Searching for the best music and theater classes and programs for kids in Fairfield County, CT? Our listings will have your kid learning everything from guitar to clarinet to stage performance in musical theater, even Shakespeare in no time. There are tons of great music and theater classes in Fairfield County, so sign up now.
MUSIC
Atelier Constantin Popescu
1139 E Putnam Ave., Riverside
203-637-7421
Camp Get Enough Music (TM)
PO Box 3457, Westport
203-854-9797
Mary Ann Hall is an award winning music educator who has dedicated her professional life to the development of musical process and programs. She is a leading authority on early childhood music and has been a featured speaker at the Music Educators National Conference for the past 20 years. She has been directly responsible for teaching over 40,000 children and youth with five star ratings from coast to coast. Imaginary Musical Adventures, Summer Music Theater camp and Camp Get Enough Music™ provide a variety of opportunities for your children.
D'Valda & Sirico Dance and Music Centre
1580 Post Road, Fairfield
203-255-9440
D'Valda & Sirico has been fostering success at school and in life for over 25 years! We have dance classes and music lessons all under one roof, with flexible, convenient scheduling. Programs for all ages include Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Hip-Hop, Lyrical, Musical Theatre, Afro-Jazz, and Modern, as well as Voice, Piano, Guitar, Drums, and many popular instruments. Specialized, developmentally appropriate early childhood programs such as "Fantasy Ballet" and "Tiny Tappers" encourage creativity, musicality, rhythm, and gross motor skills. Our professional staff creates a warm, secure environment for students.
Donald Alfano
Hamden
203-230-9405
Gabriel Cappelli/Drums for Kids
203-692-5303 or 203-366-4277
Giuliano's Music Center and School of Music
5 River Road, Wilton
203-656-2155
Mary Ann Hall's MUSIC FOR CHILDREN
Locations in Fairfield, CT and NYC
203-854-9797
Mary Ann Hall’s MUSIC FOR CHILDREN offers three exciting summer programs: CAMP GET ENOUGH MUSIC™ camp for ages 4.5-8 years will meet 4 days/week during July and August from 10:30am-2:30pm. Your children will explore, create, and record a different style of music each week. Mystical, Magical, Musical Adventures™ classes, for ages 10 weeks-10 years meet once or twice/week, June, July, and August. Summer Music Theater Camp in Westport, for ages 10-14 years meets 4 days/week in July with a fully-staged, costumed performance finale!
Miss Lenka
203-979-3418
lenkashows@worldnet.att.net
For the best birthday ever, how about a visit from Mother Goose? Or a Little Ballerina Party? Or become a princess in your very own fairy tale? Miss Lenka brings these wonderful experiences to your home or school, along with her “Off to Join the Circus” program and “Time for Mime,” a pantomime learning experience. Programs are tailored to your needs. Email or call us.
Music Together of Fairfield County
203-256-1656
Interested in making music with your young child this summer? Nurture your child's natural enthusiasm for music and movement by registering for Music Together classes! Music Together is an innovative, thoroughly researched approach to music and movement, committed to helping families and caregivers discover the pleasure and educational value of informal musical experiences. Young children's musical growth occurs best in a playful, musically rich, and developmentally appropriate setting, free of direct instruction and fun for both children and adults.
Performing Arts Center of Connecticut, LLC
18 Lindeman Drive, Trumbull
203-372-ARTS (2787)
The Performing Arts Center of Connecticut (PACC) brings a home for the arts to Fairfield County. In the past seven years, they have awarded $460,000 in scholarships to students. PACC’s 12,000-sq. ft., state-of-the-art location houses four dance studios, a black box theater, kitchen, homework area, and costume shop. Dance, voice, acting, musical theater and music lessons are offered for ages 3 to adult. Ten percent of PACC’s dance population are boys. PACC’s goal is to give students the opportunity to perform in an inspiring, creative, nurturing environment.
Sharps and Flats
A Music Conservatory
31 Bailey Ave., Ridgefield
203-438-3300
Music lessons and rentals featuring piano, strings and woodwinds. We offer 30, 40, and 60 minute private lessons as well as 40 minute semi private lessons (2 students) that incorporate music theory, technique, sight-playing, and ear training. Morning, afternoon, evening, and weekend scheduling options are offered including special performance opportunities, judging events, spring recital and summer programs. Come visit us today!
Stamford Symphony
203-325-1407
ecarroll@stamfordsymphony.org
The Westport Music Center, LLC
1460 Post Road E., Westport
203-259-7615
The Westport Music Center, LLC has been serving Fairfield County musicians, from beginners to pros, since 1965. Instrument rentals and repairs are offered, as well as lessons for students of all levels. You’ll find the area’s most extensive selection of print music and instruction books, and all of the recommended music and accessories for school bands and orchestras. A vital local resource for musical goods and services, the Westport Music Center features fast, knowledgeable service and a friendly, dedicated faculty. Visit westportmusic.com, or call (203) 259-7615 for additional information.
