Online and In-Person Dance Classes
Come Dance With Us in San Mateo, CA (currently on zoom)
Our new 2020-21 schedule is off and running! There are still spots available. Now is the time to save your spot for when we are allowed to return to in-person classes. Lots of new, fun classes have been added to the schedule. Scroll down to learn more.
Covid-19 Updates
As of 10/28/20
We are now in the “Orange” tier of the states re-opening guidance plan. We recently welcomed back private and semi-private classes. We are working on the next phase of our plan, which would include welcoming back performance teams, and in the coming weeks, group classes. Thank you for your patience as we continue to navigate our re-opening. We can’t wait to see you in the studio again!
Current Class Schedule
Ages 5-18
The majority of our classes, including all group classes are still on Zoom. We have started to transition back to the studio. Zoom classes will continue indefinitely, even as classes transition to in-studio as we are aware not all families are able to return at this time. We will continue to offer multiple ways for families and dancers to remain engaged. Want to read more about how we are keeping dancers safe? Read our re-opening PDF by clicking below.
Performance Team Auditions!
Jazz, Hip Hop, Lyrical, and Musical Theatre
Thank you to all that participated in our team auditions. Our teams are now set for the 2020-2021 season. If you missed out, that doesn’t mean you can’t plan ahead for next season. Let us know your goals, and we can help guide you so you can acheive them.
PCPA Team Intensives 2020 – Erin West
Meet Erin West Our annual performance team intensive classes will take place over the next two weekends. This year we will be holding our intensives entirely online. We're excited to announce that...
PCPA Team Intensives 2020 – Tamara Taves
Meet Tamara "Sparkles" Taves Our annual performance team intensive classes will take place over the next two weekends. This year we will be holding our intensives entirely online. We're excited to...
PCPA Team Intensives 2020 – Jadell Lee
Meet Jadell Lee Our annual performance team intensive classes will take place over the next two weekends. This year we will be holding our intensives entirely online. We're excited to announce that...
PCPA Re-opening Guidelines
Re-Opening The Studio As we slowly move toward bringing back teams and group classes, we encourage everyone to read our re-opening plan. A successful re-opening will depend on everyone following our...
PCPA Team Intensives 2020 – Rickey Tripp
Meet Rickey Tripp Our annual performance team intensive classes will take place over the next two weekends. This year we will be holding our intensives entirely online. We're excited to announce our...
In Studio Class Questionnaire
We want to hear from you! As we slowly open up more in-studio classes, we want to hear your feedback on the process. Even if you are not a current dancer, let us know your thoughts. It will help us...
Our Mission
PCPA is a creative and performing arts program that requires dancers to be both artists and athletes. Our ultimate goal is to instill dance intensity and drive inspired by much more than trophies and sequins. We believe in building strong fundamentals, technique, and discipline through dance training and performance experience. You can count on building a respect and love for dance whether you are training for personal or professional goals.
Award Winning Program
Principal Creative & Performing Arts has won numerous awards from publications like Redtri.com, Chatterblock.com, and Bay Area Parent Magazine. We have been voted Best Dance School for 7 consecutive years 2011-2017! Earning us a Hall of Fame Award from Bay Area Parent. Come find out why we are the studio of the decade!
