Freewoods Creative Collective

01/01/2025

"Life isn’t about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself."
~George Bernard Shaw
Our kids are more anxious than ever. Freewoods Creative Collective provides the space for kids of all interests, abilities and backgrounds to learn Resilience, Empathy, Critical Thinking Skills, Creativity, Leadership Skills, Collaboration, and so much more, through the performing arts.

The arts feeds the growing hunger in our youth for human interaction, time in nature and the space to explore the world in ways that are meaningful and fun to them.

Creativity is a crucial skill all must learn in order to thrive, no matter their areas of interest.

Scientists and engineers can't innovate without the ability to look at problems in different ways than anyone else has before. That's creativity.

Healthcare providers get better outcomes when they are skilled listeners. Theatre's most fundamental lesson is learning how to listen and react genuinely.

Athletes, Lawyers, and Salespeople that can improvise, perform better than those that are stuck in a rigid mindset. Improvisation is how we teach creativity and listening skills.

It's time to break out of the old cliché that there are theatre kids, sports kids and science kids and never the twain shall meet.

Add the Creative and Performing Arts to the mix and see all areas of your kids' pursuits, moods and mindsets improve.

Casting and Rehearsals for our end of year show begin in March - Spring Session 1. Follow us here to be the first to hear when Registration opens. Performance in June. Opportunity for each kid to participate in the way that suits them best; performance, design or leadership through roles as assistant directors.

01/01/2025

Like Leonard Cohen sang, we see each of our students as perfect possibilities of a new day, cracks and all. Performing arts connects, heals and empowers.

"The birds they sang
At the break of day
Start again
I heard them say
Don't dwell on what has passed away
Or what is yet to be
Ah, the wars they will be fought again
The holy dove, she will be caught again
Bought and sold, and bought again
The dove is never free
Ring the bells that still can ring
Forget your perfect offering
There is a crack, a crack in everything
That's how the light gets in
We asked for signs
The signs were sent
The birth betrayed
The marriage spent
Yeah, and the widowhood
Of every government
Signs for all to see
I can't run no more
With that lawless crowd
While the killers in high places
Say their prayers out loud
But they've summoned, they've summoned up
A thundercloud
They're going to hear from me
Ring the bells that still can ring
Forget your perfect offering
There is a crack, a crack in everything
That's how the light gets in
You can add up the parts
But you won't have the sum
You can strike up the march
There is no drum
Every heart, every heart
To love will come
But like a refugee
Ring the bells that still can ring
Forget your perfect offering
There is a crack, a crack in everything
That's how the light gets in
Ring the bells that still can ring
Forget your perfect offering
There is a crack, a crack in everything
That's how the light gets in
That's how the light gets in
That's how the light gets in" -Leonard Cohen

Growth always starts with accepting our humanity and flaws. Only then, with acceptance and grace can we work on becoming better people.

Be the light. Freewoods Creative Collective wishes you a Happy Chanukah! 🕎

01/01/2025

Happy Chanukah to all our families who celebrate! 🕎

It is a meaningful holiday that can teach our kids a lot about learning to be strong and confident in who they are and standing up for what is right.

We talk a lot about bullying and developing empathy in class. Studying the performing arts in an inclusive space, and at a developmentally appropriate pace, prepares our kids of all interests and backgrounds to achieve emotional intelligence as well as:

-Creativity
-Critical Thinking Skills
-Resilience
-Empathy
-Confidence (both internally and socially)
-Listening Skills
-Leadership Skills
-Teamwork
-Improved Memory
-Literacy
-Gross and Fine Motor Skills through Movement and Body Awareness

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We are honored to work with children and help nurture the genius they all have within.

We are where the next generation of young artists and leaders come to learn in Northern NJ. We never underestimate kids.

Creative + Performing Arts Classes for Kids that are unmatched in their depth and breadth anywhere else.

We provide a safe space for children and teens of all backgrounds and interests to explore, learn and grow.

