Bender Performing Arts (BPA) in North Phoenix has been in business since 1974. The performance arts studio specializes in dance of all types including preschool classes, ballet, tap, jazz, contemporary and hip-hop classes as well as musical theater, tumbling, silks, pom and cheer classes. They also provide private voice, guitar and piano lessons for all ages 2 ½ years old through adult. The studio and its owners subscribe to a performance-based education model, not competition-based, focusing time and attention on helping students hone a love of performance. BPA proudly partners with the nonprofit organization, Moriah Cooperative, to provide funding and services to students with special needs and their families. For more information or to register for a class, visit' www.benderperformingarts.com'