Registration for our Winter/Spring classes is now closed.
Please check back soon for information on our exciting summer program!
Also, coming in April our new technical workshops. These one day workshops will teach
technical skills such as lighting, sound, set construction, props and more.

YOUNG PERFORMERS INSTITUTE (YPI)

Classes are forming NOW! Check out the Winter/Spring 2010 Schedule!

Learn the fundamentals of Acting, Dance and Voice from industry professionals! The YPI is part of the educational wing of the Covina Center for the Performing Arts. With programs and curriculum designed for students of all talent levels ages 8-21.

Click here to learn more about Young Performer’s Institute and register your Young Performer now!

ADULT THEATRICAL EDUCATION (ATE)
If you are just starting and have always had the desire or want to continue your theatrical training ATE is for you! Classes in a Variety of Dance and Acting for ages 18 and up.

Click here to learn more.

For additional information, please contact:

Raylene Bement – Director of Operations at rsalazar@covinacenter.com
OR
Jill Gerber – Program Director at jgerber@covinacenter.com

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EDUCATIONAL MISSION STATEMENT

Covina Center for the Performing Arts Education Department is committed to bringing the highest level of theatrical education to the San Gabriel Valley and surrounding communities. Dedicated to promoting the performing arts, CCPA Education strives to be a positive influence on our next generation of performers, designers and arts administrators, as well as theater enthusiasts and future patrons.

For additional information or to become involved please contact:

CCPA Education Office
626)331-7033
rsalazar@covinacenter.com
110 N Citrus Avenue
Covina, CA 91723

The CCPA Education Department is home to the Young Performers Institute and Adult Theatrical Education. The classes offered give participants instruction in Acting, Singing and Dance. In addition we give young people the opportunity to participate in our Technical Internship Program which gives training in Set Design and Construction, Lighting and Sound Design, Stage Management, Props, Costumes, House Management and more.

CCPA Education is looking for sponsors to assist in several areas such as our Scholarship fund which provides tuition assistance to those needing financial assistance in order to participate. We also have donor programs which assist with our daily operation by pledging assistance for our building utilities, rent and maintenance. For information on how you can become a sponsor please email Raylene at rsalazar@covinacenter.com or call 626-331-7033.

Covina Mayor Walter Allen recognizes some current participants  in YPI at the recent ribbon cutting ceremony for YPI's new facility next door to the theatre.		Mayor Walter Allen participates in cutting the cake with CCPA Board Member Retha Champion to dedicate YPI's new facility.		CCPA Board member Carol Lycett Bush congratulates Jill Gerber, YPI Director, on the successful launching of the 2009 Summer YPI program.