Welcome to Collierville Arts Academy

Whether you are looking for an inspiring dance class, quality sports and fitness training, excellent music lessons, or superior martial arts instruction, Collierville Arts Academy has the most comprehensive course offerings in the Mid-South area.

We offer courses in Classical Ballet, jazz, and tap, Shotokan Karate, Olympic Fencing, Aikido, Swordfighting / Padded Weapons, Music and Guitar Lessons, Drawing / Anime / Manga lessons, and Pilates / Fitness / Personal Training / Sports Training / Modeling. We also host events and parties in a variety of genres: dance parties for kids, adventure parties for kids and adults, and corporate retreat / team building adventures.

Why choose Collierville Arts Academy?

The true measure of our success is in our ability to develop self-esteem and confidence in our students. We are committed to giving our students - at all levels - a positive learning experience that will help them achieve their personal best as individuals. Striving for excellence is an ongoing process for us at Collierville Arts Academy. We will continue to challenge ourselves to reach new levels.

Professional Instruction - The instructors at CAA are motivated, enthusiastic, dedicated, and certified professionals with many years of experience teaching students, at all levels.

We have some great discounts and offers available for anyone interested in the following activities:

CLASSICAL AND MODERN DANCE PROGRAM

The Dance Division at CAA is not a competition-oriented trophy program, instead we offer genuine performance experiences. Our students learn proper technique, dance terminology, and understand that Dance is an art form and a mode of expression involving grace, poise, good posture, discipline, and musicality. Ballet provides the foundation for solid technique however we also offer instruction in Jazz and Tap dance styles. Classes are offered for the performing student as well as the recreational student who simply wishes to enjoy the movement of Dance and not worry about performing. We begin with children as young as three and welcome students of any adult age also.

MODERN FENCING PROGRAM

For children age 7.5 through adults:

Fencing Classes at Collierville Arts Academy are part of the Martial Arts Division. Therefore, our fencing classes do not have a start/stop date and students may begin their training at any time and continue train all year long, if they wish. There is a Competition Season that runs parallel with the general academic school year: August through June. It culminates each year in the USFA Summer National Fencing Championship during the first two weeks of July. For more info on fencing, visit The Memphis Fencers!

MARTIAL ARTS: PADDED WEAPONS

For children age 6.5 through adults:

It's the closest thing to a video game or real edged-weapons combat that there is! SUPER FUN without the PAIN or DAMAGE. This is a Hero Training program using padded weapons.

MARTIAL ARTS: SHOTOKAN KARATE

For children age 4.5 through adults:

The Karate program is based mostly on Shotokan karate with a little TKD and Kung Fu added in at different levels, depending upon age group.

MARTIAL ARTS: AIKIDO

For children age 4.5 through adults:

Aikido at Collierville Arts Academy is simply called Collierville Aikido. Aikido is a Japanese martial art developed by Morihei Ueshiba in the aftermath of World War II as an alternative means of defense. Focusing on protection instead of destruction, Aikido practitioners redirect the energy of an attack, usually in the form of joint locks and throws, to neutralize a situation while protecting the integrity of the practitioner (called nage in class terminology) as well as that of the attacker (uke).

FITNESS: GROUP CARDIO/FITNESS

The Fitness Division at CAA encompasses a full range of fitness options for ANYONE looking to get in shape, sculpt muscle, tone up, and just lose a few pounds. From serious bodybuilders to athletes who need to cross-train and enhance their skills, the Fitness Division at CAA can handle it all - with the personal attention, practical guidance, and careful management of your fitness goals that you'll treasure.

PERSONAL FITNESS TRAINING

One on one or small group semi-private training to meet YOUR fitness goals. Visit the site for Julie's LiveWell Fitness programs

ACTING and MODELING

Wanna be the star? Learn to walk the runway? Learn to emote, act, memorize lines, and how the "biz" works for YOUR success.

MUSIC LESSONS

Piano Lessons (with our onsite piano), Guitar Lessons, Voice Lessons

FINE ARTS

Classes in how to draw, mixed media, painting, and MORE!

OTHER POSSIBLE EVENTS AND CLASSES

Cooking Class in our Kitchen! Jedi Family Mini-Camp, Self-Defense Workshops, Fencing Competitions, Birthday Parties!

PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES

The Nutcracker at the Harrell Theatre, Sweetheart Gala, and Acting Work Shops. Please visit our non-profit performing arts company for youth - Collierville Ballet - for auditions and show times.

COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS

Collierville Arts Academy has partnership with Houston High School Band/Color Guard, conducts the Fencing Program/Team for St. George's School and CBHS. We also direct the Ballet Program for St. George's School in Collierville. We are a proud member of the Collierville Chamber of Commerce.