About EIAA

The Eastern Iowa Arts Academy is a non-profit after school arts organization created for K - 12th grade students in the Greater Cedar Rapids metro area. EIAA offers classes in art, music, drama, dance, cultural arts and creative writing. Classes run 60-90 minutes each and meet weekly between 3:00-6:00 p.m., Monday - Friday.
EIAA's multidisciplinary and multi-cultural arts programs enhances the appreciation of the arts, strengthens performance abilities, provides quality after school activities, and celebrates the rich diversity in our community.
EIAA's slogan describes the organization best - Explore, Excite, Excel - EIAA provides exciting opportunities for students to explore the performing and visual arts, to excite students about the arts for continuing exploration, and, provide the skills needed to further excel with their talents.
 
DANCE - Dance teams, Hip Hop and more
DRAMA - All our drama classes are in collaboration with Theatre Cedar Rapids
ART - Graphic Arts, Video Editing, Mosaic Tile, Junk Art, Painting and Drawing, Ceramics and much more
MUSICJunk Rhythm, Gospel Choir, Percussion Ensemble, and more
WRITING - Creative Writing Workshops
CULTURAL ARTS - Spanish, French, Guatemala Cultural Arts, and more
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