My name is Hillary Parnell, and I am the Owner and Director of the Academy for the Performing Arts (APA) and Preschool for the Arts. To really know the full APA story, you need to know MY story. I'll try to give you the short and sweet version. I was born in Pittsburgh, PA and moved to Cary, NC when I was 13.
I have been dancing my entire life, but never intended on dance being my career. I graduated from UNC-Chapel Hill in 2000 and was planning on turning right back around to go to dental school. Well, that was the plan. But, I panicked. Instead, I moved to Atlanta for about a year and worked in ad sales.
I have been dancing my entire life, but never intended on dance being my career. I graduated from UNC-Chapel Hill in 2000 and was planning on turning right back around to go to dental school. Well, that was the plan. But, I panicked. Instead, I moved to Atlanta for about a year and worked in ad sales.
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Academic Preschool
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Play-based Learning helping your little one prepare for Kindergarten while getting an introduction to the Arts. Preschool for the Arts is a half-day academic preschool for children ages 2-5 with a focus on the fine arts. In addition to preparing students for Kindergarten, Preschool for the Arts incorporates an introduction into the fine arts through daily "specials" in Dance, Music, Art, and Tumbling.
Facilities
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The Academy for the Performing Arts sits conveniently near the corner of US1 and HWY 55 in Apex, NC. We have 5 large dance classrooms in our 10,000 square foot facility, all equipped with professional flooring systems to help reduce impact and the chance of injury, wireless sounds systems, and shatterproof mirrors.
Six Week Session
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Let's all Fall for Dance at APA! Join us for our super fun 6 week class session for all ages! Session dates are 9/20-10/30 with one time payment and no membership fee. See the full schedule below for pricing outline. Dancers should enroll based on their age and recommended class level for the Fall 21-22 season.
Recreational Dance
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APA offers the most styles of dance and the most diverse schedule options in the area. View our class schedules below or call to speak with one of our friendly staff members. We are happy to help you find the right class for your child. Even if your budding superstar isn't sure if she would like Hip Hop, Contemporary or Tap, we can help find the best fit.
Competitive Dance
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Our Competitive Dance Program, otherwise known as "Company" is made up of dancers between the ages of 5 and 18 who have an interest in taking their dance training to a higher level. Company dancers audition and are placed into one of 5 different groups based on age and skill level. These groups practice 2-5 days a week and compete 3-10 times per year.
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