Park Slope Performing Arts School Partnership Program
School Residencies • Afterschool Enrichment • Musical Productions • Arts Integration
Less Perfection. More Self-Expression.
Building confidence, creativity, and community through the performing arts.
For more than fifteen years, our team of educators and professional teaching artists has helped children discover confidence, creativity, and self-expression through dance, theatre, and music. We believe the performing arts are about much more than learning choreography or memorizing lines. They are powerful tools for building resilience, collaboration, communication, empathy, and joy.
Whether you're looking for an in-school residency, afterschool enrichment, a school musical, arts integration, or a completely customized performing arts program, we'll work with you to create an experience that reflects the unique needs of your students and school community.
Our goal is simple:
To make the performing arts accessible, engaging, inclusive, and joyful for every child.
About Park Slope Performing Arts
Park Slope Performing Arts is a women-owned performing arts studio serving toddlers through teens through exceptional dance, theatre, and music education.
Founded by educators and artists, PSPA combines professional arts training with a nurturing educational philosophy that places confidence, creativity, and self-expression at the center of every class.
Unlike many performance programs, we believe that children thrive in supportive, non-competitive environments where they are encouraged to explore, collaborate, and discover their own artistic voice.
Since opening our doors, thousands of Brooklyn children have taken the stage with us and grown not only as performers, but as leaders, collaborators, creative thinkers, and confident young people.
Our experienced educators and teaching artists bring extensive classroom and performance experience to every residency, ensuring students receive engaging, age-appropriate instruction that supports both artistic and personal growth.
Why Schools Partner With PSPA
Schools choose Park Slope Performing Arts because we understand education.
Our programs are designed by educators and taught by experienced teaching artists who know how to engage students while supporting school-wide goals.
Our programs support:
• Social Emotional Learning (SEL)
• English Language Arts
• Literacy
• Collaboration
• Public Speaking
• Creative Writing
• Performing Arts Standards
• Dance Standards
• Music Standards
• Creative Problem Solving
Schools appreciate our:
✔ Flexible scheduling
✔ Curriculum-connected programming
✔ Experienced educators
✔ Inclusive classrooms
✔ Reliable communication
✔ Professional teaching artists
✔ Meaningful culminating performances
✔ Customized curriculum
Flexible Program Options:
Every school is different.That's why every residency is customized around your school's goals, schedule, and student population.
Programs are available as:
• Full-Year Residencies (24–30 weeks)
• Semester Residencies (12–15 weeks)
• Trimester Residencies (8–10 weeks)
• Short-Term Residencies
• One-Day Workshops
• Assembly Programs
• Afterschool Enrichment
• Vacation Programming
• Family Arts Events
• Performance Intensives
Programs may be delivered:
• During the school day
• Push-in classroom instruction
• Pull-out classes
• Afterschool
• Weekend workshops
• Summer programming
Early Childhood Programs
Our youngest learners discover the joy of movement, music, and storytelling through imaginative, developmentally appropriate experiences.
Programs include:
• Mini Musicians
• Disney Dance & Sing
• Itty Bitty Ballet
• Itty Bitty Tap
• Creative Movement
• Pre-Musical Theatre
• Play-Making for Littles
Students develop:
• Listening skills
• Cooperation
• Confidence
• Coordination
• Early literacy
• Rhythm
• Imagination
Elementary School Programs
Our elementary residencies encourage creativity while introducing students to acting, singing, movement, storytelling, music, and performance.
Popular programs include:
• Write Your Own Musical
Song-Writing
• Musical Theatre I & II
• Pop Star: Sing & Dance Lab
K-Pop Demon Hunters
• Ballet
• Tap
• Theatre Dance
• Acrobatics Stars
• Creative Drama
• Storytelling Through Movement
Camp Hogwarts (a Harry Potter-inspired adventure)
Shakespeare
Improv
Author or unit-focused programming (custom)
Students strengthen:
• Communication
• Collaboration
• Public speaking
• Confidence
• Creativity
• Performance skills
Middle School Programs
Middle school is a powerful time for self-expression. Our residencies encourage students to develop their voice while building leadership and collaboration.
