The CHAMPS Performing Arts Academy is oriented toward developing professional performers. This means training the gifted, motivated student so that he/she becomes a refined and responsive instrument attuned to the demands of the performing arts. An artist cannot be forced into maturity. The complex process requires time, good training and personal resources that include the serious involvement of the student and the parent.
It is our dream at CHAMPS Performing Arts Academy to create a world-class arts program with the highest of standards. It takes the efforts of administrators, teachers, students, parents, friends and lovers of the arts to make it a reality.
THE CONCEPT
The CHAMPS Performing Arts Academy was founded to meet the needs of young people who are interested in the arts. Its purpose is to give students with potential and ability the opportunity to acquire the proper instruction and professional training in the arts. The course of study aims to:
1) Train students in the arts
2) Prepare the student for continued study in the arts in colleges or professional schools or conservatories.
3) To prepare students for a teaching career in the arts.
4) To provide cultural enrichment that comes from an understanding and appreciation of the many facets of the arts.
PERFORMING ARTS ACADEMY
REQUIREMENTS & COURSES All students who have been accepted into the Performing Arts Academy are required to take 4 periods of their performing arts major, along with 4 or 5 periods of academic classes per day. No exceptions.