Center for the Performing Arts

Enriching lives through inspiring experiences.

Sparking Discovery

The Center for the Performing Arts (CPA) provides a context, through artistic connections, to the human experience. By bringing artists and audiences together we spark discovery of passion, inspiration, and inner truths. We are a motivator for creative thinking and examination of our relationship with the world.

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A small group of women of color cluster together in a pose supportive of one dancer.

December 10, 2024

‘What Does PURPLE Sound Like?’ is a movement in feelings, freedom, forgiveness

A group of young ballet dancers wear matching tutus and crowd around a dancer in the center in the pointe position.

December 02, 2024

Nittany Ballet tasks ‘The Nutcracker’ with introducing ‘beloved holiday tradition’ to a new audience

A young Black woman wears a designer sequined dress and lets the wind blow through her hair during a photo shoot.

November 07, 2024

Samara Joy and McLendon Family to perform ‘A Joyful Holiday’ Dec. 3 in Eisenhower Auditorium

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