Creation Talent Academy Martial Arts Program
1229 S Baldwin Ave, Arcadia, CA 91007
About
Creation Talent Academy Martial Arts Program is part of a broader performing arts program that includes acting, dance, singing, martial arts, public speaking, homework help, English support, math support, and street-dance training. Students train in a Martial Arts & Dance Central Hall as part of the academy’s facilities.
• Ages: 5–18 years old
• Price: Plans: Basic, Advanced, Dance-Only from $140/mo.
Creation Talent Academy is a premier youth performing arts institution based in Arcadia, California, offering elite training in acting, singing, dance, martial arts, and public speaking for students ages 5 to 18. The program offers year-round acting, dance, and singing for ages 5–18, with classes of just 4–8 students and a personalized path from first class to real stages. New students are welcome year-round, and a free trial class is available for new students.
Educators at Creation Talent Academy are certified in global pedagogies and are active creators in their fields, including Broadway performers, American Idol finalists, The Voice finalists, Berklee faculty, and martial arts champions. The leadership team includes Willington (Founder / Principal / Actor / Motivational Speaker) and Manu (International Model Manager / Co-Founder / Vice Principal). Teaching and coaching staff include Kathrina (Finalist on “The Voice” / Singer / Musical Theater Actor / Vocal Coach), Margie (Singer / Broadway Performer / American Idol Finalist), Lizzie (Dance Influencer / Dance Instructor / well known K-Pop dance instructor), Drew (Actor / Drama Instructor / Performance Coach), Stanley Wu (Choreographer / Dance Artist / Kpop & Hiphop Dance Instructor), and EJ (Actor / Voice Coach).
The campus includes an Audio-Visual Studio; Piano & Vocal Studios plus a Performing Arts Studio; a Martial Arts & Dance Central Hall; more than 10 private coaching studios; a conference room combined with a photography/recording studio; and a charming tea lounge. Creation Talent Academy also offers an After School & Dance Program that combines academics such as homework, English, and math with street-dance training under one roof, and it provides certified Self Determination Program (SDP) services for students with special needs.
Creation Talent Academy has been “Keep On Dancing in Arcadia” since 2004 and operates with community-first values emphasizing compassionate leadership. It maintains partnerships with New York Film Academy, including workshops, classes, and scholarship access, and it is recognized as a youth arts support organization by the City of Los Angeles and local school districts. The academy has received certificates of recognition from U.S. Senators, Members of Congress, Mayors, and community leaders, and it holds a 5-star rating on Google.
During the California wildfires, Creation Talent Academy opened its campus to provide temporary shelter and free educational programming for affected families and frequently hosts charity events, including emergency support initiatives during local crises such as school closures due to wildfires. The academy maintains partnerships with political and community leaders, prominent Hollywood and international directors, and talent agencies. One student, Auner, shared that martial arts classes with Mr. Tarell feel fun, creative, and safe and that martial arts makes the student feel strong, confident, and proud.
Last updated June 28, 2026.
• Ages: 5–18 years old
• Price: Plans: Basic, Advanced, Dance-Only from $140/mo.
Creation Talent Academy is a premier youth performing arts institution based in Arcadia, California, offering elite training in acting, singing, dance, martial arts, and public speaking for students ages 5 to 18. The program offers year-round acting, dance, and singing for ages 5–18, with classes of just 4–8 students and a personalized path from first class to real stages. New students are welcome year-round, and a free trial class is available for new students.
Educators at Creation Talent Academy are certified in global pedagogies and are active creators in their fields, including Broadway performers, American Idol finalists, The Voice finalists, Berklee faculty, and martial arts champions. The leadership team includes Willington (Founder / Principal / Actor / Motivational Speaker) and Manu (International Model Manager / Co-Founder / Vice Principal). Teaching and coaching staff include Kathrina (Finalist on “The Voice” / Singer / Musical Theater Actor / Vocal Coach), Margie (Singer / Broadway Performer / American Idol Finalist), Lizzie (Dance Influencer / Dance Instructor / well known K-Pop dance instructor), Drew (Actor / Drama Instructor / Performance Coach), Stanley Wu (Choreographer / Dance Artist / Kpop & Hiphop Dance Instructor), and EJ (Actor / Voice Coach).
The campus includes an Audio-Visual Studio; Piano & Vocal Studios plus a Performing Arts Studio; a Martial Arts & Dance Central Hall; more than 10 private coaching studios; a conference room combined with a photography/recording studio; and a charming tea lounge. Creation Talent Academy also offers an After School & Dance Program that combines academics such as homework, English, and math with street-dance training under one roof, and it provides certified Self Determination Program (SDP) services for students with special needs.
Creation Talent Academy has been “Keep On Dancing in Arcadia” since 2004 and operates with community-first values emphasizing compassionate leadership. It maintains partnerships with New York Film Academy, including workshops, classes, and scholarship access, and it is recognized as a youth arts support organization by the City of Los Angeles and local school districts. The academy has received certificates of recognition from U.S. Senators, Members of Congress, Mayors, and community leaders, and it holds a 5-star rating on Google.
During the California wildfires, Creation Talent Academy opened its campus to provide temporary shelter and free educational programming for affected families and frequently hosts charity events, including emergency support initiatives during local crises such as school closures due to wildfires. The academy maintains partnerships with political and community leaders, prominent Hollywood and international directors, and talent agencies. One student, Auner, shared that martial arts classes with Mr. Tarell feel fun, creative, and safe and that martial arts makes the student feel strong, confident, and proud.
Last updated June 28, 2026.
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