Study the Arts

Expand your intellectual, personal and social development by studying the arts at CPCC. Our dance, music, theatre, and visual arts programs feature a challenging curriculum, led by quality faculty. Earn an associate in arts degree in any one of these specialized fields and awaken your inner artist today.

Dance

Take Dance classes at CPCC and earn a degree in dance at a fraction of the cost. Learn in some of the most beautiful studios in Charlotte – classes take place in our newly renovated Sloan-Morgan Building. Choose from classical ballet, modern, jazz or tap - or perfect them all. The options are endless at CPCC.

Music

If you’re seeking an associate in arts degree, look no further. We  offer a full range of music courses. Whether you’re working toward a degree in music, wish to learn more about music in the classroom or performing onstage in classical, jazz, opera or early/new music concerts, we can meet your needs.

Visual Arts

Our Visual Arts Department offers a wide variety of foundation level courses, perfect for the art student seeking a degree. Our course offerings include art history, ceramics, design, painting, sculpture and others.