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The Curriculum

About CASA >> The Program

The Capital Area School for the Arts was founded in 2001 through a partnership between the Capital Area Intermediate Unit and Open Stage of Harrisburg. CASA offers intensive instruction in visual art, dance, music, theatre, and film and video to qualified high school students in the CAIU.

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CASA Walk 2009

CASA students held their third annual "CASA Walk" for Arts Education on Tuesday, October 20th from 12:45 - 2:15 throughout downtown Harrisburg. Over 100 students visited local arts and government organizations, and ended their walk at the Capitol Building.

CASA Moves!

CASA has now moved to their new home in Stawberry Square! Come Visit Us!

Film and Video Program

• Music video

• Documentary

• Animation

• Short film

• Portfolio development

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Dance Program

• Modern, ballet, jazz

• Craft of choreography

• Dance history

• Audition preparation

• Portfolio development

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Theatre Program

• Acting for the stage and camera

• Improvisation

• Audition preparation

• Theatre history

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Music Program

• Music theory and ear training

• Composition and improvisation

• Audition preparation

• All vocal and instrumental styles

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Visual Arts Program

• Drawing and Painting

• Mixed media

• Traditional and contemporary techniques

• History and criticism

• Portfolio development

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CASA on Fox 43

Recently, Melanie Gardner from Fox43 visited to CASA to do a story on upcoming auditions held by the school. She interviewed some CASA students about their personal audition process and was featured during the news. We have provided some clips from that new story for you to see!

1^st Segment (Anne Alsedek)

2^nd Segment (Theatre Student)

3^rd Segment (Visual Art Student)

4^th Segment (Music Students)

Ballet Mixes with Break Dancing

posted 5:12 pm Thu February 04, 2010 - Harrisburg, Pa.
reporter: Chuck Rhodes
posted by: Bryan Peach

from abc27 News - http://www.whtm.com/news/stories/0210/703006.html

If ballet is on one end of the dance spectrum, break dancing may be its polar opposite. But in Harrisburg, these wildly different styles found some common ground.

It's a dance style born on the streets, featuring artistry, creativity and strength. And for a Harrisburg break dancing team, it's a passion that goes beyond hobby.

Holding Auditions NOW!Please call 732-8450 to schedule an appointment!

About CASA >> The Program

CASA on Fox 43

Ballet Mixes with Break Dancing

Holding Auditions NOW!
Please call 732-8450 to schedule an appointment!