Early and Elementary

level classes

Fall 2026

Early & Elementary Level classes

Registration via Jackrabbit

All Fall 2026 Elementary Level Classes begin the week of August 9th, 2026. Registration will open July 27th, 2026.

Showcase dates will vary by class.

Beginner ACting

This class meets Saturday mornings, 12:00-1:00 PM from August 15th to November 14th. The last class, parents/guardians are invited to attend an open share showcasing what students have learned. No classes August 26th and October 17th.

Ages 6-10, $25 Registration Fee + $75 per month.

  • Students will “follow the Yellow Brick Road” to a variety of fun theater activities and games, themed around our favorite magical land “somewhere over the rainbow.” There’s a reason why we call a theater performance a “play;” it’s because acting is all about playing, and this class will PLAY. Ages 6-10.


    Why take this class? Students who are expressive and theatrical will enjoy the chance to explore their dramatic side, while quieter students will have the chance to come out of their shell a little bit - all in a positive and affirming environment in which everyone gets a part and has the chance to shine.

  • Jacob Ernst - Jacob Ernst is a local actor, director and teaching artist from Lexington, Ky.  He has been teaching with SPARK since the beginning of 2023 and is so excited to be back to teach this class. He has been seen on the Leeds stage many times over the past few years, and he recently co-directed Singin in the Rain Jr and this year’s The Little Mermaid Jr. When not performing or directing, he works at Rosa Parks Elementary as a special education para.  He is so excited to teach this class!

Beginner Musical Theatre Dance

This class meets Monday evenings, 5:00-6:00 PM, from August 10th to November 16th. The last class, parents/guardians are invited to attend an open share showcasing what students have learned.. No classes September 7th, 28th, and October 12th..

Ages 9-12, $25 registration fee + $75 per month.

  • This class will teach the foundations of musical theater dance technique, and will explore storytelling through dance. Students will learn fundamental dance vocabulary and how to apply technique learned in class to musical theater choreography. Students will also gain valuable experience in preparing for musical theater and dance auditions. Ages 9-12.

    Why take this class? What’s more fun than being in a musical? This class will help students interested in getting into their first big show, and will reinforce skills for those who have a few productions under their belt already. 

  • Gianna Grivetti is a dance artist, choreographer, and educator originally from Richmond, Kentucky, where she trained extensively in both dance and gymnastics. As a student, she attended the Joffrey Jazz and Musical Theatre summer intensives and spent three summers training in New York City at The Institute for American Musical Theatre (IAMT). At 17, she moved to NYC full-time studying under leading Broadway choreographers and performers,
    and graduated from IAMT in 2023

    Gianna has served as an assistant and associate choreographer for "Bat Boy: The Musical" at The City College of New York, "As You Like It" at Molloy University, and for Love Simulation Theory at Steps on Broadway, under the direction of Alvin Ailey’s Briana Reed. Her performance credits include dancing at the red carpet premiere of Disney’s "Sneakerella" in NYC, as well as works with Lexington’s Haitian Creafo Dance Company and Allegro Dance Project’s "It’s All How You Spin It" and "Beauty." She is currently a company member with Movement Continuum.

    With over seven years of teaching and choreographing experience, Gianna’s work has been recognized regionally and nationally. Her choreography has been invited to be showcased at the Contemporary Collective in Chicago and selected for the Choreography Review at CRU Nationals. She is also an Acrobatic Arts Certified Instructor.

Beginner Tap Dance

This class meets Saturday mornings, 11:00 AM-12:00 PM from August 15th to November 14th. The last class, parents/guardians are invited to attend an open share showcasing what students have learned.. No classes September 26th and October 17th.

Ages 8 and up. $25 registration fee + $75 per month.

  • Dive into one of the great American art forms: tap dance. In this class you will learn the basic steps of classical, rhythm, and musical theater tap, as well as the history of this form of dance. This class is a fun, toe-tapping good time! Ages 8+.

    Why take this class? Students interested in all forms of dance will find this class challenging and exciting. It’s also a great way to learn valuable teamwork and collaboration skills. And this class isn’t just for kids. Anyone 8 and up can participate!

  • Kelsey Hutchison - Kelsey is a dance educator and performer based in Lexington, KY. She received her B.A. in Dance from the University of Kentucky in 2022. She taught at Town and Village Schoolof Dance in Paris, KY for 10+ years, and then moved on to teach at Thrive School of Dance as well as Louisville Ballet, along with teaching a masterclass series at The University of Kentucky! 

    She has performed regionally in The Lexington Theatre Company’s productions of “42nd Street” and “Mary Poppins.” She has also performed at Te Dumbo Dance Festival held at the Mark Morris Dance Center in Brooklyn! She has also performed and choreographed for Lou.Co.Lab in Louisville!