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Youth Theatre Done Differently PAA shows, camps, and classes may begin by teaching students proper pitch, pirouettes, and performance techniques. But by the end of each session, students walk away with more than fine-tuned performing arts skills. At PAA, musical theatre is different, and it begins with our acronym – PAA. Before belting the first…

How the Performing Arts Academy (PAA) picks shows The process starts with Dr. Jim (PAA’s Executive Director and Founder). Dr. Jim posts show titles on his office wall, closes his eyes, and throws a dart to see which musical PAA will feature next. 🙃 Although entertaining, this is far from how PAA selects a show…

Join Dr. Jim in the PAA Festival Chorus and perform with professional vocal artists from Central City Opera and the Denver Young Artists Orchestra! REGISTER HERE! Mile High Collaborative Concert – Fountain of Youth September 24, 2023, at 2:30 PM Boettcher Concert Hall (DCPA) 1000 14th St, Denver, CO 80202 Rehearsal Location: Performing Arts Academy…

Colorado Young Leaders is presenting their leadership and volunteer opportunities for PAA high schoolers! Are you looking for an opportunity to develop your leadership skills and give back to your community? We would like to invite you to join our upcoming Leadership and Volunteer Workshop, where you will have the chance to learn valuable leadership…

We are thrilled to accept the annual Gold Daisy Award for Best Dance Classes in Douglas County, as well as the designation of Finalist in the category of Best theatre Classes! Macaroni Kid’s Gold Daisy Awards recognize the most beloved local businesses for kids and families. Throughout the year, Macaroni Kid brings you the scoop…

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…

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…

Hello friends and families! This year has been filled with change and uncertainty so I wanted to reach out to you directly to let you know about our plans for the Spring Semester.  As of right now, we are planning to operate our rehearsals and classes in-person beginning January 11. This is how our students…

We learned a lot this summer about how to hold in-person classes with students during a pandemic. Things like, how to prevent exposure between classes by assigning dedicated teaching artists for that class only. How limiting the total number of students on campus at one time prevents students from unnecessary quarantine. How the combination of…