YADA - Youth Academy of Dramatic Arts
About
28-year LA acting academy in the historic Dupree Dance Building
YADA (Youth Academy of Dramatic Arts) operates from the historic Dupree Dance building in West Hollywood at 3rd and Crescent Heights. Voted Los Angeles's best theatrical experience for youth, the program serves tots through teens.
Programs for Kids and Teens
Year-round classes plus camps for ages 3-18:
- Acting, scene study, audition technique
- Musical theater
- Camera technique for TV/Film
- Summer camps and intensives
- Performance opportunities
- Second campus at 12745 Ventura Blvd in Studio City
What's Included
- Faculty of working LA actors and casting professionals
- Two-campus access (West Hollywood + Studio City)
- Productions and showcases throughout the year
Experience
YADA's 28-year track record in LA means deep industry connections and a faculty pipeline drawn from working stage and screen actors. Two-campus model serves both West LA and Valley families.