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Online Zoom Dance/Movement Classes for April 20-25

Beginner / Intermediate / Advanced   Tap, Ballet, and Contemporary Stretch and Strengthen classes specific for dancers   Schedule: Online Class Schedule   Teachers from Erie and around the world…we’re all in this together, there’s no charge for these classes.

By |2020-04-18T18:54:46-04:00April 18th, 2020|From the Director|0 Comments

Saying Good-Bye is Never Easy

...but at least Maeve Bishop isn't going very far.  She'll be right here in Erie attending Mercyhurst University in the Fall as a Dance Major. When she began a little over a year ago, coming just a couple days a week, she was very apprehensive, as students that transfer from other studios often are. The [...]

By |2019-07-30T23:10:30-04:00July 29th, 2019|From the Director|0 Comments

I’m still missing them!

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 [...]

By |2022-03-07T13:53:38-05:00February 15th, 2019|From the Director|0 Comments

Big Accomplishments for Dancers

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 [...]

By |2018-08-22T22:05:08-04:00May 15th, 2017|From the Director|2 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

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

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

Caitlin Burke joins Sovereign Ballet Staff

Caitlin Burke will be joining the Sovereign Ballet Staff beginning this Fall 2015. Her ability to communicate and encourage dancers is inspiring. Originally from Ann Arbor, Michigan, received her early training from TeDee Theofil of Studio 1 and Wendi Dubois of Ballet Chelsea. She also holds a BA in Dance with a minor in Arts [...]

By |2018-08-22T22:05:09-04:00August 18th, 2015|From the Director|0 Comments

Linnea Stureson, Guest Teacher

For two weeks, students soaked up the passion Linnea Stureson poured out for her love and knowledge of Jazz movement.  She will be returning to Giordano Dance Chicago for another season in the Fall but we are counting the days for when she'll be back in December for another two weeks. The specific and recognizable [...]

By |2018-08-22T22:05:10-04:00July 22nd, 2015|From the Director|0 Comments