City Park Movement and Arts(CPMA) has hatched a unique creative community providing a warm, welcoming environment for all ages and levels to explore their self-expression through the love of dance and musical theater. CPMA focuses on both improving technique and promoting self-confidence, fun, kindness, community, and healthy living habits. CPMA students love coming to class, working hard to improve, and take part in all the performance opportunities that are offered. It is obvious that CPMA students thrive through their obvious exuberance and confidence on stage! They thrive because of the prestigious summer intensives, performing arts schools, and conservatories that many of our students are offered scholarships to attend.
Weekly Programming is Still Available Now through Summer
Dance - Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Contemporary, Modern,
Acro Dance, Lyrical, Improv, Hip Hop, Jazz Funk, and More!
Celebrate the art and discipline of dance! At CPMA, dancers learn to respect the history and discipline of dance while celebrating and exploring the artistic elements of being a dancer!
Their dance program is classically focused, and dancers are classically trained. Ballet is the center of the CPMA program and is recognized as the foundation of all classical dance. Choreography, music, and costumes are always age-appropriate.
CPMA is unique in that they do not participate in competitions. Instead, they teach dancers to only be in competition with themselves, always challenging themselves to work hard and become the best they can be. Community over competition. Progression over perfection always.
All ages and ability levels are encouraged to explore and enjoy a dance class. Whether you are a curious 5-year-old, a tween looking to try something new, or an experienced dance student hoping to attend a trainee program or become a professional, they have a spot for you!
CPMA's dance department produces three dance programs a year: the original New Orleans Nutcracker in the Fall, a Spring student showcase, and a Summer dance intensive production.
More information on our original dance production The New Orleans Nutcracker
Musical Theater
Acting, Singing, and Dancing too! Who doesn't LOVE musical theater?! Sharpen your theater skills or get your first taste of theater here. Whether you are a 6-year-old who loves singing in the car, a 9-year-old who was once in a school play, or a 17-year-old seeking out a Performance Arts college for next year, there is a spot for you!
The musical theater program welcomes ages 5 - 21 year olds of all levels and abilities. Students have the option to audition to be the star of the show or choose to join the ensemble. Older, experienced students are welcome to begin learning the art of co-directing, choreography, set design, backstage managing, and more! There is a spot for everyone in musical theater.
Summer Camp Program
Ages 5 - 13
Offering a variety of camps and intensives to keep our campers engaged, active, and inspired! At CPMA, they know that summer camp can be both enriching and fun!
What makes CPMA camp so special?
CPMA camps are all led by arts educators with years of experience teaching arts to children ages 3 - adult. Each session of camp is designed to make sure campers are excited and stay engaged in activities and work toward goals. Activities are small group activities, giving every camper a voice! Come find out why CPMA is voted best summer day camp and best specialty summer camp year after year by New Orleans Family Favorites!
Summer Class Dates
June 9 - 27th
Midsummer Break June 28 - July 13
Resume July 14 - August 1
Summer Day Camp Dates
Camp Descriptions & Rates Here
Peter & The Wolf Ballet Camp
Ages 5 - 10 years
June 9th - 13th
Musical Theater Intensive
Jungle Book Kids
Ages 6 - 13 years
June 16th - June 27th
Dance Intensive - Peter & The Wolf
Ages 6 - 13 Years
July 14th - July 25th
Jazz, Tap, & Acro Camp
Ages 5 - 10 Years
July 28th - August 1st
