FLOW Program
Explore. Create. Grow.
- One, two or three classes a week
- 45- to 60-minute classes, by age group
- Singing, dance, acting and musical theater
- Two showcases a year on our own stage
Opening September 2027 · Harborside, Jersey City
A performing arts school that feels like home
Singing, dance, acting and musical theater for kids 2 to 14, on the Jersey City waterfront. More than a musical school: a place to belong.
Free, no commitment. Waitlist families hear everything first.
Welcome H.o.M.E!
More than a musical school. A place to belong.
Designed like a home
A place where children can settle in and be themselves.
Inner Strength in every class
Personal growth alongside technique.
A community that feels like family
Bringing Jersey City families together through the arts.
Four art forms, taught by working performers
- SingingBreathing, pitch and vocal health, harmony, and singing in front of others without fear.
- DanceRhythm and body awareness, Broadway-style choreography, dancing as an ensemble.
- ActingImprovisation and play, character and storytelling, voice and presence.
- Musical TheaterAll three at once: songs and scenes from real shows, big ensemble numbers.
A new teaching approach
Personal growth is part of the curriculum
Our Inner Strength method guides every class. Its four pillars spell our name.
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Human awareness
Discovering who they are.
Children learn to understand their emotions and recognize their strengths.
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Ownership
Daring to act.
Children make choices and take ownership of their artistic journey.
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Mastery
Building real technique.
Children turn practice into lasting artistic skills.
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Expression
A voice of their own.
Children bring their personality and imagination to every performance.
What parents tell us, and how we answer
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Technique alone isn't enough.
Personal growth in every class
Inner Strength builds confidence, self-awareness and an artistic voice, alongside technique.
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Without connection, kids drift away.
A family to grow with
Children and parents build relationships that go beyond class.
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Too shy to join in?
Feel at home. Free to try.
Welcoming spaces and supportive teachers help every child feel comfortable taking part.
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Progress is hard to follow.
Progress you can see
Our own app is being built to give parents a clear view of their child's progress.
A home for every ambition
Start where your child is. Move up when they're ready.
STAGE Program
Train. Rehearse. Perform.
- Three 90-minute classes a week
- Intensive training in all four art forms
- Regular rehearsals
- An end-of-year musical in a public venue
- Camps & masterclassesSummer and school-break camps, masterclasses with guest artists.
- Birthdays & showsMusical birthday parties and family shows in our studios.
- Grown-upsPrenatal classes and parent-and-child classes.
The team behind H.o.M.E!
Priscillia Assohou “Cylia”
Founder & Executive Director
20+ years on international stages.
- The Lion King
- Wicked
- The Bodyguard
- The Voice
“When the true self is free to express, the artist unlocks endless possibilities.”
A French singer with more than twenty years in musical theater, vocal dubbing and live performance. She played in The Lion King and The Bodyguard, and lent her singing voice to animated films for Disney and Netflix, and to the movie Wicked.
Alexandra Trovato
Artistic Director
20+ years in professional dance and choreography.
- Bad Bunny
- Sabrina Carpenter
- The Voice
- Dancing with the Stars
“We don't teach how to shine. We help artists find their own light.”
A dancer, choreographer and artistic director who has performed on Dancing with the Stars and worked with Bad Bunny, Sabrina Carpenter and Benjamin Millepied.
Our teaching artists Julie Dance & MovementAngelika Voice & MusicBrielle Acting & Scene Work
The ideal location
Harborside, on the Jersey City waterfront
H.o.M.E! opens in Exchange Place, across the Hudson from Manhattan.
- Easy to reachBy PATH, light rail, bus or ferry, right at Exchange Place.
- A neighborhood for familiesNew homes, shops and parks along the Hudson, minutes from downtown.
- Next to a schoolAn established K-8 school is in the same complex.
Path to our first house
- Spring 2027Open houses for our first 50 Founding Families
- September 2027Doors open: FLOW classes begin
- September 2028The STAGE company launches
Founding Families
Be one of our first 50 families
H.o.M.E! opens in September 2027. Join the waitlist and you'll get:
- An invitation to a Founding Family open house
- Tuition and the class schedule, before anyone else
- First pick of class days and times
The H.o.M.E! Foundation
Every child deserves a place to grow
An independent nonprofit, so that talent never depends on a family's budget.
- ScholarshipsBased on family income.
- Sponsor a childSupport a child's artistic journey.
- Community eventsLocal arts for everyone.
Questions parents ask
What is H.o.M.E!?
H.o.M.E! (House of Musical Expression) is a performing arts school for children ages 2 to 14 at Harborside, in Exchange Place, Jersey City, NJ. Kids learn singing, dance, acting and musical theater, and every class also builds Inner Strength: confidence, self-awareness and an artistic voice of their own. The school was founded by Priscillia Assohou (known on stage as Cylia), a singer with more than 20 years on international stages. It opens in September 2027.
Where is H.o.M.E! located?
At Harborside, on the Jersey City waterfront in Exchange Place, NJ. Families can get there by PATH, Hudson-Bergen Light Rail, bus or ferry. Downtown Jersey City, Paulus Hook, Newport and Hoboken are minutes away. The full address and directions go to every family before opening.
When does H.o.M.E! open?
Doors open in September 2027, with the FLOW program. The STAGE pre-professional company launches in September 2028. Founding Family open houses take place in spring 2027.
What ages do you teach?
Children from 2 to 14, in small groups by age. FLOW welcomes every age from 2 to 14. STAGE is for ages 7 to 14, by audition. There are also prenatal and parent-and-child classes for grown-ups.
How much does it cost?
Tuition for the first season is shared with waitlist families first, before it is published. Joining the waitlist is free and commits you to nothing.