The United Theatre Education Center is home to world-class facilities for music, performing and visual arts practice and education.
It provides youth and adults with arts education. Through music, film and arts education, the Center will aid in building a compassionate community of creative thinkers, leaders, and lifelong learners.
Music School
The UNITED Music School offers a range of music education programs and performance opportunities to people of all ages, incomes and ability levels. There are convenient lessons and exciting ensembles being created across different musical styles. You will find something for everyone! Sign up today and learn more by clicking the link below.
Upcoming Programs
Let the UNITED be Your Favorite Place to Jam, Create, and Perform!
From the extremely popular UNITED Music School to our robust After School Arts program and classes in dance, film, visual arts, theater, podcasting and more, we have programs and performance opportunities for both kids and adults! Click any of the links below to learn about our currently scheduled programs and keep an eye out for new program announcements throughout the year!
Ballet Rhode Island, the resident dance company of the UNITED, is excited to offer the return of a one-week Summer Dance Intensive (SDI). This program is designed to offer aspiring dance students the opportunity to study in a professional training environment. Our exceptional roster of teachers includes BALLET RI faculty and international guest teachers who are committed to providing individualized attention to maximize success! Daily schedule includes Ballet (technique class); Pre-Pointe / Pointe; Jazz; and Contemporary Dance. There will be an observation day on Friday (8/22) for parents and family (Time and details TBA). Prerequisite: Students have to be 12-17 years old and will need at least two years of experience to participate.
Seaside Music Together is licensed by Music Together LLC., an internationally renowned research-based children music curriculum! Geared for ages infant -5. Kerrie Hedde is our director and teacher. Moms, dads, caregivers, grandparents bring their infant-age 7 to class and join in on the fun in the circle! We all sing, dance, play and create music with Kerrie’s lead. It’s a blast! All children are born musical and want to explore and make beautiful noises with the people they love most!! Don’t worry if you can’t sing a tune, Kerrie is there to support and guide, but to be honest you are your childs #1 rock star!!
To sign up, call 401-741-4917 or email Kerrie directly at musicwithkerrie@gmail.com and coordinate with her which day/time of the week that you will commit to.
The UNITED Theatre is excited to announce the continuation of our After School Arts program. The After School Arts program is FREE and offered to Westerly Middle School Students. Space is limited to 20 students for immersive, enriching experiences five days per week in various artistic mediums including video and photography, songwriting, visual arts, culinary arts, and voice & music appreciation and instruction. Students will participate in 5 classes per week. Bus transportation will be provided to students from WMS to The UNITED Theatre, Monday through Friday for classes running from 3:00 – 5:00pm. Parent/Guardian/Responsible Adult pick up is required at 5:00pm. Fall and Spring sessions are enrolling now. To request an application, please contact Kimberly@UNITEDTheatre.org
- Fall 25: Monday. September 29 – Friday, November 21
- Spring 2026: Monday, March 2 – Friday, May 1