season calendar
2025/2026
IMPORTANT DATES
AUGUST
AUGUST 17: Online Registration Deadline for all 2025/2026 season classes.
AUGUST 21: In-person New Student Registration at HCPAA studios from 5:30PM-7:00PM.
SEPTEMBER
SEPTEMBER 2: First day of classes.
OCTOBER
OCTOBER 16: Annual deadline to order and pay for HCPAA Merchandise.
OCTOBER 31: Halloween. (No classes)
NOVEMBER
NOVEMBER 7: Ashe County Holiday Parade Rehearsal.
NOVEMBER 13: First installment of costume payments due.
NOVEMBER 14: Ashe County Holiday Parade Rehearsal.
NOVEMBER 15: Ashe County Holiday Parade.
NOVEMBER 26-28: Thanksgiving Break. (No classes)
DECEMBER
DECEMBER 11: Second installment of costume payments due.
DECEMBER 19-JANUARY 4: Winter Break. (No classes)
JANUARY
JANUARY 5: Classes resume.
JANUARY 15: Third and final installment of costume payments due.
JANUARY 22: Competition fees for optional S/D/T competition due.
FEBRUARY
FEBRUARY 19: Competition fees for first competition due.
MARCH
MARCH 12: Competition fees for second competition due.
MARCH 13-15: Optional Solo/Duet/Trio Competition. (TBA)
MARCH 28: HCPAA Competitive Dance Showcase. (11:00AM)
APRIL
APRIL 3-12: Spring Break. (No classes)
APRIL 16: Competition fees for third competition due.
APRIL 24-26: First Annual Competition Weekend. (TBA)
MAY
MAY 1-3: Second Annual Competition Weekend. (TBA)
MAY 8-10: Third Annual Competition Weekend. (TBA)
MAY 11-14: HCPAA Dance Showcase Rehearsals.
MAY 15: HCPAA Dance Showcase 1.
MAY 16: HCPAA Dance Showcase 2 & HCPAA Dance Showcase 3.
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.