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.

"GBAD Youth Company Auditions on 1/17/10 @ 2pm"

GBAD is forming Great Bay Youth Company for dancers that are more serious about dance and desire more performance opportunities. Auditions will be held on January 17, 2010 in the GBAD studios. Auditions are open to dancers from 12-20 years of age. Only 8-10 dancers will be accepted into the program. Acceptance is based on a variety of criteria is at the sole discretion of the director.

"An 1836 Portsmouth Nutcracker"

GBAD annually produces the holiday classic 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 and all over the New England area, faculty members, and guest artists from well-known companies such as Boston Ballet and American Ballet Theater.

Audition Information
Audition Cover Letter
Audition Form
Rehearsal Information
Cast Sweatshirts & Tees
Costume Accessory List
Nutcracker Volunteer Form

"Annual School Year Spring Performance"

All GBAD students, ages 4 and above, are given the option to perform in the year-end spring performance. The performance is typically held in late May/early June.. Rehearsals for the performance are held outside of class time and the purchase of costuming is required.

"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.