Southern Appalachian Dance Academy

10/12/2026

SAVE THE DATE// Our mice and soldiers are ready for ‘The Nutcracker’! 🐭📯Get your tickets now!

🎟️ sadcdance.org/upcomingevents

10/09/2026

FLASHBACK FRIDAY// Our tiny dancers had a blast backstage last year at The Nutcracker! Don’t miss the chance to see this group and many others in their new roles in December! 🩰🤩

Mark your calendars and join us at Emory & Henry’s McGlothlin Center for the Arts!

School Performances:
December 10th (Sensory Friendly) at 10:00am
December 11th at 10:00am

Public Performances:
December 11th (Pay-What-You-Want) and 12th at 7:30pm
December 13th at 2:00pm

10/07/2026

THE NUTCRACKER// Sheep, Soldiers, and Nestlings, Oh My! Our studio dancers are all smiles trying on their costumes for the first time! This is where the magic begins! 🤩

With a cast of 90, there’s plenty of beautiful costumes to enjoy! 🩰🧑‍🩰

Mark your calendars and join us at Emory & Henry’s McGlothlin Center for the Arts!

School Performances:
December 10th (Sensory Friendly) at 10:00am
December 11th at 10:00am

Public Performances:
December 11th (Pay-What-You-Want) and 12th at 7:30pm
December 13th at 2:00pm

10/05/2026

SADA FUN// Our resident studio goose, “Gwendolyn”, is one of our favorite instructors! Never a dull moment at SADA! 😂🪿🩰

Come and join the fun! For more information, email [email protected] or call 276-608-7509

10/04/2026

NEW CLASS ALERT// We are so excited to offer a new moment class lead by Contessa Hayter! Starting Monday, October 5th! This class is a great way to get your week started peacefully! 🧘‍♀️

For more information, email [email protected] or call 276-608-7509

09/19/2026

THE NUTCRACKER// So proud of our Level 6’s for crushing their first Nutcracker audition! We can’t wait to see them shine onstage!🎄🩰

09/15/2026

THE NUTCRACKER// Our children’s auditions and rehearsals are just within reach! We can’t wait to get started on this magical production alongside our professional company and guest artists! 🎄

Mark your calendars and join us at Emory & Henry’s McGlothlin Center for the Arts!

December 11th & 12th at 7:30pm
December 13th at 2:00pm

Tickets are on sale now!

https://www.simpletix.com/e/the-nutcracker-tickets-286557

09/09/2026

09/01/2026

FIRST DAY OF CLASS// The wait is over! We are so excited to get back in the studio with our new and returning dancers!

This year is going to be amazing! It’s not too late to register! Come join the fun! 🩰🤩

For more information, email [email protected] or call 276-608-7509

08/27/2026

2026-2027 SADA SEASON// This season at Southern Appalachian Dance Academy is about so much more than regular classes! We love creating opportunities for our dancers to perform, serve, and build community!

Here is a sneak peak of what’s in store in for 26-27!

🩰Professional Performance Opportunities SADA Students have the chance to perform alongside our professional company in our productions including ‘The Nutcracker and ‘Alice in Wonderland’!

🏠Outreach & Community Engagement
We love sharing the art of dance with our community! Our dancers love to give back to our community throughout the season at local schools, assisted living facilities, and more!

🍭Dolly-Inspired Hard Candy Christmas Fundraiser
We can’t wait to host our first annual Hard Candy Christmas Fundraiser in honor of Dolly Parton with proceeds going toward local libraries! More details coming soon.

☀️ Summer Camps
We are already excited for Summer 2027 with camps including Dolly’s Coat of Many Colors, Toy Story, and more! 🌈🧸

We can’t wait to get this season started! Don’t miss out on the fun! Our 2026-2027 season begins on September 1st!

For more information, email [email protected] or call 276/608-7509

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