Happy Birthday!

                Did you know that you can have your next Birthday Party at TAPA?   With numerous articles about birthday parties for students for the special needs community and potential conflicts that can arise, we are proud to offer a perfect solution for the Special Needs community.  … Read More »

Spotlight on Piano Lessons

Lisa Glickman has been at The Theresa Academy of Performing Arts for years as our music teacher. She teaches group music classes to a variety of ages and has so much fun preparing for the themes and parties that we throw on Saturdays and during Workshops.  From percussion and rhythm, to Broadway tunes and pop… Read More »

Saturday Respite Program!

By: Lindsay Rogan For several years the Theresa Academy of Performing Arts has provided Saturday Respite experiences for the Long Beach and local community.  Each Saturday morning, teachers, aides, volunteers, and students gather at The Theresa Building in Lido to start the weekend off right! For several years the Theresa Academy of Performing Arts has… Read More »

Theresa Awards Dinner 2015

On Friday, May 1st supporters of the Theresa Foundation joined in raising awareness and funds for the Theresa’s of the world at the 21st Annual Theresa Awards. Guests were brought back in time to the Roaring Twenties when performers from Dance with Me USA showcased dances from that era. Although their act was a hard… Read More »

Golf Outing 2015

Another spectacular Swingin’ for Theresa Golf Outing was held at North Hills Country Club on Thursday, June 25th.  The 18th annual event welcomed 94 golfers and even more at the Gala Reception.  The cloud cover and light breeze was a welcome plus for the golfers.   Once again the golf committee, with Ralph Caruso and… Read More »

Four weddings… and a baby

By: Susan S. Russo “It’s the water!”…..we’ve jokingly made this comment to several parents and friends when we tell them the latest TAPA news! Over the past eight months, we’ve had four engagement announcements and the birth of a new “TAPA-Baby”! Dance teacher Tatum Brogan and her husband Chris became the parents of a lovely… Read More »

Spotlight on Art Class

By: Lindsay Rogan If you’ve ever seen our Facebook page then you must have seen the remarkable artwork that our students create.  I am continually amazed each time I step into the art room and see the finished product.  Our art teacher, Elizabeth Connolly, has helped all of our students to express themselves and attempt… Read More »

CPR Class

On a sunny afternoon in April, TAPA’s faculty, interns, and volunteers welcomed Bob from The Heart Savers Institute for a CPR certification course. The three-hour workshop focused on basic CPR and life-saving techniques as well as AED training. Even though TAPA used full time nurses during summer camp, we are thrilled that so many faculty… Read More »

Sunday Workshop Preview!

One day each month, TAPA holds Sunday Workshops to welcome current TAPA students, their siblings, and all students from local areas to enjoy classes at TAPA.  During each two hour session, students take dance, yoga, art, and music classes with a unified theme.   We are thrilled to announce that this year, our Sunday Workshops… Read More »

After School in the Arts

The Theresa Academy of Performing arts is thrilled to announce our new After school in the Arts program!  This fall, we will begin offering respite from 3:00 – 6:00pm on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. These classes are designed just like Saturday Respite, with a variety of classes, snack, and time for homework help.   This new… Read More »