Aboriginal Centre for the Performing Arts facts for kids
The Aboriginal Centre for the Performing Arts (ACPA) is a special school in Australia. It helps young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people learn about the performing arts. This includes acting, music, and dance. ACPA started in 1997. Since 2017, it has been located in Fortitude Valley, Brisbane, Queensland.
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How ACPA Started
The idea for a national school like ACPA came up in 1994. This was part of a plan by the Australian government. In 1997, the Queensland Government asked a famous dancer, Michael Leslie, to create ACPA. Classes first began in 1998. They were held at the Metro Arts building in Brisbane.
ACPA's Homes Over Time
ACPA moved a few times after it started. First, it moved to South Brisbane. Then, it moved to Kangaroo Point. In January 2017, ACPA moved to its current home. This is the Judith Wright Centre of Contemporary Arts in Fortitude Valley. At this new location, ACPA has much better facilities. These include special studios for music, acting, and dance.
What ACPA Teaches
ACPA teaches acting, music, and dance. It welcomes both Indigenous and non-Indigenous students. The school has won several national awards. It is also officially recognized as a training organization. This means its courses are high quality.
How ACPA Is Supported
ACPA gets money from different places. The Queensland and Australian governments help fund it. Private companies and groups also provide support. This funding helps ACPA offer its training programs.
Who Supports ACPA
The Queensland Government supports ACPA through Arts Queensland. It also gets help from the Department of Education and Training. ACPA works with other groups too. These include the Brisbane Arts Theatre and the University of Tasmania. They also partner with Queensland University of Technology.
ACPA's Partners and Leadership
Many arts organizations support ACPA. These include the Judith Wright Centre of Contemporary Arts. The Queensland Performing Arts Centre also helps. Other partners are the National Institute of Dramatic Art and Ausdance Queensland. The CEO of ACPA was Wesley Aird as of January 2019.
