Let your creativity soar at Strike it Up Artistic Center - Join Us!

Step into the spotlight with B.E.A.T.S. – a dynamic and inspiring program that brings together the best of Broadway, business, and the performing arts! Designed for passionate and creative students, B.E.A.T.S. offers a unique blend of performance training and real-world knowledge to empower the next generation of artists and innovators.

Whether you dream of performing under the bright lights of Broadway, starting your own arts-based business, or working behind the scenes to bring productions to life, B.E.A.T.S. is your stage to shine!

🎬 Class Description

B.E.A.T.S. is a one-of-a-kind class that combines the excitement of the stage with the fundamentals of professional success. Each week, students will explore:

    •    Broadway – Dive into iconic musicals, learn choreography and vocals, and study the history of Broadway’s most legendary productions.

    •    Entrepreneurship – Discover what it takes to turn passion into a profession! From branding to budgeting, students will explore creative business ideas within the arts world.

    •    Acting – Build confidence and technique through scene work, monologues, improvisation, and character development.

    •    Theory – Strengthen musical and theatrical understanding through foundational lessons in music theory, script analysis, and performance critique.

    •    Staging – Learn the art of stagecraft including blocking, set design, costuming, and the behind-the-scenes magic that makes a production soar!

Perfect for performers, creators, and future arts leaders, B.E.A.T.S. offers a full-spectrum experience that’s educational, empowering, and loads of fun. Let your creativity lead the way and find your rhythm in B.E.A.T.S.!

12+ Focused Art
Age Group: Ages 12+
A class for artists ages 12+ who want to refine their skills with more complex projects and focused techniques.

5/7 Beg. Art
Age Group: Ages 5–7
Perfect for budding artists, this beginner-level class introduces young students to drawing, painting, and mixed media.

7/9 Beg. Art
Age Group: Ages 7–9
Perfect for budding artists, this beginner-level class introduces young students to drawing, painting, and mixed media.

Adult Art
Age Group: Adults
A relaxed and inspiring art class for adults of all experience levels, focused on creativity, technique, and fun.

Int. Art
This intermediate art class helps students build on their foundational skills and explore new materials and styles.

Intro to Sound Engineering
Age Group: Ages 11+
An exciting hands-on class where students learn the basics of sound mixing, microphones, and digital audio software.

Sound Engineering Level 2
Age Group: Ages 11+
A follow-up to the intro class, this session deepens students' knowledge of sound engineering and studio techniques.

Voice Lessons
Age Group: All Ages
Private voice lessons tailored to each student’s vocal range, goals, and experience. Great for beginners through advanced singers.

Instrumental Lessons
Age Group: All Ages
One-on-one instruction on a variety of instruments. Students learn technique, music reading, and performance skills.

2/3 Boogie Babies
Age Group: Ages 2–3
Designed for ages 2–3, this upbeat class introduces rhythm and movement in a playful, imaginative way.

3/4 Tap/Ballet
Age Group: Ages 3–4
This class develops foundational dance technique through fun combinations in tap and ballet styles.

3/4 Tumble Tots
Age Group: Ages 3–4
A fun intro to tumbling and basic acro movement for energetic 3–4-year-olds.

4/5 Acro
Age Group: Ages 4–5
Combining gymnastics and dance, this class builds flexibility, strength, and acrobatic skills safely.

5/7 Tap/Jazz/Ballet
Age Group: Ages 5–7
This class develops foundational dance technique through fun combinations in tap, jazz, and ballet.

5/8 Beg. Ballet
Age Group: Ages 5–8
An introductory ballet class that teaches technique, posture, and musicality through age-appropriate exercises.

7/9 Acro
Age Group: Ages 7–9
Combining gymnastics and dance, this class builds flexibility, strength, and acrobatic skills safely.

7/9 Tap/Ballet
Age Group: Ages 7–9
A fun and structured class that introduces tap and ballet basics to young dancers.

7/11 Beg Comp Jazz
Age Group: Ages 7–11
For competitive dancers looking to elevate their technique and performance in a focused, high-energy environment.

7/11 Beg Comp Lyrical
Age Group: Ages 7–11
For competitive dancers looking to elevate their technique and performance in a focused, high-energy environment.

7/11 Beg. Comp Contemporary
Age Group: Ages 7–11
For competitive dancers looking to elevate their technique and performance in a focused, high-energy environment.

8/10 Acro
Age Group: Ages 8–10
An energetic class that develops tumbling and acrobatic skills in a safe and supportive environment.

8/11 Beg Comp Tap
Age Group: Ages 8–11
For competitive dancers looking to elevate their technique and performance in a focused, high-energy environment.

9/12 Tap/Ballet/Jazz/Acro
Age Group: Ages 9–12
This class builds all-around technique while giving students a taste of various dance styles.

12/15 Int. Comp Contemporary
Age Group: Ages 12–15
For competitive dancers working on contemporary expression, transitions, and musicality.

