Classes at Community Arts School

Visual art classes and instruction at BW’s Community Art School provide challenging courses and a creative outlet for students of all experience levels. Refine your skills as an artist, or discover a completely new art form as a beginner to expand your skills.

The Baldwin Wallace Community Arts School Dance Department trains young dancers to have solid technical foundations, a passion for the arts, positive self-expression and confidence. Our professional approach ensures each student receives comprehensive dance training in an environment that supports personal achievement, discipline, friendship, teamwork, positive attitudes, creativity, kindness and respect. Curriculum is designed to train all ages, skill and confidence levels to achieve their greatest potential whether their goals are professional or personal growth. Programming includes classes in the areas of ballet, jazz, contemporary, lyrical, tap, acro, and hip hop for ages 2-21, beginner through pre-professional levels.

Baldwin Wallace Community Arts School’s homeschool program is designed to expose area homeschool students to a broad offering of arts instruction throughout the academic year. Our classes engage students’ creativity, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills through high-quality visual and performing arts education. Students are encouraged to participate in all eight classes throughout the academic year, but it is not required.

We offer ensembles for students in grades 4 through retiree! Our Youth Orchestra program boasts four ability-based ensembles. Our New Horizons Band and Orchestra Program allow adults of any ability to participate in a full band or string orchestra ensemble.

The theatre program at the BW Community Arts School incorporates class instruction for youth. Starting with a foundation of playing, students explore the world of theatre and ensemble work through games and storytelling. With multiple 6-week or 12-week long classes offered, students have a chance to customize their schedule. After the foundation has been set students continue to develop their artistry while taking an in-depth look at the fundamentals of bringing a story to life. 

Group Voice Classes are excellent for the beginning or intermediate singer. Students will learn basic vocal technique including good posture, breathing, phrasing and interpretation of song literature in a small, supportive environment.