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2026 SUMMER ARTS INTENSIVE

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An exciting, high-energy musical theatre experience featuring acting, singing, dancing, and ensemble storytelling. The production promises to be a bold, family-friendly musical adventure. For students entering 6th – 12th Grade.

NOTE: THIS IS AN AUDITION-ONLY PROGRAM.

Program Dates:

June 15th – July 25th, 2026

Culminating performances will take place July 24th & July 25th, 2026.

 AUDITIONS: April 4th & 18th (1:00P – 5:00P).      CALLBACKS: April 25th (1:00P – 5:00P).

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 NOTE: Scholarships, Payment Plans, and Financial Aid available.

For Registration and Tuition Questions:

Please contact, Arts Education Manager, Maya Israel at misrael@karamuhouse.org or 216.795.7070 ext. 228

Spring 2026 Arts Education Classes
at Karamu House

Karamu House is proud to offer a rich, intergenerational lineup of performing arts classes this spring, spanning drama, dance, and music.
Programming is designed for ages 5 to 85, with instruction from professional teaching artists in a welcoming, skill-building environment.
This spring and all year long, Karamu House celebrates its 110th year the theme:
ROOTED. RESILIENT. RISING.

A declaration of our past, present, and future. Join a legacy of creativity and community

Session Dates:

March 2nd – April 11, 2026

Culminating performances will take place April 10, and April 11, 2026.

 Note: Classes run weekly, class durations extend to support final rehearsals and show preparation. 

Youth Classes

Littles Griot Acting (Ages 5–9)
Saturdays | 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Location: Arena Theatre

Littles Griot Dance (Ages 5–9)
Saturdays | 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Location: Upper Dance Studio

Sankofa Acting Novice (Ages 10–13)
Wednesdays | 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM & Saturdays | 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Location: Upper Drama Studio

Adult Classes

Senior Tap
Wednesdays | 5:00 PM – 6:45 PM 
Location: Lower Dance Studio

Adult Urban Ballroom Dance (Ages 18+) – New Class Offering
Tuesdays | 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM 
Location: Pavillion

Save the Date:

Culminating student performances will take place on April 10 and April 11, 2026.

Karamu Education

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.

Hosted on Tuesdays and Thursday schools and organizations receive a tour and workshop on the history of Karamu.

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