It feels like it's been a long time since they graduated yet it also feels like it was just yesterday that our seniors, Ysabet Luciano and Brooke Kimet were last in the studio. Sniff, sniff ... Thanksgiving break is just around the corner, and I have two more reasons why I am thankful - that's [...]
Alethea, or Lea, Bodine is instructing Pre-Ballet at Sovereign Ballet this year. Bodine is a performing artist and musician of nearly 30 years, who has have dedicated her life to learning as much as she can about dance (and music) and the role it plays in peoples' lives. Bodine founded chromatic dance™ as a dance curriculum [...]
This year, DeZire Howard has been invited to be a part of the Sole Talk Youth Company. Sole Talk Youth Co. is a tap centric dance company that gives individualized attention to young, aspiring tap dancers. DeZire said, “I am truly honored to have been granted an amazing opportunity to work with the [...]
Students of Sovereign Ballet are being recognized for their abilities around the nation. They have spent many long hours in the studio, shed many drops of sweat, and the best part, it's paying off! Let me introduce you to 10 dancers. Taylor Arrington, 18, received acceptance to Point Park University BFA Conservatory Program, Marymount Manhattan BFA [...]
In a city of pink tights and pointe shoes, Taylor Arrington is opening new doors and challenging old ideas and stereotypes. “I want kids to see me and think they can do what I am doing. That is why I love teaching and telling people about dance. I want to open young people up to [...]
DanceBodies: Stillness in Motion https://www.facebook.com/events/1341138989230398/ In association with the Erie Art Museum. This is going to be FANTASTIC!! Come view the Erie Art Scene after dark. Many art galleries displaying Erie's brightest artist; Including Sovereign Ballet Dancers, Vance Lupher, Chris Adelhardt, http://www.pariahknives.com/, and Oz-Ease Furniture https://www.facebook.com/Oz-Ease-Outdoor-Furniture-213660928783653/ @ the Sovereign Ballet Studio - 2539 W 12th St. [...]
Barre Fitness with Norine Gammon, Independent Instructor 8 Week Session Sept. 9 - Oct. 28 Fridays 9:30-10:30am $120 or $15/class Call Norine for more information: 504-5534 What is Barre Fitness: The positive feelings—and results—you get from a good barre class are unmatched. Long-term ballerinas are more skilled than novices are at tasks [...]
Anyone who knows James Dixon knows he is always in motion. Even when sitting down, James is thinking about movement, often stopping mid-sentence to write it down in one of his infamous notebooks. All one needs to do is look into one of his classes where he is right in the trenches demonstration and sweating [...]
Sovereign Ballet welcomes a new addition to their staff, Madeline Groenendaal! "We are so looking forward to having her be a part of such a great organization. Her vibrant and uplifting personality, love for training kids and passion for Jesus is a perfect combination! I can't wait for the year to start!" exclaims Christina Maria, [...]
Session 2 July 25-Aug. 19 Pre – Ballet Thursday 1:00-2:00 $39/session Boys Athletic Training Tuesday 1:00-2:30 No Charge Friday 1:00-2:30 Adult Ballet Friday 11:00-12:30 $48/session Level 1 $80/session Ballet Monday 1:00-2:30 Ballet Wednesday 1:00-2:30 [...]
