The Studio Performing Arts Center opened in 2006 with the goal of offering excellent instruction in all three performing arts: Dance (ballet, pointe, jazz, tap, lyrical, contemporary, and hip hop), Voice (Singing/Musical Theatre), and Acting.  Founded by Patrice (“P.K.”) Van Voorhees (B.F.A. “with Distinction”, Music Theatre/Dance, University of Michigan), the purpose for The Studio was to develop a conservatory where all three performing arts could come together and follow a comprehensive and well-thought out curriculum. “Our focus is to develop the whole student – artistically, intellectually, aesthetically and technically in a nurturing and positive environment.”