After School Classes

EDUCATION / AFTER SCHOOL CLASSES

Spring After School Classes

Registration is now open for Fall After School Classes! Questions? Email Sadie Carr at sadie@columbiachildrenstheater.com

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You can save $25 on classes when you sign up by January 8, 2025. Sign up today and secure your savings!

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Theatre for the Very Young

3K-5K

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The Youth Experience

Grades 5K-8

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Teen Studios

Grades 9-12

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CURRENTLY 3K-5K

Theatre for the Very Young

FEB 3 - APRIL 7, 2025

Mondays, 4:30-5:45 PM

Brookland Lakeview Empowerment Center

1218 Batchelor St.

West Columbia, SC

29169

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Drama w/ My Momma: Mommy & Me Pre-K Drama

Grades 3k-5k | $200

This spring, we’re inviting our parents to participate with their young actors in this play-based Theatre for the Very Young class that will use stories, music, and games to introduce our youngest actors to the magical world of theatre. Using enchanting children’s books and music, students will grow their imagination while building skills in creativity and literacy! *Enrollment in this class includes one parent participant per registration. 

STUDENTS CURRENTLY IN GRADES 5K-8

The Youth Experience

FEB 6 - APRIL 10, 2025

Thursdays, 4:30-5:45 PM

Brookland Lakeview Empowerment Center

1218 Batchelor St.

West Columbia, SC

29169



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Adventure Time!

Grades 5K-3 | $200

In this ten-week course, young actors in grades 5K-3 will explore an investigative drama that will take them on a journey in which a new chapter of their story will unfold each week of class. Actors will learn about storytelling, improv, teambuilding, and character development as they explore each episode as a character in the story.


FEB 5 - April 9, 2025

Wednesdays, 4:30-5:45 PM

Brookland Lakeview Empowerment Center

1218 Batchelor St.

West Columbia, SC

29169



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Kids’ Kabaret: An Elementary Musical Theatre Revue

Grades 1-5 | $200

Kids’ Kabaret is back by popular demand! Join Artistic Associate, Anna Swearingen, for this class specially designed for our blossoming musical theatre actors in grades 1-5. In addition to covering theatrical concepts, young actors will learn songs and dances from across the Broadway canon. We will then present our revue at the end of the semester!


Feb 4 - April 8, 2025

Tuesdays, 4:30-5:45 PM

Brookland Lakeview Empowerment Center

1218 Batchelor St.

West Columbia, SC

29169

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Broadway Basics

Grades 4-6 | $200

Join us for this fun, beginner-friendly class for "middle level" actors. Broadway Basics will delve more deeply into character development garnered from various age-appropriate texts and introduce acting "techniques" commonly used in the discipline. The class will culminate in a showcase of student work on the final day of class.


FEB 3 - APRIL 17, 2025

Mondays, Various Times

Brookland Lakeview Empowerment Center

1218 Batchelor St.

West Columbia, SC 

29169


Theatrical Tap

Grades 3-6 & 7-12 | $200

Theatrical Tap is a 10 week crash course in basic tap designed for school aged students seeking to learn the fundamental techniques of tap to enhance their “castability” and expand their skills for the stage. We will work into more advanced tapping with those who need it. All classes are taught by CCT Artistic Associate and master tap teacher Lisa Sendler. The class will include a short showcase of student work on the final day.

Grades Time Registration
Grades 3-6 4:30 - 5:10 pm Register Here
Grades 7-12 5:15 - 5:55 pm Register Here

STUDENTS CURRENTLY IN GRADES 9-12

Teen Studios

FEB 7 - APRIL 11, 2025

Fridays, 4:30-5:45 PM

Brookland Lakeview Empowerment Center

1218 Batchelor St.

West Columbia, SC

29169



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CCTeens’ Spring Cabaret 

Grades 7-12 | $200

The CCTeens are producing a cabaret! Join CCT Director of Operations Sadie Carr and Artistic Associate Anna Swearingen in this ten-week course in which the CCTeens (actors in grades 7-12) will write, plan, organize, produce, and perform in their very own Spring Cabaret. This class will also consist of instruction in vocal and acting techniques that will give students the tools they need to perform in a successful cabaret. The course will culminate into the final cabaret performance on the last day of class.


FEB 3 - APRIL 7, 2025

Mondays, Various Times

Brookland Lakeview Empowerment Center

1218 Batchelor St.

West Columbia, SC 

29169


Theatrical Tap

Grades 3-6 & 7-12 | $200

Theatrical Tap is a 10 week crash course in basic tap designed for school aged students seeking to learn the fundamental techniques of tap to enhance their “castability” and expand their skills for the stage. We will work into more advanced tapping with those who need it. All classes are taught by CCT Artistic Associate and master tap teacher Lisa Sendler. The class will include a short showcase of student work on the final day.

Grades Time Registration
Grades 3-6 4:30 - 5:10 pm Register Here
Grades 7-12 5:15 - 5:55 pm Register Here
Adults
FOR ADULTS AGE 18 AND OLDER

FEB 3 - APRIL 7, 2025

Mondays, 6:00-6:30PM

Brookland Lakeview Empowerment Center

1218 Batchelor St.

West Columbia, SC 

29169



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Adult Theatrical Tap

Adults 18+ | $100 | Early Bird Discount Unavailable

A 10-week crash course in basic tap designed for adults seeking to dabble in this classic art form.

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