Group Classes

MMPA offers after-school pay-what-you-can group classes in fall, winter, and spring at our space in West Seattle! Classes include Drama Club, Visual Arts, D&D Campaigns and more.

If registration is closed, head over to our Summer Camp Class Schedule at the link below, or stay tuned for the next school year session! We will update our website calendar, post to our social media accounts and email newsletters as soon as we release the next season’s schedule!

 

About Our Group Classes

MMPA offers classes all throughout the school year in various arts disciplines, from Dance to Songwriting to Dungeons and Dragons campaigns! Our latest class offerings & pricing are listed in the calendar below.

MMPA believes strongly that finances should never be a barrier to a child’s experience with the arts, so all classes are offered on a sliding scale. To let us know that you need to opt in to our “pay what you can” program, please indicate the price point that works best for your family in the appropriate section of the class sign up form.

 

Winter 2025 Classes

Winter 2025 Class Descriptions

 

Disney Singalong

Grades K-2
Mondays 4:30-5:30pm
Teacher: Lotus TheVibe

This class uses well known Disney and Broadway songs to teach kids about the basics of rhythm, song structure, lyrics, and melody. Kids can jam out with rhythm sticks, tambourines, and shakers to songs like “Let it Go”, “Under the Sea”, “Defying Gravity”, and many more. We will also talk about different kinds of instruments and how they make sound; hopefully inspiring a new generation of musicians to learn more and make music as they grow up! All levels are welcome, but this class is designed with complete beginners in mind. 

Vocal Perfomance

Grades 3-5
Mondays 5:45-6:45pm
Teacher: Lotus TheVibe

Sing out, superstar! In this class, students will learn important skills for singing including breathing techniques, vowel exercises, using your head voice and chest voice, and jumping intervals. We will learn by playing a number of fun, engaging vocal exercise games and practicing ear training. In addition to encouragement of proper technique, students will be inspired to step outside of their comfort zones and use their voices with confidence! 

Dungeons & Dragons Campaign

Grades 3-6
Tuesdays 4:30-6:30pm
Dungeon Master: Jaelin Henderson

Take a trip into the Forgotten Realms with this class, an introductory exploration of the world’s greatest roleplaying game: Dungeons & Dragons! Students will exercise their imaginations by creating Player Characters, developing their backstories, and navigating through a world of high fantasy and adventure to complete their mission.

D&D teaches students valuable social and creative skills like teamwork, collaboration, problem solving, and the artistry of character building. Let the adventure begin!

Theatre Games / Improv

Grades 3-5
Wednesdays 5:45-6:45pm
Teacher: Andie Ades

In this class, students will be encouraged to think outside the box with interactive, engaging, and team-building activities that actors of all levels and ages can use to hone their craft. Theatre games are a great way to learn important communication skills, build confidence, and let your creativity shine.

We will also explore the art of improvisation with exercises that inspire kids to work together and use their imaginations to create scenes and songs from scratch – no scripts required! The exercises and activities used in this class remind students that everyone has the power to write their own story and that amazing things can happen when you work together.

Songwriting

Grades 6-8
Wednesdays 7:00-8:00pm
Teacher: Andie Ades

In this class, students are encouraged to explore self-expression through music and lyrics. Our instructor will help students develop the skills they need to start writing their own songs, including understanding of song structure, melody, rhythm, and chord progressions. Working both solo and as a group, our instructor will create short and long term songwriting goals for each student while building a lasting skill and gaining confidence to go home and write your own.

Popular songs will be broken down as examples and used to create original compositions you can bring home to show the whole family. Each student is encouraged to bring their own songwriting instrument to class if they like. 

Broadway Dance Party

Grades K-5
Thursdays 4:30-5:30pm
Teacher: Franco Weaver

Get ready to bust a move at the Broadway Dance Party! In this high-energy dance class, students will learn musical theatre dance routines set to music from hit Broadway shows like Wicked, Matilda, Frozen, and more! The class will learn proper warm-up techniques, important foundations for jazz, ballet, and theatre dance, and best practices for keeping your body healthy and strong while dancing – and we’ll have a great time while doing it! 

Studio Arts

Grades 3-5
Thursdays 5:45-6:45pm
Teacher: Franco Weaver

This studio arts and artistic expressions class will cover a wide range of topics and mediums such as: crafting, painting, drawing, collage, textile work, using various tools, color theory, composition, and perspective, as well as developing knowledge in arts history. This class will provide a solid foundation for anyone looking to foster their artistic endeavors.  Students are encouraged to experiment with colors, textures, and styles to develop their unique artistic voice and express their inner world through art. The focus on this class is personal expression and creativity, rather than simply technical skills, making it a welcoming environment for all artists. 

Poetry and Storytelling

Grades 3-5
Fridays 4:30-5:30pm
Teacher: Lotus TheVibe

In this class we will explore the art of storytelling and spoken word and how the two intertwine to create healing space. Our instructor will guide students through the art of slam as well as guide the students through the creation of a chapbook. In this class we will focus on abolitionist frameworks and activism, our personal stories and experiences, and how we can self regulate and heal our own heart spaces in tumultuous times. We will study local and nationally known slammers like Rudy Francisco and Ebo Barton. We will close out this session with an “open mic” style “slam.”

 
The fact that all the students were able to be involved with each and every aspect of creating this art was so special and awesome. It offered a real ‘something for everyone’ approach so that even the shy folks had a place for their input and creativity. Thank you so much, Mode Music, for such a special experience!”
— MMPA Parent