Acting Academy for Kids (AA4K) provides kids and teens a way to experience the performing arts in a fun and engaging way led by professionally trained educators in their respective fields. As credentialed and professional educators with Master's Degrees in Education, the founders, Stephen & Maggie Zygo, envisioned a dynamic learning environment where families could bring their kids to make new friends, grow new skills, and walk away with a new sense of confidence. Over the past ten years, Acting Academy for Kids has done just that! With over 15,000 Orange County students that have made AA4K their home to grow as performing artists, founders Stephen & Maggie are beyond grateful for their amazing team of leaders, generous families and inspiring students!

Performing arts classes are taught by expert teaching artists. For individuals or groups large and small of all ages...learn confidence, collaboration and professional skills in dance, drama, and music!

We believe that every child can experience imagination, creativity, and persistence through the arts, and it is our responsibility to build these qualities in the next generation. Through our programs and partnerships, we strive to build a community of compassionate artists, visionaries, and dynamic leaders.

Whether you are a beginner taking your first steps into music or an advanced student preparing for performances, our expert instructors are dedicated to helping you achieve your musical goals.

Our online program creates a space where children can sing their hearts out, move and groove to their favourite songs and connect with other children around the world! Through our unique approach, we help young people find their vocal confidence

We offer live and interactive online classes of chess, piano, Rubik's Cube, guitar, mathematics, abacus, public speaking, creative writing, yoga, Python programming, Scratch coding, physics, chemistry, and language classes (Spanish, German, French)

guitar, voice, bass, drums, ukulele, and piano

Our classes meet your child exactly where he or she is. Beautiful and diverse songs, singable phrases, and the use of repetition, instruments, puppets, and visuals all foster the love of music in an exciting and creative environment.

Our teachers have experiece teaching from very young students up to retired adults, and they teach a variety of styles from classical to popular music. Classes can be scheduled on weekends.

We have a Diverse Number of Programs to Fit Your Student's Academic Goals!

CSArts Academy classes provide children of various ages fundamental skills in many exciting arts disciplines, including acting, animation, musical theatre, film & television, culinary arts, dance, and more! CSArts Academy offers Saturday classes in t

Youth Music Programs.

SCR's Youth Conservatory offers a safe and welcoming environment for your child to build self-confidence, communication skills and creativity that go beyond careers in the arts. Classes are taught by a faculty of theatre professionals.

Are you studying ballet, contemporary ballet or modern dance? Are you an aspiring tap dancer? Do you like to Swing dance? Are you a high school student studying music, voice or other field? Whether you are an aspiring or emerging artist, we offer access to a number of master classes. Our master class teachers include choreographers, dancers and artistic directors from some of the world’s most acclaimed dance companies as well as award-winning musicians, vocalists and actors; they work with us to offer hands-on training and experiences both at The Music Center and in locations around L.A. County, either as standalone classes or as part of other programs including The Music Center’s Spotlight.

Rock band classes in Costa Mesa & Aliso Viejo for kids 4 to 7 Years Old Because you’re never too young to rock!

Acting classes for TV, Sitcoms & Film, Scene Study, Cold Reading, Improv, On-Camera, Meisner, Musical Theater, Vocal Training & Singing, & Musical Theater Spring & Summer Camps.

Free Children's choir program offered