Nine-year-old Kassandra R.U. has quickly become one of the busiest and brightest young artists on our campus. Since joining LAMusArt in March 2024, she’s explored ballet, art, singing, and strings with a curiosity that has taken her through all disciplines in our school. Kassandra first came to LAMusArt at just seven years old after her parents happened to drive by our building.Nearly two years later, she’s a true multi-disciplinary artist.This month alone, she danced in The

LAMusArt transformed into the Bolshoi Theatre on December 6th as it welcomed its Ballet and Early Childhood students and their families to Land of Sweets: Tiny Tunes & Dancing Delights. Families walked into a winter wonderland as excitement for the show filled the air. As the lights dimmed, the stage glowed with wintry decorations that beautifully previewed the performance. Land of Sweets began with selections from The Nutcracker. The Parent & Me Ballet Class opened with the

Accomplished arts leader and East LA native to begin role January 5, 2026 The Los Angeles Music and Art School (LAMusArt) announces the appointment of Daniel A. Almanza as its next Executive Director. An accomplished arts leader and East Los Angeles native, Almanza brings nearly twenty years of experience building strong community partnerships, developing operational systems focused on long-term sustainability, and elevating the role of the arts in youth development and commu

James Hober, Ben Zurier, and Juan Gamez perform as a supergroup. On Saturday, November 15th, Los Angeles Music and Art School hosted its very own Teaching Artist Showcase in which teachers took turns showcasing their talent in the ballet room. Despite the rain, guests enjoyed an evening of varying musical talents, ranging from vocalists to pianists and even a trio. The night began with our Programs Manager, Marlene Grajeda, greeting the audience as the Emcee for the occasion.