Center For Performing Arts (CPAM) Dance Studio & Acting School

My 16 year old has been a dancer at the Center for Performing Arts Methuen since she was 3 years old, dancing competitively for the past 5 years. They offer dance, theatre, voice and acro for ages 2 and up. There are even several classes for adults. Monthly rates and costume fees are reasonably priced. Costumes and dances are always age appropriate. I cannot say enough about the amazing instruction, support and encouragement of Michelle and her staff! She fosters an environment focused on personal growth and achievement.

- McPhee F.

We were thrilled to find a place where both of our children could take classes despite their different interests in performing arts! Our oldest takes voice and acting classes and participates in theater productions, while our younger child dances. Over the years, as we saw the talent developed by kids in the program, our daughters were inspired to deepen their studies. Our girls’ love and appreciation for performing arts has grown and blossomed here! It’s a lot of goodness under one roof, with great instruction, amazing performances, and reasonable prices!

- Lauren B.

CPAM is awesome! Both of my kids have flourished at CPAM. One of them has developed on a dance team and the other in acting and voice. Michelle and her team are dedicated to their students. We are lucky to have found them.

- James P.

My 9 year old daughter Aisling (AJ) started dancing at CPAM when she was 2.5 years old. My 4 year old daughter, Lily, started the same age as her sister. The teachers are amazing, dedicated and encourage and elevated their students confidence. We come to think of the teachers and students as part of our family. Both girls are on the dance team and absolutely love it! Because of AJ's extensive training through master summer camps, competitions, and recitals, she got accepted into the Joffery ballet summer camp this summer.

- Juanette L.

My son has throughly enjoyed his time at CPAM! This was his first time experience with acting and he loved it. They teachers have been so kind and the show far exceeded our expectations! Highly recommend!

- Jenn P.

We feel so grateful to be a part of the CPAM community! It has been a wonderful, fun, safe place for our children to grow their artistic strengths. We have been a part of ballet, jazz, hip hop, and theater classes. I had one child not really sure about the theater camp at first and as soon as the show was over they asked to be signed up for the next one!

- Rebecca E.

My son had a great experience at CPAM for the 5day acting camp this summer ! When I would pick him up he would tell me how much fun he had and how nice everyone was and the fun things they did. This is the first time my son did anything like this and I was so impressed he remembered all his lines/songs and did a great job! My son now feels more confident and proud of himself for trying new things and can’t wait to continue acting classes this fall with CPAM.

- Christine R.

My daughter has been at Center for the Performing Arts Dance and Acting school since she was three years old! She absolutely loves everything about this studio as do my husband and I. She started out as a little ballerina and now she is on the level 5 competition dance team. Seeing her grow every single year brings a smile to our faces and tears to our eyes. She had never acted before and decided just this year she was going to try out for the studio production of Twisted, a journey through Oz. The poise, confidence, and elegance the students gain from the wonderful instructors is unmatched. CPAM is a family.

- Kristin B.

Our daughter has been with CPAM for 3 years. We have enjoyed watching her grow in dancing and performing in theater. It is great to see All the children get along so well. All the instructors are so Awesome.

- Heng T.

This is my first year at CPAM and I love it. I am a senior who takes Ballet for adults. My teacher is Michelle and she is so gracious to her class. She always encourages and smiles and stops to answer any questions. She, herself is such a beautiful, graceful dancer. I love watching her demonstrate the steps. Her daughter takes the same class and I am so impressed by the love and respect they have for each other as family and as dancers. I also notice that the children who are taking other classes in other studios look so happy and comfortable. The other teachers that I have met are just as sweet and joyful. My class mates have taken dance there for years so I know my impressions are correct. I hope anyone reading this will stop in and see for themselves!

- Roberta C.

Our 3 kids have been at the Center for Performing Arts for more than 5 years taking ballet, tap, jazz, hip-hop, theatre and more. We could not be happier to be part of the CPAM family. The kids have opportunities to join the competition teams, perform special routines like solos and duets, perform for the American Academy of Ballet, dance with special guest teachers, try out for Joffrey Ballet School, join theatre performances, and more. Theatre performances are twice per year and performed at the theatre in-house. Summer camps include all of the above including mini-theatre performances. Training with Michelle, the kids become well-rounded dancers, and their skills clearly progress year after year. Highly recommended!

- Joseph Y.

This is my sons first time at CPAM and I am extremely impressed with their team! My son wants to continue and looks forward to it & that makes me happy! The kids look to each other to overcome fears and become confident & that kind of support is learned from their teachers! Thank you CPAM!!

- Carla M.

My daughter has been with CPAM for several years. She's tried voice, theater, musicals, ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, summer acro. They offer tons of options for kids of all ages.

- Sarah Peck

CPAM has been like a second home and has helped me grow into a better dancer. The people there are like a second family and are awesome people.

- Zoe C.

This is my daughter's 5th year at CPAM in Methuen MA. She started there when she was 3. My daughter couldn't be any happier there and as a parent I am so proud of how much she has learned over the years. The staff and instructors at CPAM are wonderful. They are experienced and proficient at what they do and are completely devoted to providing a top notch experience to their students. I plan on having my daughter continue her dance lessons at CPAM for many years to come and highly recommend the studio to anyone interested in high quality dance lessons.

- Claudia M.