Tacoma's ONLY Black Community Theatre, presents, "A Hilltop Holiday!"
Come and be inspired by your friends and neighbors as they share their talents with our Hilltop Community!
T.U.P.A.C.'S 2024-2025 SEASON
A HILLTOP HOLIDAY EARLY-BIRD TICKETS
New Flamenco Dance Children’s Program!
New Flamenco Dance Children’s Program!
We're excited to celebrate our third year as Tacoma's only Black Community Theatre Organization dedicated to producing powerful works by and featuring Black artists that honor our unique beauty, talents, history, legacy, and future!
"A Hilltop Holiday" is more than just a show—it's a soulful celebration of redemption, the true spirit of the season filled with joy, warmth, and togetherness. Time travel with Hilltop Slumlord, Eb Scrooge on his journey from a grumpy miser to a joyful Hilltop community member guided by spirited visits of three unforgettable ghosts.
We have a wonderful cast of Tacoma's best singers, dancers & actors for the most soulful spectacular winter holiday musical in Tacoma, " A HILLTOP HOLIDAY!"
PERFORMANCES: November 15, 16, 17 and November 22, 23, 24
GOLDEN TICKETS Seniors 60+ and Military: $20
ADULTS 20 +: $25
YOUNG ADULTS: 14 - 19: $10
CHILDREN: Babes in Arms - 13: $ 5
All attendees must have a ticket.
New Flamenco Dance Children’s Program!
New Flamenco Dance Children’s Program!
New Flamenco Dance Children’s Program!
Weekly Classes Mondays 4pm - 5pm Starting September 9th, 2024
Tacoma Urban Performing Arts Center will offer the first and only children's Flamenco program in South Puget Sound.
Flamenco, a rich blend of Hispanic, Romani, Christian, Jewish, Muslim, and Afro-Caribbean influences, introduces students to vibrant cultures while developing rhythm, coordination, spatial awareness, and social skills in a fun and engaging way.
Dancer, choreographer and instructor Maristela Calogera will be conducting the classes aimed for children ages 5 to 11 years old.
Tacoma creates
Volunteer with us!
Volunteer with us!
Thank you for supporting arts, culture, heritage, and science in Tacoma! A small portion of your Tacoma purchase taxes—1/10 of 1%—helps fund these programs through Tacoma Creates. This initiative supports non-profits that increase cultural access, especially for youth and underserved communities. Last year, $5.6 million funded 1,100+ programs across 65 organizations. Learn more about Tacoma Creates -supported organizations and the events they are producing, at www.tacomacreates.org.
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Volunteer with us!
Volunteer with us!
Volunteer with us!
Tacoma Urban Performing Arts Center & THA
BUILD FOR THE FUTURE OF HILLTOP | COMPLETION DATE JUNE 2025
Tacoma Housing Authority is working with Tacoma Urban Performing Arts Center (TUPAC) to lease the performing arts space, and we will prioritize BIPOC businesses to rent the other spaces. These spaces will likely be places where the community can watch performances like they have never seen before, shop, eat, and interact with business owners and neighbors contributing to the fabric of the community.
We hope to complete the project in late 2024. Housing Hilltop - Tacoma Housing Authority
The project is supported by $3 million in federal funds secured by Congressman Derek Kilmer and Senator Maria Cantwell. The federal funds will help build the commercial space on the property, with approximately $1 million available to help BIPOC businesses complete the necessary tenant improvements that turn a “shell” into a real useable space. Tacoma Urban Performing Arts Center must raise an additional $6 million to complete interiors prior to moving into this new facility. The first installment of $2 million is due in early 2024.
Your donation to the Tacoma Urban Performing Arts Center, T.U.P.A.C. has immense impact on the Tacoma Community. A registered 501(c)3 not-for-profit charitable organization, T.U.P.A.C. relies on the financial support of individuals, corporations, and foundations to achieve its mission to make dance accessible and a meaningful experience for all.
INDIVIDUAL GIVING
Through your charitable donation, you can help support our training programs, performances, scholarships, community outreach, arts education, and community theatre productions. Individual philanthropy is critical to the development and sustained success of T.U.P.A.C.’s programming.
