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The Arts Academy of Hollywood is one of South Florida’s largest comprehensive performing arts educational facilities. Located in downtown Hollywood, Florida, the Arts Academy provides a destination to service the diverse arts education needs of the South Florida community, empowering students to become leaders in the arts and challenging them with innovative skills as they prepare for their future. CLASSES OFFERED The Arts Academy of Hollywood offers group and private classes in: Dance/Movement Music/Vocal Acting/Theatre Art Holistic Arts Tai Chi/Martial Arts Yoga Pilates Health & Fitness The academy also offers master classes, dance/acting/music performances, performing arts enrichment programs and summer camps. HISTORY The Arts Academy of Hollywood was founded by Linda Strutz in 1993. Linda, the daughter of a ballet instructor, taught Early Childhood Education in the Broward Schools. After witnessing several cuts in art education programs, Linda decided to open her own arts education facility, combining years of dance training with her Masters in Early Childhood Education. She purchased the Broward Ballet Academy and made it into Academy of Dance, in downtown Hollywood, Florida. There she taught ballet and special programs to all ages, and put on annual performance productions to rave reviews. In 2004, she expanded that Academy into a full performing arts curriculum for all ages, the Arts Academy of Hollywood. For over 11 years Linda has been an entrepreneur, ballet teacher, educator, administrator, and business owner. AWARDS & NOMINATIONS Founder & Executive Director, Linda Sturtz, is the winner of: 2007 Spirit of Excellence Educator of the Year Award, awarded by the American Business Women’s Association (National Award) 2005 16th Annual Artserve Encore Award for her Arts Collaborations with the City of Hollywood, Parks, Recreation & Cultural Arts Department Linda has been nominated for the: Breaking the Glass Ceiling Award, Greater Hollywood Chamber of Commerce - 2006, 2005 Small Business Person of the Year Award, Greater Hollywood Chamber of Commerce - 2006, 2005 LINKS Arts Academy of Hollywood |
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