About Us
Great Bay Academy of Dance (GBAD) is the Seacoast’s premiere Dance Education Center. Established in 2009 by Elisa Gerasin, GBAD's foundation is built upon 29-years of excellence in dance education.
GBAD is competition free; our students do not participate in dance competitions. Instead we focus on providing excellence in dance education and enriching performance opportunities that help all our dancers to develop confidence, stage presence, and artistry and skills that exist beyond our students' lives at GBAD.
We offer our students the finest in studio facilities and an outstanding professionally trained faculty with a teaching style that brings out the creativity and individuality in young artists.
GBAD's goal is to instill qualities that will carry students through their entire lives. Whether they choose to pursue a career in dance or simply enrich their recreation and lives with self-discipline, poise and appreciation for the arts, studying at GBAD is a rewarding experience.
Mission
Our mission is to educate dancers of all ages about the various forms of dance and movement with excellence and integrity and in a manner that embraces a passion for the art form.Vision
Our vision is to own and operate a dance education center that focuses on providing the highest quality dance education experience in our service area coupled with social experiences and healthy lifestyle experiences that will be embraced by our students for the rest of their lives.
We believe that the arts and personal creativity is at the core of individuality and our vision is to provide services that will instill these qualities in our students.