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The lights dim, the music swells and the curtain rises – transporting you into a world of make believe. Share the excitement of theater with your children. FAMILY™ Magazine’s Guide to the Theatre and Performing Arts helps you find just the right performance, class or theatre party to spark your child’s imagination and love of the arts.


The following sections can be found in this resource guide:
Children’s Theatre Performances
Performing Arts Classes or Instruction
Theatre/Performance Parties
Theatre Performances
Etiquette


Children’s Theatre Performances

Cherry Blossoms’ Music Time
www.cherryblossomsmusictime.com
301-603-9627
Fun-filled, skill-building music and movement classes in a nurturing environment. Engaging, experienced teachers. Ages 5 months to 6 years. Third Annual “Art with Heart” family benefit Concert (all ages) Oct. 21st/ Chevy Chase, MD.

Conservatory Ballet
www.conservatoryballet.com
info@conservatoryballet.com
703-715-8366
2254-L Hunters Woods Plaza Road
Reston, VA
Our Nutcracker is performed on December 5 – 9 at the Reston Community Center and again at The Madeira School Theater on December 15.

Harmonia School of Music & Art
www.harmoniaschool.org
harmonia@harmoniaschool.org
703-938-7301
2942 Hunter Mill Road
Oakton, VA
Announcing our new Children’s Theatre program! Children ages 5 & up are invited to be a part of our Musical Theatre productions. Productions held at Jewish Community Center, Fairfax, VA. Robin Hood The Musical; Nov. 17, No Strings Attached; March 8 and Adventures of a Comic Book Artist; June 7.

Imagination Stage
www.imaginationstage.org
info@imaginationstage.org
301-961-6060
4908 Auburn Avenue
Bethesda, MD

Metropolitan Ballet Theatre & Academy
www.mbtdance.org - contact@mbtdance.org
301-762-1757
10076 Darnestown Road, Suite 202
Rockville, MD
MBT offers dance classes to ages 4 & above – creative movement, ballet, jazz, and choreography training. Performing The Nutcracker Dec. 7 – 9 & 14 – 16 and other ballets.

Washington National Opera
www.dc-opera.org
info@dc-opera.org
202-295-2400
Family Look-In: Don Giovanni November 10, 3PM Kennedy Center Open House. Tickets: $10 for youth; $15 or $35 for adults. Study materials included.

Washington Performing Arts Society
www.wpas.org
202-547-1122
The beloved characters of Rudyard Kipling’s classic tales come to life as CityDance performs Jungle Books, an imaginative live music and dance event your whole family will love. Lansburgh Theatre, Dec. 8, 9, 15 &16 1-4:30PM, Tickets: $18 (kids), $30 (adults)

Performing Arts Classes or Instruction

A Class Act - Acting for Young People & Adults, Inc.
www.actingforyoungpeople.com
mary@actingforyoungpeople.com
703-307-5332
5506 Talon Court
Fairfax, VA
Special Information: Ages 5-Adult. Acting classes, summer arts camp, Scout badge workshops, after school programs, coaching. Professional-level training in a supportive and fun environment.

Berrend Dance Centre
www.berrenddancecentre.com
301-774-3032
3460 Olney-Laytonsville Road, Suite 210
Olney, MD
Hours: 1–7PM
Complete dance curriculums- beginners–advanced. Music & Motion–Creative, musical movement class for ages 3 to 5. Presents Olney Ballet Theatre’s “The Nutcracker” each December.

The Center for Ballet Arts
www.thecenterforballetarts.com
ctrbalarts@aol.com
703-352-9672
11215 H Lee Highway
Fairfax, VA
Kinderballet beginner-age 3. Professional training in ballet, tap, jazz, modern and more. Children, Teens, Adults. Intensive program, performing company.

Center for Music, Movement & Art, Inc
www.centerformusic.org
301-251-1148
Age-appropriate music and movement classes for children (newborn to 10+ yrs. Old). Classes specifically designed for young children with songs, dance, rhythm instruments & so much more! Also offering keyboard classes.

Cherry Blossoms’ Music Time
www.cherryblossomsmusictime.com
301-603-9627
Fun-filled, skill-building music and movement classes in a nurturing environment. Engaging, experienced teachers. Ages 5 months to 6 years. Third Annual “Art with Heart” family benefit Concert (all ages) Oct. 21st/ Chevy Chase, MD.

Conservatory Ballet
www.conservatoryballet.com
info@conservatoryballet.com
703-715-8366
2254-L Hunters Woods Plaza Road
Reston, VA
Our Nutcracker is performed on December 5-9 at the Reston Community Center and again at The Madeira School Theater on December 15.

