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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.

Bob Vickrey, Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre

June 22-26  Open to Advanced AND NOW Intermediate level dancers!  $295 Classes are held at Sovereign Ballet 10:00-10:30       Devotions 10:30-12:30       Ballet/Pointe 1:00-2:00          Pointe/Variations 2:30-4:00          Jazz/Modern with Carla Hughes   Dancers must meet level requirement before participating.  $100 Deposit is due by May 22. **June 23, Noelle Partusch, Mercyhurst University Dance Department Associate Professor will teach Ballet, Pointe/Variations **June 25, Tauna [...]

By |2018-08-22T22:05:11-04:00May 1st, 2015|From the Director|0 Comments

Advanced Beginner Level for Ages 10-12

June 22-26 August 17-21 For dancers that have prior experience.  This level instills the importance of a good and proper foundation to build your ballet technique. Devotions and prayer begin each class Girls Only Pink Tights, Pink Ballet Slippers, any solid colored leotard with hair in a bun or pulled away from face

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

Teens Level for Ages 12-18

June 29-July 4 July 13-18 Basic Ballet Technique for Beginners or those with limited training Devotions and prayer begin each class Girls  - Pink Tights, Pink Ballet Slippers, any solid colored leotard with hair in a bun or pulled away from face Boys - black biker shorts, white t-shirt, socks or black ballet shoes

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

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