Youth Classes

Beginning this fall!
Contact ESO to arrange music lessons for your child!

Call 442-3226 to schedule a time slot. Registration Fee required for all students annually. $15/student. Credit Card Fees Applied Online.

Megan Cartwright is a choral director and music teacher with experience teaching all levels. She is a graduate of James Madison University, and holds a Masters of Music Education from Boston University. Mrs. Cartwright recently served as the High School Choir Repertoire and Resources Chair for the Virginia chapter of the American Choral Directors Association. Mrs. Cartwright has performed as a soloist and as a professional chorister. Career highlights include directing musicals with her students. Currently, Mrs. Cartwright is working as a music teacher for Arts Enter at the Historic Palace Theatre in Cape Charles, Virginia and at the Eastern Shore’s Own Arts Center. Mrs. Cartwright enjoys spending time with her husband Chris and four children while she pursues performing, teaching, and working with young musicians.

$30 per 45 minute lesson

Mark teaches guitar, ukulele, trumpet, percussion, beginner piano and keyboard. Call 442-3226 to schedule a time slot. Registration Fee required for all students annually. $15/student. Credit Card Fees Applied Online.

As a kid, Clark, was sold on learning guitar after watching Marty McFly shred on Back to the Future. Since then, he’s grown as a musician through practicing, playing with various bands and recording several albums. Clark has been teaching guitar for 20 years to students of all ages, beginner to advanced. While he is continually learning on new instruments and practicing different styles, he’s never forgotten that the real joy of music is in the playing.

Book your lesson with ESO’s newest Guitar teacher today!

Call the ESO office to schedule your lesson.

Kristin Willis is a talented musician and founder of the Eastern Shore Ukulele Festival. With a passion for music that spans most of her life, Kristin has become a skilled ukulele player who has performed with the Sonic Ukes for the past seven years. In addition to her musical pursuits, Kristin is also the owner and operator of Eastern Shore Coastal Roasting Co.

join Krisin for Ukulele Lessons for all ages and group workshops!
Kristin is available on Thursdays, $40 dollars for a 30 minute lesson.

Call the ESO office to schedule a lesson, 757-442-3226

Jack Holladay has been playing music for over 18 years, with 10 years of teaching experience. He is a graduate of the Berklee College of Music specializng in guitar, voice, piano, and bass. Jack’s fields of expertise include: ear training, performance, music theory, composition/arranging, songwriting, and production/engineering.

Private Instruction:
Guitar beginner-advanced 55$ per hour
Voice beginner-intermediate 45$ per hour
Piano beginner-intermediate 40$ per hour
Bass beginner-intermediate 40$ per hour

Genres: (modern styles) rock, metal, blues, jazz, fusion, pop

Call the ESO Office to make arrangements for lessons

Please email eso@esoartscenter.org for the latest information regarding ESO Classes. Classical Ballet instruction at ESO for over 30 years- Dana Floyd hosts classes for students beginning in 1st grade to high school. Students particpate in 2 annual ballet productions- The Nutcracker in December and the Spring Ballet in May. Additional production fees do apply to cover the cost of costumes, theater rentals and sound and video perofessionals.

A full schedule is available for print out in the link below. Ages are approximation, level is determined by instructor upon registration and first week of class.

Returning students will be notified of their place by the instructor. Level changes are common in the first month of class. Please notify the office if your dancer is promoted to a new class.

Level 1 – First Grade – Tuesday, 4 PM——————$46/mo
Level 2 – Second Grade – Tuesday, 5 PM——————-$46/mo
Level 3 – Third Grade – Wednesday, 4:15 PM ————- $64/mo

Level 4 – Grades 3+ – Monday, 4:15 PM —————— $75/mo
Level 5 – Grades 5+ – Monday 5:30 PM ——————–$96/mo
Level 6 – Grades 6+ – Wednesday 5:15 PM —————–$139/mo
Level 7 – (By Placement) Mon 7pm /Tues 6pm/ Wed 7 PM —-$165


Prices may vary based on special placement by instructor and number of classes per week. level 5,6, & 7 should return to previous years placement, unless specified otherwise. In the first weeks of classes Miss Dana will assess students placement and promote students as see sees fit. if your child’s classes placement changes after registration please let the Main Office know. Class cost may vary from above and depends on number of classes taken per week as well as level placement. Check with the Main Office for actual class cost.

