Mindfulness
Acknowledging and accepting our own feelings and thoughts, so students are present and have a better sense of self.
The J Performing Arts Space
A mindfulness-based program for kids and teens ages 3 to 18 who love acting, dance, film, or music. We work with the finest in the industry, from Broadway to DFW, and we start every class with a breath and end it with an appreciation circle.
Ages 3 to 18JPAS Jr. from 3, JPAS from 7
Mindfulness-basedMeditation opens every class
Broadway to DFWWorking industry professionals teach
Spring productionRevealed November 1, rehearsals from January
JPAS Programs
Productions
Full musicals on the Zale Auditorium stage. This season: Disney's Aladdin JR., spring 2027. Registration is open.
This season's show
Classes & Workshops
Acting, dance, film, and musical performance for ages 7 to 18. Every class opens with meditation and ends with an appreciation circle.
Current classes
Visual Arts Classes
Small classes, individual instruction, and whatever medium your artist wants to explore.
Art classes
JPAS Jr.
Creative play, music, and theater games for ages 3 to 6.
Little dramatists
Art with Heart
Inclusive youth theater for kids with special needs, with Energy Buddy mentors.
Classes and volunteering
JPAS Social Crew
Monthly hangouts for the JPAS theater family. Parents get a night out.
Upcoming nights
Private Lessons
Acting, dance, guitar, piano, and voice. Packs of four, 30 or 60 minutes.
Book lessons
JPAS Summer Camps
StarQuest and more at J Camps.
jdallascamps.orgUpcoming at JPAS
JPAS Values
Designed to ignite and foster artistic expression and talent in ages 3 to 18 through classes, workshops, lessons, and productions.
Performing arts skills
Acting, dance, film, or musical performance, taught to ignite each student's talent.
Learn from the best
Industry professionals from Broadway across the map to DFW.
Community building
Expanding the program to reach more young minds and quench their thirst for the arts.
Life skills
Self-confidence and consciousness, because inner strength is a key to growth.
A Note from Alise Robinson
"Our programs are designed to ignite and foster artistic expression and talent. We focus on building our students' self-confidence and consciousness because we believe inner strength is a key to growth. At JPAS, learning mindfulness, artistic, and 21st-century life skills in a safe, nurturing, and inspiring environment is our culture. So please join us as we expand young minds and quench their thirst for the arts while empowering children to dig deep, dive in, and have fun."
Alise Robinson, Artistic Director of JPAS and Specialty Programs
Contact
Alise RobinsonDirector of JPAS & Specialty Programs
arobinson@jccdallas.org
arobinson@jccdallas.org
Support Creativity
All donations support JPAS programming for our youth. $18 buys makeup for two actors, $54 wigs for two, $90 one costume, $126 paint for a set.