Business Details
27 Years
experience
Your Trusted Arts Education Partner in Marble Falls
Harmony School of Creative Arts was founded in 1999 as a community resource and achieved 501(c)(3) nonprofit status in 2002. Over 25 years, we have become a respected pillar of fine arts education in the Texas Hill Country, offering instruction in dance, music, and art to students of all ages. Our mission focuses on nurturing artistic talents through exceptional education in a loving environment, with programs adjusted annually to meet community needs. We provide year-round classes, summer camps, and intensives, taught by accomplished faculty who are passionate performers and educators. Our scholarship program ensures accessibility regardless of socioeconomic status, supported by community donations and volunteer efforts.We serve hundreds of students annually, fostering creativity, performance opportunities, and systemic arts education. Our three-fold approach includes dance training in multiple styles, music instruction across instruments, and visual arts programs for all skill levels. The school operates from a dedicated facility in Marble Falls, Texas, with flexible enrollment options and sibling discounts. Our leadership team brings decades of combined experience in arts education and nonprofit management. Community engagement remains central to our operations through volunteer initiatives, fundraising events, and local performances that enrich cultural life in the Highland Lakes region.
Services
Dance Instruction
Music Lessons
Art Classes
Summer Camps
Private Lessons
Fitness Programs
Scholarship Programs
Community Performances
Volunteer Opportunities
Wedding Dance Lessons
Details
- Year established: 1999
Highlights and features
- 25 years of arts education experience in Texas Hill Country
- Scholarship program ensures accessibility for all socioeconomic backgrounds
- Faculty includes professional performers and award-winning artists
- Three-fold arts curriculum covering dance, music, and visual arts
- Community-driven programming with volunteer and performance opportunities
Services
Dance Instruction
Comprehensive dance training in ballet, jazz, tap, hip-hop, lyrical, contemporary, and ballroom styles. Qualified instructors provide age-appropriate instruction for toddlers through adults. Classes include performance opportunities and technical skill development.
Music Lessons
Individualized instruction in piano, voice, guitar, percussion, violin, cello, mandolin, and banjo. Lessons available for all skill levels with experienced instructors who are professional musicians and educators.
Art Programs
Youth and adult art classes covering drawing, painting, and mixed media. Includes weekly structured classes, summer camps, and private instruction with award-winning local artists using professional-grade materials.
Summer Camps
Seasonal day camps providing intensive arts experiences in dance, music, and visual arts. Designed for skill development and creative exploration with specialized instruction from professional artists and educators.
Fitness Programs
Adult fitness classes combining dance techniques with physical conditioning. Offerings include Pilates, Barre, Sculpt, and specialty dance fitness sessions that improve coordination, balance, and overall wellness.
People
Valerie Crim
Executive Director
Over 20 years of arts education leadership, directing operations and curriculum development at Harmony School of Creative Arts since its founding in 1999.
Rebecca Carmack
Director of Dance
Professional dancer and educator with expertise in ballet, lyrical, and pointe instruction, leading dance programs at Harmony for 15+ years.
Natalie Smith
Director of Music
Experienced pianist and vocal coach overseeing music instruction, with 18 years of developing music curriculum and faculty training at Harmony.
Karla Stephens
Board President
Community leader and arts advocate serving on the board since 2005, guiding strategic initiatives and community outreach programs for Harmony.
Kathy Meador
Private Art Instructor
Award-winning local artist providing personalized art instruction, with 12 years of teaching experience in youth and adult education programs.
Questions
What services does Harmony School of Creative Arts offer?
We provide dance instruction in multiple styles, music lessons across instruments, visual arts programs, summer camps, fitness classes, and scholarship opportunities for students of all ages.
Do you offer financial assistance for students?
Yes, our scholarship program removes financial barriers to arts education. Applications are available online or at our Marble Falls facility.
What dance styles are taught at Harmony?
We offer ballet, jazz, tap, hip-hop, lyrical, contemporary, ballroom, tumbling, and Scottish Country Dance instruction for youth and adults.
Are there adult education opportunities available?
Yes, we provide adult dance classes, fitness programs, private music lessons, and visual arts instruction including watercolor painting workshops.
How can community members get involved with Harmony?
Volunteer through our Harmony Guild, participate in fundraising events, attend community performances, or contribute financially to support arts education.
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Bonnie Porterfield
Nov 23, 2017
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The front desk people are so friendly, and the teachers are very Christlike examples for younger children, and they are very experienced in their dance fields!
David Oertel
Feb 23, 2014
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I have worked with the Highland Lakes Community Orchestra that is part of this organization and can share that it is a welcoming, heartfelt, generously musically talented school. They attract very talented individuals of all ages! I highly recommend anyone interested in studying music, dance, art, or musical theatre to check them out.
