The Performing Arts Center Annex

The Lower Division Program is designed for dancers from the ages of 2 years old to 8 years old.

This program is directed by Tamara Gray, who has both a Masters Degree in Child Development as well as extensive professional Dance Company experience. We offer classes in Creative Dance, Ballet, Tap, Jazz and Hip-Hop.

The Upper Division Program trains dancers from 8-18 years old in the disciplines of Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Hip Hop, Modern and Voice.

Our extensive program boasts 7 Levels in Ballet, Jazz and Tap and 6 Levels in Hip- Hop. There is also an open level Modern class that meets once a week as well as a group Vocal class.

With the stated desire to provide

An opportunity for the professionally minded student more performing opportunities and as a means to challenge them artistically and developmentally with a company repertoire, The Teen Company was established in 2008 by Michelle Elkin, who serves as Company Director and The Performing Arts Center's Artistic Director, Nanci Hammond. Every year, in addition to their established repertory of work, which they learn and perform, they also have the opportunity to do new works by professional choreographers who are currently active and successful in their own professional careers. Past choreographers have included, Jason Myhre (Rihanna, Willow Smith), Mark Goodman (Mark Goodman Tap Company), Stevie Ray Anthony, Joseph Malone (Emmy Nominated Choreographer and two time American Choreography Award Winner), Lindsey Lorenz (CSUN Summer Performing Workshop) and Jane Lanier (Tony award Winning actress/choreographer). Additional choreographers who have graced our performances with their work are Jahnna Biddle, Ka-Ron Lehman Brown, Jackie Evans, Beth Iguchi, Marissa Rustowicz, Jillian Schmitz, Lauren Tillery and Terri Yates. They perform in community events around the greater Los Angeles area as well as an annual show dedicated to them in June of every year.

Ballet Basics: Very Beginning Level

designed for dancers with no previous ballet training.

Jazz I: Very Beginning Level

designed for dancers with no previous jazz training.