Adonai Arts Academy

Auditions tomorrow! Check out these hilarious photos from the last year at Adonai Theatre. We're excited to make new lasting memories this semester, starting with Finding Nemo Jr. which is holding auditions Friday and Saturday. You only have to come one of the days, and no preparation is necessary.

Signups for Finding Nemo Jr. auditions: https://forms.gle/hSLgTWPqvyNzUEZHA

📷Harley Zawistowski, Kenn Stilger, Jason Bihler

More options than ever! Music class enrollment is still open – piano, drums, guitar, and for 3-5 year olds MUSICAL PLAY class. This is the first week of group classes, so don't miss out.

Just keep swimming, this Fri/Sat! Join our Adonai Theatre program, so your student can make lifelong memories and learn vital skills like teamwork, discipline, and having fun while expressing themselves.

Sign up for Finding Nemo Jr. auditions here: https://forms.gle/hSLgTWPqvyNzUEZHA

📷Kenn Stilger, Jason Bihler, Harley Zawistowski

We got drum class. We got guitar class. We got piano class. For our adults in the area, we're starting a FREE Community Choir on Tuesday evenings! Do not miss out on Adonai Music's freshest offerings, starting in just a few days.

Praise Him with the timbrel and dance! Our dance classes begin next week, and we want YOU to learn with our highly-qualified Christian instructors.

There's no business like show business! Don't forget Finding Nemo Jr. auditions next week. Auditions are next Friday/Saturday, and rehearsals start Saturday, August 31st. Signup link on our website homepage.

Frozen Jr. auditions will be in late September, with rehearsals starting October 12th.

Don't miss out! Some exciting new MUSIC CLASSES start next week. For our littlest ones, on Tuesday and Friday mornings, we're starting a NEW opportunity called Musical Play – where kids aged 3-5 can explore musical instruments and ideas in an encouraging setting with a unique structure. This is a great 2-hour educational childcare opportunity, especially for siblings.

We have fun with Ms. Carol! Don't forget to sign up for art class, starting after Labor Day.

Classes start next week! Registration is open for all classes.
In the mean time go give our dance program a follow at their new instagram account.

We had our biggest turnout tonight for an OPEN HOUSE. We met with some new and returning families to talk about all sorts of classes!

If you have any questions, feel free to message us – we're still eager to answer your inquiries even though OPEN HOUSE is done, haha!

The first half of our Spring 2024 Dance Recital photos have come in! Here are just a few of our favorites to celebrate these talented girls honoring their Creator through dance.

Free popcorn? Count us in! You're all invited to Adonai Arts Academy's OPEN HOUSE, where you can tour our instructional spaces, meet our teachers, and ask the questions you need answered. Drop in anytime from 5:30-7:30 on Thursday, August 8th at 510 Woodland Street – park in the Russell Street parking lot and follow the signs.

More info? Email Executive Director Amy Mitchell: [email protected]

Psalm 149 says, "Let them praise His Name with dancing!" Adonai Arts Academy aims to "let" the little children dance for their Creator.

These are our Lebanon dance classes (not our East Nashville classes). Registration link in bio.

Our dancers are impacted for the rest of their lives. Don't miss out on our fun and challenging dance classes, taught by strong Christian role models.

These are our East Nashville dance classes (not our Lebanon classes). Register here: https://app.thestudiodirector.com/foundationadonaia/portal.sd?page=Login

Signups for auditions now available! Finding Nemo Jr. is looking for new and returning families to try out for this Disney/Pixar classic on August 23 or 24. Sign up here: https://forms.gle/hSLgTWPqvyNzUEZHA

Families do not have to pay tuition until AFTER auditions. There is no cost to sign up for auditions, only to participate in rehearsals/performances. Tuition is $150 per student. Email Josiah Haynes about scholarship opportunities: [email protected]

"Again you will take up your timbrels and go out to dance with the joyful." Adonai Dance is up and running again, starting classes August 19th in both East Nashville and Lebanon. Notice that we are splitting Hip-Hop (our most popular new dance class last year) into two age groups: 6-8 and 9-13.

Also, special thanks to our Lebanon studio partner, Serenity Vanderschoot, who has strengthened Adonai Dance's God-centered vision for many years. God bless Serenity, and God bless Bailee Teter who currently leads our Dance Dept.

Princess Camp took place last month, and it was one of our largest groups ever! These girls learned some dance fundamentals and worked on crafts to take home and remember their time at summer camp, but most importantly they learned how they are all princesses in their Creator's eyes.

"Sing and make music from your heart to the Lord!" Don't miss out on Adonai Arts Academy's MUSIC CLASSES, including Group Piano, Group Drums, and Musical Play Class for our littlest ones.

Also, for the artistic adults among us, we are starting a Community Choir on Tuesday evenings. Anyone 18+ can sign up for FREE. A concert is scheduled for December 10th at 7:00pm.

