The Academy of Performing Arts is home of an extensive scholarship program for Teens and Adults. The program was specifically designed to provide all forms of dance essential to the current trends of professional dance. The goal of our program is to provide dancers with the best training available. This training helps our students to become very well rounded and competent dancers.

Our students are given guest workshops and Master Classes with teachers from around the world. Their curriculum includes:

• CLASSES in Ballet, Modern, and Jazz (With electives in Pilates, Hip-Hop, Tap, & Irish Step Dance).

• ACTING and SINGING (To round off their skills).

• BUSINESS OF DANCE classes to learn how to prepare for auditions and deal with the demands of a career in dance.

• PERFORMANCES in our studio/theatre, and in a professional theater for our annual showcase. (Former students are currently working in Television, Film, Stage, & with Dance Companies).

• EXPOSURE to numerous professionals in the San Diego Dance community. (APA is the training ground for many of San Diego's professional dance artists. APA is also host to numerous auditions and rehearsals).

Class Requirements:

• You will be required to attend a minimum of 10 classes per week.
• Three ballet classes per week are mandatory, two classes in Jazz & Modern, and one class in Tap. You are allowed two electives per week.
• Work-study dancers are required to work one hour in exchange for each class they attend on a weekly basis, and should attend a minimum of five classes per week.
• Scholarship workshop classes are part of your training at APA. An additional fee may be charged. The Acting Workshop is mandatory for scholarship students! Voice or Acting count as an elective.
• Missed shifts at the front desk will require payment to the coordinator @ $15.00 per each hour of your shift!
• Missed classes must be made up the following week. For example, if you miss two classes they must be made up the following week in addition to your ten weekly classes.
• If you are unable to dance due to an injury you are still required to watch class and take notes.
• Failure to perform duties and/or meet scholarship responsibilities will result in payment for classes you missed and/or scholarship termination.

General Requirements

• Students must be more than 13 years of age and already dancing at an intermediate level. If under the age of 13 years, your coordinator will provide you with comparable responsibilities. Participants attending high school must maintain a “B” grade point average. Report cards may be requested by the directors.
• As a respected and honored member of the Academy of Performing Arts, you agree to conduct yourself as a professional in and outside of class. Therefore, all students will wear the proper attire and shoes for class. Socks may not be used for Ballet or Jazz classes. If you are in training you must invest in the necessary equipment.
• You may not accept any professional dance or theatrical work; or be a member of any dance group without the permission of APA.
• Students are required to participate in all APA scheduled events (i.e., APA showcases).
• A minimum of 5 hours per week of front desk work, maintenance work, or support activities is required.
• A positive attitude is a must! Just remember that your attitude affects everyone in the studio!
  

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