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 2021-2022 season with an array of summer dance and theater camps for ages 3 to 17. Fall classes will begin on August 30 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 have something for everyone from ages 18 months to adult. We proudly offer instruction in Pre-Ballet, Ballet, Pointe, Tap, Jazz, Modern, Contemporary, Liturgical, Hip Hop, Acting, and Piano. 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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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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New Student Registration Saturday, July 3rd Join us at the Newland Independence Day Festival! Cheer our students on at 11:00 am as they dance in the Newland Independence Day Parade. Then head on over to our booth for fun games and to register for acting, dance, and music lessons! We have something for everyone from age 18 months to adult! |
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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! |
