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    WHAT IS THE GAD CONSERVATORY PROGRAM?


    The GAD Conservatory is an intense training program offering approximately 21 -25 hours a week of professional instruction including Ballet technique, Pointe, Variations, Contemporary,  Nutrition & Career Counseling.

    Full Conservatory Students will have the opportunity to take class and rehearse with members of the professional and trainee companies of
    Georgia Dance Theatre. 
    In addition, Conservatory students have the opportunity for additional roles in 10 major full-length productions
    and various performances throughout the season. 

    The Conservatory program is designed to prepare students for a professional career in the arts including possible positions obtained in the
    Georgia Dance Theatre Trainee and Professional Companies.

    The GAD Conservatory Program is by invitation only. Pre-Professional level Ballet students of
    Georgia Academy of Dance & the Performing Arts are eligible for the Conservatory Program.
    Any students not involved in the Academy are welcome to audition. 

    For additional information regarding the GAD Conservatory Program please contact Artistic Director Sherri Davis at [email protected].

    We are so excited to offer the next level of advanced training for dancers within our community and beyond!

    Pictured below are some examples of alumni students who have progressed to a professional career in the arts:

    SOFIA ISETT - GAD Conservatory Student and current Georgia Dance Theatre Professional company member
    JENNIFER PEDRAZA - Georgia Dance Theatre Professional Company alumna & current Ballet Director at GAD & the Performing Arts
    GEORGIA NEAL - GAD Conservatory Student & Joffrey Scholarship Trainee for the 24-25 Season
    ALISON CASPERSEN - Georgia Dance Theatre Professional Company Alumna & current Rehearsal Director at GAD & the Performing Arts


    For additional information on the successes of GAD/GDT Alumni Students please visit our Alumni page.

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    WHAT IS THE GAD CONSERVATORY PROGRAM?


    The GAD Conservatory is an intense training program offering approximately 21 -25 hours a week of professional instruction including Ballet technique, Pointe, Variations, Contemporary,  Nutrition & Career Counseling.

    Full Conservatory Students will have the opportunity to take class and rehearse with members of the professional and trainee companies of
    Georgia Dance Theatre. 
    In addition, Conservatory students have the opportunity for additional roles in 10 major full-length productions
    and various performances throughout the season. 

    The Conservatory program is designed to prepare students for a professional career in the arts including possible positions obtained in the
    Georgia Dance Theatre Trainee and Professional Companies.

    The GAD Conservatory Program is by invitation only. Pre-Professional level Ballet students of
    Georgia Academy of Dance & the Performing Arts are eligible for the Conservatory Program.
    Any students not involved in the Academy are welcome to audition. 

    For additional information regarding the GAD Conservatory Program please contact Artistic Director Sherri Davis at [email protected].

    We are so excited to offer the next level of advanced training for dancers within our community and beyond!

    Pictured below are some examples of alumni students who have progressed to a professional career in the arts:

    SOFIA ISETT - GAD Conservatory Student and current Georgia Dance Theatre Professional company member
    JENNIFER PEDRAZA - Georgia Dance Theatre Professional Company alumna & current Ballet Director at GAD & the Performing Arts
    GEORGIA NEAL - GAD Conservatory Student & Joffrey Scholarship Trainee for the 24-25 Season
    ALISON CASPERSEN - Georgia Dance Theatre Professional Company Alumna & current Rehearsal Director at GAD & the Performing Arts


    For additional information on the successes of GAD/GDT Alumni Students please visit our Alumni page.

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