Chinese Performing Artists of America (CPAA)
CPAA, parent organization of
CPAA Arts Center, is a non-profit organization based
in Silicon Valley founded in 1991. A group of young
artists and renown masters gathered under the leadership
of Ann Woo, Yong Yao, and Phil Young to present the
best of Chinese performing arts and create new works.
Partially funded by government agencies and private
foundations, CPAA strives to grow as an art and culture
institute serving the greater San Jose and San Francisco
Bay Area. Dedicated to the principle and goal of nurturing
new talents and producing new works year after year,
CPAA in the past decade a decade accumulated a rich
repertoire of creative works in music and dance, including
the famed Dragon2000?, Ah Bing, Sorrow of the Great
Wall, Princess Fragrance, and Nocturne of the Muses.
A new, spectacular dance drama, Middle Kingdom – Ancient
China was created by CPAA in collaboration with Ballet
San Jose Silicon Valley; world premiere was slated
in February, 2005 at San Jose Center for the Performing
Arts. ? More about CPAA ?
CPAA Arts Center
CPAA's mission has always
been to introduce Chinese performing arts to American
general public as an integral part of American society.
Now, CPAA Arts Center takes on serving our community
and cultivating local talents as the primary goals
of the center.
Spacious Performing
& Visual Arts Facility
The arts center occupies14,000
sq ft of space, housing 3 multi-purpose auditoriums
and 10 medium to small-sized rehearsal rooms, suitable
for various kinds of arts and culture activities.
It can hold art exhibits of paintings and sculpture,
chamber music concerts and recitals, dance performances,
as well as drama and Chinese opera shows.
Distinguished Artists
and Instructors
CPAA Art Center retains a large pool of superb artists
and arts educators as instructors for classes in
Western and Chinese musical instruments, dance,
drama, and visual arts. Classes of special interests
include music composition, chamber music, wushu
(martial arts), Konghou (Chinese harp), and Peking
Opera. The curriculum is designed to be comparable
to that of professional conservatories. Students
can arrange to take multiple classes in related
disciplines and thrive in a comprehensive environment
for well-rounded artistic growth. To give the students
the ultimate incentive to practice and opportunities
to perform, CPAA will select a premium group of
students each year to participate in its annual
professional showcase performance. ? Artists Bios
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Workshops, Classes
and Clubs
CPAA Art Center is open to adult members of the
community for self-enrichment activities, such as
singing, dancing, painting, and acting workshops
in addition to the formal training described above.
Students may also enroll in cultural classes presented
by local groups such as Payvand Arts and Cultural
School and Dances from India. Please take this wonderful
opportunity to beautify your life and our community
by joining in these art and cultural activities.
? More Info ?
CPAA Arts Center
is located at: 6148 Bollinger Road, San Jose, CA
95129
Tel: (408) 973-8276
Last Updated ( Wednesday, 04 June 2008 )
