All the Announcements

Announcements are alerts and notifications for NHAPA dancers and their parents.

Fall 2013 Schedule Posted!

Welcome to our FALL 2013 schedule. (NHAPA FALL CLASS SCHEDULE) Please use this along with the class recommendations as your guide for selecting classes for the new season!  PRIORITY REGISTRATION for all returning students are being accepted through May 25th!  Secure …

Latest News from Larissa & Up With People!

We were so excited to hear from NHAPA/SCDC alum Larissa Claar  & her wonderful adventures.  Now headed for Mexico City, Larissa is enjoying her performances, host families and community service  Read more about her adventures and share in her experience!……

Makeup Schedule for Missed Non-Company Classes Posted!

Due to storms over the winter, several classes will need to be made up. We have made every effort to schedule these at the regular class time but, unfortunately, in some cases this was not possible. We appreciate your effort …

JOIN US! SUMMER 2013!

JOIN US for one of the terrific SUMMER CAMPS or PROGRAM SESSIONS! Both our JUST FOR KICKS (Multi-Genre) and HIP HOP CAMP will have the opportunity to perform with the SCDC at Prescott Park.  SUMMER is a great time to …

NHAPA Senior Wins Scholarship

NHAPA senior & SCDC Dance Captain, Kristin Burke was recently awarded a $250 Jazz Scholarship from Jump Dance Convention. Kristin participated the convention February 16th and 17th in New York City along with SCDC Senior Rebecca Costa and Associate Directors, …

New York, New York!

This past weekend, company seniors, Kristin Burke and Rebecca Costa, along with Associate Directors, Robyne and Kim Patent, traveled to New York City to participate in the Jump Dance Convention. They spent two full days taking intensive workshops with an …

“An Affair to Remember” -What a fantastic Evening!

What a MAGICAL EVENING on Saturday at the Blue Ocean Music Hall as the SCDC hosted its annual GALA.  CONGRATULATIONS to ALL the performers who performed beautifully!  THANK YOU to the attendees who helped make the event a great success! …

And the Winner Is….

What a fantastic weekend at ACCESS BROADWAY competition held in Mystic, CT.  The COMPANY proudly received multiple awards and hi-scores.  The Junior Performance Group received PLATINUM for “HEADS “, The SCDC & PG received PLATINUM for “GONE POSTAL”, “SORT OF”, “AVE MARIA” and “AMERICANO”

Outreach Program at Swasey School

Last week, Associate Director Robyne Lundgren, along with SCDC Alumni Christian Gray, taught a full week of Hip Hop classes at Swasey Central Elementary School in Brentwood, NH. Classes were taught at various levels for all kindergarden through fifth grade …

Dancing with Soccer Stars

The SCDC  performed to an energetic audience at Seacoast United Foundation’s 16th Annual Gala Night & Auction on Saturday,  February 2 at the Wentworth by the Sea Hotel & Spa. The dancers (and their SUSC partners) put on a wonderful show. Click through to learn more!

Update from Up With People

Check out how Up With People did during their New England tour!

REMINDER of 2013 Performance & Rehearsal Dates

Although the dates of the performances were posted-classes will be assigned to one or more performances.  We plan to post this no later than the week of APRIL 8th.  Once the classes have been assigned to a show we will …

It’s not too late to JOIN US!

Interested in JOINING US for the new dance year?  New families are welcome to visit our facility, learn more about our program, register for classes & meet our dynamic staff!  Call or email us to schedule an appointment!

SCDC A “Big” Hit

Members of the SCDC performed recently at the annual BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS of the Greater Seacoast fundraiser.  Alyssa Salmon-Marketing & Development Manager for the organization writes: “The dancers from NH Academy of Performing Arts were a hit at the …

NHAPA Artistic Directors attend DTW Expo & Conference in Las Vegas

NHAPA Artistic Director Marie Patent along with Associate Directors Robyne & Kim Patent recently attended the four day Dance Teacher Web Teacher Expo and Conference in Las Vegas where they participated in a diverse array of professional development courses, workshops for …

NHAPA students win Miss Seabrook titles

Congratulations to Kerri Sears on her recent crowning a the 32nd annual Miss Seabrook pageant.  Kerri is an accomplished singer, actress and dancer, having “been a performer since the age of 3″-Other NHAPA students/alum receiving recognition-Leslie Orozco-second runner up for …

Company Audition Results

Congratulations to all dancers who participated in the Company Auditions Thursday and Friday-June 21 & 22nd!  GREAT JOB & EFFORT by all!  We are pleased to announce our NEW COMPANY MEMBERS for 2012-13

2013 Show Tickets- Now On Sale!

Don’t Panic!  Plenty of tickets for all performances are still available!  Tickets for our 56th Annual Dance Concerts-FASCINATING RHYTHMS can be purchased online  via the Show Tickets link on the homepage of our website. Ticket Prices: Matinee $16.00/$20 at the door, Sunday Evening …

2013 Recital Information Grid

Check here for this year’s recital grid that articulates all dates and times for performance, pictures and rehearsals as information becomes available. Updated 5/18/13