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2019 AMOCAT Award Recipient
2019 AMOCAT Award Recipients
Community Outreach by an Organization -
Tacoma Urban Performing Arts Center
Arts Patron -
Tacoma Creates Campaign
Community Outreach by an Individual -
Aya Hashiguchi Clark and Randy Clark
MISSION
To provide our most deserving racially and socioeconomically diverse youth with world class opportunities to achieve Artistic Excellence in the performing arts.
VISION
T.U.P.A.C. envisions a future where our students will be globally recognized as T.U.P.A.C. artists by the content of their character, their poise, the generosity of their spirit and the phenomenal contributions they make to their communities and the planet.
T.U.P.A.C. would like to acknowledge our studio is on the land of the Indigenous Puyallup tribe. The Puyallup Tribe of Indians have lived along the shores of the Puget Sound in Washington State for thousands of years. The people of the Puyallup Tribe have been known for their "generous and welcoming behavior to all people who enter our lands."
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COVID-19 HEALTH ALERT
The safety of our students, teaching artists, staff, ELO, DEA Programs and everyone at Tacoma Urban Performing Arts Center is our top priority. We are closely monitoring the developments of the COVID-19 outbreak here in the Pacific Northwest, and we are receiving regular updates from the Tacoma - Pierce County Health Department, Centers for Disease Control, and the City of Tacoma.
At this time, select T.U.P.A.C. classes are available via Zoom. Our outreach programs and future performances are suspended until further notice.
Pierce County Health Department is recommending that the following populations avoid large public gatherings:
- People 60 and older.
- People with underlying health conditions including heart disease, lung disease, or diabetes.
- People who have weakened immune systems.
- People who are pregnant.
We are taking extra precautionary measures to disinfect our spaces and providing additional hand sanitizers and disinfecting wipes throughout T.U.P.A.C. The School studio barres, handles, doorknobs, and other high-touch and traffic surfaces are already disinfected daily, and we are increasing those efforts.
PNB Shares with T.U.P.A.C. Students & Teachers
Freed of London Pointe Shoes sponsored by PNB for T.U.P.A.C. Students
Freed of London Pointe Shoes sponsored by PNB for T.U.P.A.C. Students
Freed of London Pointe Shoes sponsored by PNB for T.U.P.A.C. Students
Ballet is all about graceful lines. A pointe shoe that matches the ballerinas skin tone extends the line a ballerina makes from her leg to the tip of her toe.
Complimentary PNB Performances for T.U.P.A.C. Students
Freed of London Pointe Shoes sponsored by PNB for T.U.P.A.C. Students
Freed of London Pointe Shoes sponsored by PNB for T.U.P.A.C. Students
PNB hosts T.U.P.A.C. Students to inspiring complimentary PNB performances!
Guest Teachers from PNB
Freed of London Pointe Shoes sponsored by PNB for T.U.P.A.C. Students
Tuition Assistance for T.U.P.A.C. Instructors
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
Tuition Assistance for T.U.P.A.C. Instructors
Tuition Assistance for T.U.P.A.C. Instructors
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.
2020 Teachers' Seminar
Tuition Assistance for T.U.P.A.C. Instructors
2020 Teachers' Seminar
The Teachers’ Seminar brings together dance educators from across the country for a four-day total immersion experience into the dance training, philosophies, syllabus, and dancer wellness program that makes Pacific Northwest Ballet School one of the nation’s finest professional ballet training institutions.
PNB & Project Equity
Tuition Assistance for T.U.P.A.C. Instructors
2020 Teachers' Seminar
Thank you, Peter Boal, Ellen Walker, Denise Bolstad, Shannon Barnes, and the entire PNB Family for your generosity and commitment to The Equity Project: Increasing the Presence of Blacks in Ballet," We are elevated by PNB's commitment to even the Ballet playing field by sharing so many of their resources with T.U.P.A.C.
An EASY way to support T.U.P.A.C.
Attend our ZOOM Classes
Tuesday Open Ballet: 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm - ZOOM #: 927 5072 7528
Thursday Open Ballet: 4:30 am - 6:00 pm - ZOOM #: 916 0432 8592
Saturday Open Ballet: 10:00 am- 11:30 am - ZOOM #: 934 7425 9867
TTT: 2nd Thursday's @ TAM w/T.U.P.A.C.
