TWIGS Curriculum
TWIGS offers free comprehensive training in the arts for Baltimore City children in grades 2-8, with exact age ranges varying from program to program. All classes are taught by professional working artists.
DANCE
Grades 2–8
Classes meet 1–5 times per week, depending on class level.
Explore the foundations of ballet and expressive movement in our Dance Program! You’ll get to explore new skills and grow your talents in classes with peers at your level. Throughout the year, you’ll train and rehearse with your classmates and instructors to prepare for our annual ballet productions.
FILM & VISUAL STORYTELLING
Grades 6–8
Classes meet once per week.
Learn the principles of storytelling and the basics of media production in our Film Program! Our collaborative curriculum has you working on collaborative projects in a variety of classes, including Animation, Adobe Suite, and Audition Preparation for our 8th graders. You’ll learn more about the Adobe Creative Suite and other essential filmmaking tools, as well as explore storytelling techniques while creating short films throughout the year.
MUSIC
INSTRUMENTAL | Grades 2–8
Classes meet 1–2 times per week, depending on private lesson schedule.
Deepen your skills in our instrumental music program! You’ll participate in a variety of musicianship classes each week—from band to orchestra to private lessons and beyond—with our dedicated faculty of professional musicians. Throughout the year, you’ll be able to grow your talents with the instrument you already play, and your classmates and instructors will support you as you prepare for recitals together.
VOCAL | GRADES 6–8
Classes meet once per week.
Learn to sing and strengthen your voice in our vocal music program! You’ll participate in our choral music curriculum, exploring and working on components of singing like breath support, posture, note reading, and sound production. Throughout the year, you’ll grow and expand your talents with your classmates in weekly chorus rehearsals while preparing for performance opportunities.
THEATRE
ACTING | Grades 5–8
Classes meet once per week.
Explore your imagination and build performance fundamentals in our acting program! While working with your ensemble, you’ll participate in classes that focus on a variety of theater skills like improvisation, theater games, scene study, and monologue preparation for our 8th graders. Throughout the year, our faculty will support you and your classmates in strengthening your creative voices and build confidence as performance artists.
STAGE DESIGN & PRODUCTION | Grades 5–8
Classes meet once per week.
Learn a variety of adaptable new skills in our Stage Design & Production Program! You’ll get a chance to explore mediums like puppetry, carpentry, costumes, sound, set & prop design, and more as you collaborate with your classmates on projects throughout the year. Develop your creative interests as your instructors support your class in applying your skills to the world of theater.
VISUAL ARTS
Grades 4–8
Classes meet 1–2 times per week, depending on grade level.
Expand your artistic vision in our Visual Arts Program! You’ll work hands-on exploring drawing, painting, and multi-media art with our practicing artist instructors, who will support you and your peers in developing your creative voices. Throughout the year, you’ll refine your technique and try new mediums as a group.