Welcome to the Palos Verdes Performing Arts Conservatory. We believe in providing an environment where students continue to be appropriately challenged and build the beginnings of a life - long love of dance, music, and theatre. While performing arts programs a re being eliminated in many schools and communities, students have an even greater need to develop public speaking skills, an understanding of team building, confidence, character, and empathy.

Over the last 15 years, with the support of our community, we ha ve grown into the most comprehensive, professional performing arts training program in the South Bay. Every day we hear stories of students whose lives have been changed by the performing arts. Our growth as a program ca n be seen in hearing them hit that high - note they’ve been striving for, watching the perfection of a second - turn, or bringing a character t o life from the pages of a script. And it’s because of their relentless dedication to learning, along with our instructors’ deep passion for sharing the ir knowledge, that the Daily Breeze awarded us “Favorite Dance Studio” in the South Bay. It is our privilege to work with your young artists and to watch them grow and develop into successful individuals.

Our goal is to help each student develop a strong sense of self - worth, self - esteem, and self - confidence through exploration in the arts. Thank you for checking out our website. Please contact us if you have questions. Let’s get the magic flowing!

Joel Sluyter
Conservatory Director


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PVPA Conservatory Main Stage Shows

Conservatory Performing Groups Holiday Showcase - "Light Up the Season"

Dec 09, 2022 - - The Norris Theatre

PVPA Performing Groups Presents

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PVPA Conservatory Main Stage Shows

Annie Jr., Conservatory Mini Stage Show

Dec 16 - Dec 18, 2022 - - The Norris Theatre

Good for All Audiences, Mini Show, Acting, Singing, Musical, Good for Young Audiences, Drama

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Conservatory Classes

Beginning Jazz

Jan 09 - May 19, 2023 - - Harlyne J. Norris Pavilion

Dance

Students will learn and strengthen their command of jazz dance and terminology while learning jazz and contemporary combinations. The fundamentals must be mastered before moving on to higher levels.
Ages 8+
Times: 4-5pm
Fee: $400

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Conservatory Classes

Int Musical Theatre Dance

Jan 09 - May 19, 2023 - - Harlyne J. Norris Pavilion

Dance

For our more advanced dancers, this style of dance incorporates a contemporary storyline using all dance styles set to contemporary musical theater music.
Ages 10+
Fee: $400
Times: 5-6pm

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Conservatory Classes

Intermediate Dance Technique

Jan 09 - May 19, 2023 - - Harlyne J. Norris Pavilion

Dance

Build and improve on the technique learned in other classes through all styles of dance. This is a challenging class for those dancers ready to take it to the next level.
Ages 11+
Times: 6-7pm
Fee: $400

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Conservatory Classes

Beg/Int Tap

Jan 09 - May 19, 2023 - - Harlyne J. Norris Pavilion

Dance

This class is for students who have mastered basic tap technique and terminology and are ready to advance, taking on more challenging concepts and choreography.
Ages 10+

Fee: $400
Times: 6-7pm

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Conservatory Classes

Int Contemporary

Jan 09 - May 19, 2023 - - Harlyne J. Norris Pavilion

Dance

This class is for students who have mastered basic tap technique and terminology and are ready to advance, taking on more challenging concepts and choreography.
Ages 10+

Fee: $400
Times: 4-5pm

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Conservatory Classes

Intermediate Jazz

Jan 09 - May 19, 2023 - - Harlyne J. Norris Pavilion

Dance

Scissor kicks and axle turns, transitions and accents! This class continues to teach the concepts and fundamentals of jazz dance focusing on body placement and proper technique, stretching and development of skills.
Ages 11+

Fee: $400
Times: 5-6pm

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Conservatory Classes

Int Jazz/Funk

Jan 09 - May 19, 2023 - - Harlyne J. Norris Pavilion

Dance

This fun, high impact style of dance is based on street funk with elements of jazz and modern dance. Students are learning technique without realizing it because they are having such a blast!
Ages 12+
Times: 6-7pm
Fee: $400

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Conservatory Classes

Adv Hip Hop

Jan 09 - May 19, 2023 - - Harlyne J. Norris Pavilion

Dance

Get ready to sweat! This class aims to challenge our most advanced dancers by giving new, upbeat, street-style choreography each week.
Ages 13+
Tuesdays: 7 - 8 pm
Tuition: , $400

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Conservatory Classes

Int/Adv Contemporary

Jan 09 - May 19, 2023 - - Harlyne J. Norris Pavilion

Dance

This class is for students who have mastered basic tap technique and terminology and are ready to advance, taking on more challenging concepts and choreography.
Ages 11+

Fee: $400
Times: 4-5pm

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Conservatory Classes

Beg Ballet

Jan 09 - May 19, 2023 - - Harlyne J. Norris Pavilion

Dance

The perfect way for young students to get their bodies moving! Incorporating elements of ballet in a fun creative environment. Ballet is the foundation for all other dance disciplines, from jazz to tap to hip-hop. Students learn or strengthen their skills in the fundamentals of technique, body position, flexibility, coordination, and terminology.
Ages 8+

