PASA Scholarship
Dancer Kristin Daniel received a $1,000 scholarship from the Performing Arts Society of Acadiana in July, 2002, through its L. Hill Bonin, Jr. Scholarship Fund to help defray the cost of attending Dance Theatre of Harlem’s Summer Intensive Program in New York. (From left) Anthony W. Daniel, Pam Daniel, PASA Executive Director Jacqueline Lyle, Kristin Daniel, PASA Treasurer Keith Short, PASA President Joyce Bonin, PASA Past President Mary Neiheisel and PASA President-Elect Jill Merkl.

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Mission Statement

The mission of the Performing Arts Society of Acadiana is to educate, inspire, entertain, and culturally enrich the people of south Louisiana by providing local access to a diverse range of the performing arts.

PASA's activities include not only main stage performances by exemplary artists, but also a wide range of educational opportunities and special presentations. Dance Theatre of Harlem balletmaster Charmaine Hunter leads a master class on the University of Louisiana at Lafayette campus.