2023 K-12 Philly School Fair
What

Philadelphia Performing Arts Shadow Visits

Who
Philadelphia Performing Arts: A String Theory Charter School (Vine Street Campus)
When
January 18 - 21, 2022
8:00am - 3:00pm
How
people IN PERSON
Where
1600 Vine Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102

Philadelphia Performing Arts: A String Theory Charter School is hosting Shadow Visits in January 2022 for applicants applying for grades 6- 9 who are interested in the School of Performing Arts majors.


All Shadow Visits will take place January 18-21 at our Vine Street Campus.


School of Performing Arts Majors include:

  • Vocal Music
  • Concert Band
  • String Orchestra
  • Contemporary Dance
  • Classical Ballet
  • Television & Broadcast Arts (not offered to 6th grade students)
  • Theatre


The Shadow Visits schedule is specific to majors and grades. Please visit our website for a detailed schedule, our Health & Safety plan, and to register for a Shadow Visit.



Attending a Shadow Visit does not guarantee an acceptance in our Lottery.

Registration Info

  • You must register in order to attend a Shadow Visit.
  • Students may register and attend only one (1) Shadow Visit.  
  • During the Shadow Visit, students will participate in the Major Class they are shadowing.
  • Please register for the grade your child is applying for (2022-2023 school year) and the Major your child is most interested in.
  • If attending a Concert Band or String Orchestra Shadow Visit, students are required to bring their instrument to the visit if available/feasible. 
  • If attending a Contemporary Dance or Classical Ballet Shadow Visit, students are required to take the class in dance clothes.  There will be a space they can change at the school. 
    • Contemporary Dance clothes:  leotard, footless tights or leggings
    • Ballet Dance clothes:  leotard, tights, ballet slippers



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