Sensory Friendly Nutcracker

Hickory Ballet & Performing Arts desires that all families are be able to enjoy the tradition and magic of the Nutcracker for the holidays. Join us December 11th at 6pm! (vouchers required, see below) What Makes Our Performance Sensory Friendly? Abbreviated performance length and multiple intermissions House lights remain half-dimmed Sound volume is controlled and edited to decrease abrupt sounds No …

A Home of Our Own

We Are… HBPA. A 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to training children and youth in Catawba County and beyond in Classical Ballet and the Performing Arts. While teaching strong technique and artistry in a nurturing environment, HBPA creates a diverse company for both pre-professional and recreational students. Each semester, scholarships are provided to special populations and dancers in need through a …

Books to Ballet Returns Better than Ever!

We are so excited to announce the return of our Books to Ballet program in collaboration with the Catawba County Library System!  We will performing a series of outdoor, socially distanced, interactive story times for kids and people of all ages.  With our entire Youth Company, we will present Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons. Click HERE for more information, including dates …