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We are thrilled to introduce our new Dance Director, Madeline Shaffer! Madeline grew up teaching and performing with her local studio in southern Illinois. She went on to receive a Bachelor of Arts in Dance from Jacksonville University and then began working in NYC. While there, she choreographed the Off Broadway production of By Jupiter,…
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The conditions surrounding the coronavirus continue to rapidly change for our community. We are heartbroken by the affect this is having on our program. There is no good decision that can be made in our current situation and I sincerely apologize for the disruption and disappointment this change may cause you and your family. Due…
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If you’re looking for a fantastic dance class, for levels from beginner to advanced, then check out PAA! As a dance teacher I am constantly staying up to date and researching new findings on the proper way to move our bodies and develop strength and flexibility properly. Recently the news has featured articles on dance…
Read More[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″ custom_margin=”||0px||false|false”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.2.2″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_margin=”||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”||0px||false|false”] Getting feedback, listening, and responding is one of our biggest priorities at PAA. We’re in the midst of planning our next few years of programming, and we’d like to hear from you! What shows would you like…
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Meet Melanie Kirkpatrick, a long time PAA parent, director, and supporter! With a strong background in theatre education, administration, and corporate event production, Melanie brings tons of experience and enthusiasm to her role at PAA. The Artistic Director is responsible for developing and implementing the artistic vision for PAA. It’s a big job! The artistic…
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Ever wanted to see what our dance classes look like? On the fence about whether to sign up for one? Want to learn what makes them so great? Watch this video to hear from our students about why they love taking dance classes at PAA and think you will too! PAA offers a variety…
Read MoreWe are excited to announce that registration is now open for all theatre summer camps! Performing Arts Academy offers 1 and 2 week theatre summer camps for Pre-K, elementary, middle, and high school age groups in the South Denver area. All Summer Camps occur during the months of June and July. Please note that Summer…
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Our two-week summer camps provide a unique opportunity for students to practice teamwork through artistic collaboration. Although the U.S. education system continues to place importance on individual performance reflected in standardized testing, research suggests that the ability to work well in groups is increasingly important to employers. For example, a survey by staffing company Adecco…
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[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.0.9″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”] What an incredible year it’s been! 2019 was a great year thanks to our amazing students, our talented teaching artists, and our wonderful staff. Please join us for a look back at PAA in 2019. BY THE NUMBERS 979 Students in 37…
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As actors we often want the big part. We yearn for the moment in the spotlight with the audience captive to our every breath and movement. While it is true that those moments are thrilling and worth striving for, there is so much fun to be had in the ensemble! The truth is, the ensemble…
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Comedy is very hard. Mostly because when you are trying to be funny, you aren’t funny. So how do you get better at comedy? Start with listening and watching. Some people are born with a natural instinct for comedy and that can’t be taught. For those who aren’t, the best strategy is to learn from…
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If your child has participated in a musical theatre production then you’ve probably encountered helper text around the title of the show. Modifiers like “Jr.” “Kids” or “Getting to know…” are not-so-secret code words that indicate the show is an adaptation of a full length musical designed specifically for young performers at different ages.
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