Programs include:
• Write Your Own Musical
• Theatre Creation Lab
• Musical Theatre
• GarageBand Songwriting & Recording
• Pop Star Performance Lab
Acting
Voice
Ballet
Tap
Jazz
• Shakespeare in Performance
• Theatre Dance
• Acrobatics
High School Programs
Our advanced programs challenge students to think creatively while refining artistic technique.
Programs include:
• Devised Theatre
• Playwriting
• Musical Theatre
• Songwriting & Recording
• Theatre Dance
• Shakespeare
• Audition Preparation
• Original Musical Development
Beyond the Classroom
PSPA offers much more than residencies. We can partner with your school to provide:
Afterschool or School Day Enrichment
Weekly dance, theatre, music, and musical theatre classes.
School Musical Productions
Complete production support including:
• Direction
• Choreography
• Music Direction
• Auditions
• Rehearsals
• Performance preparation
Arts Integration
Curriculum-connected programs that bring literature, history, science, and social studies to life through performance.
Family Arts Nights
Interactive performances and workshops that bring families together through creativity.
Assemblies & Workshops
One-time experiences designed around school celebrations or curriculum themes.
Why Students Love PSPA
Our philosophy is simple:
Less Perfection. More Self-Expression.
Students are encouraged to:
Take creative risks.
Support one another.
Celebrate individuality.
Build confidence.
Develop resilience.
Find joy in performing.
Our classrooms are welcoming, inclusive spaces where every child belongs.
Inclusive, Student-Centered Instruction
Our residencies are designed to engage every learner. Co-founded by an experienced special education teacher, Park Slope Performing Arts brings deep expertise in creating inclusive learning environments that support students with diverse learning profiles, including neurodiverse learners. Our teaching artists are experienced in differentiating instruction, adapting activities, and fostering positive classroom communities where every student can participate meaningfully, build confidence, and experience success. We work collaboratively with classroom teachers and school staff to ensure our programs are responsive to the unique needs of each school community.
What Families Say
★★★★★
"Fantastic theater and dance classes and performance opportunities! My daughter thrived at PSPA. She gained skill, experience, confidence, community, and so much fun. We are so fortunate to have Park Slope Performing Arts in our neighborhood—it's a true gem."
★★★★★
"PSPA grows students' confidence, prepares them for performing, and fosters a genuine love for musical theatre. My children carry those skills into debate, rock band, and every other performance opportunity. It's a supportive, nurturing, non-competitive community where kids truly thrive."
★★★★★
"Both of my children have attended PSPA since they were young. The owners are thoughtful educators and talented artists who know how to connect with children of every age. They helped instill a love of the arts and a deep sense of self-confidence. Our oldest is now attending a performing arts high school thanks in no small part to PSPA."
★★★★★
"If you want your children to develop a love for singing, acting, dancing—or simply become more comfortable expressing themselves and building confidence—this is the place."
★★★★★
"We've been part of the PSPA family for over ten years. Watching our children grow into confident performers has been incredible. PSPA is truly a community."
Let's Build Something Together
Every school community is unique.
We believe the strongest partnerships begin with listening.
Whether you're interested in a weekly residency, afterschool enrichment, a school musical, or a fully customized arts partnership, we'd love to collaborate with you to create programming that reflects your students, your goals, and your vision.
Let's inspire creativity, build confidence, and help every child discover the joy of self-expression.
Park Slope Performing Arts
Women-owned performing arts studio serving toddlers through teens.
Safe, supportive classes led by experienced educators and professional teaching artists who encourage creativity, confidence, collaboration, and joyful self-expression through dance, theatre, and music.
Let's create something extraordinary together.
To discuss a possible partnership, email Rebecca Rice at parkslopeperformingarts@gmail.com