Theater, as an art form, not only entertains but also nurtures essential skills that can benefit kids from Kindergarten through high school.
Whether they dream of a future in the limelight or simply want to explore their creative side, after-school theater classes offer numerous advantages that extend far beyond the stage.
From fostering creativity and confidence to honing life skills, theater offers a holistic approach to education and personal growth. By encouraging kids to step out of their comfort zones and embrace the magic of the stage, theater classes shape young individuals into well-rounded, empathetic, and self-assured adults.
Performing Arts Academy (PAA) offers classes focusing in:
ACTING: Acting classes teach students how to embody and portray different characters convincingly, exploring emotions, physicality, and the art of storytelling on stage.
VOICE: Voice classes focus on developing vocal techniques, projection, diction, and expression, enabling students to deliver their lines with clarity and emotion.
DANCE: Dance classes teach various dance styles and movements, helping students improve their coordination, rhythm, and expression through body language and choreography.
TECHNICAL THEATRE: Technical theater classes focus on behind-the-scenes aspects of theater production, teaching students skills in lighting, sound, set design, and stage management, essential for creating a seamless and captivating theatrical experience.
PAA offers a wide variety of curriculum-based performing arts classes for students ages 3 through adult. Classes operate on a 6-week and 10-week semester schedule, and students may enroll any time during the semester.
- The first 6-week session begins the week of August 21st.
- The second 6-week session begins the week of October 2nd.
- The 10-week session begins the week of August 21st.
- There is a Shareformance at the end of the semester. Friends and Family are welcome to attend.
Enroll today; prices increase on September 1st! See the Class Schedule at paacolorado.org/classes.
PAA is also offering five fall shows for students in Kindergarten through 12th Grade.
- The AristoCats KIDS (Grades K-2nd)
- Finding Nemo JR. (Grades 3rd-6th)
- Bone Chiller (Grades 6th-12th)
- Mean Girls JR. (Grades 7th-12th)
- A Chorus Line (Grades 9th-12th)
Auditions begin on August 19th! Learn more and register at paacolorado.org/fall-shows.
Performing Arts Academy
8817 S. Broadway
Highlands Ranch, CO 80129
(303) 900-7041
PAA operates year-round! For more information, visit PAAColorado.org.