Mary Jo's Performing Arts Academy

North Tampa multi-arts academy with 40+ year track record

Mary Jo's Performing Arts Academy (MJPAA) has trained Tampa Bay kids in dance, acting, voice, and music for more than 40 years from its Mapledale Boulevard studio. The academy structures dance through children's division, recreational, upper division, intensive, and adult tracks alongside its theater and music programs.

Programs for Kids

Multi-discipline curriculum for ages 5-adult:
- Acting, Drama, Musical Theater classes
- Improvisation and On-Camera Technique
- Voice and music lessons (ages 5+)
- Private instrumental in Piano, Guitar, Saxophone
- Dance tracks from children's division through intensive

What's Included

• Multi-discipline access under one roof
• Triple-threat training (acting, voice, dance)
• Long-running annual recital and performance opportunities

Experience

MJPAA's 40+ year history means deep faculty and consistent program quality. The wide hours (M-F 10am-8:30pm, Sat 9am-2pm) accommodate full after-school scheduling.