Principal Creative & Performing Arts

Visit our studio virtually on Roblox! The kids love it! Look up PCPA Dance Studio in the games section.

HOLIDAY CLOSURE REMINDER Hey everyone. Just a reminder that our studio and offices are closed starting tomorrow, 12/22 through 1/3/2021. Classes will resume on Monday January, 4. Have a safe and happy holiday season. We will see you all again in the new year! #PCPA #ArtistsandAthletes #SanMateo

PCPA 2021 RECITAL - "LIGHTING THE FUTURE" - REGISTRATION NOW OPEN! Our recital is now open for registration through January 31, 2021. If you are not currently dancing with us but would like to join us on stage in June, now is the time to get back into a class! Everyone is welcome. There are a lot of details that we will need to figure out along the way, but we hope to celebrate the season with all our dancers on stage at the end of this Spring. #PCPA #ArtistsandAthletes #Dance #Recital #SanMateo

2021 COMPANY CALENDAR UPDATED Plan ahead and save dates to schedule the upcoming year. http://www.principalarts.com/calendar/

What do you guys see? #PCPA #ArtistsandAthletes #Roblox #Hangout #ComingSoon

Hmmmm...this place looks familiar. Santa's elves seem to be working on something for the dancers. We'll keep you posted. www.PrincipalArts.com

Proof that we have been dancing for tens of thousands of years. Newly discovered 8 mile long wall painting is estimated to be 10-12k years old. there’s the diversity of the paintings, he said. From aquatic environments you have fish, turtles, anacondas, boas. But you also have birds, like eagles and king vulture. Then, of the terrestrial animals, monkeys, deer, giant sloth, and horses. There is also abstract imagery as well as depictions of finely drawn figures, including a DANCER IN MID-TURN... https://news.artnet.com//colombian-amazon-ice-age-rock-pai

Warming up w/ Teacher Stephanie. Welcome back, Amanda! #PCPA #ArtistsandAthletes

FIND OUT HOW WE ARE KEEPING YOUR DANCER SAFE - READ OUR RE-OPENING PLAN While the majority of our group classes are still on Zoom, we have started to transition back to the studio. Zoom classes will continue indefinitely, even as more classes return in person. We will continue to offer multiple ways for families and dancers to remain engaged. We hope this gives you the flexibility to continue dancing with us through the coming weeks and months. Want to read more about how we... are keeping dancers safe? Read our re-opening PDF by clicking below. http://www.principalarts.com/pcpa-re-opening-guidelines/ See more

PERFORMANCE TEAM INTENSIVES Our annual performance team intensives are happening the next two weekends. This year we they will take place online. Here is our first instructor, Rickey Tripp. Learn more about Rickey by clicking link below. http://www.principalarts.com/pcpa-team-intensives-2020-ric/

Anyone want a pair of PCPA sweats, size 6?

Missing the studio? Us too! As we get closer to the return of in-studio classes you can stock up on cool PCPA gear while you wait! - T-shirts - Hoodies - Tanks... - Water Bottles - Masks & More https://www.customizedgirl.com/s/principalarts

Some choreo from Leaps & Jumps class this past week with Teacher Karen. #PCPA #Artists&Athletes

WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! As we transition back to in studio classes, we want to get your feedback. Whether you are currently enrolled, had to drop during the past several months, or are considering our studio, let us know where you stand. https://forms.gle/o139uqGVm4LTNyos5... #PCPA #ArtistsandAthletes #SanMateo #Burlingame #FosterCity #belmont #SanCarlos

Nice to see movement back at the studio! #PCPA #ArtistsandAthletes #SignsOfLife

SAN MATEO FOSTER CITY EDUCATION FOUNDATION GALA - VIRTUAL AUCTION If your dancer is part of SMFCSD and you want to help raise money for local schools, be sure to check out the virtual auction which opens today! We have donated three $100 gift certificates to the auction. To bid, register at: https://smfcedfund.ggo.bid/... #smfcef_gala2020 #PCPA #ArtistsandAthletes

"Mok-Tok" Dance Contest for SMFCEF Gala - Submission due tonight! Prizes will be awarded! 1st Prize... 2nd Prize 3rd Prize Happy Dancing and Good Luck MokTok-ers! Use the designated hashtag #smfcef_gala2020 to finalize your entry. This is the only way to enter for a chance to win. WEAR YOUR PCPA GEAR if you have it! Video Submission Requirements Please help us in making this live virtual Gala a success by submitting your MokTok Dance Challenge video by October 19! Watch the "Blinding Lights" dance challenge- https://www.youtube.com/watch video and learn the moves! Dance alone, with your family, your co-workers or friends whatever makes you comfortable! Get creative and add your own personal flair! Get your costume bins out... Dress up in this year’s Halloween costume or throw in an added dance move or two, or choose to keep it simple! Before submitting your 10-15 second MokTok video, please be sure to meet these requirements: 1 Dance to "Blinding Lights" as shown. 2 Include only the audio of the song; we should hear only the music. 3 Make sure your video is appropriate for all audiences! How to Enter the Dance Challenge Post your video to Facebook and/or Instagram and tag the San Mateo-Foster City Community Education Foundation on Facebook and/or @smfcef on Instagram by 1 pm, Monday, October 19. Include your name in the caption along with either your school and grade, family name, place of business or group name, if appropriate. Tune in on October 23 for a chance to see your video along with other entries - you never know who you might see dancing! Maybe YOURS will be a finalist! Please submit only one video per person or group. To be selected as a finalist and winner, your video needs to razzle dazzle the judges! We’ll be looking for creativity, charisma, and fun! Please note that there are several categories to choose from. If there is more than one household, participants should be socially distanced. #PCPA #ArtistsandAthletes

We are trickling back! We are starting with a couple of Small Fry classes - if you know a dancer 5 or younger that is interested, send them our way. PCPA kiddos, we will reach out when we have more details.

NEED AN ALTERNATIVE TO DISTANCE LEARNING FROM HOME? Our Bubble Cohort has been running since mid-August and has been a big success. We are making some adjustments to the age groups. We are now accepting 4th to 8th grade students. We have very few spots available. If you're interested, you can register online on our website www.PrincipalArts.com. Look for the class code "COHORT" on the registration form. If you have questions, you may email us at [email protected] WE PROV...IDE: - Open 8am - 2:30pm - Quiet Workspace - Internet Connection - Access to Printer - Studio space to play at recess and do PE classes if needed - Storage for personal and school items - Assortment of other materials (markers, pens, scissors, etc) - Other dancers to socialize with throughout the day - Hand sanitizer - Air Purifiers - HVAC w/ UV-C lighting STUDENTS BRING: - Laptop - Headphones/earphones - All necessary school work - Lunch (we can refrigerate, freeze, and microwave if needed) - Mask COST: $1200/mo. (prorated if starting mid-month) - Limited Space If you dance with us and we need to make a quick change, we can apply the cohort tuition to your dance tuition in future months. #PCPA #ArtistsandAthletes #distancelearning #cohort