Advanced Intensive
June 13 Ballet 11:00-1:00 Lesley Bories-Scalise Pointe 1:15-2:15 Lesley Bories-Scalise Contemporary 2:45-4:45 James Dixon Tap 5:30-6:30 Kelly Stolar
Abigail Henninger, Guest Teacher
Abigail Henninger...the last of the guest teachers for the summer from Madison Ballet, beautiful and lithe, she emboldened the dancers with her grace and love for God! Her vitality filled the room and she compelled the dancers to reach beyond their comfort zone. SO blessed she was with us!!
Summer Intensive
August 24-28 $90 Interested in coming to a class or two, no problem! $7 for 1 hr class $13 for 2 hr class Classes are held at Sovereign Ballet 4:30-5:00 Devotions, Christina Maria, Sovereign Ballet 5:00-7:00 Ballet, Christina Maria 7:30-8:30 Pointe, Christina Maria
Summer Intensive
August 24-28 $90 Interested in coming to a class or two, no problem! $7 for 1 hr class $13 for 2 hr class Classes are held at Sovereign Ballet 4:30-5:00 Devotions, Christina Maria, Sovereign Ballet 5:00-6:00 Tap, Kelly Stolar 6:30-8:30 Contemporary, James F. Dixon
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 [...]
Carla Hughes, Guest Teacher
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!
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 [...]
Ginelle Ruffa
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, 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 [...]
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 [...]