WELCOME
Kelly Perry, Studio Owner, Artistic Director
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It has been my dream for many years to open a performing arts studio in my hometown of Newland, NC, where students can study dance, acting, and music all under one roof in a safe and friendly environment. Numerous studies have found that training in the arts benefits young people by helping them develop creative thinking, teamwork, discipline, and self-confidence. With this in mind, it is the mission of Blue Ridge Performing Arts Academy to provide the highest level of artistic education for students in the Avery County area, to enrich their lives, and to help them reach their fullest potential as artists, leaders, and citizens.
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We will kick off the 2022-2023 season with an array of summer dance camps for ages 3 to 17. Fall classes will begin on August 22 and loosely follow the Avery County school calendar. The season will conclude with a spring recital, allowing students to demonstrate what they have learned and worked so hard on during the year.
At Blue Ridge Performing Arts Academy we provide dance and music lessons for children ages 24 months thru 12th grade. We proudly offer instruction in Pre-Ballet, Ballet, Pointe, Tap, Jazz, Modern, Contemporary, Liturgical, Hip Hop, Piano, and Voice. In the years ahead, we hope to build on this base and offer an even wider range of classes. I hope you will join us on our mission to help create tomorrow's leaders through dance and the arts.
UPCOMING EVENTS
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2022/2023 Dance Registration Online registration is now open for returning students. New student registration opens July 2nd at the Newland Independence Day Festival. Students may also stop by the studio to register on Saturday, July 16 - 10am-3:00pm Friday, July 29 - 3:00pm-7:00pm Sunday, August 7 - 3:00pm-6:00pm For more information, click on the link below. |
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BRPAA Spring Dance Performance Join us for an exciting afternoon or evening of entertainment as the Blue Ridge Performing Arts Academy dancers take the stage! Saturday, June 4 at 6:30 pm and Sunday, June 5 at 3:00 pm Banner Elk School. The public is invited to attend. Admission is free! |
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2022 BRPAA Spring Piano and Vocal Recital Come enjoy our annual BRPAA music recital - a free afternoon of family-friendly music including performances by our piano and vocal students! Sunday, May 29 at 2:00 pm First Baptist Church of Newland No ticket required |
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Spring Break No classes April 15-22 Regular classes resume on Monday, April 25. http://clipart-library.com/clipart/539343.htm |
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Night of Worship Community Service Sunday, April 3rd, 6pm Avery County Cooperative Extension Center Our BRPAA Liturgical students and Performance Team will be participating in this special night of worship. |
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Studio Easter Egg Hunt &
Summer Camp Registration Saturday, April 2nd 1-2pm Shultz Circle Park Playground Bring your friends! |
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Happy New Year Spring Semester classes begin on Tuesday, January 4th. In the event of inclement weather, a decision regarding studio closing will be made by 2:00 pm. Announcements will be made by email, social media, and studio phone recording. |
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Christmas Break The studio will be closed for Christmas break December 20th thru January 3rd. Classes will resume on Tuesday, January 4th. Wishing you and your family a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! |
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A Hometown Christmas Join us on Friday, December 3rd as we usher in the Christmas season with a special night of entertainment, featuring local, Avery County talent, including our very own BRPAA dancers! Heritage Park Community Center 661 Vale Rd Newland, NC 6:00 PM |
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Newland Christmas Parade
Saturday, December 4, 2021 6:00 pm |
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Thanksgiving Break The studio will be closed for Thanksgiving break November 24 thru November 27. Classes will resume on Monday, November 29. |
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No Labor Day Classes
Blue Ridge Performing Arts Academy will be closed Monday, September 6th for Labor Day. Regular classes will resume Tuesday, September 7th. We wish everyone a safe and happy Labor Day Weekend! www.fg-a.com |
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BRPAA Spring Performance May 29th and 30th Thank you to everyone who turned out for the Blue Ridge Performing Arts Academy first annual spring dance performance and acting showcase! It was a magical weekend, and we couldn't have done it without all of our wonderful dancers, families, and volunteers! |
