Performance Opportunities, GBAD

An essential component of dance education is performance. It gives students the opportunity to showcase their personal achievements, hard work, dedication, and artistry. GBAD students have unique opportunities to gain performing experience through two annual presentations, "An 1836 Portsmouth Nutcracker" and the annual spring Academy performance. Performances are optional for all students ages 4 and above.

In addition to these two performances, in-studio performances are held throughout the school year featuring all levels of students. For our littlest of dancers, who might not quite be ready to perform in front of a large audience, presentations are held at special times throughout the year in conjunction with holidays and end of trimester classes. For older students, the opportunity to present student choreography is welcomed throughout the year within studio presentations. Collaborative performance efforts with other local arts organizations are encouraged and presented at various venues throughout the community.

"An 1836 Portsmouth Nutcracker"

GBAD is producing this annual holiday classic, now in its 24th year, at The Music Hall in downtown Portsmouth, NH. This unique presentation incorporates local Portsmouth, NH history with authentic costumes of the early 1800's and with settings designed in Seacoast themes. The cast includes auditioned students from GBAD, non-GBAD students, faculty members and guest artists from well-known companies such as Boston Ballet and American Ballet Theater.

Nutcracker Audition Schedule 2011
Nutcracker Audition Form 2011
Rehearsal Information - will be posted after cast has been released on 9/22
Nutcracker Volunteer Form

Great Bay Academy Student Performing Company

GBAD's student performing company, is a selected group of dancers, considered to be the community outreach and performing arm of the Academy. The group was created to provide aspiring dancers with the practical experience of working within a dance company. Members have the opportunity to work with guest choreographers/teachers and are given wider performance opportunities outside the scheduled Academy performances.

Culmination Performance

GBAD's culmination performance is the only school-wide performance of the year. Our dancer's exhibit all that they have learned throughout the Fall & Winter Trimesters for family and friends in a local theater setting. This production focuses more on dance as an art form with techniques & fundamentals, rather than costumes & make-up.

Annual School Year Spring Performance

All GBAD students, ages 4 and above, are given the opportunity to audition for the spring performance. GBAD will present "Cinderella & Fairy Festival" on June 9, 2012, the same day as Market Square Day at The GBAD Studio Theater. Audition date and times TBA.