VISIT THE FREEWOODS CREATIVE COLLECTIVE in our link in bio

Performing Arts + Stagecraft Classes and Private Lessons for K-12 and Mini Masterclasses for 6-12.

01/01/2025

To all who celebrate, have a very Merry Christmas! 🎄
🌟 Give yourself the gift of some undivided attention. 🌟 Give your loved ones the gift of some undivided attention.
🌟 Remember, it DID happen if it wasn't filmed. Enjoy the rest and relaxation.

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We are honored to work with children and help nurture the genius they all have within.

We are where the next generation of young artists and leaders come to learn in Northern NJ. We never underestimate kids.

Creative + Performing Arts Classes for Kids that are unmatched in their depth and breadth anywhere else.

We provide a safe space for children and teens of all backgrounds, interests and abilities to explore, learn and grow.

VISIT THE FREEWOODS CREATIVE COLLECTIVE in our link in bio

Performing Arts + Stagecraft Classes and Private Lessons for K-12 and Mini Masterclasses for 6-12.

Kids with varying interests in math, engineering, building, writing, acting, singing and beyond have a place here to learn:

-Creativity
-Critical Thinking Skills
-Resilience
-Empathy
-Confidence (both internally and socially)
-Listening Skills
-Leadership Skills
-Teamwork
-Improved Memory
-Literacy
-Gross and Fine Motor Skills through Movement and Body Awareness

www.freewoodscreativecollective.com

01/01/2025

"Play is the highest expression of human development in childhood for it alone is the free expression of what is in a child's soul." -Friedrich Frobel
Our kids are more anxious than ever. Freewoods Creative Collective provides the space for kids of all interests, abilities and backgrounds to learn Resilience, Empathy, Critical Thinking Skills, Creativity, Leadership Skills, Collaboration, and so much more, through the performing arts.

The arts feeds the growing hunger in our youth for human interaction, time in nature and the space to explore the world in ways that are meaningful and fun to them.

Creativity is a crucial skill all must learn in order to thrive, no matter their areas of interest.

Scientists and engineers can't innovate without the ability to look at problems in different ways than anyone else has before. That's creativity.

Healthcare providers get better outcomes when they are skilled listeners. Theatre's most fundamental lesson is learning how to listen and react genuinely.

Athletes, Lawyers, and Salespeople that can improvise, perform better than those that are stuck in a rigid mindset. Improvisation is how we teach creativity and listening skills.

It's time to break out of the old cliché that there are theatre kids, sports kids and science kids and never the twain shall meet.

Add the Creative and Performing Arts to the mix and see all areas of your kids' pursuits improve.

Rehearsals for end of year Performance and Casting begins in March - First Slrimg Session. Follow us here to be the first to hear when Registration opens. Performance in June. Opportunity for each kid to participate in the way that suits them best; performance, design or leadership through roles as assistant directors.

More info at Link in Bio 👆👆👆🤟

11/11/2024

09/05/2024

The Waitlist has begun for two of our Creative Performance classes in our Fall Schedule. Once 6 children are on the Waitlist, we can open another class same day/time at a second studio space next door in Boonton, NJ. Some classes are Sold Out and others have only a few spots remaining.

Masterclasses for 4-5 students are still available on days and times not on our main schedule above. The Registrant must schedule a complete group.

Private Lessons available in Audition Technique, Acting, Creative Writing, and more.

Please take advantage of our DISCOUNTS and share info about our financial aid full scholarhsip that is available this year. More details through our site above.

Our Fall Session begins Sep 16th. Sign up today.
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09/02/2024

TOP FIVE:
What sets us apart from all the rest?

1. We understand that there is no such thing as a "sports kid" and an "arts kid" and never the twain shall meet. All children need the arts to thrive, foster creativity and enhance their ability to learn, think critically, develop empathy, build atrong bodies, work with and respect others, and innovate.

2. We are the ONLY children's performing arts program that observes ALL major religious holidays where work is forbidden or when families are to be together. 🕉 ✡️ ✝️ ☪️

This way your child never has to miss a class and you get every class you pay for. This is us living our values of true inclusivity and diversity.

