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!

Summer is here! Dance in the cool studio!

 

July 2024 schedule

Wednesdays

6:45-8:15PM - Beginner ballet
8:15-9:15PM - Beginner jazz (Leigh's Dance Party!)
Thursdays (No classes July 4th!)
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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LET'S DANCE ALL SUMMER LONG!
Aside from Independence Day, I will be teaching all of July and the rest of the summer. It's a great time to be in the studio, especially when you need a break from the heat.

More fun - Zumba party with LPBC!
Company members MaLisa Martin and Samantha Mahony are holding Zumba classes on Friday nights at Inspire, 6:15-7:15PM. Loads of fun, great Latin music to dance to, and 1/3 of the proceeds will go to the company. It's win-win-win!

 

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LPBC News

Our first East Coast Ballet All Day workshops!

June 1st was a smashing success!
We had so much fun working with the dancers who attended our very first Ballet All Day event in Kingston, MA. Company members Amanda Singrassia (who owns Dreamworks Performing Arts Center & Wellness where we held the workshops) and Asher Taylor-Dawson not only taught Partnering but also performed with their respective dance partners, Cisco Sanchez and Tamar Cohen, which was such a treat for all of us. Company member Tom Misnik joined us too, coming all the way from Philadelphia.

Thank you to everyone who joined us. Can't wait for the next one!
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Did you miss LPBC's video for Pride Month?
Check out the beautiful original duet created by Alexes Togiai Ciardi, Elena Castellanos, Jamie Haley and Jim Luna, performed by Alexes and Elena. Link here.