Dawn Crafton Dance Center
www.dcdcdance.com
info@dcdcdance.com
301-840-8400
7601C Airpark Road
Gaithersburg, MD
Quality instruction in a Professional, Nurturing Environment since 1954. Child Centered. Family Friendly. Age Appropriate. Toddlers to Adults. Annual Dance Concerts. Summer Camp and Intensives.

Drama Kids International
www.dramakids.com/va3
dramakidsnova@comcast.net
540-658-1190
Stafford, VA
Weekly 1-hour classes held at the Freedom Aquatic and Fitness Center for children & teens ages 4 1/2 - 17. Our classes are fast paced and fun!

Harmonia School of Music & Art
www.harmoniaschool.org
harmonia@harmoniaschool.org
703-938-7301
2942 Hunter Mill Road
Oakton, VA
Announcing our new Children’s Theatre program! Children ages 5 & up are invited to be a part of our Musical Theatre productions. Productions held at Jewish Community Center, Fairfax, VA. Robin Hood The Musical Nov. 17, No Strings Attached March 8 and Adventures of a Comic Book Artist June 7.

Imagination Stage
www.imaginationstage.org
info@imaginationstage.org
301-961-6060
4908 Auburn Avenue
Bethesda, MD

International School of Music
www.ismw.org
301-657-0763
5110 Ridgefield Rd
Off River Rd.
Bethesda, MD
Music instruction in all instruments and voice (All levels & styles). Recital preparation & diploma program available. Nurturing & distinguished faculty. Visit us at www.ismw.org  or call us at 301-657-0763.

Jordan Kitts Keyboard Learning Center
www.keyboardcenter.com
banderson@jordankitts.com
800-968-4807
Vienna
Sterling
Springfield
Bethesda
College Park
Group and private piano/keyboard classes. Ages 18 mos. to adult. Certified teachers, state-of-the-art instruments. Unique motivating curriculum. Always enrolling.

Joy of Motion Dance Center
www.joyofmotion.org
Atlas
202-399-6763
Bethesda, MD
301-986-0016
Dupont Circle
202-387-0911
Friendship Heights
202-362-3042
6 months to 18 years. Creative Movement, Ballet, Modern, Jazz, Tap, Hip Hop, Flamenco, Belly Dance. Youth Dance Ensemble and 7 Dance Companies. Separate curriculum for adults!

Learn Now Music
www.LearnNowMusic.com
240-687-0241 or 202-421-1015
Serving MD, VA, DC, CA
In home lessons. All instruments, all ages. Rentals and more. We deliver.

Metropolitan Ballet Theatre & Academy
www.mbtdance.org
contact@mbtdance.org
301-762-1757
10076 Darnestown Road, Suite 202
Rockville, MD
MBT offers dance classes to ages 4 & above – creative movement, ballet, jazz, and choreography training. Performing The Nutcracker Dec. 7 – 9 & 14 – 16 and other ballets.

musiKids
www.musikids.com
info@musikids.com
301-215-7946
Bethesda, Rockville, &
Chevy Chase, MD Locations
Dynamic, interactive and educational music & movement classes for infants–5 years. 3–4 Out the Door and Jivin’ 5’s drop-off classes. In-studio & at home birthday parties and open play.

Piano Adventure School of Music
www.pianoadventure.org
301-408-3676
1835 University Boulevard, Suite 32
Hyattsville, MD
Classes in piano, violin, viola, cello, flute, clarinet, saxophone and music theory to over 150 students in the Washington, DC metro area.

Piano Instruction with Vasilios Boobas
Concert Pianist & Teacher
Serving VA, MD & DC
Provides distinguished level of private instruction to beginning, intermediate, advanced & college level students in the Washington metropolitan area.

Potomac Piano Studios
301-299-5359
30 years of performing and teaching experience. Individually designed program. All ages and levels.

Studio of Ballet Arts
www.studioofballetarts.com
balletarts@comcast.net
301-260-2626
808 Olney-Sandy Spring Road
Sandy Spring, MD
For over 36 years, the Studio of Ballet Arts has been dedicated to creating the love of dance for all ages in a caring atmosphere. Staff encourages development of self-confidence, poise and a sense of purpose in each student.

The Studio Theatre Acting Conservatory
www.studiotheatre.org
conservatory@studiotheatre.org
202-232-7267
1501 14th Street NW
Washington, DC
Since 1986 The Studio Theatre Acting Conservatory has offered process-oriented training for young actors (12-17) with & without prior training or experience.

Suzuki Music Studio of Reston
703-295-0659
2132 South Bay Lane
Reston, VA
barretc@aol.com
www.barrettsuzuki.com
Special Information: Instruction in violin, viola, cello and piano from Dr. Carolyn Barrett, trained by Dr. Suzuki. Students of all ages accepted beginning at age 3.

