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, Pas de Deux, 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 11 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 sherri@gadance.com.
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:
GRAYSON DAVIS - Georgia Dance Theatre alumnus & member of American Ballet Theatre of New York (pictured with Misty Copeland of ABT)
NICHOLE MARTIN - Georgia Dance Theatre Pre-Professional & Professional Company alumna & current Associate Director/Marketing Director at GAD & the Performing Arts
(pictured w/ GAD Pre-Professional Students)
JOSH REYNOLDS - Georgia Dance Theatre alumnus & member of Royal Winnipeg Ballet (pictured with his wife & Principal Dancer, JoAnn Sundermeier)
HAYLEY KEIR - Georgia Dance Theatre Professional Company alumna & current Ballet Mistress of GAD & the Performing Arts
For additional information on the successes of GAD/GDT Alumni Students please visit our Alumni page.
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 11 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 sherri@gadance.com.
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:
GRAYSON DAVIS - Georgia Dance Theatre alumnus & member of American Ballet Theatre of New York (pictured with Misty Copeland of ABT)
NICHOLE MARTIN - Georgia Dance Theatre Pre-Professional & Professional Company alumna & current Associate Director/Marketing Director at GAD & the Performing Arts
(pictured w/ GAD Pre-Professional Students)
JOSH REYNOLDS - Georgia Dance Theatre alumnus & member of Royal Winnipeg Ballet (pictured with his wife & Principal Dancer, JoAnn Sundermeier)
HAYLEY KEIR - Georgia Dance Theatre Professional Company alumna & current Ballet Mistress of GAD & the Performing Arts
For additional information on the successes of GAD/GDT Alumni Students please visit our Alumni page.
EDUCATIONAL & ACADEMIC COMPONENTS OFFERED

WORK STUDY/ MENTORSHIP PROGRAM WITH FCBOE & CCBOE
CONTINUES AT GAD & THE PERFORMING ARTS
We are honored to have been chosen to partner with the Fayette County Board of Education and Coweta County Board of Education Mentorship/Work Study and Internship Programs a few years ago and we are excited to continue that partnership.
These programs are designed for the High School Junior and Senior to receive hands on training in the arts including academic credit to attend dance classes with the professionals of Georgia Dance Theatre and to become an assistant dance educator at
Georgia Academy of Dance & the Performing Arts!
We are privileged to have been able to watch graduates of these programs go on to pursue a career in the arts.
To find out more information on the Mentorship/Work Study and Internship Programs please contact Artistic Director Sherri Davis by clicking here!
WORK STUDY/ MENTORSHIP PROGRAM WITH FCBOE & CCBOE
CONTINUES AT GAD & THE PERFORMING ARTS
We are honored to have been chosen to partner with the Fayette County Board of Education and Coweta County Board of Education Mentorship/Work Study and Internship Programs a few years ago and we are excited to continue that partnership.
These programs are designed for the High School Junior and Senior to receive hands on training in the arts including academic credit to attend dance classes with the professionals of Georgia Dance Theatre and to become an assistant dance educator at
Georgia Academy of Dance & the Performing Arts!
We are privileged to have been able to watch graduates of these programs go on to pursue a career in the arts.
To find out more information on the Mentorship/Work Study and Internship Programs please contact Artistic Director Sherri Davis by clicking here!
ACADEMIC & HOME SCHOOLING SUPPORT
Georgia Academy of Dance & the Performing Arts is the only program in South Atlanta that has dedicated Directors that provide academic & home schooling support and guidance.
Students enrolled in the conservatory program receive daily instruction as a pre-professional dancer while participating in a challenging academic curriculum which includes college preparatory, honors, and advanced placement courses. These courses are offered on line through the State of Georgia, Konos Academy, and Georgia Connections Academy.
An additional approved program by GAD Conservatory Program if the Trinity Hybrid Program.
Please click the links below to learn more these academic & home schooling opportunities.
To learn more information about the Academic component of our Conservatory Program, please contact us at info@gadance.com.