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The H.E.ART Performing Arts Academy

Nonprofit performing arts academy operating from MKM Cultural Arts Center, offering dance, acting, voice, and editing classes for aspiring triple threats.

Focus Both
Styles Jazz Funk, Modern, West African
  • Children's Dance
  • Contemporary
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About the school

The H.E.ART (Heartfelt Education through the ARTs) is a nonprofit performing arts academy operating from the MKM Cultural Arts Center in the NoHo Arts District. Co-founded by Eartha Robinson and two-time Emmy winner Vernée Watson, The H.E.ART provides classes across acting, dance and movement, voice-over, and editing for aspiring performers of all ages. Dance offerings include jazz/funk, modern, West African, and flamenco taught by established faculty. The MKM facility houses three dance and rehearsal studios, a theatre, and an outdoor performance patio.

At a glance

Address
11401 Chandler Blvd, North Hollywood, CA 91601
Suburb
North Hollywood
City
Los Angeles
State
California
Disciplines
Jazz Funk, Modern, West African, Flamenco, Musical Theatre
Approach
Both

What stands out

  1. i.Nonprofit performing arts academy
  2. ii.Co-founded by Emmy winner Vernée Watson
  3. iii.Three dance studios at MKM Cultural Arts Center

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