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Professional Training in Acting, Singing, and Dance for All Ages

Maraya Performing Arts is more than a studio — it’s a community. Founded in 2020 by Anjanette Maraya-Ramey (“Miss AJ”), a cancer survivor and lifelong artist, Maraya provides professional training in dance, acting, singing, and musical theatre led by working artists and industry pros with connections to Broadway, Disney, Hollywood and beyond.

Whether your child dreams of the stage or simply wants a joyful, supportive place to belong, Maraya is where confidence, creativity, and community take center stage.

Maraya is a professional training ground, production hub, and community arts leader. From the studio to the stage, from community projects to professional careers, we help artists of all ages grow as performers and as people.

🎭 Maraya Performing Arts (Academy + Production Company)

Training + Productions
The Academy offers high-quality programs in acting, dance, and voice - preparing students for success on stage, screen, and in life. With productions, musical theatre competitions, and professional-caliber opportunities, we go beyond recreation...we connect our students to real-world experiences and help them become professional artists and human beings.

❤️ Maraya Performing Arts Collective (Nonprofit 501c3)

Scholarships + Community Projects
The Collective provides scholarships and grant-funded projects that make arts education accessible for all. From site-specific performances to intergenerational collaborations, we bring the arts into schools, neighborhoods, and communities. The Collective belongs to the community --- driven by equity, creativity, and connection.

OUR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES INCLUDE:

Programs in Singing, Dancing, and Acting for Youth
Audition Preparation, Private Lessons, Audition Self-Tapes
Open Level Adult Dance Classes: Ballet, Contemporary, and Musical Theatre Jazz + Tap
Early Childhood Development Music + Play with Caregiver (Zumbini)
Professional Youth Theatre Musical Productions. Past productions include: Descendants, Moana, and Finding Nemo Jr.
Commissioned Works by our Professional Performance Company
Original Dance Theatre Shows/Productions for Hire
Professional Development and Career Coaching for Emerging Artists
Business Development and Nonprofit Consulting for Artists and Arts Organizations (grant writing and fundraising).
Merit Based Scholarships for Youth

YOUR PATHWAY TO THE SPOTLIGHT BEGINS HERE!

Hollywood TV and Film Actor, Vincent Rodriguez III

PROFESSIONAL & EXPERIENCED STAFF:

Professional-Quality Training Rooted in Industry Experience:

At MARAYA, we provide exceptional arts programs led by seasoned professionals from Disney, Broadway, Hollywood, and beyond.

Our teaching artists are not only compassionate, nurturing educators but also working professionals with real-world experience in the arts and entertainment industry.

Our faculty includes:

Professional dancers and choreographers from renowned dance companies
Artists with certifications, fine arts degrees, and advanced academic credentials
Collaborators with top studios and companies including Disney, Pixar, DreamWorks, and Tony Award-winning theaters.

This means your child will be working with experts who have worked at the highest levels of the industry who will share their insider knowledge, current techniques, and high standards.

We are equally committed to creating a nurturing, inclusive, and environment where students feel safe, supported, and inspired.

At MARAYA, artists not only build their skills but also grow in confidence, discipline, and creativity, preparing them to shine on stage and beyond.

Photo on Left: Hollywood TV and Film Actor, Vincent Rodriguez III (CW's "Crazy Ex Girlfriend" and Amazon Prime "With Love," Voice Over Actor, "Mortal Kombat.")

Valerie Hash, Parent

Jacole Kitchen, La Jolla Playhouse Casting Director

“Maraya Performing Arts has been my son's home away from home.

He adores his instructors and has found his tribe.

His personality has shined. The team has brought out talents in him I never knew he had!

Thanks for providing a welcoming and inclusive environment to thrive.”

Jacole Kitchen, La Jolla Playhouse Casting Director

"Maraya Performing Arts is the newest gem to grow from the soil of San Diego's South Bay. With an unwavering commitment to equity, inclusion, and access to the arts - Maraya celebrates the vast diversity in the community that they serve. This organization will be an asset to not only the students themselves, but to the community as a whole by providing an artistic home and a safe haven for people of all generations to nurture individuality and creativity in a supportive and disciplined environment."

FOR YOUTH + ADULTS BUILDING CONFIDENT, COMMITTED, CREATIVE INDIVIDUALS

NEW LOCATION: 2506 CATAMARAN WAY CHULA VISTA, CA 91914

Professional Training in Acting, Singing, and Dance for All Ages

🎭 Maraya Performing Arts (Academy + Production Company)

❤️ Maraya Performing Arts Collective (Nonprofit 501c3)

Building confident, committed, and creative performers!

YOUR PATHWAY TO THE SPOTLIGHT BEGINS HERE!

PROFESSIONAL & EXPERIENCED STAFF:

Professional-Quality Training Rooted in Industry Experience:

Below: Maraya Student, Professional SAG-AFTRA Actor, Romi Herrada.

Valerie Hash, Parent

Jacole Kitchen, La Jolla Playhouse Casting Director

Jacole Kitchen, La Jolla Playhouse Casting Director

Jacole Kitchen, La Jolla Playhouse Casting Director

Jacole Kitchen, La Jolla Playhouse Casting Director

Jacole Kitchen, La Jolla Playhouse Casting Director

FOR YOUTH + ADULTS BUILDING CONFIDENT, COMMITTED, CREATIVE INDIVIDUALS

NEW LOCATION: 2506 CATAMARAN WAY CHULA VISTA, CA 91914

Professional Training in Acting, Singing, and Dance for All Ages

🎭 Maraya Performing Arts (Academy + Production Company)

❤️ Maraya Performing Arts Collective (Nonprofit 501c3)

Building confident, committed, and creative performers!

YOUR PATHWAY TO THE SPOTLIGHT BEGINS HERE!

PROFESSIONAL & EXPERIENCED STAFF:

Professional-Quality Training Rooted in Industry Experience:

Below: Maraya Student, Professional SAG-AFTRA Actor, Romi Herrada.

Valerie Hash, Parent

Jacole Kitchen, La Jolla Playhouse Casting Director

Jacole Kitchen, La Jolla Playhouse Casting Director

Jacole Kitchen, La Jolla Playhouse Casting Director

Jacole Kitchen, La Jolla Playhouse Casting Director

Jacole Kitchen, La Jolla Playhouse Casting Director

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