In the past few centuries the word has been used in relation to religious matters. The laity of a parish , or the laity of the church. This is not how it came to be for us. Call us sometime and we'll tell you the long story. But this is what it means in context with our company: The word "lay" derives from the Anglo-French lai (from Late Latin laicus, from the Greek λαϊκός, laikos, of the people, from λαός, laos, the people at large). So Laity actually means "The Peoples Institute of the Arts."

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Yes. Laity serves all children of all races, creeds and colors. There is no room for anything else. The world is a diverse and beautiful place. Art is the window of opportunity to helping our participants see and understand that diversity.

Classes are first come first served. We recommend pre-registering for the class(es) you want in order to save a position. But your child must be in attendance the first day of instruction or the slot will go to someone else.

Yes. We have sibling discounts for families with more than one child.

We begin dance instruction at age 3. Drama and music instruction at age 4. Art instruction at age 5.

Yes. We offer adult classes in dance, music and drama. Later times can be arranged for private sessions or group sessions for working adults.

Tuition is handled in (2) ways. The first payment and registration fee is accepted in check or charge. All future payments are put on our autopay system. Tutition is due the 1st of every month.

Tuition payments are processed by pre-authorized credit card, pre-authorized debit card, or automatic checking withdrawl.

No. The pressure to perform can turn an otherwise great student into a nervous wreck. However, it is important to stress the idea of completeness through performance. Not that the student will have mastered his/her art but that the piece with which they have practiced is ready to be seen, heard and appreciated by others. This promotes growth.

Yes. We are a private foundation with a 509 (a) educational designation which allows us to conduct artistic educational and related activities through our 501(c)(3).

Music lessons are 45 min. for ages 8 and up. Ages 4-7 receive a 30 min music lesson. Art lessons are 1hr 30 min. Dance and acting lessons are 55 min.

From age 3 years through 99!