julie lunde, senior company dancer, organized a wonderful dance program at the academy this summer in conjunction with SEPTA (special education pta). she loves dance so much, as do the other students teaching with her this summer, that she is sharing it with children who might not have another opportunity to take dance classes.
the classes are open to special needs boys and girls and our senior company teachers hope that the power of dance and music will help these new dancers feel like the stars they are! the majority of the dancers are between the ages of 6-8 but we do have two 15 year old girls who will take some classes and work on more advanced steps while helping out the younger dancers as well.
the academy is very proud of our dancers for putting together this very special program. thank you julie lunde, allison o’toole, elena adams, lacey waterhouse, grace osgood and julia edelman for your time, expertise and willingness to give back to our community.
This is a no-cost program and classes will run once a week until august 10th. pictured below are julie lunde and allison o’toole getting ready for their first class setting up chairs so that parents can watch class and be part of the magic.
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order tickets today for abt performances before their season ends. click here to see abt’s tour schedule.
LE CORSAIRE
“American Ballet Theatre’s Le Corsaire is just downright giddy fun. This swashbuckling ballet has it all: bravura dancing, spirited work for the corps de ballet, romance, betrayal, murder – even a shipwreck.” –Pia Nordlinger, The New York Sun
click here to read more reviews and quotes.
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dance, even if you have nowhere to do it but your living room.
~kurt vonnegut
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Our first annual Winter Showcase at FTC StageOne was an exciting and unique performance. The full-length DVD is in production and scheduled for delivery in early July. Click above to watch a quick video montage.
If you haven’y ordered your copy of the full-length DVD, please feel free to contact us. You can download the order form here.
Enjoy!
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abt’s season is coming to an end. check out their calendar and makes plans to see them perform before it’s over!
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“everything in the universe has rhythm. everything dances.”
-Maya Angelou
the introduction from her website: “Dr. Maya Angelou is a remarkable Renaissance woman who is hailed as one of the great voices of contemporary literature. As a poet, educator, historian, best-selling author, actress, playwright, civil-rights activist, producer and director, she continues to travel the world, spreading her legendary wisdom. Within the rhythm of her poetry and elegance of her prose lies Angelou’s unique power to help readers of every orientation span the lines of race and Angelou captivates audiences through the vigor and sheer beauty of her words and lyrics.”
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registration begins on monday, june 7th at 9am for returning academy families. check out our website for complete information. you can register in person at the studio, online via our website (sorry, no email registrations accepted), via fax or regular mail. new family registration begins tuesday, june 15th. we’re looking forward to another outstanding year!
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Great job keeping this a secret before the performance! Bravo to David’s choreography and to all the company girls and “special guest” dancers for making this piece fill the room with energy!
Click above to view the video clip
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“White Shirt, Black Tie, Black Pants” will be performed at:
First Look: Brooklyn Ballet & Friends on Saturday May 15 at 8PM @ Performance Space at The Schermerhorn (160 Schermerhorn St.)
The wonderful Katie Moorhead, Georgia St Onge Lathrop, and our own Natalie Lambelet Palacios will be performing the piece.
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