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Academy of Dance & the Performing Arts,
the official school of Georgia Dance Theatre,
is one of the southeast's premier schools for performing arts education.
It was established in 1990 by Founder and Artistic Director,
Sherri Davis. Since its
inception, Georgia
Academy of Dance & the Performing Arts has been dedicated to building a
positive future in the performing arts from the classical to the
contemporary.
To help foster this positive
future, Davis founded Georgia Dance Theatre, a non-profit, civic
organization,
in 1990 to provide the serious student an intense
study of dance and an opportunity to perform,
while offering an
avenue for those interested in pursuing a
professional career in dance.
In 1996,
Georgia Dance Theatre Professional Company was established in order to
expose these students to a higher level of dance. Today, Georgia Dance
Theatre continues to be a growing company gaining recognition for its
achievements all over the nation.
Additionally, the company reaches thousands of people annually
with professional performances, educational and outreach programs, and
participating in charitable organizations and events. This scholarship
program continues to provide opportunities for
From 1990-2006, Georgia Academy of Dance offered classes in all genres
of dance including ballet, pointe, jazz, modern, tap, hip hop, ballroom,
and more. In 2007, Georgia
Academy of Dance became
Georgia Academy of Dance & the
Performing Arts with the addition of various music
programs to provide other
performing arts instruction and education.
Today, Georgia Academy of Dance & the Performing Arts provides
training from top professionals in all areas of dance and music and
resides as the largest performing arts school south of the Atlanta
Ballet. Students of Georgia Academy of Dance & the Performing Arts have
received fine arts scholarships and acceptances to professional
performing companies and colleges throughout the United States and
abroad. Additionally,
Georgia Academy of Dance & the Performing Arts provides over $65,000
annually in performing arts scholarships to students possessing talent,
dedication, and commitment to the performing arts.
Georgia Academy of Dance & the Performing Arts believes that the arts
can bring
courage, perseverance, and self-esteem to any child.
Our mission is to provide a
positive atmosphere where the potential artist in each may be explored
and given the opportunity to thrive.
Our dedication gives students the opportunity to achieve their highest
potential and gives the community a chance to be
a part
of such achievement within the cultural arts.
Every year,
the local community is entertained and inspired by professional
productions, including The
Nutcracker Ballet – a holiday classic and family tradition. Georgia
Dance Theatre’s production of the
Nutcracker Ballet has been honored to receive recognition from such
established arts organizations as Fayette Community Endowment Committee
and the
Many directors, teachers, and staff members are alumni of Georgia
Academy of Dance & the Performing Arts.
Additionally, Georgia Dance Theatre’s Professional Company is
comprised of several alumni from the school.
The school
programs serve students of all ages and levels including early childhood
education to pre-professional and professional levels.
Georgia Academy of Dance & the Performing Arts proudly enriches
all students with the joy and love of arts education.
Georgia Academy of Dance & the Performing Arts’ state of the art
facility (PTC location) has over 13,000 square feet of space which
includes seven large studios equipped with floor to ceiling mirrors,
professional dance sprung flooring with marley, and viewing windows.
We also provide our
Dancer’s Boutique at both locations to service our dancers in dance
attire. inspire the artist within.
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