Performing Arts

Step into the spotlight and explore your passion for performance through music, theater, and dance.

Theater

From captivating performances to behind-the-scenes magic, our program offers immersive training and hands-on experience in every aspect of theater production. Whether you aspire to tread the boards as an actor, craft mesmerizing sets, or direct unforgettable productions, our passionate instructors will guide you every step of the way. Ensuring you'll be well-equipped to pursue your passion and ignite your journey towards a dazzling career under the spotlight.

Areas of Study
  • Introduction to Acting
  • Screen Acting
  • Stagecraft
  • Theater Design & Production
  • Stage Lighting
  • Voice & Movement
  • Theater Appreciation
Location
  • West Campus

Dance

Dynamic, original, inventive—Pima's dance program explores ballet, modern, folklorico and jazz styles at its beautiful, well-equipped West Campus studio.

That effort culminates in two yearly performances in the Center for the Arts that highlight faculty, guest and student choreography.

Location
  • West Campus

Music

Our program is designed to provide you with experience and training in all aspects of classical and popular music genres. Our expert faculty with engaging one-on-one lessons and group classes will enhance your musical understanding and help to develop your performance skills.

The Pima music program offers a plan of study that will transfer to the Arizona state universities and fulfill the first two-year course requirements in music.

Areas of Study
  • Vocal and Instrumental One-on-One Studio Instruction
  • Performing Ensembles
  • Music Theory
  • Aural Skills
  • Music History
  • Piano Class
  • Voice Class
  • Guitar Class
  • Musical Theatre
  • Sound and Recording Production
MUSIC RESOURCES
  • Proscenium Theater
  • Recital Hall
  • Class Piano Lab
  • Midi-Computer Lab
  • Practice Rooms
MUSICAL ENSEMBLES
  • Choir
  • Band
  • Orchestra
  • Jazz Band
  • Guitar Ensemble
  • Percussion Ensemble
  • Mariachi

AUDITION INFO
Auditions to enter the Pima Music Associate’s Program of Study are held at the start and finish of each semester. To sign up for an audition or for more information, please contact:
Dr. Anne Grimes
acvoita@pima.edu
(520) 206.6903
Location
  • West Campus

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Our curriculum is designed to mirror real-world industry settings and provide you with the necessary skills to succeed as talented contributors, leaders, and innovators in the industries you aspire to join.

Student Voices

“Pima has made me fall in love with theater over and over again. They have allowed me to grow as an actor, I couldn’t pick anywhere better to pursue my artistic endeavors.”

Crystal Salinals

"The theater program at Pima Community College is always growing and becomes more innovative every semester. With educators that provide help at every turn, I have been given the tools to kickstart my career, while being left with memories to cherish long into that career."

Christian Holman

"Pima’s acting program demonstrates a perfect meld of craft and practice. The approach is personal, thorough, and most importantly applicable. My experience has not only redefined my approach to performance but has enlightened my perspective of myself and the world around me."

Owen Saunders

"The instructors at Pima Theater have provided such a supportive environment where I felt able to grow and thrive as a performer."

Timea Post

"I've had many opportunities and experiences in the music program at Pima. I’ve found them to be very valuable in my progression as a musician and I hope these will aid in all of my future endeavors."

Jerome Narcho

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