Welcome to Popovsky Performing Arts Studio!
Where creativity, community, and confidence meet. Since 2007, PPAS has been nurturing passionate performers—young and young-at-heart—through classes in acting, singing, dance, musical theatre, and early childhood music. Whether you’re auditioning for the spotlight or simply exploring the arts, you’ll find a home here.
What’s coming up at PPAS?
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Discover Your Voice
We’re committed to growing both artists and humans through a dynamic, inclusive, and supportive performing arts environment. Here, every student has the chance to find their voice, develop new skills, and build meaningful connections.
Classes for Every Age & Stage
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Music Together® (Birth–5 years + caregivers): Engage in joyful music-and-movement sessions for caregivers and children that build early musical foundations while fostering connection – to both your child and your community.
- Acting, Voice, Dance, Instrument Lessons (Piano, Guitar, Ukulele): Tailored instruction that nurtures technique, expression, and confidence.
- Acting, Dance & Musical Theatre Classes (Kindergarten–Adult): Explore how dance, singing, acting, and movement fuse into compelling performances. Designed for all levels, from beginner to advanced.
Flexible, Convenient Class Sessions
Choose from mini-sessions—perfect for holidays—or seasonal runs in fall, winter, spring, and summer. Many sessions culminate in performance opportunities!
Private Lessons
Crafted to support your personal goals—whether it’s audition prep, choreography, or focused skill-building.
Summer Camps & Productions
Immerse yourself in creative energy during our action-packed summer camps. From 2-week production experiences to week-long workshops, these camps build skills and many end in full-musical performances.
Join the Community—Onstage & Beyond
Performance Events & Cabarets
From our annual musical theatre productions to the delightfully creative Mixed Up Cabaret—where performers reimagine roles and songs in unexpected, playful ways—there’s always something exciting around the corner!
A Legacy of Growth & Impact
Founded by Michael Popovsky in 2007 as a private voice studio, PPAS blossomed into a full-scale performing arts hub offering voice, acting, dance, and early childhood music as well as public performances and master classes. Joined at the helm by Christyn Rutter since 2016, Popovsky Performing Arts is proud to be a hub in the Lancaster County performing arts community.
Why Choose PPAS?
- Inclusive & Encouraging Atmosphere
Enjoy learning in a place where support, joy, and growth go hand in hand. - Expert Instruction
Our faculty brings real-stage experience and classroom know-how to every session. -
Variety & Flexibility
A wide range of offerings allows students to explore interests and grow at their own pace. -
Community & Connection
From parent-toddler classes to adult performers, everyone is welcomed into our creative family.
Take the Next Step
Browse our class offerings, sorted by age and discipline
Sign up for a session—fall, winter, spring, summer, or mini-session
Join a summer camp or prepare for auditions
Stay connected to upcoming performances and community events
Browse the website, fill out our sample-class request form, or call to chat. Your stage awaits—let’s raise the curtain together!
