Arts Academy
Classes
Our youngest dancers do not require a placement class prior to registering. These young students are placed into their class level by their birthdate.
Styles of Dance Offered: Creative Movement, Classical Ballet & Tap
Ages: Toddler through age 6
Class Levels: Dance with Me, Little Steps, Dance Discovery, Level 1, Primary Grade
We place dance students ages 7-12 in a class that is age appropriate and skill level appropriate. If a student is an absolute beginner, they would attend a class designed just for them. But if your child has been dancing for awhile, a member of our faculty will need to schedule a class placement evaluation to determine the best possible class level for your child.
Styles of Dance Offered: Classical Ballet, Pre-Pointe, Pointe, Variations, Jazz Dance, Contemporary Dance, Tap & Musical Theatre
Ages: Ages 7-12
Class Levels: Absolute Beginner, Beginning and Intermediate Levels 2-5 Curriculum
Dance students ages 13+ in a class that is age appropriate and skill level appropriate. We offer teen classes for absolute beginners, students with limited experience, and classes for the pre-professional level dancer. Please contact the office to arrange a class-placement appointment if your student has previous dance experience. There is no charge for a class-placement appointment.
Styles of Dance Offered: Classical Ballet, Pre-Pointe, Pointe, Variations, Pas De Deux, Jazz Dance, Contemporary Dance, Tap & Musical Theatre, Conditioning for dancers, Pilates, & special dance workshops throughout the season.
Ages: Ages 13+
Class Levels: Absolute Beginner, Beginning, Intermediate, & Advanced & Pre-Professional Levels 6-8 A/B Curriculums
Collierville Arts Academy offers top quality instruction for adults at all skill levels. At our studio you will find a welcoming environment and excellent professional instruction. Schedule a visit class by call our office at 901-861-7001.
Styles of Dance Offered: Classical Ballet, Jazz, Tap Dance, and pilates mat training
Ages: Age 18+
Class Levels: Absolute Beginner, Beginning and Intermediate Levels of Dance
Collierville Arts Academy offers martial arts classes for ages 4 through adults. We have our own unique martial arts training system that infuses Shotokan, Goju Ryu Karate methods for our Tigers Karate system of training. We also offer BattleMasters padded weapons, kickboxing, and self-defense training.
Styles of Martial Arts Offered: Karate, Padded Weapons, Kickboxing, & Self-Defense
Ages: Ages 4-Adults
Class Levels: Absolute Beginner, Beginning, Intermediate and Advanced Levels in Little Tigers Karate, Tigers Karate, BattleMasters, with belt and sash rankings white - black belt levels.
All new fencers begin with our Learn to Fence! Intro Short Course. Equipment is provided for this introductory one-time workshop style class. Following this class, students will be allowed to attend the age-appropriate fencing class to further improve in the sport. For more information, please go here.
Do you have experience already? Used to fence long ago? Regular training classes are offered for recreational and competitive fencers who have their own equipment. Click here for what to do!
Styles of Fencing Offered: Epee primarily. Foil and saber fencers welcome!
Ages: Ages 9+
Class Levels: Absolute Beginner, Beginning, Intermediate & Advanced/National Levels
Collierville Arts Academy offers fine arts classes for children and teens year round. All materials are included in our Fine Arts course fees. Students have the option of participation in our Fine Arts Gallery Shows twice per year. Many of our students have their art work on display in local businesses and are award winning artists in their schools, homeschooling group, and in regional competitions.
Styles of Fine Arts Lessons Offered: Drawing, Painting (watercolor, acrylic), Clay and Sculpture, and Mixed Media
Ages: Ages 5-Teens
Class Levels: Absolute Beginner through Advanced Levels of skill and techniques
We offer private music instruction for children, teens, and adults at all skill levels. Please contact our office at 901-861-7001 to schedule a complimentary interview with a music instructor.
Styles of Music Lessons Offered:
Piano, Guitar
Ages: Age 6-Adults
Class Levels: Absolute Beginner, Beginning, Intermediate & Advanced Levels
Collierville Arts Academy trained actors, singers, and dancers appear on local, regional and national stages. We are proud of our talent and our legacy of creating and developing top quality entertainers and artists. We are home training studio to award winning artists of all ages in the Memphis area.
For the busy musical theatre performer we offer professional private, semi-private and group instruction in voice, acting, and stage movement including gesture, dance, and direction.
Styles of Lessons Offered:
Acting, TV Commercial, Modeling, Musical Theatre Movement, Tap and Jazz Dance, Voice, Audition Preparation
Ages: Age 6-Adults
Class Levels: Absolute Beginner, Beginning, Intermediate & Advanced Levels