Fee: $400
Times: 4-5pm

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Conservatory Classes

Improv & Choreography

Jan 09 - May 19, 2023 - - Harlyne J. Norris Pavilion

Dance

Ages 10+
Fee: $400
Times: 5-6pm

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Conservatory Classes

Int Ballet

Jan 09 - May 19, 2023 - - Harlyne J. Norris Pavilion

Dance

Ages 11+
Times: 5-6pm
Fee: $400

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Conservatory Classes

Int Hip Hop

Jan 09 - May 19, 2023 - - Harlyne J. Norris Pavilion

Dance

This class is for students who have mastered basic tap technique and terminology and are ready to advance, taking on more challenging concepts and choreography.
Ages 9+

Fee: $400
Times: 6-7pm

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Conservatory Classes

Adv Dance Tech

Jan 09 - May 19, 2023 - - Harlyne J. Norris Pavilion

Dance

Build and improve on the technique learned in other classes through all styles of dance. This is a challenging class for those dancers ready to take it to the next level.
Ages 12+

Fee: $400
Times: 6-7pm

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Conservatory Classes

Intro to Voice

Jan 09 - May 19, 2023 - - Harlyne J. Norris Pavilion

Singing

Does your child love to sing? Then this is the class for them! Designed for beginning singing techniques so they can develop their inner rock star or diva. Students will share their talents for family and friends during their final class. 
Ages 5-7
Mondays: 4 - 5 pm 
Tuition: $400
 

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Conservatory Classes

Beg Voice

Jan 09 - May 19, 2023 - - Harlyne J. Norris Pavilion

Singing

Ages 7+
Fee: $400
Times: 4-5pm

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Conservatory Classes

Int Voice

Jan 09 - May 19, 2023 - - Harlyne J. Norris Pavilion

Singing

This class is designed to help the singer progress their skills through vocal training and techniques. 
Ages 11+
Times 4-5pm
Fee: $400

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Conservatory Classes

Beginning Acting

Jan 09 - May 19, 2023 - - Harlyne J. Norris Pavilion

Acting

Students learn theatrical skills and acting techniques that develop self-confidence. Start with the basics and grow from there!
Ages 7+

Fee: $400
Times: 5-6pm

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Conservatory Classes

Improv & Acting for Writers

Jan 09 - May 19, 2023 - - Harlyne J. Norris Pavilion

Acting

Ages 11+
Fee: $400
Times: 6-7pm

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Conservatory Classes

Int Acting

Jan 09 - May 19, 2023 - - Harlyne J. Norris Pavilion

Acting

For students with acting experience. Through exercises, games, scenes, and monologues tailored to each student, actors will grow, gain confidence, and create characters with more depth all while growing your acting toolbox.
Ages 11+
Fee: $400
Times: 5-6pm
 

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Conservatory Classes

Ready, Willing & Able

Jan 09 - May 19, 2023 - - Harlyne J. Norris Pavilion

Specialty

Ready, Willing & Able (RWA) is a fun dance class for special needs teens and young adults assisted and accompanied by high school and college mentors. Learn and perform ballroom, folk, tap, movie musicals, and popular dances in weekly classes.
Ages 14+

Fee: $400
Times: 3-4pm and 4-5pm
(For students with special needs)

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Conservatory Classes

Family Fitness

Jan 09 - May 19, 2023 - - Harlyne J. Norris Pavilion

Specialty

Ages 14+,
4 - 5pm
Fee: $400
(For students with special needs)

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Conservatory Classes

Jazzy Tappers

Jan 09 - May 19, 2023 - - Harlyne J. Norris Pavilion

Specialty

Times: 4-5pm
Ages 14+
Fee: $200
(For students with special needs)

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Conservatory Classes

Beg Musical Theatre Voice & Movement

Jan 09 - May 19, 2023 - - Harlyne J. Norris Pavilion

Combo

Does your child love to sing? Then this is the class for them! Designed for beginning singing techniques so they can develop their inner rock star or diva. Students will share their talents for family and friends in their final class.
Ages 5-8

Fee: $400
Times: 3-4pm

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Conservatory Classes

Stage One Stars

Jan 09 - May 19, 2023 - - Harlyne J. Norris Pavilion

Combo

Ages 6-10,
Fee: $550 (Includes costume fee)
Times :5-6pm
*Show on May 26

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Conservatory Classes

Curtain Call Academy: How to Eat Like a Child

Jan 09 - May 19, 2023 - - Harlyne J. Norris Pavilion

Combo

Ages 6-11
Fee: $550 (Includes costume fee)
Times :5-6pm

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Conservatory Classes

Curtain Call Academy: How to Eat Like a Child

Jan 09 - May 19, 2023 - - Harlyne J. Norris Pavilion

Combo

Ages 6-11
Fee: $550 (Includes costume fee)
Times :4-5pm

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