Gig Harbor's Academy of Performing Arts is a dance and acting school. It offers programs in many forms of dance, as well as classes in acting and stage skills. The studio is run by Kathy McGillard, who has studied with world-renowned dance masters and has danced her whole life. Classes are offered for everyone from small children to adults, and supplies, shoes and apparel for dance and theater are available for purchase at the studio.
The Academy of Performing Arts is located in Gig Harbor near Peninsula Lutheran Church, off of 38th Street Northwest. It is next door to McLain Music and Encore! Theatre.