Tiny Dancers
www.tinydancers.com
info@tinydancers.com
703-385-5580
10875 Main Street #113
Fairfax, VA
703-754-2210
7474 Limestone Drive
Gainesville, VA
Special Information: Ballet, Tap, Jazz and “Mom & Me” program for ages 2-12 combines technical excellence and creativity in a fun, nurturing environment. “Best Dance Studio” FAMILY Magazine Readers.

Travelling Teachers
www.travelingteachers.com
301-989-9174
14916 Lear Lane
Silver Spring, MD
Music Instruction in your home on a variety of instruments - piano, guitar, violin, drums, plus more. Piano tuning & repair available.

Washington Conservatory of Music
www.washingtonconservatory.org
info@washingtonconservatory.org
301-320-2770
1 Westmoreland Circle
Bethesda, MD
Nationally accredited community music school. International artist faculty. All ages and levels – kids, teens, adults. Bethesda and DC. All instruments and voice. Recitals.

Theatre/Performance Parties

Ballet Birthday Parties
robin@gilbert-land.com
410-799-1418
6385 Waterloo Road
Elkridge, MD
A creative and exciting way to entertain your child and their best friends through dance and games. Activities available for boys and girls!

Catriona’s Castle
www.catrionascastle.com
301-972-7549

Oh Susannah
www.susannahmusic.com
susan@susannahmusic.com
301-933-2006
Musical performances for family & children’s special events.

Tiny Dancers
www.tinydancers.com
info@tinydancers.com
703-385-5580
10875 Main Street #113
Fairfax, VA
703-754-2210
7474 Limestone Drive
Gainesville, VA
Special Information: Ballet, Tap, Jazz and “Mom & Me” program for ages 2-12 combines technical excellence and creativity in a fun, nurturing environment. “Best Dance Studio” FAMILY Magazine Readers.

Theatre Performances

Berrend Dance Centre
www.berrenddancecentre.com
301-774-3032
3460 Olney-Laytonsville Road, Suite 210
Olney, MD
Hours: 1–7PM
Complete dance curriculums- beginners–advanced. Music & Motion–Creative, musical movement class for ages 3 to 5. Presents Olney Ballet Theatre’s “The Nutcracker” each December.

Catriona’s Castle
www.catrionascastle.com
301-972-7549

The Center for Ballet Arts
www.thecenterforballetarts.com
ctrbalarts@aol.com
703-352-9672
11215 H Lee Highway
Fairfax, VA
Kinderballet beginner-age 3. Professional training in ballet, tap, jazz, modern and more. Children, Teens, Adults. Intensive program, performing company.

Imagination Stage
www.imaginationstage.org
info@imaginationstage.org
301-961-6060
4908 Auburn Avenue
Bethesda, MD

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
www.kennedy-center.org
202-467-4600
2700 F Street, NW
Washington, DC
Fall Performance Schedule: Nobody’s Perfect Oct. 19-Nov. 3, NSO Family Concert: More Spooky Sounds and Scary Tales Oct. 28, The Phantom Tollbooth Nov. 16-Dec. 16, Leo Lionni’s Swimmy, Frederick, and Inch by Inch Dec. 27-31.

Metropolitan Ballet Theatre & Academy
www.mbtdance.org - contact@mbtdance.org
301-762-1757
10076 Darnestown Road, Suite 202
Rockville, MD
MBT offers dance classes to ages 4 & above–creative movement, ballet, jazz, and choreography training. Performing The Nutcracker Dec. 7–9 & 14–16 and other ballets.

Washington Performing Arts Society
www.wpas.org
202-547-1122
The beloved characters of Rudyard Kipling’s classic tales come to life as CityDance performs Jungle Books, an imaginative live music and dance event your whole family will love. Lansburgh Theatre, Dec. 8, 9, 15 &16 1-4:30PM, Tickets: $18 (kids), $30 (adults)

Etiquette

Etiquette School of Virginia
www.etiquetteschoolva.com
703-203-7852
Class locations in Burke, Fairfax & Herndon, VA
Modern manners made fun! Classes and workshops in etiquette, dining decorum and social life skills.

Washington Cotillion
www.washingtoncotillion.com
301-942-1337
Classes held in the Kensington Town Hall/Armory in Kensington, MD.
Ballroom dancing & etiquette classes for third through eighth grade.

www.emilypost.com
Emily Post Institute offers etiquette advice and answers to manners questions such as wedding etiquette, parenting issues and table manners.

www.drdaveanddee.com/etiquette.html
Frequently asked etiquette questions, from table manners to party etiquette.

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