About Us
Transitioning students into the Professional Industry
The ACPA Academy provides a variety of secondary and tertiary qualification options for South Australian artists.
A performing arts institute that encourages the opportunity for students to follow their aspirations to become professional performers and/or teachers.
With over 21 years of experience, our institute offers some of the most experienced industry experts aligned with personal coaching and mentoring to produce the finest performing artists in Australia. The ACPA team combine knowledge, passion and expertise with quality training to focus students in their desired career path.
Under the direction of Kim Grant-Taylor, owner and director of ACPA, we are proud to support our community with diverse courses that stand unique to this state.
"It’s really special to see young people achieving their goals and I cannot wait for students to start their career here with us, at the Australian Company of Performing Arts Academy."
FOUNDER | ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
Our Team
Dance Instructors With Over 50+ Years of Experience Between Us
Kim Grant-Taylor
FOUNDER | ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
Meagan-McLaren
Director of Studies
Pep Rigano
Head of Commercial, Hip Hop & Heels
Zoe Svensis
Pilates
Jasmin Todan
Commercial/Hip Hop/Heels
Joshua Taylor
Tap/Music Theatre/Jazz
Abby Rutter
Student Services
Plus our list of guest teachers including:
Adelaide Clark, Tash Paramore, Ruben Clavel, Cameron Mitchell, Carter Rickard, Erin McKellar, Scott Ewan, Tom Handley, Deborah Krizak and Amy Berrisford.
Our Studio
We introduce you to our State-of-the-Art purpose built facility that hosts six professionally fitted studio spaces with internationally standard sprung flooring.