History and MissionOur mission is to provide a positive atmosphere where the potential artist in each may be explored and given the opportunity to thrive
Georgia 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. The Academy is located in Peachtree City and serves Fayette, Coweta, and surrounding counties. 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. 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. To foster potential toward a professional career in the arts, Davis established Georgia Dance Theatre, a non-profit civic organization, in 1990. This performing company offers an elite and intensive dance education and performance opportunities, as well as a pathway for those looking to embark on a professional dance career. In 1996, Georgia Dance Theatre Professional Company was created to elevate these students' exposure to professional artists. Today, Georgia Dance Theatre is an expanding non-profit organization that enjoys growing recognition for its accomplishments nationwide. It reaches thousands of individuals each year through professional performances, educational outreach initiatives, and active participation in charitable organizations and events. The scholarship program continues to provide valuable opportunities for aspiring artists. Georgia Academy of Dance & the Performing Arts believes that the arts can bring courage, perseverance, and self-esteem to any child. 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. Georgia Academy of Dance & the Performing Arts’ state of the art facilities have over 15,000 square feet of space which includes 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 our GAD PTC location to service our dancers in dance attire. Join us at Georgia Academy of Dance & the Performing Arts as we inspire the artist within. |
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Inspiring the Artist Within
