May news: Summer break plus June 1 All Day Ballet!

 

May 2024 schedule - In-studio & online! Wednesdays 6:45-8:15PM - Beginner ballet 8:15-9:15PM - Beginner jazz (Leigh's 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 SUMMER BREAK! I will NOT be teaching from May 29 through June 13. My LAST classes before the break will be on Sunday, May 26 and my FIRST classes back after break will be on Saturday, June 15. GENTLE BALLET AT THE EBELL IS BACK! Two more classes left in this chill series at the nonprofit Ebell Club in Los Angeles on Monday May 6 & May 13, 11AM-12PM. Join us! Here is the link to sign up for this community-focused and low-key class. LPBC News Adult Ballet Intensive on June 1! Kick off your summer with an all-day ballet intensive! Do you or someone you know live on the East Coast? Make plans to join me with company members Amanda Singrassia and Asher Taylor-Dawson at Amanda's beautiful studio, Dreamworks Performing Arts Center & Wellness in Kingston, Massachusetts. We'll be teaching: Technique class Partnering class Pirouette workshop Pointe class Plus a reception with a demonstration! Sign up here and have fun with us in lovely Eastern Massachusetts! Saturday, June 1, 10AM-4PM Dreamworks Performing Arts Center & Wellness 187 Summer Street, Kingston, MA 02364

April is a great month to dance! No fooling!

 April 2024 schedule - In-studio & online!

Wednesdays

6:45-8:15PM - Beginner ballet
8:15-9:15PM - Beginner jazz (Leigh's 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

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ALL CLASSES HAPPENING THIS MONTH!
Students often ask me what they can do when they are looking to move up from their current class level.
1. Try something you've never done before, like pointe or jazz. 

2. Take just the barre of the next level class to get a feel for the speed and new vocabulary.

3. Watch the videos of my Beginner and Intermediate level classes on my YouTube channel for reference.
4. Do a private lesson or two to tackle some of the more complex steps.
No matter what you choose, give yourself time! Dance for life, not just one day.

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GENTLE BALLET AT THE EBELL IS BACK!

Earlier this year I taught a 6-week series of basic ballet classes at the nonprofit Ebell Club in Los Angeles. It was so much fun that we're doing another series of 6 classes, starting on Monday April 8, from 11AM-12PM. If you or anyone you know would like to join, here is the link to sign up for this community-focused and low-key class.

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LPBC News

Gala tickets on sale now!
 

Saturday, April 27 at the War Memorial in South Pasadena, CA! Seating is limited! Link here to purchase.
 

Our theme this year is COMMUNITY!

Our gala will expand its reach to encompass the broader Arts/Non-Profit community, highlighting the mutual support we offer one another. We will have two terrific guest speakers from Brave Trails and Conundrum Theatre.

We'll have an exciting silent auction (if you want to donate something, please contact me!), live performances of new choreography, and a short film featuring our remote dancers in a Lord of the Rings-inspired ballet.

And of course, a delicious dinner and fabulous desserts! Join us!

Happy International Dance Day!

 

Hello beautiful dancers!

We're at the tail end of this International Dance Day (which must be new because I sure don't remember it growing up!) - how did you spend it? Did you take a class? Did you shake your booty in your kitchen while you brewed coffee? Did you read a book about dance? Or a review about a performance? Maybe you bought a ticket to a show!  

(Maybe you marked your calendar for June 18 and 19 for LPBC's "Hotel at the End of the Universe" at the Madrid Theatre!)

I'm fortunate to have so many wonderful teachers in my area. On Fridays I love to take class with Helen Nasillski in Eagle Rock at Live Arts LA. So this morning, I put on my best and fanciest leotard and skirt (a lovely hand-me-across gift from a friend) and danced classical ballet!

This afternoon, I spent prepping tomorrow's pointe class variation from La Esmeralda (get your tambourines out!) and sent out my May newsletter. Next up, choreography for this weekend's rehearsals for Hotel. 

A full day of dance! How lucky am I?

I'm also very blessed to be able to respond to my dancers' needs when it comes to classes. Over the years, many of my students have asked about a class that wouldn't be too taxing on their bodies. I have thought about it over and over and finally, I'm going to put it out there: 

Gentle Ballet

Are you interested? If you wouldn't mind, please fill out this form by May 15th and we can get something started. Why wait any longer?

Happy dancing, everyone!