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About Christina Maria

Christina Maria Adelhardt 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.

Pre-Ballet Ages 4-6

June 15-19    10:30-12:30 August 10-14    10:00-12:00 A great introduction to basic ballet technique Devotions and prayer during a break in the middle of class Openings for boys and girls Boys: Black biker shorts, socks (or black ballet shoes), white t-shirt Girls:  Pink Tights, Pink Ballet Shoes, any solid colored leotard with hair in a bun or [...]

By |2018-08-22T22:05:11-04:00April 17th, 2015|Uncategorized|0 Comments

AUDITION for Summer Intensive 2015

A summer dance experience is beneficial not only for the advanced dancer but also for the beginner.  Beginners have a chance to get their "feet wet" without the long financial commitment for parents while, the more serious dancer can improve quickly in a shorter period.  They are able to focus solely on perfecting their training without having [...]

By |2018-08-22T22:05:13-04:00April 9th, 2015|Uncategorized|0 Comments

Audition Video Submission Requirements

Information regarding Audition Taping which must be posted to Sovereign Ballet Facebook page by May 1: Audition Video Requirements Summer 2015 ... Video should be: • Approximately 10 mins. (more advanced dancers should allow for more time) • Taped in a studio setting • Dancing must be accompanied with music • Keep in mind, whatever [...]

By |2018-08-22T22:05:13-04:00March 17th, 2015|Uncategorized|0 Comments

So Proud of These Dancers

There are times in life that I've felt proud for someone else's accomplishments...my husband creative something amazing out of nothing, a friend's success, my kid's first time to ride a bike, an a-ha moment for them, or they share a selfless encouraging word with someone or each other.  So often I have felt that the [...]

By |2015-01-12T12:12:42-05:00January 12th, 2015|Uncategorized|0 Comments

Wishing You and Your Family a Blessed New Year!

I would not be able to put into words what I wish for you, any better than what the Apostle Paul wrote to the Ephesians (3:14-21, NKLV): "For this reason I bow my knees to the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, from whom the whole family in heaven and earth is named, that He would grant [...]

By |2014-12-31T10:57:33-05:00December 30th, 2014|Uncategorized|0 Comments

Introducing: Dancer Spotlight!

An intriguing look at what compels a dancer toward that elusive dream. By: Sydnee Groenendaal Photo: Rebekah Joan Lauren Abbott is a sixteen year old student who has been dancing for fourteen years. She moved to Sovereign Ballet when it opened Fall 2014, and her experience has been a positive one. Lauren did not have [...]

By |2018-08-22T22:05:13-04:00December 11th, 2014|Uncategorized|0 Comments

Master Class with Sara Lawrence-Sucato

Tuesday, Nov. 25 5:00 – 6:30 $10 Dancer/Instructor/Choreographer Sara Lawrence-Sucato hails from Columbus, OH. She graduated with Honors and a degree in Dance Teaching and Choreography from Mercyhurst University (Erie, PA). She is currently in her ninth season as a professional dancer with Cleveland’s The Dancing Wheels Company where she is also the company’s Tour [...]

By |2018-08-22T22:05:14-04:00October 30th, 2014|From the Director|0 Comments

NEW Yoga Mondays 9 – 10 am

COME ON...TRY IT! with Norine Gamman, certified Yoga Instructor Mondays, beginning Oct. 27 9:00 - 10:00 am First class is FREE! After that, $10 a class or sign up for automatic withdrawals and receive 20% discount!!! How does Yoga help build muscle? Because poses are held for an extended time, a deeper, focused participation is [...]

By |2014-10-17T12:33:34-04:00October 17th, 2014|Uncategorized|0 Comments

3 X Blessed

Isn't she beautiful?! And that's not all the blessings. This week we were blessed beyond measure. This beautiful girl was donated by Pastor John and April Frase. They recently retired from pastoring my very first church, Christian Life Church in Harborcreek and graciously allowed us to have this baby. Although, this beauty won’t be able [...]

By |2018-08-22T22:05:14-04:00September 7th, 2014|Uncategorized|0 Comments