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Bethel College Academy of Performing Arts
The Bethel College Academy of Performing Arts (BCAPA) was founded in 1996 when Bethel College, the Newton (Kan.) community and its neighbors acted on a need to provide increased opportunities for music instruction for students of all ages. The Academy of Music, including a Suzuki school for string instruction, opened its doors to 70 students. The name was changed to the Academy of Performing Arts when dance instruction was added in fall 2004. The Academy currently serves more than 250 students representing more than 200 families from Newton and the Wichita metropolitan area and Bethel and Hesston colleges. There are two locations for instruction: 123 E. Broadway in downtown Newton and the Bethel College Fine Arts Center.
Mission
Bethel College Academy of Performing Arts provides expert and dedicated education in music, dance and the expressive arts. This instruction is given in a caring and professional environment which is accessible to all ages and levels of experience in the community of Newton and its surrounding area of South Central Kansas.
THANK YOU!
The Bethel College Academy of Performing Arts would like to give many thanks to the following generous foundations for making this academic year a success for our students:
- Book Reviews of Newton
- Central Kansas Community Foundation
Departments
- Traditional Music Lessons, most of which are taught at the Bethel College Fine Arts Center
- Department of Suzuki Strings (located at 123 E. Broadway)
- Dance Education (located at 123 E. Broadway)
Course Schedules
To view the entire list of courses, download the spring 2012 course catalog of BCAPA courses (PDF). New offerings include Belly Dance with Tanya Tandoc, Cello Ensemble with Parker Stanley and Acting/Voice with Joshua Powell. Spring term begins on January 16th.
Contact Information
Danika Bielek, B.F.A., Executive Director
Bethel College Academy of Performing Arts
123 E. Broadway
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 283-4902
dbielek8@sbcglobal.net
bcapa@sbcglobal.net