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Georgia Dance Theatre is a non-profit performing company that celebrates artistry and believes in inspiring the artist within.

08/24/2026

🙌🏻Georgia Dance Theatre is thrilled to announce that at the age of 16, Mallory McDonnell has been selected as a Trainee to the professional company for the 2026–27 season!
Mallory has spent the last 13 years training in classical and contemporary dance at Georgia Academy of Dance & the Performing Arts. For five of those years, she excelled as a scholarship member of Georgia Dance Theatre’s pre-professional division.
We are incredibly proud to provide Mallory with a direct pathway to advance her professional career within the very studio and company that fostered her growth from the beginning.
Please join us in celebrating Mallory and this outstanding milestone in her dance journey! 🩰
📸Pictured is Mallory in NYC attending the 2026 summer intensive of the prestigious School of American Ballet. See less

08/19/2026

🩰NUTCRACKER BALLET AUDITIONS 💂
♦️Saturday, Sept. 12th,2026
♦️At Georgia Academy of Dance & the Performing Arts
♦️1000 Southpark Drive * Peachtree City
♦️All dancers, ages 5&up, accepted and will perform!
We invite you to be part of South Atlanta's only professional production, brought to life by Georgia Dance Theatre in collaboration with Georgia Academy of Dance & the Performing Arts.
This is a remarkable opportunity for every aspiring dancer in our community, ages 5 and up, to perform in this professional production —where everyone who auditions is guaranteed a role!
For more AUDITION information, visit www.gadance.com.
We can't wait to see all the potential future artists at auditions—let's create unforgettable memories together!

08/13/2026

🙌🏻Congratulations to Kendall Romey! Kendall has accepted an invitation into the Trainee program at Renovate Ballet, a professional faith-based dance ministry company. Kendall trained with Georgia Academy of Dance & the Performing Arts for the past 15 seasons and was a scholarship member of Georgia Dance Theatre for 5 years. Kendall was also a part of the Conservatory program of the Academy.
Driven by a lifelong calling to missions, Kendall is excited to use the power of dance to share the Gospel globally.
BRAVO Kendall! 🙌🏻
📸by Davel Photography

08/11/2026

🙌🏻Congratulations to Karina Acebo! At just 15 years old, Karina has earned a scholarship to Houston Ballet Academy’s prestigious Professional Division for the 2026–2027 season.
Karina received her classical and contemporary training from Georgia Academy of Dance & the Performing Arts where she began her training at the age of 4. Karina was also a Senior scholarship member of Georgia Dance Theatre performing company and a Conservatory student of the Academy.
BRAVO Karina! We are all so very proud of you and we celebrate your continued dance journey with Houston Ballet!

08/10/2026

GEORGIA DANCE THEATRE AUDITIONS!
🗓️Saturday, August 15th
⏱️Begins at 2:00 – check times for age and level groups
📍1000 Southpark Drive/PTC at
Georgia Academy of Dance & the Performing
Audition Info link: https://gadance.com/auditions/
Georgia Dance Theatre, official performing company and scholarship program, located at Georgia Academy of Dance & the Performing Arts is honored to be one of the most commended performing companies in the state of Georgia by the Georgia Council of the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts for “its 30+ year history of cultivating emerging professional performing artists, and for the company’s high standards in arts education and presentation. "The company has also been commended for “its’ inspirational community outreach programs and leadership commendations”.
Thank you to all who continue to support this scholarship program and our efforts in maintaining the highest level of arts education & presentation for our community and beyond!
VISIT the Georgia Dance Theatre website for the Audition Sign Up form and additional information. www.georgiadancetheatre.com

08/03/2026

🩰Official Introduction of Georgia Dance Theatre's new Artistic Director: Jo-Ann Sundermeier Reynolds!🙌🏻

Sundermeier Reynolds began her formal dance training at the Royal Winnipeg Ballet where she received yearly scholarships including the prestigious Prince Edward Award which is awarded to students who demonstrate exceptional levels of talent, commitment, and achievement.

Sundermeier Reynolds went on to dance professionally with Smuin Contemporary Ballet, the Royal Winnipeg Ballet, and the New Orleans Ballet Theatre where she was a Rehearsal Director and the Director of NOBT's trainee program.

During her time at NOBT, not only was Sundermeier a leading principal artist, but she also re-staged full length classical ballets and contemporary works, and was assistant to the choreographer in new creations.

In the 2026-2027 season, Sundermeier Reynolds was named Artistic Director of Georgia Dance Theatre.

Read more about Sundermeier Reynolds and her incredible career in the arts: https://gadance.com/joann-reynolds/
We are so excited for the continued artistry of GDT led by Jo-Ann!

07/28/2026

🙌🏻Congratulations to GAD/GDT alum Isabelle Stanek!
Isabelle will be continuing her dance education on a dance & merit scholarship from Florida State University!🎓
Isabelle achieved multiple dance program acceptances to reputable in state and out of state universities including NYU Tisch School of the Arts!
In addition to her dance scholarships, Isabelle has received academic scholarships to such esteemed universities as Florida State University, Georgia Tech, Butler University, Auburn University, and more.
Isabelle trained with Georgia Academy of Dance & the Performing Arts for 14 years and was also a member of the performing company Georgia Dance Theatre for 5 years!
While at the Academy, she danced several lead roles such as Clara in GDT's Nutcracker Ballet and Peasant Pas from GAD's most recent production of Giselle.
For the 2025-2026 season, Isabelle was selected from Director Sherri Davis' Master Works Choreographic Workshop as Student Choreographer for the Master Works Series 2026 Production.
BRAVO to you Isabelle Stanek!

📸by Davel Photography

06/02/2026

🙌 BRAVO to an amazing season! What an incredible weekend for Georgia Academy of Dance & the Performing Arts and Georgia Dance Theatre as we brought all of our dedication and artistry to the stage! We extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who contributed to the success of these productions, and a special thank you to all the dancers—you make us immensely proud!
We are grateful to everyone who supports our mission of bringing genuine artistry in dance and the arts to the stages of our community!

📸by Davel Photography

05/19/2026

Almost Sold Out! Rehearsals are underway for our A Celebration of Contemporary Dance! Purchase your tickets today!
Georgia Academy of Dance & the Performing Arts in association with Georgia Dance Theatre presents a trio of exhilarating performances at the The Donald W. Nixon Centre for Performing & Visual Arts:
A Celebration of Contemporary Dance
Hansel & Gretel
Giselle
👉Performances are May 30th & 31st
🏛️The Donald W. Nixon Centre for Performing & Visual Arts
🎟️Tickets available at www.gadance.com

05/13/2026

Secure your tickets today for the upcoming May performances by the Georgia Academy of Dance & the Performing Arts in association with Georgia Dance Theatre. Join us for a weekend immersed in colorful and creative performances, showcasing a cherished children’s fairy tale, lively contemporary pieces, and a classic ballet masterpiece brimming with love and betrayal.
🗓️Performances are:
🍭Hansel & Gretel - May 30th at 11:00 AM
💃A Celebration of Contemporary Dance - May 30th at 6:00 pm
🩰Giselle - May 31st at 2:00 pm
🏢The Donald W. Nixon Centre for Performing & Visual Arts
🎟️Tickets available at www.gadance.com
For more information on each performance:

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1000 Southpark Drive
Peachtree City, GA
30269

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http://www.georgiadancetheatre.com/

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