Arts Electives for Homeschool Students
Group Learning • ESA-approved • Expert Instructors
Our ESA-approved programs combine creativity, skill-building, and community in a welcoming studio environment.
Personalized Arts Education for Every Student
Our ESA-eligible programs for students ages 8–17 offer flexible enrollment and age-appropriate classes led by expert instructors. Courses are thoughtfully leveled to support individual learning needs while building strong academic, creative, and collaboration skills.
Flexible Enrollment
Build Your Own Creative Path
Students can tailor their schedule to focus on the classes that excite them most. With flexible enrollment options, each student creates a learning experience that reflects their interests, strengths, and creative goals.
Age-Appropriate Learning
Designed for Every Stage
Classes are offered in two age groups—ages 8–11 and ages 12–17—ensuring instruction, pacing, and expectations are developmentally appropriate and engaging for every student.
Scaled & Leveled Curriculum
Challenging and Supportive by Design
All courses are thoughtfully engineered to scale and level, so students are supported where they are while being challenged to grow at their own pace.
Expert Instruction
Learn from Industry Professionals
Every class is taught by expert instructors with real-world experience in their fields, providing students with high-quality training, mentorship, and guidance.
How It Works
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Arizona Empowerment Scholarship Account (ESA) Funds Accepted
Saguaro City Arts Academy proudly accepts Arizona Empowerment Scholarship Account (ESA) funds for eligible students.
Arizona’s ESA program allows families to use state education funds for approved educational services—including arts education, enrichment courses, and specialized instruction—at no out-of-pocket cost.
Families may use ESA funds for:
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Individual classes
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Half Enrollment (multiple courses)
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Full Academy enrollment
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Approved instructional materials and course fees
Areas of Focus
Creative
Students learn how writing, direction, and design work together to bring stories to life on stage.
Curriculum Emphasis:
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Creative Writing: Story Development
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Directing: From Text to Movement
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Design: Technical Storytelling
Outcomes:
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Stronger reading, writing, and communication skills
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Creative confidence and collaboration experience
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A clear understanding of how stories move from page to stage
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Exposure to multiple theater disciplines and creative roles
Performance
Through hands-on courses, students build skills in acting, voice, and dance, while working collaboratively.
Curriculum Emphasis:
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Acting: Tools & Techniques
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Singing: Harmony & Ensemble Singing
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Dance: Broadway Styles
Outcomes:
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Strong foundational performance skills
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Experience working in ensemble settings
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Physical, vocal, and emotional storytelling tools
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Confidence, discipline, and rehearsal professionalism
Mixed Media
Through filmmaking, drawing, and post-production, students explore how visual choices guide an audience and enhance storytelling.
Curriculum Emphasis:
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Film: Capturing and Framing a Story
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Film Editing: Focusing Ideas and Story
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Broadcast: Framing Story through Sound
Outcomes:
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Reading comprehension and visual analysis skills
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Empathy and awareness of the audience’s perspective
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Creative problem-solving and self-reflection
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Constructive critique and revision skills
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Confidence in visual communication and storytelling
Enrollment & Pricing
NO COST TO ESA-ENROLLED FAMILIES
Pick the perfect schedule of homeschool arts electives, tailored specifically to your child. It's easy to enroll by individual class, age group, area of focus, or a full academy package.
Single Class
$900 /semester
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Enroll by individual class
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Best option for 1-2 courses
Partial Academy
(3 Courses)
$1900 /semester
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Pick any 3 Courses
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Add-on Courses: $500 each
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Best option for interest in a particular area of focus
Full Academy
(7 Courses)
$3200 /semester
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One low price for the entire curriculum in all areas.
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Best Deal