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 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 & former member of American Ballet Theatre of New York (pictured with Misty Copeland of ABT)
HAYLEY KEIR - Georgia Dance Theatre Professional Company alumna & former Ballet Mistress at GAD & the Performing Arts
JOSH REYNOLDS - Georgia Dance Theatre alumnus & former member of Royal Winnipeg Ballet & current Director of New Orleans Ballet
(pictured with his wife & Principal Dancer, JoAnn Sundermeier)
JENNIFER PEDRAZA - Georgia Dance Theatre Professional Company & Dance Educator at 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 & former member of American Ballet Theatre of New York (pictured with Misty Copeland of ABT)
HAYLEY KEIR - Georgia Dance Theatre Professional Company alumna & former Ballet Mistress at GAD & the Performing Arts
JOSH REYNOLDS - Georgia Dance Theatre alumnus & former member of Royal Winnipeg Ballet & current Director of New Orleans Ballet
(pictured with his wife & Principal Dancer, JoAnn Sundermeier)
JENNIFER PEDRAZA - Georgia Dance Theatre Professional Company & Dance Educator at GAD & the Performing Arts
For additional information on the successes of GAD/GDT Alumni Students please visit our Alumni page.