Westport Performance Music
265 Main St., Westport
203-226-4142
Westport School of Music
18 Woods Grove Road, Westport
203-227-4931
WIREMILL ACADEMY
49 New St., Wilton
203-544-9494
THEATER
All Things Kids of Fairfield County
All Things Kids of Fairfield County is the first directory of its kind for parents in the area. Find out everything you need to know to help educate, entertain, and enrich your child's life! From where to send your children to school, to ideas for a birthday party, and even where to get a haircut—it's all here, easy to find, and organized by category and colored sections. With this indispensable guide on hand, you will be on the go and in-the-know quickly and easily.
Broadway Edge
244 W. 54th St., 5th Fl., New York
646-395-2898
Center Stage Theatre Company
181 Post Road W., Westport
203-341-9659
We are a multi-award-winning theatre school that awakens your children's dreams through the utilization of theatre principles in a safe, nurturing environment. In just one session, your child will be instilled with a new sense of self-belief and self-advocacy, ultimately culminating with the showcasing of his/her strengths center stage. To accomplish this, we’ve assembled the finest Broadway actors, award-winning directors, and industry professionals. At Center Stage, your children will work with the best so that they can be the best. See our ad and call to schedule an interview.
Crystal Theatre
203-847-4850
Crystal Theatre, Inc. is an independent, non-profit performing arts school. We work with children from pre-K up to teens. We offer pre-K morning classes, a variety of after-school classes from Kindergarten through high school, plus our popular summer theatre camps. Help your child develop theatrical skills, stronger oral language, motor skills, self-expression, and a greater self-confidence. Children will act out story books, dress up like favorite characters from movies and story books, and perform! Each week we will explore drama, music, and dance through exciting theater games and music-and-movement exercises.
Curtain Call, Inc.
1349 Newfield Ave., Stamford
Administration: 203-329-8207
Box Office: 203-461-6358
brian@curtaincallinc.com
Curtain Call is Stamford’s longest-running community theatre, providing year-round performances and exciting creative opportunities. Educational workshops are available for ages 5 through adult, after school, evenings and on weekends in acting, comedy, improvisation, musical theatre, on-camera, Shakespeare…and more! Our faculty consists of area professionals dedicated to inspiring and nurturing the community in the performing arts. We can also create a special workshop for your before or after school program. For more information, contact our Education Director.
Edgerton Center For the Performing Arts
5151 Park Ave., Fairfield
203-371-7909
These workshops encourage the development of musical theatre performance skills in performers ages 8-14, culminating in a free, live performance at the end of each session. In addition, each session will be visited by two artists from the Broadway/Off Broadway community. Don't miss this incredible opportunity for your child to hone their skills amongst peers with the same passion! Two sessions available: July 6-18 and/or July 20-31. Call or visit our website.
Fairfield Performing Arts - Jennifer Kenny
All classes will be held at First Church Congregational at 148 Beach Road
Fairfield
203-610-5882
Filmmakers Ink
Multiple locations in Fairfield County, Westchester, and NYC
413-320-6071
patrick@filmmakers-ink.com
Award-winning filmmaker/instructors. Create your own movie, from script-to-screen. Filmmaking, screenwriting, acting and special FX ages 8-17. Affordable summer day camps and after-school programs, serving Fairfield County, Westchester County and NYC. Make movies, make friends, make an impact!
Performing Arts Center of Connecticut, LLC
18 Lindeman Drive, Trumbull
203-372-ARTS (2787)
The Performing Arts Center of Connecticut (PACC) brings a home for the arts to Fairfield County. In the past seven years, they have awarded $460,000 in scholarships to students. PACC’s 12,000-sq. ft., state-of-the-art location houses four dance studios, a black box theater, kitchen, homework area, and costume shop. Dance, voice, acting, musical theater and music lessons are offered for ages 3 to adult. Ten percent of PACC’s dance population are boys. PACC’s goal is to give students the opportunity to perform in an inspiring, creative, nurturing environment.
Ridgefield Playhouse
80 East Ridge, Ridgefield
203-438-5795
Studio
A School For The Performing Arts
26 Forrest St., New Canaan
203-966-7056
TheStudioNC@aol.com
The Studio provides innovative, high-quality instruction to children and adults in the performing arts. Our staff consists of active professional artists from New York City who are successfully pursuing a life in performance. They provide our students with fresh, new ideas and skills that are being used in the industry today. All of our instructors find inspiration in their work, giving them a unique gift for empowering students with skills and confidence that can enrich all aspects of their lives.
The Great Charlini
914-673-9081
WIREMILL ACADEMY
49 New Street , Wilton
203-544-9494
