KEENE, NH – MoCo Arts invites students to register now for classes offered at its best-in-class downtown Keene facility; spring semester kicks off on January 16. Founded in 1991, MoCo Arts is a family-centered, 501(c)3 nonprofit organization offering classes in dance and theatre, and multi-arts camps for ages 18 months to 18+ years. MoCo provides high-quality arts education in a supportive, inclusive atmosphere that welcomes all students, beginner through advanced. Every child is given the opportunity to participate in a fully produced performance. MoCo does not charge fees for performance participation, costumes, or have any hidden costs. As part of the organization’s belief that the arts are for all and its commitment to keeping arts education accessible, MoCo Arts provides up to $79,000 in tuition assistance annually. Families in need are encouraged to apply. Thank you @310 Marlboro Street for your Season Sponsorship!
Dance instruction includes ballet, jazz, hip hop, tap and modern for all skill levels. Spring classes will perform in Land of Oz sponsored in part by True North Networks.
Theatre includes straight theatre, musical theatre, and improvisation workshops for students in grades 2 through 12. Classes will perform Seussical Kids (Elementary Musical) sponsored in part by Joe Flood Insurance Brokerage, Inc., Into The Woods (Middle School Musical) sponsored in part by Savings Bank of Walpole, Puffs or Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic (Middle/High School Play) sponsored in part by Mascoma Bank, and The Addams Family (High School Musical) this spring.
MoCo’s Young Arts program, now starting at 6 months old, offers a fun introduction to dance and theatre. Spring student performances include The Mixed Up Maid (Storytime Theatre) sponsored in part by Silver Direct, Inc. and Creative Dance Festival sponsored in part by C&S Wholesale Grocers. Looking for a class for you AND your little one? MoCo Arts now offers Babies Boogie, Too! A dance class for caregivers and their infants 6 to 18 months. Saturdays from 10-10:45 a.m.
MoCo Arts is also offering 2023 February and April school vacation camps (ages 4 years through 6th grade) sponsored in part by State Farm – Greg Carlson. In February, Rainforest Rumble will take campers on a performing arts adventure full of singing, dancing, acting, arts & crafts and more! In April, campers will learn all about creepy, crawly, flit and flutter in this BUG themed vacation camp. Camps run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday-Friday with aftercare available until 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Drop off times are between 8 a.m. and 9 a.m.
View MoCo Arts full class schedule at moco.org/class-schedule. To register for MoCo’s dance, theatre, and young arts programs, or to inquire about drop-in classes, call (603) 357-2100 or send an email to info@moco.org. Select dance classes also offered for adults.
Funding for MoCo Arts is provided in part by the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation, the New Hampshire State Council on the Arts, and the National Endowment for the Arts. For more information about MoCo Arts, ways to support MoCo’s mission and/or sponsorship opportunities, visit www.moco.org.
