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Musical Theater, Improvisation,
Songwriting, Acting, & Singing
New Hope, PA | Lambertville, NJ | Doylestown, PA | Surrounding Areas

At Ladybug Arts, all are welcome and celebrated. We believe in creating a strong community through artistic expression. We strive to help each student cultivate their inner strengths and help them become confident actors and musicians.

Cari Joy Brown, Owner & Program Director
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Cari Brown earned a B.A. from Penn State and an MA from NYU. For the past 19 years, she has worked in school settings teaching music and performing arts to students in grades K-12.
I fully believe in the power of the arts. Along with helping develop self-expression and empathy, they assist in building confidence and community. As a teacher, I strive to harness the love of theater arts and help youth to find their voice through freedom of expression.
❄️ Winter 2026 Programs

❄️ Improv for KidsGrades Pre-K - 3rd

Tuesdays 3:50-4:50pm
🗓️ January 13 to February 24

The first step to understanding what acting is all about! In this fun and supportive class, children use theater games, songs, storytelling and role-playing to stretch their imaginations and discover the endless creativity in themselves.

All classes held at KALMIA CLUB, 39 York St, Lambertville, NJ 08530NO CLASS on February 10

Location(s):
KALMIA CLUB, 39 York St, Lambertville, NJ 08530

$225 Class is full!


❄️ Improv for KidsGrades 3rd - 6th

Wednesdays 4:15-5:30pm
🗓️ January 14 to February 25

Give your imagination a blast of spontaneity! Improvisation works to increase a child's observation and concentration skills while freeing their imaginations! Students will learn the basic rules of improvisation and then put them to use playing performance games.

All classes held at KALMIA CLUB, 39 York St, Lambertville, NJ 08530NO CLASS on February 11

Location(s):
KALMIA CLUB, 39 York St, Lambertville, NJ 08530

$250 Class is full!

❄️ Winter 2026 Workshops

Dance Workshop with Cole VitelliGrades 2nd - 5th

Saturday 1/17 — 11:30am-2pm
Sunday 1/18 — 12-2pm with performance at 3pm
🗓️ January 17 and 18

Back by popular demand! Join Ladybug Arts choreographer, Cole Vitelli, in this weekend intensive focused on musical theater dance styles and training. This workshop is appropriate for beginners and dancers alike! Students will participate in a demo performance on Sunday. This is a great class for students interested in musical theater! Space is limited so sign up ASAP!

Saturday classes held at KALMIA CLUB, 39 York St, Lambertville, NJ 08530Sunday rehearsal & performance held at MILL BALLET, 46 North Sugan Rd, New Hope, PA

Location(s):
Saturday 1/17: KALMIA CLUB, 39 York St, Lambertville, NJ 08530
Sunday 1/18: MILL BALLET, 46 North Sugan Rd, New Hope, PA


Dance Workshop with Cole VitelliGrades 6th & up

Saturday 1/17 — 2:30-5:30pm
Sunday 1/18 — 12-2pm with performance at 3pm
🗓️ January 17 and 18

Back by popular demand! Join Ladybug Arts choreographer, Cole Vitelli, in this weekend intensive focused on musical theater dance styles and training. This workshop is appropriate for beginners and dancers alike! Students will participate in a demo performance on Sunday. This is a great class for students interested in musical theater! Space is limited so sign up ASAP!

Saturday classes held at KALMIA CLUB, 39 York St, Lambertville, NJ 08530Sunday rehearsal & performance held at MILL BALLET, 46 North Sugan Rd, New Hope, PA

Location(s):
Saturday 1/17: KALMIA CLUB, 39 York St, Lambertville, NJ 08530
Sunday 1/18: MILL BALLET, 46 North Sugan Rd, New Hope, PA


Songwriting Workshop with CariAges 8 - 12

Saturday 3/7 — 12-2pm
Sunday 3/8 — 12-2pm
🗓️ March 7 - March 8

Cari has been writing music for over 20 years, both personally and professionally. She has written music for three musicals and two short films. One of her greatest joys is teaching the skill of songwriting to others. This workshop will focus on lyric writing, song structure, melody writing and more! You do not need to know how to play an instrument to sign up for this class. You also don't need to have any prior experience, just a willingness to express yourself and create!

All sessions held at KALMIA CLUB, 39 York St, Lambertville, NJ 08530

Location(s):
KALMIA CLUB, 39 York St, Lambertville, NJ 08530

$160 Class is full!


Songwriting Workshop with CariAges 13+

Saturday 3/7 — 3-5pm
Sunday 3/8 — 3-5pm
🗓️ March 7 - March 8

Cari has been writing music for over 20 years, both personally and professionally. She has written music for three musicals and two short films. One of her greatest joys is teaching the skill of songwriting to others. This workshop will focus on lyric writing, song structure, melody writing and more! You do not need to know how to play an instrument to sign up for this class. You also don't need to have any prior experience, just a willingness to express yourself and create!

All sessions held at KALMIA CLUB, 39 York St, Lambertville, NJ 08530

Location(s):
KALMIA CLUB, 39 York St, Lambertville, NJ 08530

$160 Class is full!

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