All payments online are subject to a 3.5% processing fee. Any payments made to the office via check or cash should not include the 3.5% processing fee.

Beginning the fall of 2023 new pre-ballet* classes will be offered ESO!

Fall Semester: September 12 – November 21
NO CLASS OCTOBER 31

UNIFORM: Pink Leotard, Pink Tights, Pink Ballet Shoes

*Baby Ballet, Preschool Ballet, and Kindergarten Ballet are not a part of the ESO School of Dance and NO DOT participate in productions of The Nutcracker, or the annual Spring Ballet presented by Miss Dana’s classes included in the ESO School of Dance.

Baby Ballet Class
Age 18mos-3yrs, Thursdays, 4:00-4:30, $75/ 10 weeks
This class is a fun and imaginative “dance with me” introduction to the world of Ballet. We explore music, rhythms, and movement in a gentle, encouraging way. Through song and play on your little one will pick up new skills and have fun along the way. Adults are encouraged to participate in this class with their child in a way that works for them. If a child responds better to a parent being outside of the classroom, that is fine, but parents should stay close, just in case! Class runs 30 mins.

Preschool Ballet
Age 4, Thursday, 4:35-5:20, $100/ 10 weeks
In this class preschoolers will dive into ballet technique while still enjoying a playful and creative class, that involves many songs and games. Using music, improvisation, and storydances this class will engage preschoolers’ active imagination, all while incorporating proper technique and ballet terminology. It’s a perfect class for beginners or for those who have completed Baby Ballet. Class runs 45 mins.

Kindergarten Ballet
Age 5, Thursday, 5:25-6:10, $100/ 10 weeks
In this class dancers in kindergarten will learn fundamental ballet technique, terminology, and musicality. They focus on linking steps together with varying rhythms, and proper foot articulation and body alignment, while still enjoying a playful and creative atmosphere. This class is perfect for beginners or for those who have completed Preschool Ballet. This class is the oldest class taught by Miss Ashley before dancers graduate to Level 1 Ballet with Miss Dana and join the ESO School of Dance. Class runs 45 mins.

Returning fall 2024! Wednesdays 5:30 PM-6:20 PM: 1st grade – 5th grade ($65/mo)

Thursdays 5:30 PM- 6:30 PM: Middle School/ High School ($75/mo)

Max 10 participants

This Hip Hop dance class is inspired from the movements of African dance and has transformed over time to incorporate aspects of pop, modern, tap and swing. This class teaches an upbeat, energetic technique and gets students moving to a variety of hip hop and rhythm and blues music. Classes will encourage students to step outside of the box by bringing their own individual style and personality to the movements and inspire confidence while building strength and coordination. Required: comfortable closed toe shoes (to be used only in the dance studio) and comfortable clothes that do not restrict movement.

Meet the instructor:
Born and raised in South Florida, Chloe Harper moved to Virginia to attend Hampton University where her passion for hip-hop ignited a flame. With 7 years of experience in the artistry she performed with the Hampton University Dance team throughout her college career. Now a teacher at Pungoteague Elementary she looks forward to sharing her craft with students of the Eastern Shore, all the while pursuing the enhancement of her own knowledge of dance as she continues to study and practice.

All payments online are subject to a 3.5% processing fee. Any payments made to the office via check or cash should not include the 3.5% processing fee.

Schedule is subject to change. Please email eso@esoartscenter.org for the latest information.

$60 per month | Mondays and Thursday (Beginners/Youth 5:30-6:15PM)

Teaching for over 20 years, Sensei Buckner holds a 7th Degree Black Belt in Okinawin Shorin-Ryu. Learn effective self-defense techniques while improving over-all physical conditioning & mental focus.