12/15 Int. Comp Tap
Age Group: Ages 12–15
A competitive tap class with emphasis on syncopation, rhythm play, and performance polish.

12/17 Int. Comp Jazz
Age Group: Ages 12–17
A dynamic competitive class focusing on jazz technique, precision, and expressive choreography.

12/17 Int. Comp Lyrical
Age Group: Ages 12–17
A performance class designed to combine storytelling and lyrical technique at the competitive level.

13+ Adv. Comp Tap
Age Group: Ages 13+
An advanced tap class for competitive dancers working on complex rhythms and fast footwork.

13+ Adv. Contemporary
Age Group: Ages 13+
A challenging class for advanced dancers exploring modern movement and dynamic phrasing.

13+ Adv. Jazz
Age Group: Ages 13+
A fast-paced class focused on advanced jazz technique, combos, and stage presence.

13+ Adv. Lyrical
Age Group: Ages 13+
This class blends emotional interpretation with technical strength for high-level lyrical dancers.

Adult Dance
Age Group: Adults
A welcoming class for adult dancers looking to stay active, improve technique, and have fun.

Ballet Level 1–4
Age Group: Ages 9+
Progressive ballet classes covering classical technique, posture, and strength at varying experience levels.

Beam 1–3
Age Group: Ages 4+
Beam and tumbling classes focusing on strength, balance, and precision.

Beg. Bop
Age Group: Ages 5–7
A fun and funky class that introduces jazz and hip-hop foundations with age-appropriate music and movement.

Choreo Class/Improv
Age Group: Ages 11+
Encourages dancers to explore movement and storytelling through their own choreography and improvisation.

Comp Acro Production
Age Group: Ages 8+
A competitive-level acro class focused on group choreography, stunts, and performance strength.

Comp Tumbling
Age Group: Ages 8+
A skills-based class for competitive dancers to sharpen their tumbling technique and form.

Contemporary Broadway Comp
Age Group: Ages 12+
A performance-based class fusing contemporary technique with Broadway storytelling and expression.

Contemporary Technique
Age Group: Ages 11+
A technique-driven class exploring modern movement, floor work, and emotion in dance.

Contortion Stretch
Age Group: Ages 11+
An advanced flexibility class for students looking to improve backbends, splits, and body control.

Floor Barre
Age Group: Ages 10+
This conditioning class uses ballet-inspired exercises on the floor to improve alignment and strength.

Fosse Broadway Comp
Age Group: Ages 12+
A high-energy Broadway class inspired by the choreography style of Bob Fosse—dynamic, rhythmic, and theatrical.

Int. Comp Hip Hop
Age Group: Ages 11–14
A competitive class that blends advanced hip-hop choreography, stage presence, and musicality.

Jr. Bop
Age Group: Ages 8–10
A performance-based jazz class that builds style, energy, and stage skills for younger dancers.

Leaps, Jumps, Turns
Age Group: Ages 9+
A training class focused entirely on improving technical elements like extensions, spotting, and control.

Pointe
Age Group: Ages 11+
For experienced ballet students working en pointe, focusing on strength and artistry.

Pre-Pointe/Foot Stretch
Age Group: Ages 10+
A preparatory class that develops ankle strength, alignment, and flexibility needed for future pointe work.

Select Tap
Age Group: Ages 12+
An advanced tap class that challenges students with intricate rhythms, footwork, and musicality.

Spins 201
Age Group: Ages 9+
This class focuses on mastering spins and turns through repetition and balance training.

Stretch and Strength
Age Group: Ages 9+
A conditioning class that blends stretch sequences and strength-building exercises for overall flexibility and power.

Teen Lyrical
Age Group: Teens
A lyrical dance class combining ballet technique with emotional storytelling and expressive movement.

Tiny Team Jazz
Age Group: Ages 5–7
An entry-level team experience that builds performance skills through energetic jazz routines.

Tiny Team Tap
Age Group: Ages 5–7
An entry-level team tap class that emphasizes rhythm, clarity, and ensemble performance.

B.E.A.T.S
Age Group: Ages 11+
A one-of-a-kind class blending Broadway performance, entrepreneurship, acting, music theory, and stagecraft.

Musical Theater 11–14
Age Group: Ages 11–14
This musical theater class explores song, dance, and character development for stage-loving performers.

Musical Theater 15+
Age Group: Ages 15+
An engaging class for older students to refine musical theater skills through vocal work, choreography, and acting scenes.

TADA 6/9
Age Group: Ages 6–9
A musical theater class that combines singing, dancing, and acting through fun and playful scenes.

Theatre Works
Age Group: Ages 10+
A collaborative theater class focused on building acting skills, confidence, and performance abilities.

ASL
Age Group: All Ages
An introductory American Sign Language class covering basic vocabulary, conversation, and Deaf culture.

Silver Sneakers (Mon/Wed/Fri)
Age Group: Older Adults
A low-impact fitness class designed to improve balance, flexibility, and strength in a welcoming environment.