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!
It was an unforgettable treat to have Assistant to the Director of Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre, Bob Vickrey, teach through out the 2nd week of Sovereign Ballet's Summer Dance Intensive. He had incredible insight to share with each dancer as well as a once in a life time opportunity to talk about his career as a dancer [...]
Ginelle Ruffa, after returning from studying abroad in Italy, and traveling in Europe, leads the dancers in morning devotions before a day of classes.
Tauna Hunter, Mercyhurst University Dance Department Chair, came to teach some amazing classes. Gifted in both the ability to inspire dancers to reach beyond their comfort zone in their movement and coach the artistic details from a former ballerina's perspective. As always, I learn something new from Tauna. I love her class now just as much as I [...]
Justin Michael Hogan, Louisville Ballet The dancers had an incredible week working with Justin. He taught ballet, pointe/variations as well as a contemporary piece that was physically demanding as well as, artistically fulfilling. His energy and encouragement was captivating and the dancers learned so much. Justin speaking with the dancers regarding auditioning for companies, what [...]
