Dallas Academy of Music & Performing Arts

Music + theatre + acting academy near SMU (since 1987)

Dallas Academy of Music & Performing Arts (DAMPA) has been operating since 1987 in the Snider Plaza area near SMU. Goes beyond music into musical theatre and acting for TV/film. Strong vocal program covering pop through opera.

Programs

Programs span infants through adults across music, theatre, and acting. Programs include:

• Voice lessons (pop, R&B, opera, classical, acapella, choral)
• Musical theatre
• Piano
• Guitar and bass
• Drums and percussion
• Violin and viola
• Songwriting and music theory
• Acting for TV and film
• Early childhood music education
• Group classes (pop vocal, pop chamber ensemble)
• Summer camps
• Student showcases and recitals

What's Included

• Lesson rooms at 3415 Milton Ave Suite A (Snider Plaza near SMU)
• On-site and online lesson options
• Multi-discipline coverage (music + theatre + acting)
• 35+ years operating history

Experience

TV/film acting alongside music is unusual - few schools cover the on-camera performance track. Wide vocal coverage from opera to pop suits singers wanting flexibility. Strong fit for committed students wanting institutional stability (since 1987) plus interdisciplinary options.