Performing Arts

Our Commitment to the Arts

Maricopa Community Colleges is dedicated to being a leader in the development of inspiring educational programs and performances in all of the performing arts. We are committed to:

Maintaining and creating an innovative curriculum and overall experience that consistently explores current creative trends and techniques
Recognizing and celebrating cultural diversity through the Arts
Establishing our colleges as major resources to the local Arts community

What We Offer

The arts create a platform for expression of all kinds. Maricopa Community Colleges offers incredible opportunities for students wishing to expand their knowledge of the arts, pursue a career in their passion or balance their course of study with creative interests. We strive for excellence in all areas of study including music, dance, theatre, and visual arts.

Dance

Experience professional training that prepares you for a career in dance, and the opportunity to study this art as a way of understanding history, other cultures, and the human body.

Fine Arts

Whether you express yourself with paint or clay, charcoal or watercolors, a visual arts education can help you refine your techniques and embark on a career you’ll love.

Music

For instrumental and vocal musicians alike, music is more than notes on a page. Enhance your talent and your love of music through performance and coursework.

Theatre

Beyond career opportunities in film, television, or stage, a theatre background can help you succeed in a wide variety of other fields like business, marketing, law, politics, theology, and social work.

World-class Venues

From modern, airy galleries to state-of-the-art theatres, Maricopa Community Colleges has many world-class venues designed to showcase the work and talents of its dedicated students, as well as local artists and touring companies.