A brand-new, skill-building creative arts program featuring Route 66-inspired songs, ensemble singing, performance confidence, and youth-friendly learning. Ends with a final performance on May 3.
Dates & Location:
Sundays, 5:00–6:15 PM
Orientation & Q&A: Sunday, February 1 at 5 PM
Final performance: Sunday, May 3
Tuition: $66 per student for the full spring session.
Sponsor a student scholarship: Families who are able may add an additional $66 to help another child participate.
Financial Assistance: If tuition is a barrier, please contact our team for assistance with enrollment.
To register, join us for orientation:
Sunday, February 1st at 5 PM
4601 Juan Tabo Boulevard NE
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Google Maps: 4601 Juan Tabo Boulevard NE 87111 (St. Stephen's United Methodist Church)
This spring, IOPA is celebrating 100 years of Route 66 with a fresh program designed to keep students engaged, growing, and excited to perform. Through new music, coaching, and ensemble work, students will strengthen vocal technique, build stage confidence, and learn the story and spirit of Route 66.
What Students Will Work On
Route 66–inspired songs and musical storytelling
Vocal technique and healthy singing habits
Ensemble singing and teamwork
Performance skills: confidence, stage presence, and preparation
Youth-friendly learning about Route 66 and why we celebrate it
Inside Out is a nonprofit creative-arts academy in Albuquerque helping young people live from the inside out.
Inside Out Performance Academy (IOPA) provides soul-anchored arts education that empowers participants to discover their authentic voices and share them with the world. Founded by Dacia Lust, IOPA blends professional-level instruction with a nurturing, inclusive community. Learn more →
Participants choose a primary track and explore new skills every week.
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