season calendar
2024/2025
IMPORTANT DATES
AUGUST 18: Online Registration Deadline for all 2024/2025 season classes.
AUGUST 29: In-person New Student Registration at HCPAA studios from 5:30PM-7:00PM.
SEPTEMBER 3: First day of classes.
OCTOBER 24: Annual deadline to order and pay for HCPAA Merchandise.
OCTOBER 31: Halloween. (No classes.)
NOVEMBER 8: Ashe County Holiday Parade Rehearsal.
NOVEMBER 14: First installment of costume payments due.
NOVEMBER 15: Ashe County Holiday Parade Rehearsal.
NOVEMBER 16: Ashe County Holiday Parade.
NOVEMBER 27-29: Thanksgiving Break. (No classes.)
DECEMBER 12: Second installment of costume payments due.
DECEMBER 19: Last day of classes before Winter Break begins.
DECEMBER 20-JANUARY 3: Winter Break. (No classes.)
JANUARY 6: Classes resume.
JANUARY 16: Third and final installment of costume payments due.
JANUARY 23: Competition fees for optional S/D/T competition due.
FEBRUARY 13: Competition fees for first competition due.
MARCH 13: Competition fees for second competition due.
MARCH 14-16: Optional Solo/Duet/Trio Competition (TBA.)
MARCH 22: HCPAA Competitive Dance Showcase.
APRIL 10: Competition fees for third competition due.
APRIL 11-13: First Annual Competition Weekend (TBA.)
APRIL 21-22: Spring Break (No classes.)
MAY 2-4: Second Annual Competition Weekend (TBA.)
MAY 5-8: HCPAA Dance and Theatre Showcase Rehearsals.
MAY 9: HCPAA Dance Showcase #1 (7:00PM.)
MAY 10: HCPAA Theatre Showcase (11:00AM) and HCPAA Dance Showcase #2 (3:00PM.)
MAY 16-18: Third Annual Competition Weekend (TBA.)
First Day of Classes
Classes missed on Labor Day Monday, September 5 will be accounted for on the 5th Monday of October.
Tumbling Clinic with Mountain Elite at HCPAA
Tumbling Clinic with Mountain Elite at HCPAA studios for ages 6-18.
First Annual Merch Deadline
First annual deadline to order HCPAA Merchandise. Final day to submit cash or check payments.
Class Registration
Registration for students in Grades 4 and up at HCPAA studios from 10:00 AM-4:00 PM.
Class Registration
Registration for students in Pre-K, Kindergarten, and Grades 1-3 at HCPAA studios from 5:00-8:00 PM.
Elevation Station
Join Mrs. Suzanne and Picasso the Performing Panda™ as they journey on the High Country Express to the amazing Elevation Station! Along the way we’ll travel through fun, imaginary worlds full of music, dancing, and the most fascinating and friendly characters. This three-day creativity camp will introduce Pre-K children ages 3-5 to the joy and wonder of the performing arts. Parents are invited to join us on the final day to experience the excitement for themselves. The adventure takes place August 2, 3, and 4 from 5:30-6:30pm at HCPAA studios. Total cost for all three days is only $35 per child. Discover the sensation that is Elevation Station!
Elevation Station
Join Mrs. Suzanne and Picasso the Performing Panda™ as they journey on the High Country Express to the amazing Elevation Station! Along the way we’ll travel through fun, imaginary worlds full of music, dancing, and the most fascinating and friendly characters. This three-day creativity camp will introduce Pre-K children ages 3-5 to the joy and wonder of the performing arts. Parents are invited to join us on the final day to experience the excitement for themselves. The adventure takes place August 2, 3, and 4 from 5:30-6:30pm at HCPAA studios. Total cost for all three days is only $35 per child. Discover the sensation that is Elevation Station!
Elevation Station
Join Mrs. Suzanne and Picasso the Performing Panda™ as they journey on the High Country Express to the amazing Elevation Station! Along the way we’ll travel through fun, imaginary worlds full of music, dancing, and the most fascinating and friendly characters. This three-day creativity camp will introduce Pre-K children ages 3-5 to the joy and wonder of the performing arts. Parents are invited to join us on the final day to experience the excitement for themselves. The adventure takes place August 2, 3, and 4 from 5:30-6:30pm at HCPAA studios. Total cost for all three days is only $35 per child. Discover the sensation that is Elevation Station!
Mandatory HCPAA Dance and Theatre Orientation
Orientation for all HCPAA Dance and Theatre students at HCPAA studios.