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About Christina Maria

Christina Maria is considered one of the leaders in dance of Erie, PA. She arrived here, after dancing with Boston Ballet, as one of the first members of the professional company at Lake Erie Ballet. Training dancers to excel and capture the love of dance is her greatest passion.

Barre Fitness – 8 Week Session

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 [...]

By |2018-08-22T22:05:09-04:00August 31st, 2016|Uncategorized|0 Comments

James Dixon: Teacher In Motion

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 [...]

By |2018-08-22T22:05:09-04:00August 25th, 2016|From the Director|0 Comments

Sovereign Ballet welcomes, Madeline Groenendaal

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, [...]

By |2018-08-22T22:05:09-04:00July 28th, 2016|Uncategorized|0 Comments

Summer Classes – Session 2

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       [...]

By |2018-08-22T22:05:09-04:00July 12th, 2016|From the Director|0 Comments

Triple Threat

Sixteen year old Brooke Kimet has loved the stage since she was a young child. “In kindergarten, we were (strongly encouraged) to perform on stage. A lot of kids cried, I immediately loved being in the spotlight.” Brooke has since been in 17 theater productions, countless dance performances and numerous Show Chorus events. She is [...]

By |2018-08-22T22:05:09-04:00April 20th, 2016|Uncategorized|0 Comments

Afternoon of New Works

Sovereign Ballet presents An Afternoon of New Works Saturday, March 5 4:00 Mercyhurst University DanceSpace KORE - A One Act Adaptation of Greek Mythology by Sovereign Ballet Student, Hannah Borczon Also featuring performances by students competing in national dance competitions, NYCDA and YAGP. Suggested donation: $5

By |2018-08-22T22:05:09-04:00February 27th, 2016|From the Director|0 Comments

Exposing Weakness and Finding Strength

17 year old, Collegiate Academy student, Hannah Borczon has been taking dance classes since she was three years old. Last summer, she attended Interlochen School of the Arts Summer Program of Modern Dance in Michigan where she received The Fine Arts Award for outstanding performance in Modern Dance. While there, it was also made clear [...]

By |2018-08-22T22:05:09-04:00February 20th, 2016|Uncategorized|0 Comments

Eleven Year Old Sovereign Ballerina: Boston Bound

Elana Dolan may have just celebrated her 11th birthday, but she dances far beyond her years. While many eleven year olds are just getting their feet wet with beginner ballet classes, Elana is holding her own in Sovereign's advanced level classes. When asked what her favorite thing about dancing is, Elana responded “It's hard; it [...]

By |2018-08-22T22:05:09-04:00January 27th, 2016|Uncategorized|0 Comments