Classes begin the week of August 21st!
Welcome to BRPAA!
Home of the High Country Youth Ballet
At Blue Ridge Performing Arts Academy it is our mission 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. We proudly offer instruction in Pre-Ballet, Ballet, Pointe, Tap, Jazz, Modern, Contemporary, Liturgical, Hip Hop, Piano, and Voice for children ages 24 months thru 12th grade.  
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UPCOMING EVENTS

​Summer Camps
Join the fun!
​Make new friends
Explore a new style of dance 
Keep up your skills over the summer
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For more information, follow the link below.

​2023 Spring Dance Performance
Our 3rd annual spring dance performance will be held on Saturday, June 3rd at 6:30 pm and
Sunday, June 4th at 3:00 pm
Banner Elk Elementary School
The public is invited to attend.
Entry is by donation (no tickets needed). 
All proceeds will fund scholarships for deserving
students, who need a helping hand to pursue their
​dancing dreams
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​Spring Break
No classes April 7-14, 2023
Regular classes resume on Monday, April 17.

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Studio Easter Egg Hunt &
Summer Camp Registration
Saturday, April 1, 2023
2-3pm
Shultz Circle Park Playground
Bring your friends!
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​Happy New Year
Spring Semester classes begin on Tuesday, January 3rd. 
​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 19th thru January 2nd.
Classes will resume on Tuesday, January 3rd. 
Wishing you and your family a very
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

​A Hometown Christmas
Join us on Friday, December 10th 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 3, 2022
6:00 pm

​Dance Team Performance
Rescheduled for Oct 8th
Please join us for an hour of family friendly entertainment as our Blue Ridge Performing Arts Academy Dancers
take the stage at the 2022 Newland Fall Festival! 
Date: Saturday, October 8th
Time: 4:00pm-5:00pm
Location: In front of the Riverwalk Bandstand
We hope to see you there!
Avery Homecoming Parade
  • Friday, September 16, 2022
  • Meet on the square in Newland at 3:30pm.
  • Parade starts at 4:00pm.
  • Children ages 7 and younger will need a parent to ride or walk with them.
  • Pre-Ballet and Levels 1 & 2 will be seated on the float first.
  • If the float fills up, students in Levels 2 and up may walk behind the float…so be sure to wear comfortable athletic shoes!
  • Bring your favorite candy to toss to the crowd!

​No Labor Day Classes
Blue Ridge Performing Arts Academy will be closed Monday, September 5th for Labor Day. Regular classes will resume Tuesday, September 6th. We wish everyone a safe and happy Labor Day Weekend! 
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