About Us
Performance & Visual Arts Department
At Beverly Hills Academy of Arts, our Performance & Visual Arts program empowers students in grades 6–12 to explore, refine, and master their artistic voices across multiple disciplines. Whether on stage, in front of a canvas, or behind a sketchbook, students are challenged to think boldly, take creative risks, and find meaning in movement, sound, and form. The curriculum blends rigorous foundational training with advanced theory, history, and contemporary practice, all within a collaborative, professionally driven environment.
Dance
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Contemporary & Classical Dance Techniques
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Foundations of Dance (Modern, Jazz, Hip-Hop)
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Ballet
Theatre & Performance
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Introduction to Theatre & Stagecraft
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Beginning Acting & Improvisation
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Advanced Acting & Monologue Work
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Stage Production & Set Design
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Spoken Word & Performance Poetry
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Playwriting & Script Development
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Intro to Creative Writing & Poetry
Visual Arts
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Drawing & Painting Fundamentals
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Sculpture, Mixed Media, and Installation
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Portfolio Development & Studio Practice
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Art History & Cultural Studies
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Visual Arts Capstone
Meet The Team
Dr. Camila Reznik
Chair of Performing & Visual Arts
A Juilliard alum with a Ph.D. in Theatre Pedagogy, Dr. Reznik has directed internationally and specializes in character development, immersive performance, and interdisciplinary stagecraft.
Mr. Isaiah Harper,
Contemporary Visual Artist & Mixed Media Instructor
A Yale-trained painter and installation artist, Mr. Harper’s work has shown at the Venice Biennale and MoMA PS1. He guides students in self-expression through sculpture, graffiti, and multimedia.
Blessing Falls
Visual Arts Teacher
Born and raised in Nigeria, Mrs. Falls gained acclaim as highly successful self-taught artist. Following her formal training, Mrs. Falls hosted her own art show at the Los Angeles Museum of Contemporary Art.
Ms. Paloma Jaffe
Ballet, Movement & Choreography Faculty
Former principal dancer with the San Francisco Ballet and current guest choreographer for Netflix Originals, Ms. Jaffe trains students in technique, improvisation, and emotional storytelling through motion.
Mr. Javier Montes
Fine Arts & Cultural Design
A Fulbright scholar and folk art preservationist, Mr. Montes teaches printmaking, textile arts, and mural design, weaving historical study with social commentary.
Dr. Langston Mireaux
Literary Arts & Spoken Word Director
A celebrated poet, screenwriter, and professor of literature, Dr. Langston Mireaux brings decades of storytelling mastery to Beverly Hills Academy of Arts. A two-time National Book Award finalist and former writer-in-residence at the Sundance Institute, Dr. Mireaux specializes in lyrical narrative, diasporic storytelling, and performative verse. His students explore the intersections of identity, rhythm, and resistance through spoken word, stage monologues, and poetic short films.
Eden Pinerella-Hart
Creative Writing & Playwriting Instructor
Award-winning playwright, novelist, and script editor known for crafting emotionally resonant work that explores gender, mythology, and memory. A graduate of the Yale School of Drama and former staff writer on a major streaming series, she bridges the worlds of theater and television in her classroom. Her curriculum blends dramatic structure with poetic intuition, encouraging students to create original plays, monologues, and character-driven screenplays.
Mr. Marcus Hardaway
Director of Theatre
Marcus Hardaway studied classical theatre at The Juilliard School and went on to perform on Broadway in roles such as Prince Fiyero in Wicked, Billy Flynn in Chicago, and Othello in Shakespeare’s Othello. With extensive professional experience both on stage and behind the scenes, he discovered his passion for directing and teaching, focusing on helping young actors unlock the depth of text and performance. At Beverly Hills Academy of Arts, Marcus is dedicated to guiding students in developing their craft and growing as storytellers.
Vivienne Hardaway
Theatre Instructor
Vivienne Hardaway trained at the New York Conservatory of Dramatic Arts and has performed in leading roles on major stages, including Deena Jones in Dreamgirls, Roxie Hart in Chicago, and Angelica Schuyler in Hamilton. With a background rooted in expressive, physical theatre, she specializes in movement, improvisation, and storytelling through the body. At Beverly Hills Academy of Arts, Vivienne is dedicated to helping students explore creative expression, develop confidence, and discover their unique voices on stage.
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