BROADWAY RISING™ — Musical Theatre Program
A Kandia World Beat Performing Arts Program
Acting • Singing • Dance • Music Literacy • Ensemble
School-Based Musical Theatre Educational Program
Broadway Rising may be implemented as a school-funded enrichment residency, district-supported program, PTA partnership, or family-paid after-school model depending on each school community.
Ages 7–15 | School-Based Program | Available In-School or After-School | 12-Week Sessions
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🎭 What Is Broadway Rising?
Broadway Rising is an on-site, school-based musical theatre educational program that brings high-quality performing arts training directly into schools.
Students receive weekly instruction in acting, singing, dance, ensemble work, and music literacy, while developing confidence, creativity, emotional expression, discipline, and artistic identity.
The program is offered as an ongoing after-school experience throughout the school year, delivered in 12-week sessions (Fall, Winter, Spring). Families enroll monthly, and students may continue across multiple sessions as their skills grow and deepen.
Each 12-week session culminates in a live showcase for families and the school community.
The program supports confidence, public speaking, collaboration, and early performing arts pathway development for elementary and middle school students.
All Broadway Rising programs are guided by The Kandia Method™, a holistic, process-based arts education framework designed to develop confident, creative, and emotionally grounded artists.
process over performance
confidence before talent
access before excellence
the artist as a whole person
Students develop strong artistic foundations and technique alongside collaboration, emotional expression, discipline, and self-confidence.
Final performances celebrate growth, learning, and collective achievement, not perfection.
⏱ How Classes Work (2-Hour Structure)
Each Broadway Rising class meets once per week for 120 minutes (2 hours) and is divided into:
40 minutes
Acting
40 minutes
Singing
40 minutes
Dance
Students remain in the same classroom for the entire session. Teaching artists rotate every 40 minutes, ensuring safety, consistency, and smooth transitions.
Each group is supported by:
  • 3 professional teaching artists (acting, singing, dance)
  • 1 classroom assistant per group, responsible for attendance, transitions, safety, and parent release.
Age Groups
Elementary I
Ages 7–9
Elementary II
Ages 10–12
Middle School
Ages 13–15
Groups typically include 15–20 students.
What Students Learn
Acting & Storytelling
  • Acting fundamentals and character development
  • Emotional expression and scene work
  • Ensemble awareness and stage presence
Singing & Vocal Technique
  • Healthy breathing and vocal support
  • Pitch accuracy, harmony, and blend
  • Musical phrasing and expression
Dance & Musical Theatre Movement
  • Jazz-based musical theatre choreography
  • Coordination, rhythm, and spatial awareness
  • Movement connected to storytelling
Music Literacy
  • Rhythm, tempo, phrasing, and song structure
  • Understanding music as a storytelling tool
Ensemble Collaboration
  • Rehearsal discipline and responsibility
  • Listening, timing, and group awareness
Personal & Social Growth
Through Broadway Rising, students also develop:
Confidence and communication skills
Emotional regulation and self-awareness
Creativity and imagination
Teamwork and leadership
Responsibility and commitment
Final Showcase (1 Hour)
At the end of each 12-week session, families are invited to a one-hour live showcase, featuring:
  • A fully licensed musical theatre production (30–45 minutes)
  • Group musical numbers and ensemble scenes
  • Student-created scenic elements and props
  • Professional sound, microphones, and lighting

The showcase is designed to be inclusive, joyful, and supportive, celebrating growth, not perfection.
Special Learning Opportunities
Throughout the year, students may have access to special virtual experiences, such as:
Broadway-based workshops with New York teaching artists
Industry Q&A sessions with performers, choreographers, or creative professionals
Guest artist talks and mentorship opportunities
These experiences expand students' understanding of the performing arts world and inspire long-term creative growth.
Program Materials
Tuition includes:
1
Broadway Rising program T-shirt
2
All acting, singing, and dance materials
3
Licensed scripts and rehearsal tracks
4
Props and basic scenic materials
5
Full technical support for the final showcase
Families provide simple costume base pieces (such as black pants, neutral tops, or character basics).
Family Enrollment Tuition (when applicable)
When Broadway Rising is offered as a family-paid after-school program, tuition is:
$240 per month
Some school sites offer Broadway Rising as a school-funded or PTA-supported enrichment program. Availability varies by campus.
(Ongoing monthly enrollment during each 12-week session)
This includes:
  • 8 hours of professional instruction per month
  • Instruction from three teaching artists
  • Classroom assistant for safety and support
  • Licensed musical theatre materials
  • Full showcase production (sound, lighting, microphones)
  • Program coordination and parent communication
  • Program materials and T-shirt
Scholarship Support
Kandia Worldbeat offers scholarship assistance to support families who need financial flexibility. Scholarships are awarded based on availability, family need, and commitment to the program.
Support is reviewed periodically so we can help as many families as possible.
We believe every child deserves access to the arts.
Families may apply for scholarship assistance below.