Empowering the children of St. John through the Arts

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AFTER-SCHOOL CLASSES
Our 2023 - 2024 Class Offerings are available

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Since 1980, St. John School of the Arts (SJSA), a non-profit community arts school, has been dedicated to offering children and adults in the community the opportunity to receive the highest quality of instruction in arts education, encompassing the disciplines of music, movement, dramatic arts, and visual arts.

Through a curriculum of group classes, private lessons, and multi-cultural and educational programs, it is our goal to help each student reach his/her artistic potential in a supportive and nurturing environment, extending services to various populations including special needs, and underserved and at risk youth.

 

SJSA recognizes and thanks the many individuals and businesses who over the years have generously supported the school through in-kind donations, volunteering or financial contributions as well as financial support through federally funded grants and other foundations. The future of the school depends on your support and encouragement.

The Power of the Arts

Dance

Dance gives us a way to exercise, but more importantly, to express our soul.  When we move we are exploring physicality, spirituality and emotions by expressing ourselves through a new language.  SJSA offers classes in creative movement, contemporary dance, ballet, tap, blissful baby, joyful child, hip hop and tumbling.

Music

Music creates a memory of life.  We associate our life’s journey with the music in that time and space.  Music is an incredible source to have in early life as part of developing the whole person.  SJSA offers classes in drumming, music circle, keyboard, violin and choir as well as individual instruction in piano, guitar and violin.

Art

Art is inherent in all of us whether we use crayons or oils, recycled materials or canvas, art plays an important role in life.  It has been a successful tool in helping people overcome fears and inabilities as well as boosting self-esteem and confidence.  SJSA offers classes and individual instruction in drawing, FiberArt, oil painting, portraiture and fashion design.