Hickory Ballet & Performing Arts, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2018, is an organization dedicated to inspiring and empowering our community through classical ballet and performing arts. Our students perform in at least four productions per year, where casts of 75 youth entertain diverse audiences of over 4,500 in both free and ticketed performances.

Our esteemed faculty provide preprofessional training for our students in ballet and the performing arts, as evidenced by the success of our alumni in the collegiate and professional world.

HBPA has an extensive outreach program and multiple partnerships exemplifying our dedication to community engagement, ensuring cultural and arts education opportunities for over 1000 individuals annually.

Scholarships for dancers in need, a sensory-friendly performance of The Nutcracker, and free master classes on International Dance Day are just a few examples of our work.

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