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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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
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 [...]
It was an honor to once again have Lesley teach a few classes during the Summer Intensive. She always has such great insight and something to share to help each individual dancer!
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 [...]
Before going to minister in Italy for the year at "Gallery 4" through Ballet Magnificat!, Madeline Groenendaal taught some classes and worked on an original piece with inspiring music written and composed by Jared Smith (check it out on our Facebook page https://video-iad3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hvideo-xat1/v/t42.1790-2/11647491_10153011717313526_331535507_n.mp4?efg=eyJybHIiOjUxNCwicmxhIjoxMDcwfQ%3D%3D&rl=514&vabr=286&oh=8bf140b109902c9002c185ba881068fe&oe=55AFF2C6 ). The Beginner Teens also learned greatly from a different perspective. We wish [...]
Carla Hughes taught modern and jazz for one week of the Dance Intensive and will be back later in August. The dancers were challenged to push their limits physically and they were more than up to the challenge!
