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
Art from the Heart. Bead and pottery studio in Stafford offers classes in clay and pottery painting. 60 Susa Dr, Suite 103, Stafford. (Behind 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. Group instruction in visual arts. 1141 Heatherstone Dr, F'burg. 540-785-2293 or www.gracearts.org
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
The Studio. Offering instruction in Painting & Drawing, Piano, Drums, Flute, Acting, Voice, and Dance in the heart of King George. Located at 9305 Kings Highway (across from BB&T bank). 540-625-2011. www.thestudiokg.com; This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
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/
Artistry Dance Center. Ballet, modern, tap, hip-hop, jazz, Irish, lyrical, Scottish Highland, pointe and more. Ages 2 and up. 282 Deacon Rd - Suite 102, F'burg. 540-370-4866. http://www.artistrydancecenter.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. http://www.facebook.com/pages/Barton-Williams-School-of-Dance-Ltd/263386243100
Brushwoods School of Dance, 108 Faulconer Street, Gordonsville. Classes in Primary/Pre-Ballet, Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Performance. 540-832-5220. http://www.brushwoodsschoolofdance.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.
Craigellachie School of Highland Dance. F'burg. Owner: Megan Grant Burgess. 540-891-2116. This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
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. http://www.facebook.com/pages/Dance-and-Gym-Expressions-Inc/142601412422234
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/location.php?location=franchise&st=va3
For a Dancer, Inc., Warrenton. Pre-ballet, tap, jazz, ballet, and Irish dance. 92 Main Street, Suite 002. 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/
Frick and Frack Music 2:49. Musical Theatre classes for kids ages K - 8th grade. 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 three area locations including North Stafford, South Stafford and Fredericksburg. 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. Jazz, ballet, hip-hop, Scottish Highland, modern. 1141 Heatherstone Dr, F'burg. 540-785-2293. www.gracearts.org.
Let's Dance of Culpeper. Dance includes ballet, lyrical, tap, jazz, hip-hop and creative movement. 128 West Culpeper St., Suite 200, Culpeper. 540-829-2439. http://www.letsdanceculpeper.com
JenneFit. Pre-School Ballet and Creative Movement program for children ages three to five. Classes focus on fun, fitness and confidence building while learning basic ballet, stretching and movement exercises. Trained in England under the Royal Academy of Dance Classical Ballet Syllabus, Jennifer worked professionally as a multi discipline dancer and actress for a number of years before turning to teaching with a focus on helping children build confidence and self esteem through movement and fitness. Fall Pre-School Schedule starts August 23rd. Classes held at Tiger Martial Arts, 20 Plantation Drive, Fredericksburg. Call 407-436-2004 or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for further information, registration and class schedules.
Kinderdance. Currently available at more than 10 area locations including Hazelwild, Kids' Station, Fredericksburg Christian Preschools, Fredericksburg and Stafford Parks and Recreation, various Minnielands, and Children of America centers. Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call 540-785-4040
King George Ballet Co. Kinderdance, pre-ballet, ballet, pointe prep/conditioning, pointe, pas de deux, modern, lyrical, jazz, tap, and hip-hop. 10230 Kings Hwy, King George. 540-775-3714. http://www.kinggeorgeballet.com/index.html
Paragon Training Center. Preschool dance, ballroom. 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. http://www.facebook.com/pages/Fredericksburg-VA/Stafford-Ballet-Academy/250855674315
Stafford Performing Stars. A performance-based group that teaches singing and dancing to children, beginning at age 4. 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 www.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. http://www.fredericksburgva.gov/departments/recreation/index.aspx?id=1258
Strictly Ballroom Dance Studio. Youth Ballroom, Latin, and Swing. Learn the basics of all the Ballroom, Latin, and Swing dances with the freedom of a walk-in class. Bring a partner if you can find one. Otherwise, join us whenever you can make it! Walk-in Classes Tu/Th at 7pm. For ages 4-16.125 Olde Greenwich Drive Suite #190, F'burg. 540-898-9060. http://www.strictlyballroom.net
The Studio. See listing above.
Music and Voice
(If you are looking for an individual private lesson teacher, please see the RMS site below for suggestions.)
Rappahannock Music Society. Formed by local teachers to support and promote music in our area. Find a teacher using their member listings. http://www.rmusicsoc.org/index.html
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. 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. http://www.applemusicinc.com/
Bang Music . Private lessons in all instruments. 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/
Billy Cooper's Steel Guitar Shop. Instrument sales and lessons. 20504 Constitution Hwy, Orange. 540-854-5940. http://www.billycooperssteelguitar.com/
Chancellor Music. Instrument rental and repair for residents of Stafford, Spotsylvania, Culpeper and King George Counties. Online only. http://www.chancellormusicllc.com/
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
The Drum Academy. Drum sessions are private or groups. The Academy offers: Homeschooling Music Modules, Church Drumming, Private & Public School Ensembles/Full Bands, Drumline, Winter Drumline, Solo and Ensemble Competition Preparation, Music College and University Audition Preparation, Studio Session Preparation, Just want to Have Some Fun and Turn Noise into Music. www.The-DrumAcademy.com. We Make Drummers!
Forte Music Studios. Lesssons for string, woodwind, brass instrument, as well as piano, guitar and voice. 1691 Jeff Davis Hwy, F'burg. 540-899-OPUS. www.fortemusicstudios.com.
Grace Center for the Arts. Private and group instruction in all instruments. 1141 Heatherstone Dr, F'burg. 540-785-2293. www.gracearts.org.
Laurie Kendall - lessons for homeschool students during the day. Private lessons on flute, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, trombone, snare drum, and piano. Located in Salem Fields neighborhood in Spotsylvania. Reasonable rates. Call 548-8501
LessonPortal.com - find your next music teacher fast!
The Music Studio. Private and group instruction in Piano, Voice, Harp, Flute & Piccolo, Strings (violin, viola, cello, bass), and Woodwind Instruments. 292 Garrisonville Road, Suite 301, Stafford. 540- 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.facebook.com/pages/Fredericksburg-VA/Pickers-Supply/140952752581786
Rappahannock Youth Symphony. Non-profit group dedicated to the nurturing of youth through musical performance. Meets Mondays at James Monroe High School. Auditions August 30-31 and September 13-14, 6-8:30pm, at Battlefield Middle School (11120 Leavells Road Fredericksburg, VA 22407). 540-898-7102. http://www.rysymphony.org/
Roberson's Music. Private on all instruments including voice. Registration is ongoing. Instruments available for rent or sale. 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/
The Studio. See listing above.
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/
Enrichment and Academics
Abbey Achievement Center. Warrenton. 540-351-0826.
Education Solutions K 12. 820 N Aspen St., Culpeper. 540-829-8008.
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. http://center.ikumon.com/showpage.aspx?url=92502.
Learning Enhancement Centers. Specialized tutoring services for kids of all ages. MASTER THE CODE, PACE, Samonas Sound Therapy, and others. 810 Westwood Office Park, F;burg. 540-368-1960. OR 14540 John Marshall Hwy, #105, Gainesville. 703-599-8706. www.fredericksburglearningcenter.com.
Special Needs Piano Instruction. Margaret Fernandez. Lessons in your home. 540-479-6290
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 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
