The Performing Arts Repertory Company (PARC) is a non-profit performing group in-residence at the Ballet Academy, Beltsville, MD. PARC produces original story ballets, theatre performances, in-school workshops and dance demonstrations. PARC’s mission is to present quality community based performing arts that are accessible to all, make them more viable, enrich the community and encourage children to learn through the arts.

PARC also collaborates with other arts organizations to showcase performances of ethnic and stylistically diverse dance and provides a venue for student dancers to perform.

PARC’s outreach and education programs are intended to provide dance-based activities that demonstrate excellence, involve, teach and expand the perspectives of participants and encourage them to develop an appreciation of dance and theater. We also bring dance directly to assisted living centers and nursing homes, in order to reach community members who are unable to attend theater events, but can still benefit from dance.

For school and youth-based events, PARC provides group leaders and teachers with written materials in advance of the performances, and also visits for lecture, discussions and demonstrations prior to the performances to enhance the children’s understanding of the stories and elements of performing arts.

PARC does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, gender, religion, national origin or disability in admission to, access to, or operations of its programs, services or activities.

Photo: Andrea Carpentieri

Education and Outreach

Would you like PARC’s dancers to perform for your assisted living home residents, elementary school, and/or other community group? Contact Alison Miller at stg_am@msn.com to schedule! PARC’s recent outreach programs include

• Laurel Elementary School, Laurel, MD
• Cresthaven Elementary School, Silver Spring, MD
• Rock Creek Forest Elementary School, Chevy Chase, MD
• Riderwood
• Homecrest House
• Morningside Assisted Living