Community Contemporary Dance Classes
Join us at TAM every 2nd Thursday of the month for our Community Contemporary Dance Class taught by Master Teacher, Erricka Turner. Join the Free class, just observe or sketch our T.U.P.A.C. students from 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM every 2nd Thursday!
Dance is a Living Breathing Art Form
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CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. 2nd Thursday's are free at TAM after 5:00 PM
Come & Dance with us at TAM. For more info, call: 253-327-1873. CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE DUE TO COVID-19.
Kabby Mitchell III and Mikhail Baryshnikov on Tour
Kabby Mitchell III will always be our touchstone. TUPAC would not exist without Kabby's vision.
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.
OPEN ADULT BALLET CLASSES
Try a class and experience the joy of dance!
Whether you are a beginner or seasoned professional, T.U.P.A.C. has something for everyone. Classes for teens and adults provide a wonderful dance experience on a drop-in basis with no pre-registration required.
Try a class and experience the joy of dance!
Class Rates:
$15/class (single class drop in rate)
$13/class (single class drop in rate for students with valid ID & seniors aged 65+ years, Military)
$10/class (single class drop in rate with any current Performing Arts Union Card
$10/barre only (single class drop in rate when taking barre only)
$140 10-class card
$110 10-class card (students/seniors)
$95 10-class card (Barre Only)
ZOOM Open Adult Ballet
Ages 13 +
Tuesday & Thursday: 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Saturday: 10:00 am - 11:30 am
PLEASE READ PRIOR TO REGISTERING!
STUDENT AND PARENT CONTRACT
Students are registered when payment has been received and all paperwork has been completed and returned to T.U.P.A.C. either via our website or in the office. Registration Fee and Tuition are non-refundable, unless there is a medical note from a licensed physician.
Tuition is not refundable, tuition fees are split up into monthly payments for the sole purpose of convenience. Should a student withdraw from classes, the parent/guardian/individual is still obligated to pay the full course tuition.
Ballet for Seniors
About T.U.P.A.C.
"Where Classical Ballet Legends Are Trained!"
Tacoma Urban Performing Arts Center (T.U.P.A.C.), a 501(c)3, offers classical ballet and multicultural dance instruction for children and teens ages 4-18 that aims to provide the discipline, the creativity and the confidence to reach their highest potential. Classes in ballet, liturgical, West
"Where Classical Ballet Legends Are Trained!"
Tacoma Urban Performing Arts Center (T.U.P.A.C.), a 501(c)3, offers classical ballet and multicultural dance instruction for children and teens ages 4-18 that aims to provide the discipline, the creativity and the confidence to reach their highest potential. Classes in ballet, liturgical, West African, hip-hop and Pilates concentrate on proper placement and gradual advancement of motion.
NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATORY POLICY
Tacoma Urban Performing Arts Center admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities accorded or made available to students at the school. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its education policies, admissions policies, scholarship programs or any other school-administered programs.
T.U.P.A.C. would like to acknowledge our studio is on the land of the Indigenous Puyallup tribe. The Puyallup Tribe of Indians have lived along the shores of the Puget Sound in Washington State for thousands of years. The people of the Puyallup Tribe have been known for their "generous and welcoming behavior to all people who enter our lands."
We reserve the right to refuse services to any person for any reason.
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Make a gift to T.U.P.A.C. today and ensure our diverse and underserved youth of Tacoma are able to explore the joy of classical ballet in an inclusive and empowering skill building environment.
EIN#: 82-0972418
With your support, the Tacoma Urban Performing Arts Center will continue to be a proactive, dedicated, goal oriented classical ballet school amid the unpredictability in our city, our state and our nation.
THANK YOU
A 501 (c) 3 Organization
Ivy, a T.U.P.A.C. Ballet Student has written a book entitled, DANCE. Ivy and her family are supporting T.U.P.A.C. by DONATING a signed copy of her book for every donation of $25.00 and more to support our scholarship program.
Your generous donation will help fund our mission.
A great gift for every lover of dance and literacy!
T.U.P.A.C. "Where Classical Ballet Legends Are Trained!"
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