Register here: https://app.thestudiodirector.com/foundationadonaia/portal.sd?page=Login

ENROLLMENT OPEN! Give your kid the gift of the arts. Adonai Arts Academy's Fall 2024 classes are open to register. Check out our awesome offerings, starting in just a few weeks! Link in bio.

Hip-Hop was such a popular dance class that we separated it into two age groups: ages 6-8 and ages 9-13. Don't miss out!

Musical Play Class is a new offering for kids aged 3-5 on Tuesdays and Fridays. This two-hour morning class introduces our youngest students to the fine arts (while giving parents a weekly break 😁).

Adonai Theatre is now asking families to sign up for auditions (starting with Finding Nemo Jr. August 23/24), but tuition is not due until after auditions. Sign up for auditions here: https://forms.gle/hSLgTWPqvyNzUEZHA

SEASON ANNOUNCEMENT! Adonai Theatre is proud to announce its largest season yet. We can't wait for you to meet our 2024-2025 directors.

⭐️Joey Hutton is a Trevecca Theatre alum who just taught Adonai Theatre's summer theatre camp. This Florida native LOVES Disney and can't wait to bring Finding Nemo Jr. to life at Adonai Theatre.
⭐️Danielle Threet is a local performer who recently made her debut as a voice actress on the Disney Channel. With tons of local acting and singing credits to her name, she is eager to work on Frozen Jr. with new and returning families.
⭐️Josiah Haynes runs Adonai Theatre, but "Earnest" will be the first production he directs here. He has directed at Springhouse Theatre and NFCN, and he's excited to helm this classic play that will have you laughing in the aisles.
⭐️Denice Hicks is the current Executive Artistic Director at Nashville Shakespeare Festival. She is thrilled to bring this magical Shakespeare comedy to life in an unconventional performance space next May.

You can sign up for Finding Nemo Jr. auditions here: https://forms.gle/hSLgTWPqvyNzUEZHA

The Fall 2024 musicals are open to everyone aged 7-17. "The Tempest" may include adults from the community in the cast. (All adult actors will be background checked and safety trained like our production teams are.) Share on your page to drum up even more excitement!

Adonai Arts Academy Adonai Arts Academy offers quality instruction in theatre, music, art, and dance, taught from a Christian perspective. We offer group and private lessons.

Don't miss out on free popcorn! And remember, this low-key event is open to new or returning families!

Come to Adonai's OPEN HOUSE on Thursday, August 8th 5:30-7:30 PM (drop in anytime). See what we have to offer and enjoy some free treats.

Check out these pics from last year. (We didn't get a picture of the treats till they were almost gone, haha!)

Just one month away! Our 3rd annual OPEN HOUSE is Thursday, August 8th at 5:30 PM. You can drop in for free anytime before 7:30 PM to meet our directors and teachers, see our teaching rooms, ask about scholarship opportunities, and learn about our amazing offerings like Hip-Hop, Beginner Piano, Art Class, Pre-Ballet, and “Finding Nemo Jr.”

Email Amy Mitchell for more info: [email protected]

What do kids gain from theatre? It's hard to overexaggerate. Joey Hutton, Jules Twining, and T. Josiah Haynes led a strong theatre camp earlier this month.

Check out these awesome photos from their showcase dress rehearsal, courtesy of 📷Harley Zawistowski.

Look at these happy faces! Special thanks to Carol Marion, who ran a successful two weeks of art camp in May and June. They are learning how to access the creativity inherited from their Creator Father.

📷Harley Zawistowski

"Praise him with trumpet sound...praise him with loud clashing cymbals!" Adonai's MUSIC CAMP went great this week. They've got 2 more days to learn about the basics of keyboards, woodwinds, brass, percussion, and strings, but the boys have had a blast with teacher Ashley Vance and her helper Emma Bosman.

"Let everything that has breath praise the LORD!"

Happy birthday to Lydia Buford! She has been consistently involved with Adonai Theatre since its first year, as our intrepid makeup designer. She plans on helping out with Adonai Theatre's fall productions, too, including Finding Nemo Jr.

Lydia has also acted in NFCN's Christmas dinner theatre shows, the last two of which partnered with Adonai Theatre. Thanks for all you do, Lydia!

Happy birthday to JoAnn Pitzer! She has been a piano instructor at Adonai Arts Academy for many years. She used to serve as Executive Director and is now teaching with Metro Nashville Public Schools. We love you JoAnn!

Our art and theatre camp showcase was a huge success! Friday night, 14 art students and 14 theatre students showed their amazing talents that they only got to practice for 5 days. Congratulations art and theatre families!

An evening summer camp for teens looking to expand their creativity! Adonai Arts is offering a unique songwriting camp in less than 2 weeks. Don't miss out on this new opportunity to make music that will last forever.

Register on our database: https://app.thestudiodirector.com/foundationadonaia/portal.sd?page=Login

You can still sign up for Week 2, starting Monday! Art Camp Week 1 got started strong today. Check out these wonderful pictures of excited students achieving fun projects.