December 2024 schedule: No classes Dec 11th-31st!

 

Holiday break info! All classes as usual from Dec 1st-8th (we'll even be doing our winter tradition of Tarantella!). I'll be out of town Dec 11th through 31st but I'll be teaching 2 classes via Zoom on Dec 16th and 19th (info and sign-up below). Happy Thanksgiving Day class! Two Zoom classes + 2 workshops during the break! I'm so excited to be teaching at Cheshire Performing Arts Academy in the town where my parents live in Connecticut. The owner, Brittany Barbaro, is partnering with me for a pop-up class and two workshops for her adult and teen students, which means I can Zoom to my students from a real studio instead of a living room! On Monday, Dec 16th, I'll be teaching Ballet from 3-4:30PM PST/6PM EST, PLUS a 30 min Pirouette workshop at 4:30PM/7:30PM, PLUS a 30 minute Pointe/Pre-pointe workshop at 5PM/8PM. Sign-up for 1, 2 or all classes! Dancers who are local to me in Connecticut can take them all IN PERSON!! Sign-up here for Zoom. Sign-up here for in-person. On Thursday, Dec 19th, I'll be teaching Ballet from 3-4:30PM PST/6PM EST. Sign-up here for Zoom. Sign-up at the studio in-person. Important Zoom info! Dancers have found that FaceTime and Messenger calls are far more stable than Zoom when it comes to online classes taught at the studio. If you are new to Zoom class with me, PLEASE provide me with a phone number where I can send you a FaceTime link or friend me on Messenger so I can do a video call to you. When I am in Connecticut, I will test Zoom but if it's not stable, I will use FaceTime or Messenger. If you have a question or concern, just email me. Start 2025 with Dance! Mark your calendars now for January 1st to dance with me at Inspire, both in person and on Zoom. I'll be teaching Ballet in studio 1 from 10-11:30AM and a Jazz class in studio 2 from 11:45AM-12:45PM. LPBC News On Giving Tuesday, please consider LPBC! On December 3, you can help us spread the word about ballet. Your donation supports our mission of Ballet for Everyone and gives us more resources to reach beyond our friends and fans to increase our presence in the dance world and build our dance community. Thank you for considering a tax-deductible donation! ("Sweet Sorrow, A Zombie Ballet" Photo by Jazley Faith)   Copyright © 2024 Leigh Purtill Ballet, All rights reserved. Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list.

Zooming in the holidays?

Hello beautiful dancers!

As I mentioned in my last newsletter, I will be out of town from Dec 10-31. However, in Connecticut I will have access to a studio where I could teach via Zoom. Students could be in their home studios or they could (as a group?) rent studio time wherever they are.

Here are a few options.

A. Thursday Dec 12 after 6pm (3PM PST)

B. Monday Dec 16th anytime from 4:30-8:45pm (1:30-5:45PM PST)

C. Tuesday Dec 17 starting at 815pm (5:15PM PST)

D. Thursday Dec 19th after 6pm (3PM PST)

I will need at least 5 students to do a class. The level would depend on the makeup of the class. For dancers on the west coast, this is definitely earlier in the day for you but dancers elsewhere might find the times more accommodating.

Please let me know by 11/25 if you would like to do A, B, C, or D.  

 

Even if we did just one class, this would be fun!

Fall back into ballet!

 

November 2024 schedule

Wednesdays

6:45-8:15PM - Beginner ballet
8:15-9:15PM - Beginner jazz (Dance Party!)
Thursdays
6:30-8PM - Basic ballet
8-9:30PM - Open level ballet
Saturdays
9:30-11AM - Beginner ballet
11AM-12PM - Pointe/pre-pointe
Sundays

10-11:30AM - Intermediate ballet
11:30AM-1PM - Basic ballet

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Ready for Thanksgiving class?
Our traditional Thanksgiving morning class will be on Thursday, November 28 at 10AM! It's always fun, always lively - a truly wonderful way to start the holiday and express gratitude for the terrific community we have. Join us! All are welcome! (No evening classes on Thanksgiving, only this special morning class)

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Your feedback is requested!
In December I will be out of town but I would be happy to teach a few classes via Zoom if there are enough students who would participate. If this is something you would do, please email or text me (323-640-6804) with your name and day and time. I would like to rent studio space where I will be staying so I can properly teach. Thank you!

