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T.U.P.A.C. Summer Intensive

The Urban Nutcracker Auditions

The Urban Nutcracker Auditions

Join us for a week of study with T.U.P.A.C. faculty, Artistic Director Julie Tobiason and guest artists August 15-19.


Students will train in ballet technique, pointe, variations, African dance, and conditioning. 

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The Urban Nutcracker Auditions

The Urban Nutcracker Auditions

The Urban Nutcracker Auditions

Do you want to be part of Tacoma's Hottest Holiday Production?! Tacoma Urban Performing Arts Center is seeking local talent to join our production this season. We welcome dancers and movers & shakers of all ages and skill levels. There is a role for you! Help us bring holiday joy to Tacoma families.

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Summer Camp is Back!

Summer Camp is Back!

Registration for the 2022 - 2023 school year is now open!

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Summer Camp is Back!

Summer Camp is Back!

Summer Camp is Back!

Summer Camp Starts July 11.  Save your spot and sign up soon.

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Black arts Legacies: Kabby Mitchell III

“'Kabby wasn’t [just] the first. Kabby kept that door open.' Mitchell’s desire to be a mentor — and specifically to teach children — was because 'he knew the power of dance.'" Check out Jasmine Mahmoud's article for Black Arts Legacies Project about T.U.P.A.C. co-founder, Kabby Mitchells legacy as an artist and mentor.

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COVID-19 RESPONSE

In order to keep our students, faculty and community safe, we are adapting our policies and protocols in order to reduce the risk of spreading illnesses such as covid-19.

All staff members, students and attendees to T.U.P.A.C. MUST wear masks that fit securely and fully cover the nose and mouth.

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

Academy, teen ballet students in tutus stretching and talking

  • Ballet A
  • Ballet B
  • Academy 
  • West African 
  • Hip Hop

Open Classes

Pre-Professional Student Division

Open Classes

Adult ballet students

  • Contemporary
  • Ballet (Beginner-Intermediate)
  • Flamenco
  • Jazz
  • Motown Fit
  • West African
  • Vogue - Kiki Ballroom

A glimpse of a few of our projects during COVID-19 shutdown zoom classes throughout 18 months...so awesome to be back in person with our students

Featured Dancers in our 2021 Urban Nutcracker

Ingrid Silva

 T.U.P.A.C.'s 2021 The Urban Nutcracker Sugar Plum Fairy, Ingrid Silva.  Ingrid Silva (ingridsilvaballet.com)

Dylan Santos

 T.U.P.A.C.'s 2021 The Urban Nutcracker, The Cavalier, Dylan Santos

Sarah-Gabrielle Ryan

 T.U.P.A.C.'s 2021 The Urban Nutcracker, The Snow Queen, Sarah-Gabrielle Ryan


 https://www.instagram.com/p/COq-CDxA-5O/  

Collaboration with NW Sinfonietta

Gretchen Yanover: Ara with Michael Calliste: Door of No Return

Northwest Sinfonietta and Mikhail Calliste from Tacoma Urban Performing Arts Center perform inside The Kinsey African American Art & History Collection at Tacoma Art Museum with a behind-the-scenes introduction by Dr. T. André Feagin. Visit nwsinfonietta.org/listen for more  

More from NWS Sinfonietta

William Grant Still: The Quiet One & The Jovial One with dance variations

 Northwest Sinfonietta and T.U.P.A.C. dancers Ivy and Nya perform from inside The Kinsey African American Art & History Collection at Tacoma Art Museum, with a behind-the-scenes introduction by Dr. T. André Feagin. Visit nwsinfonietta.org/listen for more information and videos from this series. 

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PNB Shares with T.U.P.A.C. Students & Teaching Artists

Complimentary PNB Performances for T.U.P.A.C. Students

Complimentary PNB Performances for T.U.P.A.C. Students

Complimentary PNB Performances for T.U.P.A.C. Students

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PNB hosts T.U.P.A.C. Students to inspiring complimentary PNB performances!

Guest Teachers from PNB

Complimentary PNB Performances for T.U.P.A.C. Students

Complimentary PNB Performances for T.U.P.A.C. Students

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Current PNB Company members and Instructors share their professional curriculum with T.U.P.A.C. Students.

Tuition Assistance for T.U.P.A.C. Instructors

Complimentary PNB Performances for T.U.P.A.C. Students

Tuition Assistance for T.U.P.A.C. Instructors

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 Teaching Artist Training Lab The Washington State Teaching Artist Training (TAT) Lab is a seven-month professional development program with a focus on supporting arts education as part of basic education in K-12 schools. 

The Late Kabby Mitchell III and His Importance to T.U.P.A.C

Kabby Mitchell III teaching boys ballet class

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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