3. We see the intrinsic genius in EVERY child and they are accepted just as they are.

4. There is NOTHING "wrong" with your child. We do not tell you that your child needs to conform to the "norms"...because they don't.

Those who do this, do so because they only learned one way of teaching and do not know how (and often don't want to because they find it too hard) to work with creative, intelligent kids that see the world in wonderful ways and who will be the true innovators of the future if their genius is not schooled out of them.

5. We know that a quality performing arts education that teaches all the skills and values inherent in the collaborative discipline of the arts does NOT happen with simply memorizing lines and dance moves on a show by show basis.

Your child deserves time. Your child deserves a space where they can be a child. They deserve and need a place where they can move around, let their energy out, be goofy and explore all of their ideas with no judgement or micromanaging.

At Freewoods, we respect kids and childhood and the beauty our world is in store for when more kids get these kinds of spaces and support.

Are you in? Classes are almost full for Fall. Don't hesitate. We can't wait to see you and have you join the Freewoods Family!

07/26/2024

REGISTRATION FOR FALL TODAY!

Children of all abilities and backgrounds have a place to learn and play here.

Check out our new "IN" Classes on Tuesdays which are designed especially for kids living with ADD, ADHD and ASD.
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A performing arts education should be more than memorizing lines and dance moves. We never underestimate our youth.

Our original curriculum is unmatched anywhere else. We adapt college level instruction to the developmentally appropriate age level because we know what kids are capable of. We covertly teach literature, history, science and more wrapped up in the guise of a fun performing arts environment.

We see every kid and teen as the brilliant creators they are and guide them to be empathetic listeners and observers of the world around them. This results in exceptional leaders, artists and performances. 🎭

REGISTRATION FOR FALL 2024 SESSION IS OPEN!

VISIT www.freewoodscreativecollective.com to learn more. Explore classes in:

Creative Performance (Acting for Theatre and History of Storytelling), Creative Writing, Acting for Film & TV, Stagecraft, Private Lessons Grades K-12 and Mini Masterclasses for Grades 6-12.

Kids with varying interests in math, engineering, building, writing, acting, singing, dancing and beyond have a place here to learn:

-Creativity
-Critical Thinking Skills
-Resilience
-Empathy
-Confidence (both internally and socially)
-Listening Skills
-Leadership Skills
-Teamwork
-Improved Memory
-Literacy
-Gross and Fine Motor Skills through Movement and Body Awarenesto learn more.

www.freewoodscreativecollective.com

📸: Flint & flower photography

07/24/2024

"No one will stop you from creating. Do it tonight. Do it tomorrow. That is the way to make your soul grow."
-Kurt Vonnegut


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A proper performing arts education is more than memorizing lines and dance moves. We never underestimate our youth.

Our original curriculum is unmatched anywhere else. We adapt college level instruction to the developmentally appropriate age level because we know what kids are capable of. We covertly teach literature, history, science and more wrapped up in the guise of a fun performing arts environment.

We see every kid and teen as the brilliant creators they are and guide them to be empathetic listeners and observers of the world around them. This results in exceptional leaders, artists and performances. 🎭

REGISTRATION FOR FALL 2024 SESSION IS OPEN!

VISIT THE FREEWOODS CREATIVE COLLECTIVE via our link in bio to learn more. Explore classes in:

Creative Performance (Acting for Theatre and History of Storytelling), Creative Writing, Acting for Film & TV, Stagecraft, Private Lessons Grades K-12 and Mini Masterclasses for Grades 6-12.

Kids with varying interests in math, engineering, building, writing, acting, singing, dancing and beyond have a place here to learn:

-Creativity
-Critical Thinking Skills
-Resilience
-Empathy
-Confidence (both internally and socially)
-Listening Skills
-Leadership Skills
-Teamwork
-Improved Memory
-Literacy
-Gross and Fine Motor Skills through Movement and Body Awarenes