Georgia Academy of Dance and the Performing Arts

Georgia Academy of Dance & the Performing Arts is a dance and music education academy established in 1990 by Founder and Artistic Director Sherri Davis. It is the official school of Georgia Dance Theatre and provides arts education with high artistic standards in a positive atmosphere where students can explore their potential. The academy is in its 36th season and focuses on building self-esteem through distinguished arts education, serving Fayette, Coweta, and surrounding counties.

The academy is located at 1000 Southpark Drive, Peachtree City, GA, in Southpark Business Park. The mailing address is PO Box 3163, Peachtree City, GA 30269.

The academy offers dance and music education including Classical Ballet, Pointe, Modern, Jazz, Tap, Acro, Hip Hop, Leaps & Turns, Lyrical, Cheer Dance, Dance Team Prep, Contemporary Choreography, and Latin Fusion. Programs include Early Childhood classes, Youth & Teen programs, Adult programs, Pre-Professional training, and an intensive Conservatory Program offering approximately 21-25 hours per week of professional instruction. The academy also offers Progressing Ballet Technique, summer camps, intensives, performance opportunities, accredited mentorship programs, scholarship programs, and career counseling. Facilities include over 15,000 square feet with professional sprung flooring, Marley dance flooring, viewing windows, and a dancewear boutique.

Students of all ages and levels can join the academy. The Conservatory Program is by invitation only for pre-professional level ballet students of the academy, though students not involved in the academy are welcome to audition.

The academy caters to ages 2 and up, from early childhood through adults. Early Childhood Programs serve ages 2-6, Youth & Teen Programs serve intermediate levels, Adult Programs are available, and Pre-Professional and Conservatory Programs serve advanced-level dancers.

Yes, the academy offers performance opportunities, accredited mentorship programs, scholarship programs, and career counseling. Conservatory students may take class and rehearse with members of the professional and trainee companies of Georgia Dance Theatre and may receive additional roles in 10 major full-length productions and other performances throughout the season. Students have received fine arts scholarships and acceptances to professional performing companies and colleges throughout the United States and abroad.

The academy's training is based on professional instruction and artistic education from classical to contemporary. Staff member Ariana Serrano received ballet training in the Vaganova syllabus from Perm State Ballet. The Progressing Ballet Technique program uses structured progression of exercises with an exercise ball to train alignment, posture, and muscle memory. Students are developed with a diverse skill set including artistry, creativity, discipline, and confidence.

Yes, all students are able to perform in annual productions such as The Nutcracker Ballet, The Nutcracker Tea, Master Works, and End of the Season Productions.

The main office number is 770-631-3128. Email redacted@example.com for general inquiries or redacted@example.com to contact Artistic Director Sherri Davis.