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There’s a wealth of research that proves the benefits of singing on health and wellbeing across the lifespan. Singing classes for kids and teens, regardless of their vocal talent, is a great way to build life-long skills. Anyone with the ability to talk has the ability to sing, and there are multiple PAA classes that…
New Summer Shows Announced! Musical theatre Summer Camps at PAA start the day with a morning conversation around a positive, enriching value or theme for the day, such as compassion, leadership, or communication. There is also wrap up time at the end of the day to conclude the day with reflection on the day’s value…
We invite you to join us at the Stars in Arts Gala to support Performing Arts Academy! This year’s gala will be a hybrid event, where guests may choose to attend in-person or virtually from their home. A limited number of in-person tickets will be available for those who would like to join us at…
Has your student outgrown their dance shoes, rehearsal leotards or costumes? Donate them to PAA! We will accept donations year-round, but are kicking off the program with a drive: Monday August 2 & Tuesday August 3 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM 5690 County Line Place Please drop off clean, new, or gently-used dancewear, including but…
We are SO EXCITED to be doing PUFFS this Fall! We will be performing the one-act for young wizards version of this hilarious show bout a certain school of magic and magic. For seven years a certain boy wizard went to a certain Wizard School and conquered evil. This, however, is not his story. This…
Dear PAA Community, I have EXCITING news to share with you! Over the past two years PAA has faced increasing challenges regarding the need for additional and consistent space options for classes and shows. Due to the high demand, and cost of local realty lease space, the options for a nonprofit organization like PAA have…
This summer marks 15 years since PAA’s first camp that began on June 26, 2006 and what a journey it’s been! Our program has grown from 26 students ages 6-13, to serving over 750 students ages 3 – 18 this year. We’ve expanded our offering to provide classes and workshops that help students develop the…
Recently we’ve been renting studio and rehearsal space in a new building located at 5690 County Line Place. This space has been AWESOME! It has a big entrance area with two doors so we can have a single point of entry and exit for reducing the spread of germs. It has a fantastic classroom/mat room…
Calling all future TV and Movie Stars! This summer, take advantage of a one-week acting camp focused on prepping young actors for roles in front of the camera! The differences between acting for the screen and acting for the stage can make it difficult to master each technique. This camp will help students understand the…
The differences between acting for the screen and acting for the stage can make it difficult to master each technique. But if you understand the differences, and take time to practice, then you can excel at both! Here are the three main differences between screen and stage acting. Facial expressions and body language The…
Participation in a musical theatre camp at PAA can leave a lasting impression on your student. Not just the friendships, memories, songs, lines, and choreography, but necessary skills that will serve them long after camp ends. Here are 7 life skills musical theatre students learn: How to Fail Forward The process of learning…
Students embark on a journey of putting on a fully-staged 60 minute musical! These programs are either one week, running from 9 am – 4 pm, including a lunch time (campers bring a lunch) or two weeks long, where campers will be placed in either the am session (8:30 am – 12:30 pm) or pm…