Central Florida Academy of Arts

Central Florida Academy of the Arts, located at 1425 Tuskawilla Road in Winter Springs, Florida, is a private school founded in 2019 by Shanda Batchelor. The institution's inaugural school year began in August 2020 and is the result of the Winter Springs Performing Arts Foundation's more than 14 years of providing after-school and weekend theatre programs. In partnership with Florida Virtual School, the Academy offers education for grades 4-12 that focuses on academic excellence and individual growth in a nurturing environment that fosters artistic creativity and collaboration.

The Academy aims to set the standard for performing arts education in Florida by measuring success through the growth of students as individuals, scholars, and artists. Through dedication, practice, respect, acceptance, innovation, creativity, and integrity, students at the Academy are encouraged to achieve personal, academic, and artistic growth.

The mission of the Academy is to provide students with a strong interest in the performing arts a high-quality, technology-driven education with conservatory-style classes that promote creativity, critical thinking, and respect for individual artistic expression. The institution offers a unique culture for students passionate about the performing arts, creating a supportive environment where students can flourish and grow alongside like-minded peers and faculty.

At the Central Florida Academy of the Arts, the conservatory is designed to inspire and educate serious performers. Students can take classes in Dance, Music, Voice, and Acting at various levels, from beginner to advanced, in order to receive a well-rounded performing arts education. Students are encouraged to work independently and in small groups to create artistic interpretations of their lessons, with courses adjusted to meet each student's individual learning needs.