The Los Angeles Academy of Performing Arts

Welcome

The Los Angeles Academy of Performing Arts was founded on the philosophy that training in the arts means more than being a skilled performer. The arts are about transformation, both personally and within our communities. In providing us a medium to express our creativity, the...

Drama

The drama program includes training in acting and musical theatre. As students are developing their skills as actors, singers, and dancers, they will also be learning dramatic structure, text analysis, and storytelling techniques to create a process by which to prepare for any...

Dance & Wellness

Dance classes are offered in ballet, jazz, tap, and hip hop. Focus is placed on proper dance technique, and the development of kinesthetic awareness, posture, alignment, flexibility, and ultimately, creative expression. Dance classes provide students a great environment to...

Music

The music program offers classes in singing, group guitar, and private piano. Classes emphasize ear training, music theory, and proper technique in each discipline. Students will have an opportunity to learn and perform material from modern and classical composers. Not only are...

Junior Academy

Children ages seven through twelve are eligible to enroll in the Junior Academy. Classes meet two nights a week in addition to Saturday rehearsals. Each twelve-week session culminates with student performances. Junior Academy students are exposed to the same material as the Academy students. Workshops are included as part of the curriculum. No audition is required for admittance into the Junior Academy.

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Open Classes

Open classes in acting, dancing, singing, yoga, pilates, and group guitar are available to adults and to children who are unable to enroll in Academy or Junior Academy sessions. Many classes run simultaneously so parents can attend one class while their children attend another. Acting, singing, and group guitar classes follow the same twelve-week schedule as Academy classes. Drop-in classes are available for dance, yoga, and pilates only.

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Outreach Programs

LAAPA works side-by-side with educational institutions to provide students with classes and workshops in acting, Shakespeare, musical theatre, dance, and yoga. Our programs are tailored to address the learning needs of the students as well as the school’s budget. Outreach programs can either be held in school, during or after school hours, or at the Academy. LAAPA outreach instructors are all working professionals in their respective disciplines.