Announcing The Founding of Coastal Currents Conservatory

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Our Vision

We believe the performing arts are more than classes and shows — they are a vehicle for belonging, self-expression, and transformation. By combining world-class training with a commitment to diversity and inclusion, CCC will become a rising tide lifting the entire community.

Join the Movement

Be part of the wave! Whether you’re a student, parent, educator, or supporter, there’s a place for you at Coastal Currents Conservatory. Together, we’ll create art that reflects the heart and spirit of our community.

The Peninsula’s Premier Performing Arts Place for Diversity and Inclusion

We are thrilled to announce the official founding of Coastal Currents Conservatory (CCC) — a nonprofit performing arts organization dedicated to creativity, community, and inclusivity.

CCC was created to bring together the Bay Area’s most talented directors, choreographers, musicians, designers, and educators under one roof. Our mission is simple yet powerful: to provide a welcoming and equitable space where every student, regardless of background, can thrive in the performing arts.

What Sets Us Apart

  • 🎭 Inclusive Programming: Classes and productions in dance, music, drama, and improv for students of all ages and abilities.

  • 🌈 Commitment to Equity: We proudly serve students of every race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and school affiliation.

  • 🎶 Award-Winning Faculty: Our teaching artists include Broadway veterans, nationally recognized choreographers, professional musicians, and credentialed educators.

  • 🏫 School Partnerships: CCC is already partnering with local K–8 schools to provide dance, show choir, and Rising Stars programs — and we are striving to become the premier performing arts provider for Bay Area schools, both public and private.

 

“ Gary's humor and straightforwardness make working with him a joyful, challenging and transformational experience for his students, friends and his colleagues. He's a whirlwind of talent and an astounding asset in any team”.

—Amber S.