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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