HB APA - Huntington Beach Academy for the Performing Arts

HB APA - Huntington Beach Academy for the Performing Arts The Huntington Beach Academy for the Performing Arts (HB APA) is the magnet arts program for the HBUHSD How are we important to education?

Research suggests a direct correlation between involvement in the arts and heightened mathematical, reading, critical thinking and organizational skills. Students who study the arts are also shown to have a better concept of self, tolerance, and empathy for others. APA provides artistic and technical outlets for young artists and arts enthusiasts in grades 9-12 on Huntington Beach High School's ca

mpus. We train our students to focus on both their academic and artistic education simultaneously. APA's visual-performing arts courses fulfill the admission requirements for colleges and universities including those of the University of California and the California State University systems.

06/10/2026

Time for another Recap! Please celebrate APA's OC Register's Artists of the Year nominees and semi-finalists!

The Orange County Register's Artist of the Year is dedicated to identifying, celebrating, and empowering outstanding high school artists in the visual and performing arts. Through a prestigious, teacher-nominated platform, we recognize student talent, honor their artistic growth, and connect them to a vibrant and supportive creative community.

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06/10/2026

Recap Time! Check out these quick clips of our many, many films and music videos that the APA MMET Media Team created this year which were screened on May 16th at the historic Bay Theatre in Seal Beach! APA's high school students learn screenwriting, storyboarding, producing, directing, cinematography, lighting, sound design, editing, working with actors/musicians, live video camera operation and more with these amazing productions.

If you know of anybody interested in film or TV production this is the place! Visit hbapa.org/be.

We have a 1-day Film Workshop on July 21st from 8:30am-3pm. Visit hbapa.org/summer for more info.

The two songs featured in this post were written, produced, and performed by APA MMET Pop students David Ivison "Find My Way and Jack Howell "Purple Cargo Pants". Custom music videos were created by MMET Media Students for their debut during the annual MMET Playlist 2025 Concert.

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06/10/2026

Congratulations to APA Pop major Kingston Wyland who plans to go to Golden West College to study 3D animation and music. Kingston's favorite APA Memory was, "getting to play my original song during PLAYLIST".

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06/10/2026

Congratulations to APA Media major Taytin Lai who plans to attend Orange Coast College for two years and transfer to a four year film school and then hopefully get a summer internship at IMAX but will see when getting to that bridge. Taytin's favorite APA Memory was, "getting to play my original song during PLAYLIST".

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06/09/2026

Learn to sew! Learn about Fashion and costume design!

Spend the day in the fabulous world of fashion and costume design! In this hands-on workshop, students will learn basic sewing skills, work with simple patterns, and create a project they can take home. Students may choose to design a custom bag with fun embellishments or sew their own pajama pants/shorts. Whether you are brand new to sewing or ready to try something creative, this workshop is a great way to stitch, style and make something uniquely yours!

We also have several APA Summer Opportunities, visit hbapa.online/summer to learn more...
1-Day Film Workshop
1-Day Costume/Fashion Design Workshop
2-Week Summer Dance Intensive
2-Week APA Jr Camp

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06/09/2026

Students, what are you doing this summer? We have 1-Day Film Workshop! Learn the behind-the-scenes basics of filmmaking! From screenplay writing, lighting, storyboarding, directing, cinematography, editing, and more! By the end of the workshop students will have a completed media project and a screening!

We also have more APA Summer Opportunities, visit hbapa.online/summer to learn more...

1-Day Film Workshop
1-Day Costume/Fashion Design Workshop
2-Week Summer Dance Intensive
2-Week APA Jr Camp

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06/09/2026

What are you doing this summer? APA's dance intensive can make all the difference in technical and performance skills. Join APA Dance faculty and renowned guest choreographers for a summer dance experience guaranteed to boost your dancing. Students will study modern, contemporary, ballet, jazz, tap, and hip-hop styles. The two weeks culminate with a dance concert in HBUHSD historic auditorium.

We also have 1-Day Workshops and also 2-week camp opportunities! Please visit hbapa.org/summer for more info about all of these:

2-Week Summer Dance Intensive
1-Day Film Workshop
1-Day Costume/Fashion Design Workshop
2-Week APA Jr Camp

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06/04/2026

Are you serious about improving your dance skills?

APA'S DANCE Intensive can make all the difference in technical and performance skills. Join APA Dance faculty and renowned guest choreographers for a summer dance experience guaranteed to boost your dancing. Students will study modern, contemporary, ballet, jazz, tap, and hip-hop styles. The two weeks culminate with a dance concert in HBUHSD historic auditorium.

https://hbapa.online/summer-dance

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06/03/2026

Congratulations to APA Pop major Kelly Hunter who plans to attend USC, majoring in Popular Music. Kelly's favorite APA memory was, "I’ve made the best memories with all my friends during show weeks and rehearsals."

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Huntington Beach, CA
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