The Performing Arts Community Center
About
Downtown Waco's Music, Dance, Theatre, and Film Hub
The Performing Arts Community Center (PACC) is downtown Waco's multi-disciplinary arts hub on Austin Avenue, offering classes, workshops, live performances, and rehearsal space for music, dance, theatre, and film. Programming runs from 3rd grade through adults with dedicated teen tracks.
Programs for Kids
Summer camps and teen-specific classes plus year-round workshops. Programs include:
- Summer Camp: A Broadway Revue Spectacular (ages 8-18)
- Summer Camp: The Blockbuster Picture Show (ages 8-18)
- Teen improv (Anime LIVE Teen Edition, D&D LIVE Teen, Zelda LIVE Teen)
- Music, dance, theatre, and film classes
- Workshops for 3rd grade through adult
What's Included
- Rehearsal and performance spaces
- Multi-disciplinary instruction (music + dance + theatre + film)
- Downtown Waco location on Austin Avenue
- Teen-specific improv tracks
- Live performance opportunities
Experience
Strong fit for teens looking for genre-specific improv (anime, video games) alongside more traditional Broadway-style camps. The downtown facility makes it accessible for downtown-adjacent families.