Most of the kids arts classes in Tracy meet in one building: the Grand Theatre Center for the Arts on Central Ave downtown, where the City of Tracy runs drawing, theater, folk dance and music classes in short sessions through the year. Each listing below links to its signup page. Resident prices are listed first.
Drawing and art
- Preschool Drawing: ages 4 to 6, Tuesdays from 4:00 to 5:00 pm. $58 for residents, $63 for non-residents.
- Art with Markers: ages 6 to 13, Thursdays from 4:00 to 5:00 pm. $58.
- Color Blending with Pencils: ages 7 to 15, Tuesdays from 5:15 to 6:15 pm. $58.
- Drawing with Pastels: ages 7 to 15, Thursdays from 5:15 to 6:15 pm. $58.
- Textured Art: ages 7 to 15, Thursdays from 6:30 to 7:30 pm. $58.
New sessions of each class start in January and February.
Theater and acting
- Improv Acting: improv games and scene work, Tuesdays. The kids class (ages 7 to 14) is from 4:00 to 5:00 pm and the all-ages class (7 and up) from 5:30 to 6:30 pm. $55.
- Theatre Plays: ages 7 to 15 build acting, teamwork and confidence by working on plays, Mondays from 3:45 to 5:45 pm. $135. Both listed sessions are full, so watch for the next one.
Dance
- Ballet Folklorico: traditional Mexican folk dance on Tuesdays. Level I for ages 4 to 6 is at 5:30 pm, Level I for 7 and up at 6:05 pm, and Level II at 6:40 pm. $110 for residents ($127 for Level II).
- Hula and Tahitian Dance: Thursdays, with a kids class for ages 5 to 11 at 5:45 pm and teen and adult levels after it. $92.
Music
- Music for Two (Parent and Child): a grown-up and child music class for ages 1 to 6, Tuesdays from 10:00 to 10:45 am. $61.
- Private Music Lessons with Wendy: one-on-one 30-minute piano, voice or drum lessons for ages 11 and up; ages 8 to 10 start with a meet and greet with the teacher. $135 a session.
The Grand also hosts Junior Paint Night for ages 5 to 13 on Friday, February 12, for $15.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the Grand Theatre Center for the Arts?
At 715 Central Ave in downtown Tracy.
What is the youngest age for an arts class at the Grand?
Music for Two takes ages 1 to 6 with a grown-up. The first drop-off classes are Preschool Drawing and Ballet Folklorico Level I, both from age 4.
How much are the kids art classes?
The drawing classes are $58 for Tracy residents and $63 for non-residents per session. Improv is $55, Theatre Plays $135 and Ballet Folklorico $110.
Is there a folk dance class for kids in Tracy?
Yes. Ballet Folklorico meets on Tuesdays at the Grand, with Level I starting at age 4.