Young Audiences of Northern California Arts Programs

Young Audiences of Northern California Arts Programs offers dance, music, visual arts, and theater for PreK–12 grade students. The program includes inspiring assembly programs, hands-on workshops, and in-depth residencies. Assembly programs can bring a professional dance, theater, or music program into the school.

Programs

• Dance — PreK–12 grade students · Arts learning programs include inspiring assembly programs, hands-on workshops and in-depth residencies.
• Music — PreK–12 grade students · Arts learning programs include inspiring assembly programs, hands-on workshops and in-depth residencies.
• Visual Arts — PreK–12 grade students · Arts learning programs include inspiring assembly programs, hands-on workshops and in-depth residencies.
• Theater — PreK–12 grade students · Arts learning programs include inspiring assembly programs, hands-on workshops and in-depth residencies.
• Assembly Programs — PK-12 · Professional dance, theater or music program right in the school.
• Workshops — PreK–12 grade students · $190 per session · Minimum of two sessions and maximum of five.
• Residencies — PreK–12 grade students · $125 per session · 6 to 16 sessions.
• Professional Development — Workshops and coaching-based residencies to schools, school districts and arts organizations.

At a glance

• Ages: 4–18 years old
• Price range: $125–$190 per session

About the provider

Young Audiences has been serving communities since 1958. Its mission is to create arts experiences that inspire young people, expand learning, and enliven communities. The organization provides programming in schools, libraries, community centers, museums, hospitals, homeless shelters, and other centers of learning and healing, and it served over 74,000 students in 89 schools and 37 school districts last year.

YANC reserves the right to charge the site/venue 50% of the total program fee if the program is cancelled within two weeks prior to the program start date. Payment for an assembly performance or residency is due within 14 days of the event occurrence. Program prices listed in the Program Guide and on the website reflect the current pricing structure for school services. The organization reserves the right to adjust prices.

What families say

“Teachers commented that they had never seen the kids so engaged.” — PTA Coordinator, San Mateo Middle School

“The kids loved this performance and were breathless watching.” — Parent, North Hillsborough Elementary School

“It was so nice to see some of the students who are normally shy in class actively playing their part and volunteering. Smiles were on all of the faces!” — Teacher, Redwood City Elementary School

Last updated September 3, 2026.