Enroll Now: Richland Academy of the Arts offers diverse summer classes in dance, music, and more

MANSFIELD — Richland Academy of the Arts invites you to Explore the Artist Within by registering for a Summer group class, private lesson, camp or workshop!

Online registration is OPEN and will be ongoing in dance, music, theatre, visual arts, martial arts, and film.  The summer programs will run from June 3rd to August 16th.

Class registration is ongoing and multi class discounts continue through the summer months and a chance to win a $50 RAA gift card for early bird registration.

New Class Offerings!

RAA is excited to announce NEW and returning Summer offerings for all ages. You can Explore the Artist Within with over 30 dance classes and camps; 29 art classes and workshops; 5 music classes; 6 Martial Arts classes; 7 theatre and film classes and much more! 

Some NEW Summer offerings include:

Bluey Ballet & Dance Camp and Swifties Dance Camp with Miss Sarah and Miss Erin

Skateboard Design, Pizza Box Challenge, and Dragon Eye Drawing with Miss Autumn

Violin 101 with Miss Sonia

Rhythms and Rhymes with Miss Megan

Summer Film Camp with Leapyear Studios, support for this program was provided by the Summertime Kids Grant from the Richland County Foundation and the Carl and Annamarie Fernyak Fund of the Richland County Foundation. 

Music Offerings!

There are more ways to EXPLORE at RAA with the 17 private music instructors who offer instruction in piano, voice, guitar, strings, bagpipes, and more instruments! RAA welcomes NEW private music instructors Derek Roland, teaching guitar and bass; Dr. Cynthia Mahaney teaching voice, violin, and viola; and Thomas Secrist teaching violin, who will be joining our staff of current instructors. RAA’s private lessons are ideal for students looking for a thoroughly personalized and dynamic learning experience.

In addition, this summer RAA will offer week-long workshops for theatre and film, plus weeklong theatre classes to keep students connected through the summer months. Miss Megan, Miss Danielle, and Leapyear Studios will offer these fun learning experiences! These programs will run from June 3^rd through August 16^th, to learn more and to register online visit richlandacademy.com or call 419-522-8224. Class registration is ongoing and multi class discounts continue through the summer months along with a chance to win a $50 RAA gift card for early bird registration through May 31^st.

Lights, Camera, Action! Theatre Class with Miss Megan

Miss Megan will be offering a NEW theatre workshop Lights, Camera and Action! for ages 7-13. This three-day workshop runs from June 26^th through June 28^th.  In this three-day crash course, students will learn a scene, a song, choreography, build a set, and design a costume! Miss Megan will also be offering the popular Little Black Box Theatre ACT I and ACT II classes that culminate in a performance. 

Mini Magic Sampler with Miss Danielle

Do you believe in magic? If so, it’s time to add a little bit of magic to your summer! Join Miss Danielle in this mini course that will start students on the path to becoming real magicians. Each session will feature a new trick to learn, a chance to perform for peers with performance tips. This class will foster a love of performing, science, and creativity while encouraging practice as a path toward mastery. Registration for this class is repeatable as each session will feature unique learning opportunities. Mini Magic Sampler is designed for ages 8 and older and is offered in 3-week sessions beginning June 4^th running through July 23^rd. Miss Danielle will be offering other unique summer learning opportunities in theatre course, check these classes out today!

Summer Film Camp with Leapyear Studios, Jennifer Enskat & Andy Gardner 

This hands-on weeklong film camp is designed for high school students ages 14-18, who are interested in learning the fundamentals of film craft. Students will take a deep dive into the world of filmmaking as you learn the various crew positions from industry pros. Students will be introduced to grip and electric, lighting, audio, and cinematography while making a short science fiction film. This camp begins June 10^th and runs through June 14th from 9:00-4:00 with a lunch break. Support for this program was provided by the Summertime Kids Grant from the Richland County Foundation and the Carl and Annamarie Fernyak Fund of the Richland County Foundation.  Enjoy the Ghost Hunters film made by students of the Film Craft Basics class taught by Leapyear Studios at RAA in the Fall of 2023 by visiting Ghost Hunters on youtube.com or https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nzq5HsMuSSQ.

Richland Academy of the Arts is proud to offer a tuition assistance program that supports our mission of accessible community arts, applications are currently being accepted.  To learn more and to register for classes please visit richlandacademy.com or call 419-522-8224.