Chesapeake: Acting & Theater

4-H is the youth (ages 5 to 19) development education program of Virginia Cooperative Extension. 4-H is rich with learning experiences where young people partner with caring adults and volunteers in a fellowship unlike any other program available to youth today.

Through 4-H, young people are encouraged to participate in a variety of activities that emphasize 4-H's "learning by doing" philosophy of youth development. 4-H is characterized as being community-centered, volunteer-led, Extension-staff supervised, research-based, home- and family-oriented, publicly and privately funded, and responsive to change.

During the summer, 4-H offers a range of day and residential (overnight) camps.

There are unlimited possibilities for club and/or individual member areas of interest:

Animal Science: Livestock, Horse, Pets, Poultry, Veterinary Science | Art: Arts & Crafts, Painting, Photography, Theater | Career Exploration: Communications, Presentations, Public Speaking, Leadership Development | Environmental Education and/or Outdoor Recreation | Family and Consumer Sciences: Childcare, Family Life, Financial Literacy, Sewing, Foods, Nutrition, and Health: Cooking, First Aid/CPR, Healthy Living, Personal Safety | Horticulture and Agriculture: Beekeeping, Gardening | Science, Engineering, and Technology: Aeronautics, Computer Programming, Robotics, Rocketry, Woodworking Invention

Acting, Creative Dance, Pre-Ballet, Hip Hop, Ballet, Pointe, Jazz, Tap, Modern, & Contemporary Dance. Programs for boys and girls ages 3 and up. Summer Camps and Classes are available.

Art, Camps, Cooking, Creative Writing, Dance, Gymnastics, Kayaking, Martial Arts, Music, Special Needs, Sports Programs, Stand Up Paddleboarding, Toddler Programs, Summer Camps, Yoga, Special Events & more. Homeschool Activities. After School Care available.

The Children's Theatre of Chesapeake is proud to be the only Chesapeake-based theater program for students ages 7-18. Part of the Quality Music and Dance family that has been teaching Chesapeake and Virginia Beach for more than 25 years, the CTOC offers musical theater classes and live stage productions year-round.

Each class is marked with a positive, encouraging teaching style from professional educators who are committed to guiding students with patience, creativity, and laughter! Our fully-staged performances utilize set design, costuming, lighting and sound, and will always be an excellent and entertaining watch for any age. ​Once enrolled, students will audition and then be cast in a role. During rehearsal time, students will receive acting, ​singing, and dancing guidance no matter their experience or skill level - NO PART IS A SMALL PART! Each program will culminate in fully-staged, live performances!

Dance ages 3 and up: Ballet, Contemporary, Hip Hop, Jazz, Lyrical, Musical Theater, Polynesian, Production, Tap, Tumbling. Private music and/or voice lessons also available.

Summer programs for Dance and Cheer offered through the Starz Program at this location.

Offering lessons in voice and all instruments, languages, drawing and painting, acting and public speaking, sewing and cooking as well as life coaching

Programs begin with infant/toddler child care. School academic programs begin with preschool and run through grade 12.

Summer Camp Programs include Art, Theater, Basketball, Baseball, Cheer, Football, Softball, Volleyball

Homeschool programs including - Academics, Arts, Concerts, Convocations, Drama Productions, Family Fall Festival, Recreation, Fine Arts Spring Trip, Graduation Ceremony, Ministry Outreach Praise Team District, Regional, and State Music Competitions, Talent Show, Yearbook

Dance Classes Ages 3 and up: Ballet,Combo, Jazz/Funk, Jazz/Hip Hop, Liturgical, Lyrical, Musical Theater, Pre-Pointe, Pointe, Tap

Music lessons on a variety of instruments ages 3 to adult. Dance lessons Ballet, Jazz, Hip Hop, Lyrical, Tap and Vocal Dance Choreography, & Tumbling for All Ages.

Regularly scheduled Open Mic and Jam Session Events.

Classes for ages 18 months and up! Styles offered: Mommy & Me, Baby Ballerina/Creative Movement, Ballet, Pointe, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop (including Boys Only Hip Hop), Lyrical, Contemporary, Musical Theater, and Acro/Tumbling. Welcoming and accommodating for students of all abilities. Day time classes available. Homeschool classes available. Summer programs available.

Multiple programs for Hampton Roads families including fitness and athletic programs for kids and families, toddler programs, swim lessons, arts and theater programs, preschool programs, before/after school child care, summer and out of school camps, teen leadership programs and more.