There is always a need for more string instruments, and string players new to the community are welcome. All students are eligible to participate in the annual Spring Concert. Students from the pre-professional upper levels will be able to audition for the annual Big Island Dance Extravaganza and other local dance events. Students may also audition for and assist in West Hawaii Dance Theatre performances. The Academy is under the direction of Virginia Holte.
Movement is taught by both visiting and staff choreographers.
Performances are given for the general public and for schools, and the Theatre performs in Waimea, Kona and elsewhere in the State. The Aloha Theatre is a renovated auditorium which seats 300, including spaces for wheelchairs. APAC provides three year-round performing arts programs. Both groups perform as schools Island-wide as well as at the Aloha Theatre. Programs are run by volunteers of all ages.