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Madeline Groenendaal, Guest Teacher

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 [...]

By |2018-08-22T22:05:10-04:00July 7th, 2015|From the Director|0 Comments

Bob Vickrey, Guest Teacher

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 [...]

By |2018-08-22T22:05:10-04:00July 7th, 2015|From the Director|0 Comments

Tauna Hunter, Guest Teacher

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 [...]

By |2018-08-22T22:05:10-04:00July 7th, 2015|From the Director|0 Comments

Justin Michael Hogan, Guest Teacher

 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 [...]

By |2018-08-22T22:05:10-04:00June 28th, 2015|From the Director|0 Comments

Abigail Henninger, Madison Ballet

  August 17-21     $180 10:00-10:30     Devotions     Christina Maria, Sovereign Ballet 10:30-12:30     Ballet              Abigail Henninger, Madison Ballet 12:30-1:00       Lunch 1:00-2:00         Pointe/Variations   Abigail Henninger, Madison Ballet Abigail Henninger, Madison Ballet, was born in Erie, Pennsylvania, and studied for twelve years at the Lake Erie Ballet. During [...]

By |2018-08-22T22:05:11-04:00June 2nd, 2015|From the Director|0 Comments

Madeline Groenendaal, Ballet Magnificat! and Linnea Stureson, Giordano Dance Chicago

    Madeline Groenendaal, Ballet Magnificat!         Linnea Stureson, Giordano Dance Chicago $7/1 hour class  $10/1 ½ hour class      $15/2 hour class    $145 /week   June 29-July 3   10:00-10:30   Devotions                  Christina Maria, Sovereign Ballet 10:30-11:30   Pilates                        Michelle Bielanin, certified Pilates instructor   11:30-1:00   Jazz                            Linnea Stureson, Giordano Dance Chicago 1:00-1:30     Lunch [...]

By |2018-08-22T22:05:11-04:00May 27th, 2015|From the Director|0 Comments

Justin Michael Hogan, Louisville Ballet

June 15-19  Open to Intermediate AND NOW Advanced level dancers!  $270 Interested in coming to a class or two, no problem! $5  for  1 hr class          $10  for  1 1/2 hr class          $15  for  2 hr class 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   Dancers must meet level requirement before participating.  $100 [...]

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

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