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Karamu House offers a variety of arts education programming in facilitated and on-demand virtual course offerings. Course offerings include voice, drama, dance, and more. Additionally, Karamu offers online corporate training programs for diversity, racial and equity inclusion programming..
For decades, Karamu House has created long-lasted partnerships with local school districts from around the Northeast Ohio area to enhance the schools’ arts programming—through field trips to workshops to customized arts education programs.
Karamu House also partners with other arts schools – including private dance academies and schools of music – to create unique partnerships that enhance Karamu’s mission to […]provide arts education, and present programs for all people while honoring the African American experience.
Karamu House provides arts education to hundreds of children and adults each year during the fall, spring and summer semesters. The Karamu Arts Academy includes classes and lessons for children and adults, alike, in drama and theatre, vocal performance and music, dance, and more.
The arts have long been used as a vehicle to address complex and uncomfortable topics, including racial diversity and inclusion. As the country's oldest Black producing theatre, Karamu House offers formal training programs for small to large institutions (both for-profit and non-profit) with a catalog of original and produced works that facilitate interactive discussion about racial equity and inclusion.
Training programs are available for live, in-person sessions (or) on-demand virtual sessions (and) everything in-between.
Karamu house has been serving the community for over 100 years! Today, karamu’s mission is to produce professional theatre, provide arts education, and present programs for all people while honoring the african american experience.
Hosted on Tuesdays and Thursday schools and organizations receive a tour and workshop on the history of Karamu.
7 week performing arts intensive for students completing grades 6-12.
Aspiring and seasoned adult actors are welcomed to join acting workshop exploring objectives, tactics and script analysis. Adults can also train in tap classes free thanks to funding from Cleveland Clinic.
Karamu Arts Academy provides intensive theatre education courses, training youth to perform on a professional level. Students in grades K-12 receive training in dance, theatre, and vocal music. Sessions take place in the Fall and Spring and culminates in productions demonstrating technique, historical knowledge and social justice. (Littles K-2),
To Sign-up for classes click HERE or visit karamu.coursestorm.com
This course teaches our littles the power and joy of storytelling through movement. A Griot is a member of a class of traveling poets, musicians, and storytellers who maintain a tradition of oral history in parts of West Africa. Students of all backgrounds are encouraged to explore folktales and add influences of their own stories in this class. They will learn and explore basic technique to unearth their tale.
This class meets EVERY SATURDAY. Please come dressed for movement.
Days: Saturdays
Dates: January 20- April 14
Time: 9:00am - 10:30am
In-Person: Karamu House 2355 East 89th Street, Cleveland, OH 44106
Required Materials: Dance Attire - ALL DANCERS ARE REQUIRED to wear a dance leotard, tights, dance skirt, shorts, and/or pants and dance shoes.
*If you have any questions, please call 216-795-7070 ext. 228
Showcase Date: April 12-14, 2024.
Showcase Time: TBD
Please email mnicholson@karamuhouse.org if there are any questions.
Tuition and Fees: $25 annual Registration Fee
Culmination: The spring 2024 session will culminate in full production with all classes integrated together.
Full Tuition and sliding-scale financial assistance is available for families. Use promo code FINAID23-24 at checkout to only pay the registration fee of $25 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.
This course fuses the dance styles of Jazz, Modern, and Musical Theatre through the study of movement throughout the African Diaspora and pioneers of dance. This course trains you in history, social relevance, and technique. Students take a deep dive into storytelling through dance highlighting the fusion of the styles.
This class meets EVERY SATURDAY. Please come dressed for movement and prepared to remove shoes to enter the dance studio.
Days: Saturdays
Dates: January 20- April 14
Time: 11:00am - 12:30pm
In-Person: Karamu House 2355 East 89th Street, Cleveland, OH 44106
Required Materials: Dance Attire - ALL DANCERS ARE REQUIRED to wear a dance leotard, tights, dance skirt, shorts, and/or pants and dance shoes.
*If you have any questions, please call 216-795-7070 ext. 228
Tuition and Fees: $25 annual Registration Fee
Showcase Date: April 12-14, 2024.
Showcase Time: TBD
Please email mnicholson@karamuhouse.org if there are any questions.
Culmination: The spring 2024 session will culminate in full production with all classes integrated together.
Full Tuition and sliding-scale financial assistance is available for families. Use promo code FINAID23-24 at checkout to only pay the registration fee of $25 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.
All levels welcome. This course fuses the dance styles of Jazz, Modern, and Musical Theatre through the study of movement throughout the African Diaspora and pioneers of dance. This course trains you in history, social relevance, and technique. Students take a deep dive into storytelling through dance highlighting the fusion of the styles.
This class meets EVERY SATURDAY. Please come dressed for movement and prepared to remove your shoes to enter the dance studio.
Days: Saturdays
Dates: January 20- April 14
Time: 1:00pm - 2:30pm
In-Person: Karamu House 2355 East 89th Street, Cleveland, OH 44106
Required Materials: Dance Attire - ALL DANCERS ARE REQUIRED to wear a dance leotard, tights, dance skirt, shots, and/or pants and dance shoes.
*If you have any questions, please call 216-795-7070 ext. 228
Tuition and Fees: $25 annual Registration Fee
Showcase Date: April 12-14, 2024.
Showcase Time: TBD
Please email mnicholson@karamuhouse.org if there are any questions.
Culmination: The spring 2024 session will culminate in full production with all classes integrated together.
Full Tuition and sliding-scale financial assistance is available for families. Use promo code FINAID23-24 at checkout to only pay the registration fee of $25 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.
Senior 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.
This class meets EVERY Wednesday. Please come dressed for movement.