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LPBC News

Get your streaming tickets for "Sweet Sorrow, A Zombie Ballet"!

The company had two fabulous shows at the Lanterman on October 19 and 20. The audiences went wild for the new characters and dances and of course, the zombies!

If you missed the live show, get your streaming ticket now and you will be able to watch anytime you like from October 30th through November 10th. Tickets are on sale now!

Wondering what to expect?

Watch this video from Halloween Every Night from the Saturday night show. You'll see a sneak peek of the show plus an interview with me.


Photo of  Witches by Jazley Faith Photography
From left: Stephanie, Samantha, Kristina, Amanda, Mika







 

 

 

 

Even more from the company!

Here's another fun video treat from remote company member Kavita and two of her friends.They were inspired by the show to create their own hilarious story involving vampires, a special black cat and a magic spell book.
 

Happy Fall, Y'all!

OCTOBER NEWSLETTER

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No classes on Thursday 10/17 & Wednesday 10/23!
Due to my show on Oct 19 & 20 (see below for a great deal on tickets!), I will not be holding classes on Thursday, October 17. Also, with my fabulous parents visiting from the East Coast that weekend, I will be taking Wednesday, October 23 off to spend time with them. ALL OTHER CLASSES will be held as usual!

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Gentle Ballet is back at the Ebell starting 9/30

A new series of 5 one-hour very basic ballet classes begins today at 11AM at the Ebell Club of LA, a women's philanthropic organization in Los Angeles. If you or someone you know would like to take the class, they can sign up here. Even if you missed today, you can come next week!

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Halloween classes on Thursday 10/31!
Basic Ballet at 6:30PM and Open level Ballet at 8PM will both include super fun Halloween-inspired music. Feel free to wear a costume! I might even bring treats.
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Celebrating 10 Years of LPB!
In October 2014, I left Le Studio and started my own business teaching ballet to adults. I am so grateful to the previous owner of Inspire who opened her studio to me when I was looking for space and I am even more thankful to all of my students who found me after I left Pasadena. I can hardly believe it's been ten years! Thank you, everyone, for making my work so much fun and bringing me joy every time I step into the studio.

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LPBC News

4-ticket Friends and Family deal!

SWEET SORROW is live October 19 & 20, 2024 at the Lanterman Auditorium in La Canada, CA!
If you use the code FF15 you can get 4 tickets (can be adults and/or children) for only $119!

Tickets are on sale now!

Need some inspiration?

Read this really awesome interview I did with Victoria Thomas from Local News Pasadena

Sneak a peek at this video from Halloween Every Night.

Enjoy this video from Ariana, one of our amazing remote dancers as she takes you Behind the Scenes.


Dancers from our show want to know why YOU haven't purchased your tickets yet.

Top row: Amy, Gwen, Lauren, Olivia.
Bottom row: Alexes, Gracen, Patty.

It's still summer in the studio!

 

September 2024 schedule Wednesdays 6:45-8:15PM - Beginner ballet 8:15-9:15PM - Beginner jazz (just like a super fun Dance Party!) Thursdays 6:30-8PM - Basic ballet 8-9:30PM - Open level ballet Saturdays 9:30-11AM - Beginner ballet 11AM-12PM - Pointe/pre-pointe Sundays 10-11:30AM - Intermediate ballet 11:30AM-1PM - Basic ballet SIGN UP FOR ALL CLASSES HERE Please consider posting a review! If you have posted one already on Yelp, Google or FB, thank you SO MUCH! And if you haven't, I would truly appreciate it. Positive words from current students really encourage new dancers to try a class. Thank you in advance! Review on Yelp Review on Google Review on Facebook     LPBC News Early bird savings until 9/7 for the return of "Sweet Sorrow"! October 19 & 20, 2024 at the Lanterman Auditorium in La Canada, CA! Have you missed our zombies and our tragic star-crossed lovers? Well, mark your calendars for their rise from the crypt this October. And if you can't see it in person, we'll be streaming on Halloween weekend. Even if you've seen this show before, we have NEW characters, NEW music, NEW storytelling. We are never satisfied - we constantly evolve to respond to our audience and give them more reasons to come back to the theater. READY TO BUY YOUR TICKETS NOW? Tickets are on sale now with an EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT!! Get them at Eventbrite! See you at the show! Check out some of our dancers in rehearsals for the stage. Werewolves and Ravens, oh my!