2025-2026 STUDIO CALENDAR

Blue Ridge Performing Arts Academy loosely follows the Avery County Schools calendar; however, the studio does NOT observe all school holidays and closings. Below are studio events and closures to add to your personal calendar. 
​Please contact us if you have any questions.
Date
Event
July 1
Online Registration Opens
August 18
Classes Begin
September 1
Labor Day Holiday - No Classes
September 26
Avery Homecoming Parade - No Classes
October 31
Treat Street - No Classes
November 26, 27, 28
Thanksgiving Break - No Classes
December 12
Full Dress Rehearsal for Nutcracker
Mountain Heritage High School
December 13
Nutcracker Performance @ 7pm
Mountain Heritage High School
December 14
Nutcracker Performance @ 3pm
​Mountain Heritage High School
December 15 - January 1
Christmas Break - No Classes
January 2
Classes Resume
April 3 - 10
Spring Break - No Classes
May 28
Technical Rehearsal for Spring Performance
Location TBA
May 29
Dress Rehearsal for Spring Performance
Location TBA
May 30
Spring Performance
​Location TBA
May 31
Spring Performance
Location TBA
You may view The Nutcracker rehearsal schedule HERE. 
​Weather Cancellations
  • Classes will not automatically be canceled when Avery County Schools are closed.
  • 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. 
  • If classes are canceled by the studio due to inclement weather, makeup classes may be scheduled by the instructor on a Saturday or Sunday.