Desiree Autrey's Academy of Performing Arts

09/15/2026

Be sure to join our group if you are a currently enrolled student!

We will be sending updates and reminders throughout the year.

09/14/2026

We are in full swing at the studio! Share your first day of class photos below and be sure to tag the studio in your post!

Our instructors are working on getting class photos too and we will be posting soon! We are excited to have so many new faces and all of our returning ones joining us!

It’s going to be a great YEAR at DAAOPA!

09/14/2026

It’s the first day of Monday classes at DAAOPA! We’re so excited to welcome our students back into the studio for another great season!

There’s still time to join us! We’ll be open for registration from 4:15 PM - 7:15 PM tonight. Come in, check out the studio, meet our instructors, and find the perfect class!

We can’t wait to kick off another great year at DAAOPA! Season 21!

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09/11/2026

09/10/2026

It’s the first day of Thursday classes at Desiree Autrey’s Academy of Performing Arts! We’re excited for another great night of dancing, tumbling, and learning!

Still need to register? Come see us tonight from 4:15–7:15 PM to view the facility and get signed up for classes.

Classes are underway, but it’s not too late to join us!

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09/08/2026

It’s the first day of classes! We’re officially kicking off another year at DAAOPA!

Tonight’s classes:
🎨 Beginner Art | 5:15–6:00 PM
🏃 Sports Agility & Conditioning | 6:15–7:00 PM

Still need to register? Come see us 5:00–7:00 PM tonight! We’d love to have you join the DAAOPA family for our twenty-first year!

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09/03/2026

TODAY! Come see us!

Missed Open House?!?

Come join us this coming Thursday for Fall Registration Night at the studio! 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Stop by to:
• View our facility
• Register for fall classes
• Meet with us about class options
• Be sized for dance shoes

IMPORTANT: We have received several online registration forms with no contact information included. If you registered online and have not received a welcome email from us, please email [email protected] so we can get in touch with you!

We can’t wait to welcome everyone for our 21st year at DAAOPA!

09/01/2026

Our twenty-first season starts in ONE WEEK! We are so excited to get started and working!

Our fall registration event is THIS THURSDAY from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm at the studio! Come in and register for classes!

Can’t make it? No problem! You can always register online at www.daaopa.com.

We invite you to join our studio family!

DAAOPA - “Where Talent Takes Center Stage”!

08/28/2026

Missed Open House?!?

Come join us this coming Thursday for Fall Registration Night at the studio! 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Stop by to:
• View our facility
• Register for fall classes
• Meet with us about class options
• Be sized for dance shoes

IMPORTANT: We have received several online registration forms with no contact information included. If you registered online and have not received a welcome email from us, please email [email protected] so we can get in touch with you!

We can’t wait to welcome everyone for our 21st year at DAAOPA!

08/27/2026

Sports Agility & Conditioning class - class is designed for ages five and up who want to build a strong athletic foundation for sports such as football and basketball. Through fun, high-energy drills and activities, students will improve coordination, agility, speed, balance, strength, and overall athletic performance. In addition to physical development, athletes will learn the fundamentals of the game, including game awareness, decision-making, teamwork, and sportsmanship. Each class is engaging, challenging, and designed to help students build confidence while developing the skills needed to succeed both on and off the field or court.

Meet Coach Ellijah Bryant (Sports Agility & Conditioning Instructor) - Ellijah is a dedicated educator, coach, and former collegiate dual-sport athlete with a passion for helping young athletes grow both on and off the field. He brings 14 years of football, nine years of basketball, and eight years of track and field experience, providing students with a strong foundation in athletic performance, teamwork, and sportsmanship.

During his high school career, Ellijah attended football camps at NC State, Duke University, Wake Forest University, East Carolina University (ECU), and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he received instruction from top collegiate coaching staffs and further developed his skills. After graduating from high school in 2017, he became a four-year starter in collegiate football while also competing in track and field, earning his bachelor’s degree in 2021.

For the past six years, Ellijah has served as both a teacher and coach, combining his experience in education and athletics to help build disciplined, confident, and motivated student-athletes. His Sports Agility & Conditioning classes focus on developing coordination, strength, speed, game awareness, decision-making, and confidence while emphasizing discipline, accountability, teamwork, and character. Ellijah is committed to creating a positive, encouraging environment where every student-athlete is challenged to work hard, build confidence, and reach their full potential—both in sports and in life.