The evolution of circus is a beautiful thing in which aerial arts, with its high-flying and awe-inducing performances, is a big part. Although it requires skill and technique, we’ll let you in on a secret: you can learn it too! We offer aerial arts classes for...
Exploring the Connection Between Acting and Empathy
Merriam-Webster defines ‘empathy’ as the action of understanding, being aware of, being sensitive to, and vicariously experiencing the feelings, thoughts, and experience of another without having the feelings, thoughts, and experience yourself. Just imagine our world...
Sizing Up Aerial Silks Classes
It turns out you don’t need wings to fly! We think aerial silks are a much more awe-inspiring way to go about it anyway. If you can’t contain your inner aerialist much longer or are simply interested in pushing yourself to new heights, here’s what you need to know...
6 Considerations When Choosing an Acting School for Your Child
There aren’t many things that affect your child’s potential as an actor more than their acting school. Yes, raw talent and drive are important – natural charisma doesn’t hurt either – but there’s much more that goes into acting than you may think. To help them truly...
7+ Ways a Performing Arts School Can Benefit Your Child
Performing arts education is often seen in more of an extracurricular nature, taking a back seat to core subjects such as math, science, and language arts. However, numerous research studies have shown that it plays an integral role in a well-rounded education and can...
Acting: Creating a Believable Character
“Flair, comic timing, and a way with accents are all well and good but they aren’t acting. Acting is being in character.” – Laurence Cook, backstage.com Have you ever walked out after a play focusing on that one actor that stole the show? Although all the actors may...
What to Expect at Homeschool Performing Arts Academy: Year 2
We are so excited to begin our second year at the Academy! There have been a lot of questions on what to expect this year, so I wanted to take a minute to provide some answers. Like last year, classes will be held Tuesday-Friday from 12pm-3:15pm (with the exception of...