Arts
Innate Talent, Lifelong Creativity
We were made to be creative. Through the performing and visual arts, our students nurture and refine their God-given talent for artistic expression so they can bring their stories to life.
Innate Talent, Lifelong Creativity
At CHCA, the arts are a vital part of each student’s journey. From our littlest creatives in Pre-K to our most advanced artists, we intentionally seek innovative ways to engage students and provide opportunities to experience the arts at all levels.
Our programs invite each student to create, express, and grow in their artistry–so they can become who they were made to be.
Early Opportunities
Arts instruction starts young and advances in content and technique.
Faith Through Creativity
Students learn to use their talents to reflect beauty, share truth, and glorify God.
Professional Experience
Local gallery displays, community-wide performances, and appearances at national competitions take skills to the next level.
Arts Opportunities
Hone your gifts or try something you’ve never done before. Whether on stage, in the studio, or behind the scenes, CHCA’s arts programs are a big part of life here — helping you find your people, your passions, and new ways to bring your God-given creativity to life.
Upper School
- AP Music Theory
- Instrumental Music
- Choir & Vocal Ensembles
- Theatre
- Center for Dance
- Private Music Lessons
By Upper School, CHCA students are honing the gifts they’ve been developing for years — and discovering just how far those gifts can take them. Whether on stage, in the studio, or behind the scenes, students refine their craft through advanced training, full-scale productions, and performance opportunities that stretch their skill and their faith, preparing many for artistic pursuits well beyond graduation.
Lower School
- General Music, Band, Orchestra
- Choir & Vocal Ensembles
- Musical Theatre
- Center for Dance
- Private Music Lessons
From their very first song, scene, or step, Lower School students discover that God has given them a voice — and CHCA’s Performing Arts program helps them find it. Through music, choir, theatre, and dance, young learners build confidence and technical skill while exploring the joy of creative expression alongside teachers who know and encourage them by name.
Early Learning
- General Music
- Center for Dance
- Private Music Lessons
From their very first song, scene, or step, Early Learning students discover that God has given them a voice — and CHCA’s Performing Arts program helps them find it. Through music, movement, and imaginative play, young learners build confidence and coordination while exploring the joy of creative expression alongside teachers who know and encourage them by name.
Upper School
- AP 2D Art
- AP 3D Art
- AP Art Studio
- Ceramics
- Digital Illustration
- Drawing & Painting
- Stained Glass
- Film Production
- Photography
Upper School artists dive deep into media, concept development, and personal style. Through studio classes and advanced electives, students refine their technique while building a strong portfolio to carry them into their next chapter.
Each spring, the AP Gallery spotlights work from CHCA’s most advanced artists. Held in a professional exhibit space, the show invites the CHCA community to engage with these students’ creativity, vision, and personal voice.
Lower School
Lower School artists build technique while discovering that art is a powerful way to communicate. Through studying different mediums and artists, students grow in confidence and find genuine joy in what they create.
Early Learning
Little hands become little artists as they explore color, shape, and storytelling through hands-on creativity. Art is woven into each day at CHCA, nurturing curiosity, fine motor skills, and the confidence to discover the world God made.
What We Offer
- Ballet
- Floor Barre
- Jazz
- Leaps & Turns
- Lyrical/Contemporary
- Pointe
- Tap
- Acro
Explore a full range of dance classes built to strengthen technique, creativity, and artistry. From ballet and jazz to contemporary, tap, and acro, each class is taught by experienced instructors who help dancers grow with purpose and excellence.
Our Mission
To create a home for dancers to experience the Lord and understand His design for the gift of dance.
- Nurturing artists who are defined first by their identity in Christ and heart for worship.
- Emphasizing top-tier technical excellence.
- Communicating redemptive storytelling while radiating the glory of God and the beauty of dance.
- Welcoming all dancers throughout the Cincinnati region who seek to honor Jesus with pre-professional level training.
Our Vision
To develop impressive skill and technique that highlight true hearts of worship and artistry.
- Cultivate a sincere desire to create a holy experience for audiences.
- Create clear storytelling through a strong sense of technique, discipline, and reverence for our craft as athletes and artists.
- Instill that God has something special and specific for each artist, and that what we do with our gifts matters deeply to the Kingdom.
What is ArtBeat?
- Student Performances
- Hands-on-Arts
- Student Art Gallery
- Demonstrating Artists
ArtBeat is CHCA’s day-long celebration of the arts. Featuring musical, theatrical, and dance performances; more than 1,400 works of art on display; hands-on-art tables; professional and student artist demonstrations; delicious lunch and snacks; baked goods; and more, this fine arts festival celebrates students at every campus, from preschool through grade 12. A high-energy, family-friendly event, ArtBeat will inspire you to uncover your inner artist.
Arts Facilities
From the stage to the studio, our students are immersed in spaces where their artistry is cultivated and celebrated. At each of our campuses, we’ve designed rooms that spark creativity and ignite curiosity, giving artists room to express and share their stories.
Young learners enjoy vibrant, colorful studios, like the Atelier, designed to spark their earliest talents. More advanced performers and artists sharpen their craft in professional settings, like the Lindner Theater, and invite the CHCA community to share in their passion for the arts.
Featured Arts Stories
Manuela | Grade 12
“Being in an environment where everyone has a special gift means we get to enjoy their talent but also learn from them.”
Charleigh | Alum ’24
“Although she had to create outside her comfort zone, Wright rose to the challenge and received a satisfying reward.”
Casey | Alum ’20
“Twenty-six years ago, I performed and had art on display at ArtBeat. Today, my children performed and had art on display at the same event.”
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