Equip Your Child With the Confidence They NEED For Life

SHINE Online performing arts CLASSES NURTURE YOUR CHILD'S DEVELOPMENT THROUGH:

drama games, improvisation, movement and mindfulness, vocal technique, acting exercises, and so much more...

Watch them grow in: 
 Confidence
 Creativity
 Sense of Self

Sarah Souza, Professional Actor (SAG, AEA)

It’s Difficult to Find Programs That Are Fun For Children AND Enhance Their Development 
  • Is your child comfortable in their own skin?
  • ​Is your child stuck being anti-social?
  • Does your child need more mind-body awareness?
  • ​Does your child lack motivation and positivity?
  • ​Is your child full of energy with nowhere to put it?
  • ​Do they have a healthy outlet to express their uniqueness?
We believe every child deserves a program that enhances their personal development, and releases them into joyful self acceptance
We provide dynamic classes
to nurture your child's development
and leave them feeling inspired. 
When kids take our classes they...

GROW IN CREATIVITY

Your child's creative skills flourish with a rich performing arts education that guides them in their artistic and life journey. 

GAIN CONFIDENCE

Equip your child to handle new environments, social situations, and nurture their own self worth.

EMBRACE THEIR SENSE OF SELF

Our lessons wrap self-development in freeing fun! Get your child moving and smiling with lessons that spark inner joy as they discover what makes them shine.

"Ms. Sarah was amazing as a teacher but above that, she gave our daughter a spark of life that had been missing. We cannot wait to see what Keira does with this newfound passion."

We believe your child deserves more...
Learn with Sarah
At Shine Acting Studio, we know that you want to nurture your child's development. In order to do that your child needs a creative experience that inspires them to express their unique self. The problem is, it’s difficult to find programs that are fun for children and enhance their development. Which makes you feel like you're not doing everything you can for your child. We believe every child deserves a program that enhances their personal development, and releases them into joyful self acceptance.
We understand the struggle to support your child’s development in the very best way. Which is why we created Shine Online.
Shine Online Video Course: 
The Complete Introduction to the world of Performing Arts
Self Development Wrapped in FREEING FUN!

Shine Online is a 10 lesson video course for students in K-6th grade. As a comprehensive experience in performing arts, these one of a kind lessons are infused with activities to develop mind-body connection, improve physical health and encourage emotional growth.
 
These courses are available as recorded videos that you can access anywhere and anytime. Each class contains elements to grow your child in confidence, creativity and a sense of self. 
 
Elements include: 
* Breath work
* Physical and improvisational exercises
* Creative movement
* Guided imaginative meditations
* Vocal technique and an original song to sing
* Acting lessons through storytelling and script work

This course is taught by instructor and professional actor Sarah Souza. Sarah holds her MFA in acting from one of the most prominent performing arts schools in the country, UC San Diego, and has been teaching adults and youth for over sixteen years. Sarah has worked professionally in various locations around the nation in a multi-faceted career. She has appeared in films and major motion pictures, television, professional theatre productions and national commercials. 

A proud member of the Screen Actor’s Guild and Actor’s Equity Association, it is Sarah’s passion to take her wealth of knowledge and experience and translate it into dynamic and inspiring teaching for everyone. 
Who knew screen time could be so beneficial!?
(...and good for the soul)
HERE’S HOW WE DO IT:

CHOOSE THE GRADE LEVEL

Choose from a variety of age ranges and options to meet your specific needs. Our classes inspire individual expression and self-development for each child.

LEARN FROM ANYWHERE

Our sessions are created to be accessed anywhere at anytime, and dedicated to getting your kids moving, creating, and smiling from the inside out!

WATCH YOUR CHILD SHINE

 We celebrate what makes your child shine and motivate them to grow in their unique sense of self in a freeing fun atmosphere.
GET the course today. And, in the meantime, ACCESS a FREE video lesson so you can end your search for the ideal program right now.
 
Buy Shine Online, and get the assurance of an online program that develops your child, is freeing fun, and will spark joy. 

Instructor and Creator Sarah Souza is a professional actor appearing in film, television, professional theatre productions and national commercials.

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Here's how to get it...
CHOOSE THE 
GRADE LEVEL
Choose from a variety of age ranges and options to meet your specific needs. Our classes inspire individual expression and self-development for each child.

LEARN FROM ANYWHERE 
Our sessions are created to be accessed anywhere at anytime, and dedicated to getting your kids moving, creating, and smiling from the inside out!

WATCH YOUR
CHILD SHINE 
 We celebrate what makes your child shine and motivate them to grow in their unique sense of self in a freeing fun atmosphere.


Pricing Options
First Lesson Free
Get a FREE online performing arts lesson
Shine Online
A series of pre-recorded
video lessons
Private 1:1 Coaching
Private coaching tailored to your acting needs

Personable, talented, inspiring and engaging.

"Our son had the honor and privilege of working with Sarah on and off stage. He has grown as an actor and performer under her gifted guidance and incredible teaching. Each moment working with her is pure joy. Thank you Sarah for bringing the best out of him."

"My daughter Maddie gained more confidence, is more outspoken and not afraid to try new things, thanks to this amazing class!"

"My very shy 5th grader loved her experience with Sarah in Shine On Stage. She gained self-confidence, bonded with her classmates, and looked forward to every session." 

"Sarah has a way of making kids of all different skill levels feel comfortable enough to participate, included, and successful.”

It's time to SHINE!
When kids are engaged in performing arts, they ignite their creativity and confidence.

They discover the freedom to embrace who they are with newfound joy.