Dallas Academy of Music & Performing Arts

Dallas Academy of Music & Performing Arts

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Performing arts education in the heart of Dallas. Since 1987, we have taught thousands of students of all ages and experience levels. Need more info?

We specialize in music, voice, and acting excellence. DAMPA is conveniently located in Snider Plaza, near SMU in University Park, Dallas. The study of music and performing arts offers a vehicle for self-expression, heightened responsiveness to beauty, and great personal achievement. It is our goal to provide the understanding and skills needed for each student to enjoy and appreciate their chosen

06/08/2026

Feel like a queen? Love musical theatre & pop music? 👑 this is your sign to register for our summer musical production of “SIX: Teen Edition!” Join us for 500 years of Tudor history flipped into a 21st-century pop concert 🎤

⚠️ Deadline is THIS WEDNESDAY so visit our 🔗📖 to secure your audition slot! In person auditions this Friday at

We can not wait to experience the magic of this musical with every one of you!!!

04/23/2026

🎤 Summer Camps 2026 are LIVE at DAMPA! 🌟

We are beyond excited to announce that this summer we’ll be hosting TWO sessions of our highly popular Pop Star Academy!

Step into the spotlight with this week-long, high-level vocal intensive where students experience what it’s like to be a real pop recording artist. Through our signature Rehearse – Record – Perform approach, campers will:

✨ Receive professional vocal coaching
🎶 Learn and perform music from artists like Taylor Swift, Olivia Rodrigo, Billie Eilish and way more!
🎧 Record in a professional studio environment
🎤 Build confidence, stage presence, and real-world performance skills

Each day blends structured rehearsals, technique training, and performance coaching—leading up to an exciting live showcase for family and friends at the end of the week!

⚡ Limited spots available (these sessions sell out every year!)
🎯 Perfect for students ready to take their singing to the next level in a focused, fun, and professional environment

📲 Comment “INFO” or message us to secure your spot today!

Photos from Dallas Academy of Music & Performing Arts's post 01/10/2026

NIGHT TWO WAS A SUCCESS!!!! Y’all locked in and put on a SHOW!!!! So so so incredibly proud of this team! Last two shows today at 2pm & 7pm at Cox Playhouse!!! See y’all soon!

01/09/2026

CONGRATS to all the students & staff on an AMAZING opening night last night!!!! Y’all have put in SO much time and effort into pulling off this production and we are incredibly proud of every single one of you!

Let’s do it again tonight & Saturday!!! Come out and support our student body and catch a show!

🎟️🔗📖

Photos from Dallas Academy of Music & Performing Arts's post 11/30/2025

We are all setup for the snider plaza Christmas tree lighting!!! Come by our booth tonight from 3pm - 7pm to learn more about our school including:

• private music & acting lessons
• musical theatre program
• early childhood music programs
• recording studio
• adult lessons and socials
• and way more!

See you soon!!!

Photos from Dallas Academy of Music & Performing Arts's post 11/26/2025

🎉 HUGE thank you to our Footloose cast, family, and friends for coming out this past Saturday to our fundraising performance!

Your support directly funds making this the best production possible for our students & grows scholarship funds for our future productions!

To our amazing cast and staff, y’all’s hard work shined bright and you did an AMAZING job!!!! We are amazingly proud of you all and can’t wait to get right back at it next week.

We hope everyone has a wonderful Thanksgiving and see you soon!!! 🦃

Inspiring Conversations with Todd Griffith of Dallas Academy of Music & Performing Arts 11/19/2025

Big thanks to for the interview with our Director Todd Griffith about our school, staff, and amazing student body! We are forever grateful to the families that support our dream of teaching the next generation of artists!

Inspiring Conversations with Todd Griffith of Dallas Academy of Music & Performing Arts Today we’d like to introduce you to Todd Griffith. Hi Todd, please kick things off for us with an introduction to yourself and your story.I’ve been incredibly lucky to have parents who supported my love for music from the very beginning. They encouraged me to chase big dreams, which led me to st...

Photos from Dallas Academy of Music & Performing Arts's post 10/31/2025

Happy Halloween from everyone here at DAMPA!!! 🎃We were SO proud of everyone who participated in our SpoOoky student showcase at and to all our student body for their amazing effort this fall!

Have a BLAST trick or treating tonight and see you all soon!

09/19/2025

🚨 LAST CHANCE! 🚨
Today is the FINAL day to send in your video audition for Footloose! 🔗📖

We’re bringing the Broadway favorite to the stage at Cox Playhouse this January, and spots are closing fast. Ages 10+ welcome to audition—don’t miss your chance to dance, sing, and rock the stage with us!

✨ Video auditions due tonight.
✨ Tuition: $599, professional training + performances.
✨ Rehearsals: Saturdays 1–6pm at Artstillery.

Kick off your shoes, cut loose, and be part of something unforgettable. 🎶

👉 Submit your audition NOW before it’s too late! 🔗📖

Footloose - Dallas Academy of Music & Performing Arts 09/18/2025

⏰ TOMORROW is the LAST DAY! 🎭

Don’t miss your chance to audition for Footloose! at Dallas Academy of Music & Performing Arts.

✨ Ages 10+
✨ Professional training in acting, singing & dancing
✨ Performances at The Cox Playhouse in January
📅 Video auditions close TOMORROW – Sept. 19
💲 Tuition: $599
👉 Submit your video audition now and join us as we cut loose on stage here:

Footloose - Dallas Academy of Music & Performing Arts Ages 10+ Rehearsals Saturdays 1pm-6pm at Artstillery Tech & Performances at The Cox Playhouse Tuition $599 Audition Now Ages 10+ Rehearsals Saturdays 1pm-6pm at Artstillery Tech & Performaces at The Cox Playhouse Tuition: $599 Audition Now Footloose! Presented by DAMPA Video Audition Deadline: Septe...

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Location

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3415 Milton Avenue
Dallas, TX
75205

Opening Hours

Monday 12pm - 8pm
Tuesday 12pm - 8pm
Wednesday 12pm - 8pm
Thursday 12pm - 8pm
Saturday 11am - 4pm