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Dance Class teaches life long skills

By Performing Arts Academy / March 10, 2020 / Comments Off on Dance Class teaches life long skills

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…

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Future shows – What would you like to see?

By Performing Arts Academy / February 1, 2020 / Comments Off on Future shows – What would you like to see?

[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 PAA’s New Artistic Director!

By PAA Webmaster / January 19, 2020 / Comments Off on Meet PAA’s New Artistic Director!

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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Watch the PAA Dance Class Video!

By PAA Webmaster / January 14, 2020 / Comments Off on Watch the PAA Dance Class Video!

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…

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theatre Summer Camp registration now open!

By PAA Webmaster / January 11, 2020 / Comments Off on theatre Summer Camp registration now open!

We 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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Theatre Summer Camps Teach Creative Collaboration

By PAA Webmaster / January 3, 2020 / Comments Off on Theatre Summer Camps Teach Creative Collaboration

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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2019 – A Year in Review

By PAA Webmaster / December 29, 2019 / Comments Off on 2019 – A Year in Review

[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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Why be in the Ensemble?

By PAA Webmaster / December 20, 2019 / Comments Off on Why be in the Ensemble?

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 hard. Tips for making it easier.

By PAA Webmaster / December 10, 2019 / Comments Off on Comedy is hard. Tips for making it easier.

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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Show Titles, what do they mean?

By PAA Webmaster / November 14, 2019 / Comments Off on Show Titles, what do they mean?

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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Best Performing Arts Program in Highlands Ranch

By PAA Webmaster / October 2, 2019 / Comments Off on Best Performing Arts Program in Highlands Ranch

Performing Arts Academy Receives 2019 Best of Highlands Ranch Award Highlands Ranch Award Program Honors the Achievement HIGHLANDS RANCH September 25, 2019 — The Performing Arts Academy has been selected for the 2019 Best of Highlands Ranch Award in the Performing Arts theatre category by the Highlands Ranch Award Program. Each year, the Highlands Ranch…

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Give the gift of learning through the arts

By PAA Webmaster / December 15, 2016 / Comments Off on Give the gift of learning through the arts

Arts education is important. Study after study has confirmed what we artists have known for generations: learning in the arts benefits learning in all areas of study. At PAA, we have also seen a deepening of empathy and community as a result of arts education and theatre experiences. Community development and a sense of belonging…

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