Lineage Performing Arts Education

Lineage Performing Arts Education offers Dance for Joy, weekly dance, music, and acting classes for people with Parkinson’s, MS, TBI, and stroke, and it states that the classes are free to all participants. It also offers Performing Arts Education with teaching artists in dance at Title 1 schools in the Pasadena Unified School District, plus classes in musical theatre, modern dance, and acting in its facility. Other offerings include Kids Dance Class taught by Teens for ages 2-5 on Saturdays from 9:00 am-10:00 am and Your Voice Your Stage: YOUth Create the Show for grades 6-10 on Saturdays from 12:00-2:00 pm.

Programs

• Dance for Joy — Weekly classes; Monday and Wednesday offerings listed · Dance, music, and acting classes for people with Parkinson’s, MS, TBI, and stroke. Free to all participants.
• Performing Arts Education — Teaching Artists in Dance to Title 1 schools in the Pasadena Unified School District; classes in their facility in Musical Theatre, Modern Dance, and Acting.
• Kids Dance Class taught by Teens — 2-5 · Saturdays, 9:00 am-10:00 am · A free class for kids taught by kids.
• Your Voice Your Stage: YOUth Create the Show — grades 6-10 · Saturdays, 12:00-2:00 pm · Musical Theatre program focused on Singing, Dancing, and Acting.
• Dance for Joy Youth with ADHD Session 1, Fall 2026 — Thursdays, 4:00-5:30 · 8-week program from September 10-October 29. Using movement to help manage ADHD.
• Dance for Joy Youth with ADHD Session 2, Fall 2026 — Thursdays, 4:00-5:30 · 6-week program from November 5-December 17. Using movement to help manage ADHD.

At a glance

• Ages: 2–18 years old
• Current session: Dance for Joy Youth with ADHD Session 1, Fall 2026 (Sep 10–Oct 29, 2026); Dance for Joy Youth with ADHD Session 2, Fall 2026 (Nov 5–Dec 17, 2026)

About the provider

Lineage Performing Arts Education was founded in 1999 and incorporated as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in 2007. Hilary Thomas is listed as Artistic Director/Founder. The program says its mission is to serve as a hub for artistic connection and creative expression, offering opportunities in dance, music, theatre, and the performing arts. It serves over 350 students each year through Teaching Artists in Dance at Title 1 schools in the Pasadena Unified School District and sponsors the John Muir Mystics Dance Team, including their summer intensive and dance concert each year.

Sliding scale pricing is mentioned for some programs. All are welcome, including caretakers and family members, for Dance for Joy classes. TeenTix LA is mentioned for some shows, but it is not a youth program offering.

What families say

“Lineage is always cutting edge, when it comes to "critical issues" shows. Musicals are always creatively staged, choreographed and acted. Your Dance for Joy program is ultra important.” — Lineage Patron

Last updated September 15, 2026.