Soul Possibilities

Soul Possibilities is a series of programs in music, theater, and the arts for children and adults in South Boston and surrounding communities. Rooted in the belief that creativity is a vital part of human life, these programs offer opportunities to learn, create, and express through the arts in welcoming and supportive spaces.

Our goal is to make arts education and artistic experiences accessible to anyone who desires them, regardless of financial concerns. By removing barriers to participation, Soul Possibilities seeks to nurture imagination, build confidence, and strengthen community through shared creative practice.

Register

Register online or in person on Monday, January 12, 5:30 pm at the church, 340 Dorchester St. South Boston

You can also pay online or in person. See below for more details.

Register for Winter 2026 classes
A student sits at the piano playing at the recital as Miss Irena watches

A student plays at a piano recital as her instructor, Miss Irena watches.

Miss Kathy and her students pose in costume for their final dance recital.

16 kids and one grown-up dressed in various fairy tale costumes such as Red Riding Hood, princes and princesses, and a cow pose in front of theater curtains and a huge clock

The cast of teen theater’s “Into the Woods Jr.” pose in their fairytale costumes.

2026 Classes

Mainstage Theater: Aladdin

Tuesdays, 4:00-5:45 pm

Ages 5+

Burns Stanfield, Alison Slade, Sarah Cooper, Janine Warrington

Rehearsals begin January 20

Performances March 20 and 21 at 7:00 pm

$90

Teen Theater: Mary Poppins Jr.

Thursdays, 7:00-9:00 pm

Ages 11+

Diane DeVore, Alison Slade, Sarah Cooper, Janine Warrington

Rehearsals start January 22

Performances June 19 and 20

$290

Crafternoon

Wednesdays 4:15-5:30pm

Ages 3+

Janine Warrington

January 21-March 11

Final art exhibit March 20 and 21 at 7:00 pm (during the performances of The Lion King)

$70

Create props and sets for our mainstage and teen theater productions, as well as unique art pieces that will be displayed in our final art exhibit!

Zumbini

Mondays, 9:00-9:45am

Ages 0-4 with caregiver

Kathy Encarnacao

January 19 to March 30

$120

Created by Zumba and Baby First, Zumbini is an early childhood education program that uses original music and movement to promote cognitive, social, fine/gross motor skills and emotional development for children ages 0-4. This program also creates the ultimate bonding experience for families.

Private Voice and Piano Lessons

Private half-hour voice lessons for beginners and advanced students. Conclude with recital on March 22.

Voice Lessons

Ages 5+ | $270 | Concludes with a recital.

Lessons begin week of January 19. Schedule your lesson slot with the instructor, Alison Slade.

Piano Lessons

Ages 5+ | $250 | Concludes with a recital.

Lessons begin week of January 19. Schedule your lesson slot with the instructor, Miss Irena.

Please contact instructor before registering for the class to ensure we can accommodate your schedule.

Fashion Craft Class

Thursdays, 4:15-5:30, meets at 5 Vinton St.

Ages 8+

Learn basic sewing skills, tie-dye, jewelry-making and MORE awesome fashion crafts! Concludes with a fashion show!

January 22-March 12

$100

 

 

 

 

Beginning watercolor

Tuesdays, 5:00-6:00pm, meets in 5 Vinton St.

Ages 18+

Sara Theophall

January 20-March 23

$100

Spanish Conversation group

Teens and adults

Great for intermediate Spanish speakers or those who have studied a lot on Duolingo but want to put what they’ve learned into practice.

Meets at 5 Vinton Street

Free

Donations appreciated

 

How do I pay?

We accept cash, check, or credit card.  Payments can be made at the in-person registration or online.  Please pay full tuition upon registering for courses. 

You can pay through PayPal (@fourthpres) here:
https://www.fourthboston.org/donate/

You can pay through Venmo (@FourthChurchBos) here:
https://venmo.com/u/FourthChurchBos

You can mail a check to us:
Fourth Presbyterian Church
340 Dorchester St.
South Boston, MA 02127

You can also pay via cash or check to the instructor of the class during the first class session. Make checks out to “Fourth Presbyterian Church.”

Is financial aid available?

We want to make music and art programming available to anyone and everyone. Payment plans and/or financial aid are available upon request.  Arrangements must be made with Janine Warrington or Burns Stanfield at the in-person registration or prior to the beginning of the session.  For more information, contact janine.warrington@fourthboston.org or 617-466-9534.

Register

Register online or in person on Monday, January 12, 5:30 pm at the church, 340 Dorchester St. in South Boston.

Register for Winter 2026 classes
 
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