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CELEBRATE WITH US

Over 30 years performing and practicing in the High Point area with over 300 students going on to careers in the performing arts.

High Point Ballet, a not-for-profit 501c3, is a pre-professional program for the diversified dancer.  Our training is based on a broad spectrum of movement rooted in classical training outlined for optimum advancement.

From the most classical to the most contemporary dancer, our mission is to create strong dancers, who are highly technical, can perform with confidence, experience, and assuredness to brave the current world of dance.

ROMANCING THE DANCE MAY 12 & 13, TICKETS ON SALE

Spring Performance

ROMANCING THE DANCE
May 12, 7:30pm
May 13, 2:00pm

HIGH POINT THEATRE

TICKETS ON SALE MARCH 1

Does your heart skip a beat when the music starts? When you hear the “groove”, do you want to grab your partner and “swing”, or sway “cheek to cheek” to the sounds of Sinatra, or try out your ballroom steps when you hear the sultry sounds of the tango and salsa? Or, does the electric blend of blues, funk and jazz found in Prince’s creations, move your soul? Then don’t miss Gary Taylor’s iconic “Romancing the Dance”. Only two performances!

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22-23 Season Class Schedule

2022-2023 SEASON OF CLASSES – August 8, 2022- June 7, 2023 FEES: Registration:  Paid seasonally Tuition:  Package (Aug-1/2 month of June).  Payments may be made annually, by the semester, or monthly and are based on level placement. Production:  Set fee per performance (certain roles may require additional charges). On-line interactive classes offered at no additional…

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Nutcracker Magic

THE HOLIDAY TRADITION RETURNS!
SEASON 36, DECEMBER 2023

FULL FEATURE PERFORMANCES
December 15 and 16, 2023, 7:30pm
December 17, 2023, 2:00pm and
LAND OF THE SWEETS
SPECIAL CHILDREN’S PERFORMANCE, December 16, 2023, 2:00pm

TICKETS ON SALE LABOR DAY WEEKEND 2023!

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ABOUT

High Point Ballet provides a vast repertoire of classical and contemporary dance works as well as arts education programs for all. Currently, over 300 members of the company have gone on to such noted schools and companies as University of North Carolina School of the Arts, Point Park, School of American Ballet, Boston Conservatory, Atlanta Ballet, Kansas City Ballet, Pacific Northwest Ballet, Pennsylvania Ballet, The Hartt School, Joffrey Ballet, SUNY Purchase, Northwest Ballet, Alvin Ailey, Ballet Met, River North Dance Chicago, Pilobolus, Royal Carribean Cruises, Holland America, Disney, Busch Gardens, Norwegian Cruise Lines, RWS Talent Agency (NYC) and Momix.

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A LITTLE HISTORY

High Point Ballet, the vision of Founder and Executive Director, Rita Taylor, held its debut performance in 1987 and is an affiliate of the High Point Arts Council. Comprised of professional and pre-professional members, the Company has been a member of Regional Dance America’s Southeastern Regional Ballet Association for over 20 years. The vision of the Company has been to create a diverse company encompassing a wide array of technical and theatrical elements of dance.

PERFORMING MEMBERS

High Point Ballet strives to and excels in providing an encouraging, positive, and inspiring environment for all aspiring dancers. Performing members receive conservatory style training with a diverse subject curriculum based on age and level. Members are eligible for participation in all major performances as well as several festivals and conferences held throughout the year.
Members benefit from training with award winning choreographers, professional performers, and seasoned technical and creative staff from throughout the nation. In addition, masters classes in all forms of dance are offered to members.
2023 Summer Intensive June 12 – July 7
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Excited to join the @hp_artscouncil for their St. Patrick’s Day celebrations!
Wonderful adjudication for the 2023 @rda_southeast festival! Great to have adjudicator, Penny Askew, join us this evening!
Happy Holidays to our cast, crew, and everyone who attended our 2022 Nutcracker!
See the Nutcracker Prince and the Rat King battle it out one last time today at 2pm at the @hptheatre!
Just two more chances to join Clara on her journey this holiday season!
Sweet Magic awaits you at our Land of the Sweets performance today at 2pm at the @hptheatre!
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PHOTO CREDIT: Gary Taylor Photography

Artistic Director, Gary Taylor is the creative eye behind the images. Learn more

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