Shawnee State University Performing Arts Academy

09/01/2026

Join us for internationally recognized training! https://www.shawnee.edu/areas-study/center-lifelong-learning/youth-programs-pre-college/ssu-performing-arts-academy

08/29/2026

Did you know that we teach the world-renowned American Ballet Theatre National Training Curriculum? This curriculum starts in the First Steps class and is taught all the way through our advanced placement-level class! Our dancers received the same ballet training as dancers in NYC at the ABT JKO school! How cool is that? Register today www.shawnee.edu/performing-arts-academy

08/26/2026

Meet out Kindermusik Faculty Ms. Ada! Register for Kindermusik classes today. Kindermusk is an international program that offers engaging music and movement lessons for ages 0-6. KM use visual, auditory, and kinesthetic elements to fuse joy with important milestones. In a nutshell, it’s consistent multi-sensory learning made easy and fun.

https://www.shawnee.edu/areas-study/center-lifelong-learning/youth-programs-pre-college/ssu-performing-arts-academy

08/25/2026

Classes start next week! Register today!
https://www.shawnee.edu/areas-study/center-lifelong-learning/youth-programs-pre-college/ssu-performing-arts-academy

08/24/2026

Dance celebrates the whole child!

Register today!
https://www.shawnee.edu/areas-study/center-lifelong-learning/youth-programs-pre-college/ssu-performing-arts-academy

08/24/2026

08/24/2026

Happy Monday! It's almost time for the 2026-2027 dance and theatre season! https://www.shawnee.edu/areas-study/center-lifelong-learning/youth-programs-pre-college/ssu-performing-arts-academy

PAA classes are student-focused and prioritize developmentally progressive techniques and skills. Dance and Theatre classes use age-appropriate music, movement, and costumes. We are proud to be Artistic Excellence in Southern Ohio.

08/23/2026

School has started, now it's time to register for dance!! https://www.shawnee.edu/areas-study/center-lifelong-learning/youth-programs-pre-college/ssu-performing-arts-academy

08/22/2026

Let’s give a big woo hoo and welcome back to Miss Billie! She is a true triple threat and we are so excited to have her on the 2026-2027 faculty!
Registration is open and active!

https://www.shawnee.edu/areas-study/center-lifelong-learning/youth-programs-pre-college/ssu-performing-arts-academy

08/21/2026

We are excited to welcome Miss Molly to the Faculty for 2026-2027🩰💖 We can’t wait to see all of our new and returning dancers in the studio! Registration is open and ongoing, classes start August 31!

https://www.shawnee.edu/areas-study/center-lifelong-learning/youth-programs-pre-college/ssu-performing-arts-academy