in N Stafford and at Stafford Gymnastics Center. Free demo classes are available. www.MusicTogethervivo.com. 703-619-6441.

Picker's Supply. Private lessons in almost any instrument: piano, percussion, strings, woodwinds, brass, guitar and voice. $100 per month. Monthly student concert. Workshops. Group guitar lessons on Saturdays. 902 Caroline St., F’burg. 540-371-4669. http://www.pickerssupply.com/

Stephanie Randall. Teaches piano, clarinet, saxophone for all levels; trumpet, guitar and bass guitar for beginners. 540-455-7444.

Rappahannock Youth Symphony. Non-profit group dedicated to the nurturing of youth through musical performance. Meets Mondays at James Monroe High School. Auditions Sept. 8. 540-898-7102. rysymphony@yahoo.com. http://www.rysymphony.com/

Roberson's Music. Private on all instruments including voice. Registration is ongoing. Instruments available for rent or sale except piano and guitar. Repairs also. 1300 Jeff Davis Hwy., F’burg. 540-373-3775. http://www.robersonsmusic.com/

Stafford Music/Music Quest. Private lessons in many instruments. No long-term commitment. Registration is ongoing. Stafford Music: 2608 Jeff Davis Hwy, 659-5212. Music Quest: 432 Garrisonville Rd., 659-9637. http://www.staffordmusic.com/

Veronica Sutherland. Teaches private flute lessons and directs an area high school flute choir. Meets at H.H. Poole in Stafford. 540-775-1257.

David Symington. Guitar lessons. Bealeton. 540-439-0171.

William Wassum. Heart Strings Violin Academy. Lessons in Suzuki violin and viola, teaching beginners from age 3 to advanced. Also teaches cello and bass through the intermediate level. Thornburg Middle School Orchestra Director. 540-809-5114 or violin_teacher@mindspring.com.

Naomi Wilson.Violin lessons, Suzuki Method, private and group instruction, all ages and levels. $120/month includes weekly individual lessons, group classes, and two annual recitals. 540-287-0736. www.fredericksburgviolin.com

Yamaha Music School.Group lessons available in keyboard and piano for children as young as 3. 207 William St., F’burg. 540-371-4526. http://www.ymsfred.com/

Allyson Zadnik, MT-BC, Board Certified Music Therapist. Music therapy for infants. Ruther Glen. 540-809-6345 or 804/448-1861 or vamusictherapy@hotmail.com.

 

Enrichment and Academics

Abbey Achievement Center. Warrenton. 540-351-0826.

DaVinci's Kids. Enrichment courses for children ages 7-13. Includes Lego Robotics, CSI Jr., Mad Science, Space Odyssey, and Code Blue. 540-322-1588 or visit www.davinciskids.com.

Education Solutions K 12. 820 N Aspen St., Culpeper. 540-829-8008.

Fredericksburg Learning Enhancement Center. Specialized tutoring services for kids of all ages. MASTER THE CODE, PACE, Samonas Sound Therapy, and others. 800 Westwood Office Park, F;burg. 540-368-1960. www.fredericksburglearningcenter.com.

Huntington Learning Centers. Tutoring for all grades, subjects, and study skills. Group setting. Private tutoring for SAT/PSAT/ACT prep. Three centers available locally: F’burg in Central Park (540-548-8500), Spotsylvania (540-710-7090), and Stafford (540-658-1200). http://www.huntingtonlearning.com

Kumon of Fredericksburg. After school learning program. Math and Reading. Students learn to build learning and study skills. 6320 Five Mile Center, Ste 315, F’burg. 540-78-LEARN. www.kumon.com.

The Learning Lab. One-on-one tutoring in your home or other convenient location. Reading, writing, cognitive skills training and math development. All ages and abilities, including special needs students. 540-760-4034. www.yourlearninglab.com.

Virginia Academics. One-on-one tutoring in your home, library, or local coffee shop. All grades and subjects. Free in-home assessment. Prices begin at $100 per week. Call 540-408-3065 or visit www.virginiaacademics.com

 

We have made every effort to include as many local music, art, dance and theater opportunities as we were able to contact. To be included in next year's print list, or to be added to this web list, please contact us at resources@fredericksburgparent.net

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