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Comfortable Class Sizes
Professionally Taught
All adult programs are taught by professional Teaching Artists.
Classes average 15 students,
age 16 years and older.
Studio-Based
Classes meet at the ACT studio
unless otherwise noted.
Easy Payment
Payment is due upon registration, but need-based scholarships may be available.
Spring 2026 Registration
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Contact our Program Coordinator
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(APRIL - MAY)
Spring 2026 Programs at a Glance
Learn how to play this quirky instrument around a circle of friends. Club members chat about music and life; breaking down popular songs chord by chord and playing along as a group. No previous ukulele experience is necessary. Ukuleles will be provided for students during class.
Cost: $80
Location: ACT Studio
Teaching Artist: John Nowak
Time: Mondays, 4:00-4:45pm (45 min)
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Class Dates (5 classes): April 13, April 20, April 27 (taught by guest teacher), May 4, May 11
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Special Events (1 event):​
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May 18 - ACT Music Showcase at Monroe Community Church (5:30 rehearsal and 6-6:30pm performance)
Ukulele Club
Mondays (4:00-4:45 PM)
Monday Programs
ACTion Drummers
Mondays
(Treble 5 Drummers: 5:00-5:45PM)
(Bass 6 Drummers: 6:00-6:45PM)
Join ACT's drum troupe and learn about percussion, dynamics, and using music as a tool to connect! We have two (2) sections of ACTion Drummers: Treble 5 Drummers (5-5:45pm) and Bass 6 Drummers (6-6:45pm).
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Our Bass 6 section of ACTion Drummers (6-6:45pm) started because of how popular our drumming and music classes have grown to be. This class is often a bit smaller, offering the same rythmic fun in a lower sensory setting.
Both groups are open to all levels of experience, from beginner to advanced. No previous drumming experience is required to be an ACTion Drummer.
Cost: $80
Location: ACT Studio
Teaching Artist: Josh Dunigan
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Time:
Treble 5: Mondays, 5:00-5:45pm (45 mins)
Bass 6: Mondays, 6:00-6:45pm (45 mins)​
Class Dates (5 classes): April 13, April 20, April 27, May 4, May 11
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Special Events (2 events):
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THURSDAY, April 30 - ACT Open House (6-6:30pm Drummers at event)
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May 18 - ACT Music Showcase at Monroe Community Church (5:30 rehearsal and 6-6:30pm performance)
Tuesday Programs
If you have a love of animals, nature, and art then this is the class for you! Animals will be the subject of all the artwork made in this class but students will work across mediums, led by multi-media teaching artist Kelly Allen. Students will explore a variety of drawing and painting techniques, as well as engaging in fiber arts. For extra fun and inspiration, Blandford Nature Center will bring a few animals to the ACT studio for a day of live art creation AND this class will have the opportunity to see the onstage musical THE LION KING at Broadway GR. Join us for a fur-tastic visual arts experience this Spring!
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Tickets to THE LION KING provided by Broadway GR.
Cost: $80
Location: ACT Studio
Teaching Artist: Kelly Allen
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Time: Tuesdays, 4:00-5:00pm (1 hr)
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Class Dates (4 classes): April 14, April 21, May 5, May 12
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Special Events (3 events):
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SATURDAY, April 25 - THE LION KING performance at Broadway GR (2pm)
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April 28 - Blandford Nature Center visits with live animals (4-5pm)
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May 19 - Showcase at ACT (4pm students set up; 4:30-5pm guests are welcome to attend a student Artist Talk showcase)
The Animal Kingdom
Tuesdays (4:00-5:00 PM)
Movement, music, and storytelling from the stage! Celebrate the joy of Broadway with fun and engaging choreography. In this vibrant and accessible class, students will explore traditional and modern dance styles through loved musical theatre dance numbers. Participants will build confidence, coordination, and self-expression as they move, act, and create together in a supportive environment. No dance or theatre experience necessary - just a willingness to move, explore, and have fun!
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This class will have the opportunity to see the onstage musical THE LION KING at Broadway GR.
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Musical Theatre Dance is offered in partnership with the Civic Theatre. Tickets to THE LION KING provided by Broadway GR.
Cost: $90
Location: ACT Studio
Teaching Artist: Yesenia Cotto
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Time: Tuesdays, 5:15-6:15 pm (1 hr)
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Class Dates (5 classes): April 14, April 21, April 28, May 5, May 12
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Special Events (3 events):
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SATURDAY, April 25 - THE LION KING performance at Broadway GR (2pm)
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THURSDAY, April 30 - ACT Open House (5-5:30pm dance class at event)
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May 19 - Showcase at ACT (5:15-5:45pm rehearsal; 5:45-6:15pm performance)
Musical Theatre Dance
Tuesdays (5:15-6:15 PM)
Interested in being in both Ukulele Club and ACTion Drummers? Sign up for our Monday Music Combo to be enrolled in both classes back to back! Ukulele Club will meet 4-4:45pm, students will have a 15 minute break, and then stay for Treble 5 ACTion Drummers 5-5:45pm.
*Please note: You can also enroll in just Ukulele Club or just ACTion Drummers. However, the majority of Ukulele Club and Treble 5 (5pm) openings will be reserved for students enrolling in the Monday Music Combo, for ease of scheduling.
Cost: $160
Location: ACT Studio
Teaching Artists: John Nowak (Ukulele) & Josh Dunigan (Drum)
Time: Mondays, 4:00-5:45pm (1 hr 45 min)
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For Class Dates and Special Events, see Ukulele and Treble 5 dates listed above and below.
Monday Music Combo
Mondays (4:00-5:45 PM)
Community Events​
(open to the public & all ages)
This is your chance to shine! Artists Creating Together and the Down Syndrome Association of West Michigan invite performers with disabilities (ages 16+) to apply for an inclusive talent show experience. APPLICATION COMING SOON!
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Selected performers will work with a professional Teaching Artist to fine-tune a talent of their choice—music, dance, comedy, spoken word, magic, and more—and showcase their hard work in a live performance for friends and family, followed by a reception.
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STAY TUNED FOR MORE DETAILS!
ACT & DSAWM Talent Show & Reception
Thursday, March 26 (5:00-7:00 PM)
Drop in to celebrate ACT's creative community! The Creative Cube will open for art activities, face painting, and more. Musical performances will showcase ACTion Drummers and musical theatre dance students. Browse an art exhibit featuring Region III Transition Program. Enjoy light refreshments and a live DJ while you visit with friends, artists, and staff.
Current students have the opportunity to be entered into a raffle for ACT swag and prizes - each new-to-ACT friend you bring gives you a chance to win! If you're new to ACT or a prospective student, please pick up a welcome gift, take a tour, and learn more about upcoming opportunities to get involved.
ACT Open House
Thurs, April 30 (4:00-7:00 PM)
QUESTIONS?
Contact our Program Coordinator
Supported by:
This activity is supported by the MICHIGAN ARTS AND CULTURE COUNCIL and the NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS.​​
This program was funded in part by a grant from Corewell Health’s Healthier Communities.
