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MIDDLE SCHOOL

A place for students to nurture their creativity and explore the connections between the academic world with dance and the theatre arts
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Group of young dancers warming up

OVERVIEW

We believe a combined academic and performing arts curriculum, located at DADA, will benefit young aspiring dancers to foster a life-long love of learning.  The Debbie Allen Middle School academic program will have the foundation for students to have a superior and quality arts education experience in dance and the theatre arts.  The academic program is designed to provide a challenging, rigorous, and exciting curriculum that will propel students to excel and be successful at the high school level.   


The Debbie Allen Middle School is an independent, tuition-based, private school for aspiring young dancers in grades 6 through 8. Tuition for the 2045-2025 school year is $25,000. In August of 2021, DADA began their middle school academic program starting with students in the 6th grade.  In August of 2022, grade 7 was added followed by grade 8 this past August. Each grade level will be capped at 15 students with an annual total enrollment of 45 students.

 

All classes are held on-site at the RHIMES PERFORMING ARTS CENTER 1850 S. Manhattan Pl., Los Angeles, CA 90019.  

  

NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS

FOR THE 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR 

6TH - 8TH GRADE

 

APPLY HERE 

  • Locate the Families box and click Create Account. 

  • After account is created search for Debbie Allen Middle School.

  • Complete the application and pay the application fee

  • Wait to hear a response as we review your application!

 

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Students and their families interested in learning about the Debbie Allen

Middle School curriculum, meet school administrators and teaching faculty

may attend one of our Open Houses & Preview Tours. Pre-register at the

link below to secure a spot. Selected dates are: 9/24, 10/8 and 10/22.​

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To read more information about the arts training and curriculum at the Debbie Allen Middle School, click on one of the links below to view our brochure. Available in English, Spanish, and Korean.

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