Chinese Performing Arts of America (CPAA)
CPAA, parent organization of CPAA Arts Center, is a non-profit organization based in Silicon Valley founded in 1991. A group of young artists and renown masters gathered under the leadership of Ann Woo, Yong Yao, and Phil Young to present the best of Chinese performing arts and create new works. Partially funded by government agencies and private foundations, CPAA strives to grow as an art and culture institute serving the greater San Jose and San Francisco Bay Area. Dedicated to the principle and goal of nurturing new talents and producing new works year after year, CPAA in the past decade a decade accumulated a rich repertoire of creative works in music and dance, including the famed Dragon2000™, Ah Bing, Sorrow of the Great Wall, Princess Fragrance, and Nocturne of the Muses. A new, spectacular dance drama, Middle Kingdom – Ancient China was created by CPAA in collaboration with Ballet San Jose Silicon Valley; world premiere was slated in February, 2005 at San Jose Center for the Performing Arts. « More about CPAA »
CPAA Arts Center
CPAA's mission has always been to introduce Chinese performing arts to American general public as an integral part of American society. Now, CPAA Arts Center takes on serving our community and cultivating local talents as the primary goals of the center.
Spacious Performing & Visual Arts Facility
The arts center occupies14,000 sq ft of space, housing 3 multi-purpose auditoriums and 10 medium to small-sized rehearsal rooms, suitable for various kinds of arts and culture activities. It can hold art exhibits of paintings and sculpture, chamber music concerts and recitals, dance performances, as well as drama and Chinese opera shows.
Distinguished Artists and Instructors
CPAA Art Center retains a large pool of superb artists and arts educators as instructors for classes in Western and Chinese musical instruments, dance, drama, and visual arts. Classes of special interests include music composition, chamber music, wushu (martial arts), Konghou (Chinese harp), and Peking Opera. The curriculum is designed to be comparable to that of professional conservatories. Students can arrange to take multiple classes in related disciplines and thrive in a comprehensive environment for well-rounded artistic growth. To give the students the ultimate incentive to practice and opportunities to perform, CPAA will select a premium group of students each year to participate in its annual professional showcase performance. « Artists Bios »
Workshops, Classes and Clubs
CPAA Art Center is open to adult members of the community for self-enrichment activities, such as singing, dancing, painting, and acting workshops in addition to the formal training described above. Students may also enroll in cultural classes presented by local groups such as Payvand Arts and Cultural School and Dances from India. Please take this wonderful opportunity to beautify your life and our community by joining in these art and cultural activities. « More Info »
CPAA Arts Center is located at:
6148 Bollinger Road, San Jose, CA 95129
Tel: (408) 973-8276
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Last Updated ( Wednesday, 23 September 2009 )
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