The Greatest Show

All great shows require a certain amount of development before they are unveiled to the audience. For us, this happens on a weekly basis in our studios in Waterbury, VT. It's in this space that we begin with the very basic elements of music and dance and gradually build toward complete inspiration and near magic as we get closer and closer to setting foot on the stage.
Our recent studio renovation included brightening up the lobby and MakerKids area with fresh paint, new flooring, cheery rugs and meaningful photos. Our dance studios have gotten a face lift and are awaiting the final stages of our renovation - the installation of technology to bring our virtual studio alive.
With the support of the Oakland Foundation and Waterbury Winterfest, we're left with $1,200 to raise for this final piece of the puzzle to fall into place.
This renovation has been a community effort full of donations of time, expertise and love. We are full of anticipation to be able to bring the virtual studio to Waterbury by the fall of 2018, which will assist us with producing more great shows for years to come.

Green Mountain Performing Arts (GMPA), located in Waterbury, Vermont, is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) community arts center established in 2011. Its mission is to enhance community cultural vitality by providing fully accessible dance, theatre and music education in a non-competitive and supportive environment to people of all ages, with a focus on children and youth.
All programming at GMPA supports confidence, creativity and community. GMPA programs are built on the belief that students who have the opportunity to experience the performing arts in a joyful and creative way in their youth, will make them a part of their lives forever. Using the arts as the foundation for building a positive peer culture provides students invaluable lessons in community and social connectedness, while sparking their creativity and revealing talents that may not otherwise be nurtured.
A key aspect of GMPA’s programming and mission is to make the performing arts accessible through low-cost events and tuition assistance. Beyond traditional studio-based classes, GMPA has made it a priority to take the arts to the children and our community. By offering in-school, after school and day camp experiences for children in preschool through high school - community gatherings and arts festivals - we are able to fulfill our mission to bring the arts to students of all abilities, socio-economic classes and cultural backgrounds.