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Karamu is offering a range of classes for ages 5 and up. These classes will improve upon drama, dance, social, and professional skills.
This course 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 S and requires out of class reading and studying in preparation of every class.
Days: Saturday
Dates: September 16, 2023- November 9, 2023
Time: 9:00 am-10:30 am
In-Person: Karamu House 2355 East 89th Street, Cleveland, OH 44106
Required Materials: Materials will be provided.
Tuition and Fees: $25 annual Registration Fee + $300 Tuition
Showcase Dates: Friday, November 8, 2024 @ 7:30 pm
Saturday, November 9, 2024 @ 2:30 pm
Young artists ages 5-9 years old will learn the fundamentals of movement and performance in this introductory class. Students will explore rhythm, spacing, and technique culminating in a classroom recital for parents and loved ones. Timeliness is essential for all of our programming and the experience of our young artists. Students will not be permitted into a class after the class start time has commenced. Required Dance attire: Boys- white t-shirt, black pants, jazz shoes. Girls- black leotard, tights, jazz shoes
This class meets EVERY S and requires out of class reading and studying in preparation of every class.
Days: Saturday
Dates: September 16, 2023- November 9, 2023
Time: 11:00 am-12:30 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 + $300 Tuition
Showcase Dates: Friday, November 8, 2024 @ 7:30 pm
Saturday, November 9, 2024 @ 2:30 pm
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 of every class.
Days: Tuesday, Thursday
Dates: September 16, 2023- November 9, 2023
Time: 4:00pm-5:30pm
In-Person: Karamu House 2355 East 89th Street, Cleveland, OH 44106
Required Materials: Materials will be provided.
Tuition and Fees: $25 annual Registration Fee + $300 Tuition
Showcase Dates: Friday, November 8, 2024 @ 7:30 pm
Saturday, November 9, 2024 @ 2:30 pm
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. Required Dance attire: Boys- white t-shirt, black pants, jazz shoes. Girls- black leotard, tights, jazz shoes.
This class meets EVERY S and requires out of class reading and studying in preparation of every class.
Days: Saturday
Dates: September 16, 2023- November 9, 2023
Time: 1:00 pm-2:30 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 + $300 Tuition
Showcase Dates: Friday, November 8, 2024 @ 7:30 pm
Saturday, November 9, 2024 @ 2:30 pm
Sankofa Acting II involves an understanding of the history, social relevance, and embodiment of provided scenes, monologues and poetry. 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 M, W and requires out of class reading and studying in preparation of every class.
Days: Monday, Wednesday
Dates: September 16, 2023- November 9, 2023
Time: 4:00pm-5:30pm
In-Person: Karamu House 2355 East 89th Street, Cleveland, OH 44106
Required Materials: Materials will be provided.
Tuition and Fees: $25 annual Registration Fee + $300 Tuition
Showcase Dates: Friday, November 8, 2024 @ 7:30 pm
Saturday, November 9, 2024 @ 2:30 pm
Actors will explore technique 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 T, TH and requires out of class reading and studying in preparation of every class.
Days: Tuesdays, Thursdays
Dates: September 16, 2023- November 9, 2023
Time: 6:00 pm-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 + $300 Tuition
Showcase Dates: Friday, November 8, 2024 @ 7:30 pm
Saturday, November 9, 2024 @ 2:30 pm
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. Required Dance attire: Boys- white t-shirt, black pants, jazz shoes. Girls- black leotard, tights, jazz shoes.
This class meets EVERY M, W and requires out of class reading and studying in preparation of every class.
Days: Saturday
Dates: September 16, 2023- November 9, 2023
Time: 4:00 pm-5:30 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 + $300 Tuition
Showcase Dates: Friday, November 8, 2024 @ 7:30 pm
Saturday, November 9, 2024 @ 2:30 pm
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. Required Dance attire: Boys- white t-shirt, black pants, jazz shoes. Girls- black leotard, tights, jazz shoes.
This class meets EVERY M, W and requires out of class reading and studying in preparation of every class.
Days: Mondays, Wednesdays
Dates: September 16, 2023- November 9, 2023
Time: 6:00 pm-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 + $300 Tuition
Showcase Dates: Friday, November 8, 2024 @ 7:30 pm
Saturday, November 9, 2024 @ 2:30 pm
This course will train Senior adults in tap dance technique and fundamentals. Open to all adult beginners desiring to increase their skills while having fun over the age of 55.
This class meets EVERY W. Please come dressed for movement and prepared to remove shoes to enter the dance studio.
Days: Wednesdays
Dates: September 16, 2023- November 9, 2023
Time: 5:00 pm-6:30 pm
In-Person: Karamu House 2355 East 89th Street, Cleveland, OH 44106
Required Materials: Materials will be provided.
Tuition and Fees: FREE
Showcase Dates: Friday, November 8, 2024 @ 7:30 pm
Saturday, November 9, 2024 @ 2:30 pm
All students joining us for our Fall Session will showcase their skills at our culminating event:
November 8, 2024, at 7:30 pm and November 9, 2024, at 2:30 pm.
No need to wait, register now and become a Karamu Legend!
Are you a school or organization looking to bring theatre to you? Email, mnicholson@karamuhouse.org for residency information. All residencies are subject to the organization needs.
UPstage students, Khloe (left), Nia (center), and Riley (right), work on pieces of the set in set construction class.
UPSTAGE is a program that aims to provide students entering grades 8-12 in the Fall of 2024, with free training, exposure, networking, and mentorship opportunities through technical theatre.
This is open to ALL STUDENTS, especially in the Cleveland and Fairfax neighborhoods. Students will have hands-on experience learning and working in varied technical disciplines such as:
• Costume Design
• Set Painting and Construction
• Stage Management
• Props Management
Your student will develop practical skills and work as a technician on this fall’s production!
The UPstage program is generously funded by PNC.
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),
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