The New Haven Academy of Performing Arts located at 597 Main St., East Haven held an open house for prospective students capped by a performance by currents students and instructors on March 18, 2023. Dancing along with fellow students is Adriana Llanot, center. Wesley Bunnell / The Courier

The New Haven Academy of Performing Arts located at 597 Main St., East Haven held an open house for prospective students capped by a performance by currents students and instructors on March 18, 2023. Jenna LaBranche gives a thumbs up to the audience while owner and teacher Billy DiCrosta speaks. Wesley Bunnell / The Courier

The New Haven Academy of Performing Arts located at 597 Main St., East Haven held an open house for prospective students capped by a performance by currents students and instructors on March 18, 2023. Owner and teacher Billy DiCrosta performs alongside students and teachers. Wesley Bunnell / The Courier

The New Haven Academy of Performing Arts located at 597 Main St., East Haven held an open house for prospective students capped by a performance by currents students and instructors on March 18, 2023. Students Avery Denecke, L, and Cora Darcy sing while stand out in the audience. Wesley Bunnell / The Courier

The New Haven Academy of Performing Arts located at 597 Main St., East Haven held an open house for prospective students capped by a performance by currents students and instructors on March 18, 2023. Students performing are Vivian Fardelmann, L, Emilia Snow, and Maeve McKenna. Wesley Bunnell / The Courier

The New Haven Academy of Performing Arts located at 597 Main St., East Haven held an open house for prospective students capped by a performance by currents students and instructors on March 18, 2023. Performing a solo is Payton Goodwin. Wesley Bunnell / The Courier

The New Haven Academy of Performing Arts located at 597 Main St., East Haven held an open house for prospective students capped by a performance by currents students and instructors on March 18, 2023. Performing together are Ava Palmer, L, and Paige Lawner. Wesley Bunnell / The Courier

The New Haven Academy of Performing Arts located at 597 Main St., East Haven held an open house for prospective students capped by a performance by currents students and instructors on March 18, 2023. Performing a dance routine are Maya Khan, L, and Avelina Scavancini . Wesley Bunnell / The Courier

The New Haven Academy of Performing Arts located at 597 Main St., East Haven held an open house for prospective students capped by a performance by currents students and instructors on March 18, 2023. Dancing along with fellow students is Adriana Llanot, center. Wesley Bunnell / The Courier