Burrell Arts K-8 Campus Theatre

Burrell Arts K-8 Campus Theatre serves students in grades K-8 and includes acting and musical theater. Students receive 90 minutes of dedicated daily arts instruction through Art Studios, with the theater arts program included in the K-8 arts studios.

Programs

• Burrell Arts K-8 Campus — Grades K-8; kindergarten through 8th grade · Arts-integrated education with intensive experience in dance, stagecraft, music, film production, visual arts, and digital arts.
• Dance Arts — Grades K-8 · Included in the K-8 arts studios; ballet, modern, hip hop, jazz.
• Theater Arts — Grades K-8 · Included in the K-8 arts studios; acting, musical theater.
• Visual Arts — Grades K-8 · Included in the K-8 arts studios; painting, drawing, sculpture, jewelry.
• Media Arts — Grades K-8 · Included in the K-8 arts studios; graphic design, video game creation, film.
• Design Arts — Grades K-8 · Included in the K-8 arts studios; maker space, robotics, costume/set design.
• Musical Arts — Grades K-8 · Included in the K-8 arts studios; vocal, instrumental.

At a glance

• Ages: 5–13 years old
• General schedule: Kindergarten-4th Grade: Exposure. 5th-8th Grades: Exploration. Students receive 90 minutes of dedicated daily arts instruction through Art Studios.

About the provider

The Charles Burrell Visual & Performing Arts Campus is the artistic flagship of Aurora Public Schools for aspiring young creators and creatives in grades K-12 who want an arts-integrated education. Leadership includes Principal Anne Ferris, Assistant Principal Deborah Eberly, and Coordinator of Climate and Culture Ted Bailey. Extensive performances and exhibitions give students opportunities and platforms to display their talents.

The Magnet School Application Process allows families from Aurora and anywhere in the Denver Metro area to apply. Depending on grade level, the school may conduct a lottery or hold an interview or audition. It is part of Aurora Public Schools and is not a charter school.

Last updated November 6, 2026.