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Peoria Area Performing Arts School

Peoria Area Performing Arts School was created to offer quality arts education for music, acting, dance, and musical theatre. performpeoria.com

08/31/2026

Classes begin September 3rd! We can’t wait to get back in the studio!

08/28/2026

⚡🎤 CLASS SPOTLIGHT: DYNAMIC ENERGY!🎤⚡

Middle school performers—this one is for YOU!

Dynamic Energy is our non-competitive middle school show choir, created for students in grades 5–8 who love to sing, dance, perform, and be part of a team. 🌟

Taught by Rachel Filarski and Margot McNutt, students will work on vocal technique, choreography, stage presence, and performance skills in a fun and supportive environment—WITHOUT the pressure of competition.

📅 Wednesdays 4:30-5:30pm
🎓 Grades 5–8
🎤 Non-Competitive Show Choir
👩‍🏫 Taught by Rachel Filarski & Margot McNutt

Come make some music, learn some moves, and bring your DYNAMIC ENERGY to the stage! ⚡✨

08/26/2026

🎶⚡ CLASS SPOTLIGHT: MUSIC MANIACS!⚡🎶

It’s time to SING, DANCE, and PERFORM! Music Maniacs is our show choir class for students in grades 1–4, combining music, movement, performance, and plenty of fun. 🎤💃

Taught by Dedra Baker, students will build confidence, learn choreography, strengthen their performance skills, and experience the excitement of performing as part of a team!

📅 Tuesdays | 4:30–5:30 PM
🎓 Grades 1–4
🎤 Show Choir
👩‍🏫 Taught by Dedra Baker

If your performer loves music and can’t sit still when a good song comes on… this might be the class for them! 😉✨

08/24/2026

🌟🎤 CLASS SPOTLIGHT: SPOTLIGHT SINGERS! 🎤🌟

Calling all young performers ages 5–7! Spotlight Singers is a fun, high-energy introduction to show choir where students can sing, dance, make friends, and build confidence onstage. 💃🎶

With a focus on teamwork, performance, and FUN, this class is the perfect way for young performers to discover their love of singing and dancing!

📅 Tuesdays | 4:00–4:30 PM
🎓 Ages 5–7
🎤 Show Choir
👩‍🏫 Taught by Ghana Khail & Claire Marquette

Come find your SPOTLIGHT! ✨

08/21/2026

🥜🎶 CLASS SPOTLIGHT: PEANUTS!🎶🥜

Our littlest performers can get their groove on with Peanuts! This show choir class is designed specifically for ages 3–5, introducing young performers to singing, movement, rhythm, and the joy of performing as a group. 🌟

Taught by Ghana Khail and Claire Marquette, Peanuts is a fun and encouraging introduction to show choir for our youngest stars!

📅 Thursdays | 4:00–4:40 PM
🎓 Ages 3–5
🎤 Show Choir
👩‍🏫 Taught by Ghana Khail & Claire Marquette

It’s never too early to start making some theatre magic! ✨🎶

08/19/2026

🎭 CLASS SPOTLIGHT: ACTING 3! 🎭

For our high school performers ready to dig deeper into their craft, Acting 3 offers students in grades 9–12 the chance to continue developing their skills and confidence as actors.

Taught by Celeste Matheson, students will continue exploring the art of performance while strengthening their acting technique and preparing for the next steps in their theatre journey. ✨

📅 Thursdays | 5:00–6:00 PM
🎓 Grades 9–12
👩‍🏫 Taught by Celeste Matheson

Whether you’re preparing for your next audition or simply want to become a stronger performer, there’s always more to discover onstage! 🎭

08/17/2026

🎭 CLASS SPOTLIGHT: ACTING 2!🎭

Ready to take your acting skills to the next level? Acting 2 gives students in grades 5–8 the opportunity to grow as performers while diving deeper into character work, scene work, confidence, and stage technique!

Taught by Celeste Matheson, this class is the perfect next step for young actors who are ready to challenge themselves and continue developing their craft. 🌟

📅 Tuesdays | 4:45–5:45 PM
🎓 Grades 5–8
👩‍🏫 Taught by Celeste Matheson

Come find your character, strengthen your skills, and have FUN doing it! 🎬✨

08/13/2026

🧵✨ CLASS SPOTLIGHT: PUPPET THEATRE! ✨🧵

Big imaginations, little puppets, and SO much fun! Puppet Theatre is designed for our youngest performers, giving children ages 4–8 the chance to explore storytelling and performance through the magical world of puppetry. 🐸🎭

Taught by Dedra Baker, this class encourages creativity, imagination, teamwork, and self-expression in a playful theatre environment!

📅 Tuesdays | 12:00–12:45 PM
🎓 Ages 4–8
🧵 Taught by Dedra Baker

Come bring a character to life and discover just how much fun theatre can be! 💫

08/11/2026

🎭 CLASS SPOTLIGHT: ACTING 1!🎭

Ready to take the stage? Acting 1 is the perfect introduction to the world of theatre! Designed for students in grades 1–4, this beginning-level class gives young performers a fun and supportive place to build confidence, explore characters, and learn the basics of acting. ✨

Students will learn from Celeste Matheson while developing their creativity, stage presence, and performance skills through engaging theatre activities!

📅 Tuesdays | 5:45–6:45 PM
🎓 Grades 1–4
🎭 Beginning Level
👩‍🏫 Taught by Celeste Matheson

Whether they’re brand new to theatre or ready to build on their skills, Acting 1 is a great place to start! 💫

07/27/2026

Cast Announcement!!
PAPAS is excited to announce the cast for Imagine a Dragon directed by Brian Seagraves! Shows are the weekend of September 18th!

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Peoria, IL
61604

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