In-Person: Karamu House 2355 East 89th Street, Cleveland, OH 44106
*If you have any questions, please call 216-795-7070 ext. 228
Dates: Wednesdays
Time: 5:00p-6:30p | 90 min
Showcase Date: April 12-14, 2024.
Showcase Time: TBD
In-Person: Karamu House 2355 East 89th Street, Cleveland, OH 44106
Capacity: 20
Required Materials: Tap dance shoes are required.
Karamu: Little Griot Acting- Teaches our littles the power and joy of storytelling. A Griot is a member of a class of traveling poets, musicians, and storytellers who maintain a tradition of oral history in parts of West Africa. Students of all backgrounds are encouraged to explore folktales and add influences of their own stories in this class.
Art is incorporated with masks, puppets and/or drawings discovering story in visual art and vocal expression.
This class meets EVERY SATURDAY. Please come dressed for movement.
Days: Saturdays
Dates: January 20- April 14
Time: 9:00am - 10:30am
In-Person: Karamu House 2355 East 89th Street, Cleveland, OH 44106
Required Materials: All Materials will be provided. Please dress in movement attire
*If you have any questions, please call 216-795-7070 ext. 228
Tuition and Fees: $25 annual Registration Fee + $300 Tuition
Showcase Date: April 12-14, 2024.
Showcase Time: TBD
Please email mnicholson@karamuhouse.org if there are any questions.
Tuition and Fees: $25 annual Registration Fee
Culmination: The spring 2024 session will culminate in full production with all classes integrated together.
Full Tuition and sliding-scale financial assistance is available for families. Use promo code FINAID23-24 at checkout to only pay the registration fee of $25 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.
To Sign-up for classes click HERE or visit karamu.coursestorm.com
This BEGINNERS Sankofa Acting course studies a deep understanding of historical and social justice connections in the work selected. This approach focuses on how we look at art and culture to move forward. This fundamentals course focuses on building your “acting toolkit”. This course will allow you to develop a strong foundation in approaching theatre through the exploration of theatre games, improvisation tools, and history.
This class meets EVERY T, TH and requires out-of-class reading and studying in preparation for every class.
Days: Tuesday, Thursday
Dates: January 16- April 14, 2024
Time: 4:00-5:30 pm
In-Person: Karamu House 2355 East 89th Street, Cleveland, OH 44106
Required Materials: Materials will be provided.
*If you have any questions, please call 216-795-7070 ext. 228
Tuition and Fees: $25 annual Registration Fee
Showcase Date: April 12-14, 2024.
Showcase Time: TBD
Please email mnicholson@karamuhouse.org if there are any questions.
Culmination: The spring 2024 session will culminate in full production with all classes integrated together.
Full Tuition and sliding-scale financial assistance is available for families. Use promo code FINAID23-24 at checkout to only pay the registration fee of $25 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.
Sankofa Acting intermediate involves an understanding of the history, social relevance, and embodiment of provided scenes, monologues, and poetry at a higher level. Students will train their voice, body, and mind to approach theatre consciously, advocating for themselves and their characters. This course will allow students to develop their skills on a professional level. Selected playwrights of the African Diaspora will be explored through analysis, technique, and performance.
This class meets EVERY T, TH and requires out-of-class reading and studying in preparation for every class.
Days: Tuesday, Thursday
Dates: January 16- April 14, 2024
Time: 4:00 - 5:30
In-Person: Karamu House 2355 East 89th Street, Cleveland, OH 44106
Required Materials: Materials will be provided.
*If you have any questions, please call 216-795-7070 ext. 228
Tuition and Fees: $25 annual Registration Fee
Showcase Date: April 12-14, 2024.
Showcase Time: TBD
Please email mnicholson@karamuhouse.org if there are any questions.
Culmination: The spring 2024 session will culminate in full production with all classes integrated together.
Full Tuition and sliding-scale financial assistance is available for families. Use promo code FINAID23-24 at checkout to only pay the registration fee of $25 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.
This course explores Shakespeare’s language and the characters that populate his works, including kings, queens, lovers, shrews, and fools. Themes such as power, revenge, love, jealousy, ambition, and betrayal will be discussed and analyzed.
This class meets EVERY Saturday and requires out-of-class reading and studying in preparation for every class.
Days: Saturdays
Dates: January 20- April 14, 2024
Time: 10:00am-11:30am
In-Person: Karamu House 2355 East 89th Street, Cleveland, OH 44106
Required Materials: Materials will be provided.
Tuition and Fees: $25 annual Registration Fee
Showcase Date: April 12-14, 2024.
Showcase Time: TBD
Please email mnicholson@karamuhouse.org if there are any questions.
Culmination: The spring 2024 session will culminate in full production with all classes integrated together.
Full Tuition and sliding-scale financial assistance is available for families. Use promo code FINAID23-24 at checkout to only pay the registration fee of $25 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.
Actors will explore acting techniques through the understanding and application of multiple acting methods. Actors will prepare, rehearse, and perform scenes, monologues, and a series of staged readings which will be explored through the lens of the Black Diaspora.
This class meets EVERY Tuesday and Thursday and requires out-of-class reading and studying in preparation for every class.
Days: Tuesday, Thursday
Dates: January 16- April 14, 2024
Time: 6:00pm - 7:30 pm
In-Person: Karamu House 2355 East 89th Street, Cleveland, OH 44106
Required Materials: Materials will be provided.
Tuition and Fees: $25 annual Registration Fee
Showcase Date: April 12-14, 2024
Showcase Time: TBD
Please email mnicholson@karamuhouse.org if there are any questions.
Culmination: The spring 2024 session will culminate in full production with all classes integrated together.
Full Tuition and sliding-scale financial assistance is available for families. Use promo code FINAID23-24 at checkout to only pay the registration fee of $25 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.
To Sign-up for classes click HERE or visit karamu.coursestorm.com
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