PERSONALIZE A SEAT IN THE KABBY MITCHELL III THEATER WITH A PLAQUE
Support our Capital Campaign with the purchase of a Named Seat Tribute in our new home located at 1101 S. 11th St. Etch your legacy or memorialize a loved one with a commemorative brass seat plaque, and become a part of our rich cultural arts community for generations to come.
CORPORATE SPONSORSHIP
Businesses large and small can align their brand with the impactful mission of Tacoma Urban Performing Arts Center and enrich lives through the performing arts. Through partnerships with T.U.P.A.C. companies receive a myriad of benefits including marketing opportunities, in-person and online audiences, invitations to special events, and the opportunity to collaborate on special initiatives tied to your brand's strategic business goals.
For More Information, Email: office@tacomaupac.org
LEGACY GIVING
You can leave a legacy of support and guidance for young artists of color by including Tacoma Urban Performing Arts Center in your estate planning. Planned giving allows your gift to live on through Charitable Trusts, Retirement Plans, Will Bequests and Life Insurance Policies.
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This 10,000 SF dance studio project is located at 1101 S. 11th St. in the Historic Hilltop Community of Tacoma, Washington. The new build features a state of the art performing arts theater, 3 dance studios, dressing rooms with showers, gallery and work areas. T.U.P.A.C.’s new studio interior spaces and interior design by award winning architectural firm, Mithun also incorporates sprung floors, comfortable theater seats and significant commercial acoustic soundproofing between the dance studios. www.mithun.com/?s=performing+arts+centers
No goods or services are provided for donations and all donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowable under the law.
Our Facilities
Our state-of-the-art facilities will be equipped with the latest technology and resources to support our students' learning and development. We will have spacious dance studios with sprung floors, ballet barres, and mirrors, a 125 seat theater space, as well as a costume and prop room, a gallery featuring local BIPOC artists and a comfortable waiting area for parents.
Our Community
At Tacoma Urban Performing Arts Center, we believe that ballet is for everyone, regardless of age, gender, or ability. We strive to create a welcoming and supportive community where students can make lifelong friendships and feel a sense of belonging.
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4 Years of The Urban Nutcracker
Bringing High Quality Performing Arts Productions to Hilltop!
INVEST in the FUTURE OF HILLTOP ARTS
BRINGING WORLD-CLASS BIPOC CENTERED ARTS EDUCATION AND PERFORMANCES TO THE HILLTOP COMMUNITY
ARTS FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY
T.U.P.A.C. Where dance legends are trained!
ARTS FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY
C Davida Ingram's
Rootsystems and Leylines: NW Detention Center and Tacoma Urban Performing Arts Center
Seattle Art Fair commission. Dreamscape of dancers outside of the Northwest detention center during the Trump administration's anti-immigrant regime. Featuring Hanna Benn's song "Light Bodies" written by artist C Davida Ingram. Featuring dancers from the Tacoma Urban Performing Arts Center
T.U.P.A.C. Where dance legends are trained!
FUBU
For Us By Us
T.U.P.A.C. where dance legends are trained!
Children's Division
Pre-Professional Student Division
Pre-Professional Student Division
- Creative Movement
- Pre-Ballet
Pre-Professional Student Division
Pre-Professional Student Division
Pre-Professional Student Division
- Ballet A
- Ballet B
- Academy
- West African
- Hip Hop
Open Classes
Pre-Professional Student Division
Open Classes
- Contemporary
- Ballet (Beginner-Intermediate)
- Flamenco
- Jazz
- AFROBEATS
- Chicago Step
- Vogue - Kiki Ballroom
The Late Kabby Mitchell III and His Importance to T.U.P.A.C
Kabby Mitchell III will always be our touchstone. TUPAC would not exist without Kabby's vision and we shall forever be grateful for how he shaped our lives and shared with us his discipline, grace, fortitude, truth, constant quest for excellence and laughter.
We shall always honor his memory by keeping his passion for not only educating marginalized communities with high quality classical ballet technique, but also setting an example for guiding students in being respected world citizens.
Thank you, Mr. Mitchell - we stand on your shoulders, and will always strive to relay your high standards to our students.
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