RSIPA is committed to providing quality and equitable dance, drum, and theatre education.

RSIPA is a trademarked non-profit 501 (c)3 performing arts school that was founded with the purpose to provide equitable and quality performing arts education and performance experience to communities that do not have access to traditional Arts education.

Mission

The mission of RSIPA is to create and cultivate a diverse cultural community through dance and theatre education and performance.

Vision

The vision of RSIPA is to bridge cultures, reach diverse communities, and produce artistic excellence.

Core Values

Discipline

RSIPA’s aim is to teach discipline. Discipline is needed for mastery of one’s self,

skills, and talents. An aspect of discipline is continual and lifelong learning. For

without discipline, mediocrity develops.

Self-Discovery

RSIPA encourages and supports the journey of self-discovery and the expression

of self. It is the expression of self that allows artists to make meaning of life.

Ultimately, this journey leads to identity.

Identity

o RSIPA holds a firm belief in identity and its importance. The Institute aims to

help guide students in discovering their artistically true self and voice. For with

identity, comes freedom.

Integrity

RSIPA is committed to cultivating honest and moral individuals.

Diversity

RSIPA strongly believes in diversity and having an appreciation for different

social and ethnic backgrounds of different genders, races, cultures,

neighborhoods, and perspectives.