The City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs, Performing Arts Division (DCA|PERF) has developed a new initiative to support youth performing arts in the North Hollywood (NoHo) area. In an effort to enhance Council District 2’s continued commitment to foster NoHo as a mecca for performing arts in Los Angeles, DCA is committed to developing a youth performing arts program at the Lankershim Arts Center.

The COVID-19 pandemic continues to have an unprecedented residual impact on the youth of Los Angeles. Through the performing arts—dance, music, theatre, set design, costume design, sound and lighting design—DCA is investing in youth by building self-confidence, technical skills, social skills, and a positive vision of future opportunities in the performing arts for youth 7 to 17 years old.

DCA|PERF is proud to announce that we have an unlimited amount of scholarships available to those who qualify. The scholarship process is an easy one page application with a piece of basic documentation. We encourage families needing assistance to reach out to julia.chavez@lacity.org to request easy information on how to apply. Additionally, families may inquire with Julia regarding weekly payment plans.

DCA/PERF is excited to have commissioned CUBCAKES and Interact Theatre Company’s INTERPLAY to facilitate the 2023 Summer Performing Arts Camp which runs for four weeks Monday through Friday from June 12 to July 7, 2023. Camp starts at 9:00 a.m. with drop off starting at 8:30 a.m. and ends at 4:00 p.m. daily with pick up between 4:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m.