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Contact: Cher Carnell, College of Fine and Performing Arts, at Cher.Carnell@wwu.edu orÌý(360) 650-3893.

BELLINGHAM - Western Washington University’s Western Arts Preparatory Academy will begin its dance, theatre and violin schedules for summer session on June 26.

The academy, presented by Western’s College of Fine and Performing arts, offers a variety of youth programs that focus on providing youth with life-enhancing skills and broadening their perspectives in a safe, friendly and fun atmosphere. Students develop social and educational experience that transfers to other areas of life, including confidence, awareness, discipline, communication and organizational skills.

Summer classes include:

• Dance – For children entering grades K-2, a week-long exploration of creative dance, drumming, musicality, and hip hop is available July 16-20.Ìý A study of classical ballet is available for intermediate/advanced dancers, ages 14-21, from July 9-13.
• Theatre – Summer Youth Theatre Institute is open to youth grades 1-12 beginning June 25. Elementary school participants will bring the stories of Dr. Seuss alive on the stage. Older youth will explore favorite scenes, monologues and songs from movies, plays and musicals while getting one-on-one, focused training in acting, characterization, designing, movement and more.
• Violin – Youth age 4-7 are encouraged to experience the rewarding process of learning to play in instrument.Ìý This violin program utilizes the Suzuki method to involve the parent, instructor, and student in the learning process. Individual and group lessons are included, beginning June 26.

WAPA summer classes are held on Western’s campus. Classes fill quickly and prompt registration is encouraged. For more information, visit , email youth@wwu.edu, or call (360) 650-3308.