Charlotte Performing Arts Academy

CPAA CLASS OF 2026: LILLIAN 🎓🎉

All summer long, we're spotlighting our graduating seniors - and today, we're celebrating one of our Company dancers, Lillian King!

Lillian came into the Company later than most, but still managed to show some of the most impressive growth we've seen.

On top of that, she's maintained honor roll, holds the second highest GPA in her class, AND secured $40K in scholarships 👏🏾

🧠 This fall, she'll be heading to Atlanta as a Bonners Scholar at Spelman College, majoring in Psychology with a minor in Entrepreneurship and Innovation - with her sights set on earning her doctorate in Industrial Organizational Psychology and making her mark in the corporate beauty industry.

Lillian, your drive, discipline, and ability to rise to every challenge you've faced speak volumes about the woman you're becoming.

We can't wait to see you make your mark in the world of beauty!

Fall 2026 registration is officially open at CPAA! 💃🏾

Whether your dancer is just starting out or has been dancing for years, we offer hip hop, ballet/jazz, ballet/tap, and acrobatics classes for ages 3 & up.

Visit charlottepaa.com/fall-2026 to learn more and register today!

CPAA CLASS OF 2026: GABRIELLE 🎓🎉

All summer long, we're spotlighting our graduating seniors - and today, we're celebrating Gabrielle Jenkins, a member of our CPAA Dance Company!

Gabrielle's biggest accomplishment has been balancing school, dance, and outside activities without missing a beat, all while maintaining good grades, which takes a lot of discipline.

🩺 This fall, she'll be heading to University of South Carolina to major in Biology, with her sights set on becoming a pediatrician specializing in Pulmonology or Asthma and Immunology.

Gabrielle, the same dedication and balance you've shown here at CPAA is exactly what it takes to change lives in that exam room.

We can't wait to see you thrive - those future patients are in great hands!

Registration is NOW OPEN for our Fall 2026 dance classes!

We can't wait to welcome new and returning families to the CPAA Fam for another incredible season! We offer hip hop, ballet/jazz, ballet/tap, and acrobatics classes for ages three and up.

Classes start September 8th, so register now at charlottepaa.com/fall-2026!

We brought more hardware back to Charlotte! 🏆✨ In addition to our solo and duo/trio awards, our Kidz Crew earned:

Caught Up - 1st Overall Teen Small Group
Deuces - 2nd Overall Teen Large Group

We're so proud of them, and next season, we're coming back even stronger!

CPAA CLASS OF 2026: JAEYA 🎓🎉

All summer long, we're spotlighting our graduating seniors - and today, we're celebrating another one of our Company dancers, Jaeya Carter!

Jaeya's biggest accomplishment at CPAA was placing in the overalls for her solo during her very first year - a milestone that helped shape her confidence as a dancer and set the tone for everything that followed.

⚖️ This fall, she'll be heading to University of South Carolina Upstate where she'll be joining the dance team, and after college, she has her sights set on law school to become a juvenile criminal defense attorney and advocate for young people.

Jaeya, the same heart and determination you brought to that stage is going to carry you so far beyond it.

We can't wait to see you fight for the ones who need it most - the courtroom doesn't know what's coming!

CPAA CLASS OF 2026: CAMERON 🎓🎉

All summer long, we're spotlighting our graduating seniors - and today, we're celebrating Cameron Bell, one of our incredible Kidz Crew dancers!

Cameron's journey has been nothing short of impressive, including taking home the Top Senior Soloist award at Nationals in 2024 AND 2026, which truly speaks to the level of dedication and talent he brings to the stage.

🎶 This fall, he'll be heading to University of South Carolina to study Music Industry Studies, with his sights set on becoming a Grammy-winning musical artist.

Cameron, your passion for your craft and your commitment to excellence have been such a joy to witness.

We can't wait to see your name in lights - and when you win that Grammy, just know your CPAA Fam had a front row seat to where it all started 😉