Southern Appalachian Dance Academy

09/09/2026

09/01/2026

FIRST DAY OF CLASS// The wait is over! We are so excited to get back in the studio with our new and returning dancers!

This year is going to be amazing! It’s not too late to register! Come join the fun! 🩰🤩

For more information, email [email protected] or call 276-608-7509

08/27/2026

2026-2027 SADA SEASON// This season at Southern Appalachian Dance Academy is about so much more than regular classes! We love creating opportunities for our dancers to perform, serve, and build community!

Here is a sneak peak of what’s in store in for 26-27!

🩰Professional Performance Opportunities SADA Students have the chance to perform alongside our professional company in our productions including ‘The Nutcracker and ‘Alice in Wonderland’!

🏠Outreach & Community Engagement
We love sharing the art of dance with our community! Our dancers love to give back to our community throughout the season at local schools, assisted living facilities, and more!

🍭Dolly-Inspired Hard Candy Christmas Fundraiser
We can’t wait to host our first annual Hard Candy Christmas Fundraiser in honor of Dolly Parton with proceeds going toward local libraries! More details coming soon.

☀️ Summer Camps
We are already excited for Summer 2027 with camps including Dolly’s Coat of Many Colors, Toy Story, and more! 🌈🧸

We can’t wait to get this season started! Don’t miss out on the fun! Our 2026-2027 season begins on September 1st!

For more information, email [email protected] or call 276/608-7509

Virginia Family and Newborn Photographer Rick Hamm David Patton

08/14/2026

TOWN YARD SALE// Join us at our studio tomorrow as we participate in the Abingdon Town Wide Yard Sale! Come shop, browse, and meet some of our dancers! 🩰

📍301 West Main Street Abingdon, VA
📆 August 15th
⏰ 8:00-2:00pm

08/13/2026

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MISS OLIVIA//
Help us in wishing our favorite person a happy birthday!
Through the good and the bad she’s always been the brightest light. From teaching the youngest dancer to pointe their toes to coaching our professional dancers through their hardest shows, she’s always been the most encouraging, thoughtful and kindhearted leader.
Happy birthday Miss Olivia! Thank you for every laugh and happy tear!! ❤️
Olivia Henley Ratliff

08/10/2026

2026-2027 SADA REGISTRATION// We love providing opportunities for our academy dancers to perform with our professional company! It’s always magical! We can’t wait to welcome new and returning families! Stay tuned for more information about our Virtual Open House! 🩰

In-person Open House sessions will be:

Tuesday, August 18th 4:00-7:00pm
Thursday, August 20th 4:00-7:00pm

For more information, email [email protected] or call 276-608-7509

08/03/2026

COMMUNITY// We always have a blast with our friends at Washington County Public Library! Thank you so much for having us at Music & Movement! Can’t wait for our next visit! 🪩🎵

Southern Appalachian Dance Academy Southern Appalachian Dance Collective WCPL Youth Services

08/03/2026

VIRTUAL FIELD-TRIPS// School is starting back and our virtual field trips are an easy way to bring dance to your classroom! ‘The Girl and the Raven’ is now available as a virtual field-trip.🐦‍⬛🎨

This educational program provides students with access to high-quality performing arts experiences all from the comfort of your classroom. Virtual field trips are interactive, self-paced, and aligned with state curricula.

Cost? FREE for all Virginia, Tennessee, and North Carolina schools!

To learn more, email [email protected]!

08/03/2026

There was barely room to move at Music & Movement this morning with 80 attendees, but the little ones did a terrific job anyway! What a great way to start off the week! Epic job, WCPL Youth Services!