Bender Performing Arts dates to 1974, when Betty Johnson started holding classes in her North Phoe­nix garage. The organization began with a few mats and a record player and has grown into one of the longest-running arts organizations in the Valley. Bender recently...

Fox 10 news joins us at the Orpheum Theater to preview Backstage USO.

Channel 12 news interviews Shayna Petruccelli about Summer Classes 2025.

Channel 3 news visits BPA to talk about our 10th annual musical theater performance of "Suessical Jr".

Artistic and Faculty director Shayna Petruccelli is interviewed by Ari Levin and Lynette Carrington on the art scene podcast. Take a listen.

Thank you CITY Sun Times for the amazing article. To read the entire article CLICK HERE. Elite youth dance students from across the Valley get the opportunity to showcase their talent at the 24th annual Dancln'spiration benefit program. Scheduled for 6 p.m. on...