The Arts Directory

Dance

BACKSTAGE DANCE ACADEMY 239-566-3535 https://bdanaples.com frontdesk@bdanaples.com

Backstage Dance Academy offers a professional dance education for girls and boys ages 2 to 18. Students can stretch their imaginations in our Children’s Division or nurture their skill and artistry in our Upper Level Division. Whether you’re enrolled in a ballet, pointe, tap, jazz, modern, or lyrical class, our professional instructors will teach a challenging and engaging class designed to inspire and transform each dancer. If you are interested in joining our dedicated dance family centered around a common love of dance, stop by and visit our friendly staff, or call us for more information on how you can bring the joy of dance into your child’s life. We look forward to meeting you.

DANCE ARTS BY MARIA 239-513-6999 www.naplesdancearts.com naplesdancearts@hotmail.com

Dance Arts by Maria Inc. teaches a love and appreciation for the art of dance to all ages and levels of students. Dancers between the ages of 2-18 can learn ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, contemporary, and lyrical. Virtual and in-person classes are available for our fall session. In addition to recreational classes, the studio offers multiple performance team opportunities and an award-winning competitive team. The studio participates in charitable events throughout Naples, so keep an eye out for our dancers. To keep up to date check out our Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter pages @naplesdancearts.

ELITE DANCE CENTER 239-435-3840 dance@elitedancecenterfla.com http://elitedancecenterfla.com

Elite Dance Center is dedicated to bringing progressive dance education to Southwest Florida. We want to not only improve our students’ dance technique but also instill the love of dance that we have in our students. Whether the student wants to make a career out of dance or simply dances for pleasure, we will provide the same top notch training from the same instructors for all.

JUMP START DANCE 804-334-8663 www.jumpstartdance.com sarah@jumpstartdance.com

We offer mobile dance classes for kids ages 2 and older in ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical, musical theater, creative movement, parent & child, and more. Classes are fully customizable and can be taught in any location. We bring the classes to you. Private and group lessons at affordable rates.

NAPLES ACADEMY OF BALLET 239-732-1000 http://naplesballet.org dance@naplesacademyofballet.com

We build students’ strength, focus, creativity, and love for dance by exploring and expanding their talents in order to develop physical, social, and intellectual skills in the art of dance. We provide our students with the traditions and discipline of the well-founded Russian Vaganova style of ballet. We offer professional dance instruction for all ages, regardless of whether a student’s goal is a career in dance or is purely recreational.

MULTIPLE DISCIPLINES

ARTIS-NAPLES 239-254-2355 • https://artisnaples.org Artis–Naples is dedicated to making the arts a part of every local child’s life. With family-friendly concerts, youth music ensembles, school field trips, classroom art-making, ArtSmart summer camp, and more, our thriving student education and enrichment programs are central to our organizational mission. The Naples Philharmonic provides opportunities for advanced student musicians with the following youth ensembles: orchestra, jazz orchestra, symphonia, and chorus.

CITY OF NAPLES 239-213-3020 • jfox@naplesgov.com www.naplesgov.com

The City of Naples offers a variety of activities for everyone from pre-kindergarten to adults all year long. Programs include arts, water sports, language, and more. Specialty summer camps are offered for prekindergarten to teens.

COLLIER COUNTY PARKS & RECREATION 239-252-4000 www.collierparks.com peg.ruby@colliercountyfl.gov

The Collier County Parks & Recreation Division offers a variety of programs involving the arts. Dance classes are offered at our community centers at affordable prices. The basics of ballet, jazz, tap, and dance technique are stressed for all students. We provide programming for all ages and abilities, including sports leagues/ camps/competitions, aquatics, arts, dance, community classes, senior, kids’ out-of-school programs, adaptive programs, special events, and more.

GLOW DANCE & ART ACADEMY 929-429-9655 www.glowfl.com info@glowfl.com

Glow dance classes are taught by Iveta Lukosiute, a 2-time World Professional Ten Dance Champion, and 5-time U.S. National Ten Dance Champion. Iveta was a professional dancer on the BBC series Strictly Come Dancing, as well as Dancing with the Stars, and So You Think You Can Dance. We offer a playful and relaxed environment where all can let loose, have fun, and learn a thing or two. We offer various dance, fine art, and yoga classes for all ages.

NAPLES PERFORMING ARTS CENTER 239-597-6722 http://NaplesPerformingArtsCenter.com

info@naplesperformingartscenter.com The Naples Performing Arts Center provides excellence in arts education through a diverse curriculum in dance, theater, and music.

MUSIC

ASHLEY BALL PIANO LESSONS 239-287-1633 • ashleyballpiano@gmail.com

I teach all levels from beginner to advanced and all ages from 7 years old to adults. Lessons are taught at my home in Lake Park in Naples. Masks may be worn, and the piano is disinfected before and after each student.

GREATER NAPLES YMCA 239-898-7040 • www.greaternaplesymca.org

Make your own kind of music at the YMCA’s lessons and classes. We offer group and private opportunities for children starting at age 5 and adults of all ages. You can take a bow at your own recitals and performances.

THE VOCAL RING STUDIO 941-219-5885 • https://vocalringstudio.com

We provide custom voice lessons for all ages and abilities. Our students experience high-quality lessons from degreed and skilled voice teachers and performers. In addition to vocal training, students learn how to sight-sing and read music.

THEATER

GULFSHORE PLAYHOUSE 239-261-7529 www.gulfshoreplayhouse.org G

ulfshore Playhouse Education serves SWFL through a wide variety of unique educational opportunities. The Playhouse’s educational programming provides people from the diverse community accessibility to the art of theater. Program offerings for youth grades pre-K to 12 range from STAR (Student Theatre Artist in Residence) theater classes, summer camps, and productions to ThinkTheatre in-school and classroom programs. Gulfshore Playhouse also provides a variety of educational opportunities for adults, from Synergy Series audience enrichment programs to professional internships.

KIDZACT YOUTH THEATRE OF THE NAPLES PLAYERS 239-434-7340, ext. 127 • https://naplesplayers.org cprice@naplesplayers.org

KidzAct programs are offered year round for students 5-18 years, including children with special needs. Six levels of skill/showcase classes are offered in singing, dancing, and acting. Teen programs in song, dance, and acting are also offered.

VISUAL ART/PHOTOGRAPHY

THE ART EXPRESS 239-434-0781 • https://theartexpress.net theartexpressonline@gmail.com

Art classes for all ages, as well as youth camps for summer and school breaks. We also can come to your school, community center, special event, birthday party, and more.

NAPLES ART 239-262-6517 https://NaplesArt.org • info@naplesart.org

We believe that a strong arts education is part of the foundation for a successful future. Youth who participate in the popular ARTScool summer education program delve into their creative sides. Special studio or art classes for children are offered throughout the year, including classes specifically designed for homeschool students. Collier County high school art students have opportunities to earn scholarships to pursue their artistic studies at the collegiate level.

SPRINKLE BASH 239-434-0781 www.sprinklebash.com • contact@sprinklebash.com

We offer DIY workshops for kids, birthday parties, parents’ night out, mini camps, and event styling.

UNDERSTAND PHOTOGRAPHY 239-263-7001 https://www.UnderstandPhotography.com

We provide lessons to photographers who prefer step-by-step, easy-to-understand instructions. Our motto is “We Simplify the Technical.” Students can learn at their own pace at the studio in Naples, on location, or in the privacy of their own home via online classes. Workshops for teens as well as adults are offered.