Classes Span Singing, Dancing, Acting, Props, Set & More
Of all the many sports and classes for kids around Grand Rapids, theater is the one dream I have for all of my kids.
I just love theater and getting to watch my kids on stage (or backstage on crew) is more exciting to me than any athletic event.
We love the community atmosphere that develops with each performance, with everyone working super hard to make something great together.
And it’s one of those things that any kind of creative kid can be involved in. You can work on props, crew, costumes, set design, singing, dancing or acting.
We’ve compiled a list of the best theater classes and acting classes in West Michigan.
*feature image is of Homeschool Performing Arts.
Full List of Acting Classes for Kids
These theater groups offer the best acting experiences for kids in West Michigan. Some focus on summer camps and others have theater classes year-round.
West MI Acting Classes
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Caledonia Dance & Music Center 131 E. Main St SE, Ste E, Caledonia, MI 49316
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Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12 |
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Children's Creations Theater 6161 28th St SE Studio #8, Grand Rapids, MI 49546
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Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12 |
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Circle Theatre 1703 Robinson Rd SE, East Grand Rapids, MI 49506
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Grades 9-12 |
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Grand Rapids Civic Theatre & School of Theatre Arts 30 Division Ave N, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
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Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12 |
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Homeschool Performing Arts 7995 Timpson Ave SE, Alto, MI 49302
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Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12 |
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Interlochen Center for the Arts 4000 J Maddy Pkwy, Interlochen, MI 49643
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Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12 |
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KidStage 1971 East Beltline, Grand Rapids, MI 49525
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Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12 |
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Van Singel Fine Arts Center 8500 Burlingame SW, Byron Center, MI 49315
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Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12 |
How Acting Classes for Kids Works
What Age Do Acting Classes Start?
Any school-age kid can delve into performing arts.
Local theatre houses offer school-year programs and youth acting summer camps for all ages. Often these programs culminate in a stage performance where we can see all our kids’ hard work come to life.
Performing arts can include dance, singing and acting, so it’s a fun extracurricular to combine with other interests. Kids can take dance lessons AND theater classes, and they can work together!
Kids can also learn how to audition through local groups. Grand Rapids Civic Theatre offers audition workshops where you can learn how to ace auditions and what’s expected at them.
My daughter just did an audition preparedness class through the Van Singel fine art center at Byron Center. You did not need to be a Byron center student to register.
I would highly recommend Van Singel Youth Theatre (and Community Theatre) in Byron Center as well!
Youth Theatre presented a fabulous show Finding Nemo Jr in June with nearly 100 cast members grades third through sixth, and this weekend, August 15 to 17, community theater presents Mary Poppins and stage with actors ranging from third grade through adults. They were just on Fox News yesterday! Vsfac.com