Lineage Performing Arts Center

Multi-Discipline Performing Arts Center in North Pasadena

Lineage Performing Arts Center is a non-profit serving over 100 students each year with in-house classes in musical theatre, modern dance, and acting, plus dance teaching artists embedded in Pasadena Unified School District Title 1 schools.

Classes for All Ages

Programming spans musical theatre, modern dance, and acting on a single multi-disciplinary track. Programs include:
- Musical Theatre classes
- Modern Dance classes
- Acting classes
- Summer programming
- Free "Dance for Joy" classes for people with Parkinson's, MS, TBI, and stroke (6.5 hrs/week)
- Title 1 school teaching artist residencies

What's Included

• Studio facility on East Mountain Street
• Faculty drawn from professional Lineage Dance Company
• Multi-discipline curriculum within one center
• Community outreach through PUSD school partnerships

Experience

The combined dance + musical theatre + acting program produces well-rounded performers - kids can shift focus across years without changing studios. The deep community-impact mission (free Dance for Joy, Title 1 work) shows up in the center's culture even for tuition students.