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PERFORMance ARTS

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Our Artist Instructors offer various learning environments that would suit your preferences.

COACHING

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CLASSES

Private Lessons at the 402 Arts Collective are one-on-one sessions between student and instructor. Offered as a weekly subscription, these lessons build confidence and develop skills in your chosen art form. Our Artist Instructors are passionate experts eager to share their knowledge and creativity with you. Lessons are available at our Benson, Bellevue, and West Omaha locations. Whether you’re interested in improv, character development, dance, or acting for the stage and screen, your instructor will guide you step by step to bring your ideas to life.

Group classes are vibrant, dynamic spaces where creativity ignites and collaboration thrives. Each session is designed to push artistic boundaries while fostering a supportive community. Whether in Music, Visual Art, Performance Art, or Literary Art, classes blend hands-on instruction with mentorship, encouraging students to experiment boldly and express authentically. The environment is energetic yet focused, where diverse talents converge, inspiring participants to challenge themselves and amplify their voices through art. Here, learning is immersive, interactive, and transformative, shaping not just skills but the power to impact lives.

WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING

  • Thanks to Nicole, I have stepped more into confidence around being seen, especially on camera. She not only works on your acting skills, she also helps you step into yourself through personal development (books, meditation techniques etc), and walks you through becoming the best version of yourself. I am truly so grateful to have Nicole as my coach and I look forward to more growth and time on this journey with her. She is patient and kind and works very hard to make sure each of us gets the time we need in class. Thank you Nicole, and the 402 Arts community, for being such an amazing and growing space for us creators!

    Sarah Nelson

  • "Nicole has offered guidance and tools to help me achieve my acting goals. The fundamentals and techniques I’ve learned at 402 have helped my confidence grow as an actress, and better understand the art of acting."

    Nyanhail Kuach

  • I’ve had the pleasure of being an acting student with 402 for over 2 years and there are so many great things about all the classes and instructors but I think what I’ve appreciated the most is the “community”. Coaches have my back and my best interests at heart and help guide my journey. Fellow actors are there to help with auditions, to practice pieces, to talk about the industry, to share my ambitions with. 402 is the place where I found my people.

    Brigette Chizek

  • After Nicole's master class actors showcase, three actors were offered contracts by local agencies.

  • Congrats to mark popejoy on your recent tv booking!