Mary Jo's Performing Arts Academy

Celebrating 29 Years of Excellence in the Performing Arts!

The Academy offers a complete performing arts curriculum in Dance, Acting, Voice, and Musical Theater for beginners through the professional level. There are a variety of levels provided for all ages.

The distinctive combination of performing arts disciplines offered here at Mary Jo's provides students a unique training program for a complete well-rounded performance education. The program and its instructors have trained a number of students who are currently working on Broadway, with professional dance companies, and in television and film. Many of our past students are successful business leaders in our community.

For 30 years, the most reputable Performing Arts Academy in the Bay Area.

Come Discover The Difference!

Our History and
Philosophy

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Registration Form

Summer Registration Form

Welcome Note

From Mary Jo

Academy Hours

Monday - Friday
10 AM - 9 PM


Saturday
9 AM - 4 PM

Closed Sunday

Map/Directions

How to get to MJPAA

MJPAA

Current / Upcoming Events:

Headlines

June 21

Auditions: Parent Informational Meeting


June 22

UM Auditions


June 23

Showstoppers Auditions


June 27-29

MJPAA

Hats Off To Dance Concert Performances


July 21-25

Fall Registration


 

2008 Dates to Remember

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(Updated 5/21/08)


 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

Announcing Fall Registration!

      Monday, July 21         Universal Movement Company Members     1:00-7:00pm

      Tuesday, July 22         Returning Students - Last Names N-Z           1:00-7:00pm

      Wednesday, July 23    Returning Students - Last Names A-M         1:00-7:00 pm

      Thursday, July 24        New Students                                                   4:00-7:00pm

      Friday, July 25            New Students                                                    4:00-7:00pm


AUDITIONS!

 Calling all dancers and singer!

Does your child crave an audience? Do you find yourself watching a nightly performance in your living room?

Are American Idol and So You Think You Can Dance on your child’s “must see” list?

IF SO…DO WE HAVE A STAGE FOR THEM!

If your child is interested in the performance, competition or song & dance team, please join us for an informational parent meeting.

Saturday, June 21st,  10:00am

This meeting is mandatory for parents of any new students wishing to audition for the 2008-2009 season. We ask that only parents attend.

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Universal Movement’s 2008-2009 Competitive and Performance Team Auditions will be held on Sunday, June 22. Click here for details.

Universal Movement will also be holding auditions for its 2008-2009 Song and Dance Troupe, Showstoppers, on Monday, June 23. Click here for details.

For more information, call the Academy at 813-969-0240


Summer Schedule and Information Now Available

Join us this summer for our popular Arts Sampler Camps!

All weekly Arts Sampler Camps are theatrically themed and will offer songs and dances from successful shows such as:

High School Musical I and II, Oliver, Suessical: The Musical, Mary Poppins and Annie.

 THE POSSIBILITIES ARE ENDLESS!!!

Click here for our Summer Brochure

Click here for our Summer Registration Form

 


MJPAA proudly announces the addition of Los Angeles artist manager and vocal/acting coach, Susan Craig, to its faculty.

Ms. Susan is now accepting new students by audition and consultation. 


MJPAA presents…

The All New Simply Fabulous

"Create Your Own Birthday Party"

For more information click here


 

MJPAA’s Universal Movement Performing Arts Company

Finishes The Regional Season With A Bang!

 

Click here for Starpower 2008 Results

 


 

Don't Skip A Beat!!!

Experience an Education of Excellence

in the Performing Arts that will Last a Lifetime

 

OVER 175 CLASSES TO CHOOSE FROM:

 

Acting Program                                ♫ Award Winning Dance

Voice Lessons                                 ♫ Instrument Lessons        

Musical Theater                           ♫ TV Commercial Prep Class

Pilates (updated 3/4/08)

 

and many more including...

 

♫   New Ballet Program   ♫

Featuring Nikolai Moroz and Cory-Jeanne Murakami-Houck

Click Here for brochure

 

♫   Acting & Music Curriculum   ♫

Click Here for the Spring Acting and Music Curriculum (updated 3/4/08)

 

♫   New Home School Program  ♫

 

♫   New Adult & College Program   ♫

Many classes to choose from...click here

 

 

Click Here for more details, schedule, & Registration Form.


Do you want to join our extraordinary team of instructors?

Now is your chance!

 Mary Jo’s Performing Arts Academy is seeking qualified, reliable and enthusiastic instructors in all disciplines of dance, acting and music.

Our professional faculty provides outstanding instruction in all disciplines of the arts. These caring, highly trained instructors hold degrees and certifications to teach their specific disciplines. They represent years of professional performing careers, enhancing and developing our programs and curriculum. Their professional experience combined with educational training will help provide the student with the tools necessary to succeed in any field they choose.

All applicants must hold a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree or the equivalent.

Please send resumé, references and other materials (DVD/Video) to mjscanio@mjpaa.com.


MJPAA Wi-Fi Cafe!

Now open in the lobby area.  Bring your laptop, check your email and surf the web while you wait!  Enjoy high-speed internet access complimentary for MJPAA members.  Enjoy a coffee or snack while you surf!

 

See Front Desk for Wireless Password.

 


 

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Dancer's Closet Hours

Monday - Thurs.
10 AM - 8 PM

 

Friday
10 AM - 7 PM

 

Saturday
9 AM - 2 PM

Closed Sunday

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15906 Mapledale Blvd., Tampa, Florida 33624
Telephone: 813-969-0240 Fax: 813-960-2117
Email: info@mjpaa.com
 

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