Performing Arts Academy
Sing, Act, Dance!
Theatre Shows, Classes & Camps
for Kids & Teens in South Metro Denver
All about theater
Silver Winner 2026 - Best of Mile High
Best Specialty School in Colorado
We're thrilled to be recognized by the Best of Mile High Awards—one of Colorado's most rigorous and trusted local honors. Earning 2nd place isn't just a vote count; it's earned through community nominations, verified online reviews, and a multi-stage reputation process. We're proud that our students and neighbors went out of their way to show their support, and we're committed to keep earning it every day.
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Welcome to PAA!
PAA Colorado - Performing Arts Academy - Colorado is a non-profit theatre arts company based in South Denver / Highlands Ranch, Colorado focused on creating community, building character, and inspiring excellence through performing arts education by bringing the transformative power of theatre to all people.
Musical Theatre is different at PAA.
We are transforming our community and our world through a generation of students who are confident in their self-worth, understand the importance of serving their community, and recognize the value in our individual differences.
Our K-12 theater camps, classes, and shows use curricula that follow or align with state standards for music and arts education. However, the real magic isn't in what we teach, but how we teach it.
We place a high value on the student experience, and with that comes the responsibility to engage the student in dialogue around our core values: Curriculum, Character and Community.
THANK YOU, SPONSORS!
We are grateful to these local businesses and organizations that help sponsor PAA.
They give back to their community in a big way, and understand the value that performing arts, and arts education brings to students of all ages.
Bravo to our sponsors that help make access to PAA programs possible!
OUR SPONSORS
GOLD SPONSOR
SILVER SPONSOR
GENERAL SPONSOR
EVENT SPONSORS:
FOUNDATION GRANTS
Colorado Creative Industries
National Endowment for the Arts
SCFD
Virginia W. Hill Trust Foundation