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THE CONSERVATORY

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OVERVIEW

 

The Conservatory at Signature School of the Arts is a pre-professional, daytime program dedicated to cultivating the next generation of performing artists, creative thinkers, and leaders.

Designed for focused, highly motivated students, the Conservatory offers elite, sequential training for dancers, musicians, actors, and interdisciplinary artists. Instruction is grounded in artistic rigor and informed by research in neuroscience, creativity, and human development, allowing students to pursue technical excellence while developing the intellectual, emotional, and personal skills essential for long-term success.

Signature School of the Arts approaches conservatory education with intention and depth. Students train within a structured, mentorship-driven environment that values discipline, curiosity, accountability, and creative courage. Through high expectations, individualized guidance, and a culture of respect, students gain the confidence and clarity needed to reach their highest potential—both as artists and as whole human beings.

Conservatory students demonstrate strong academic responsibility alongside a profound commitment to their artistic discipline. They learn to manage demanding schedules, balance academics with intensive training, and approach their work with focus and integrity. Our aim is for graduates of Signature School of the Arts to emerge as thoughtful, resilient, and self-directed young adults—fully prepared for competitive post-secondary programs in the arts or other chosen fields.

Arts education at Signature School of the Arts cultivates critical thinking, creative problem-solving, collaboration, adaptability, confidence, and resilience—skills that serve students well in any future pathway.

Signature School of the Arts Conservatory

2026–2027 Academic Year

Conservatory Divisions

Junior Conservatory

Monday

8:30–9:30 AM | Yoga

9:30–11:00 AM | Ballet

12:30–1:30 PM | Modern (Semester 1) / Hip-Hop (Semester 2)

1:30–2:45 PM | Theater
 

Wednesday

9:30–11:00 AM | Ballet

12:30–1:30 PM | Pathways / The Art of Business

1:30–2:45 PM | Broadway Tap

2:45–4:00 PM | Musical Theater
 

Friday

9:30–11:00 AM | Ballet

12:30–1:30 PM | Life Skills & Self-Defense

1:30–2:45 PM | Chorale, Music Theory & Strings

2:45–4:00 PM | Handwork
 

Intermediate Conservatory

Monday

8:30–9:30 AM | Yoga

11:00 AM–12:30 PM | Ballet

12:30–1:30 PM | Modern (Semester 1) / Hip-Hop (Semester 2)

1:30–2:45 PM | Theater
 

Wednesday

9:30–11:00 AM | Ballet

12:30–1:30 PM | Pathways / The Art of Business

1:30–2:45 PM | Broadway Tap

2:45–4:00 PM | Musical Theater
 

Friday

11:00 AM–12:30 PM | Ballet

12:30–1:30 PM | Life Skills & Self-Defense

1:30–2:45 PM | Chorale, Music Theory & Strings

2:45–4:00 PM | Handwork
 

Senior Conservatory

Monday

8:30–9:30 AM | Yoga

11:00 AM–12:30 PM | Ballet

12:30–1:30 PM | Modern (Semester 1) / Hip-Hop (Semester 2)

2:45–4:00 PM | Theater
 

Wednesday

11:00 AM–12:30 PM | Ballet

12:30–1:30 PM | Pathways / The Art of Business

1:30–2:45 PM | Broadway Tap

2:45–4:00 PM | Musical Theater
 

Friday

11:00 AM–12:30 PM | Ballet

12:30–1:30 PM | Life Skills & Self-Defense

1:30–2:45 PM | Chorale, Music Theory & Strings

2:45–4:00 PM | Handwork

 

Tuition & Fees

13.75 Hours Per Week

TUITION OPTIONS

 

Pay in Full

$6,750 due July 1, 2026
 

Monthly Payment Plan

$1,000 non-refundable deposit due July 1, 2026

10 monthly installments of $650 from September 1, 2026 – June 1, 2027

 

Payment Methods

Check

Credit Card / EFT (3.5% processing fee applies)
 

Additional Studio Classes

Students enrolled in the Conservatory may register for additional studio classes at $10 per class hour, per month
 

Scholarship Information

Signature School of the Arts Conservatory is eligible for reimbursement through the Step Up For Students PEP Scholarship Program. Our team is happy to assist families in navigating the reimbursement process.
 

Your PEP Step up for Students Scholarship funds can be applied to this program.
 

Auditions

The Conservatory is by audition only.  If you are interested in auditioning for the Conservatory, please email us at info@signaturearts.org

Change the world with us.​

info@signaturearts.org

941-841-1110​​

2100 Proctor Road B  Sarasota, Florida 34231​

© 2026 by Signature School of the Arts

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