Recital Sunday, June 21, 2009 at 1pm or 5pm
Picture Day
Recital packages may be picked up at the studio.
STUDIO CLOSED June 28 through July 5, 2009
Professional, Advanced & Intermediate Division
Junior Summer Intensive Program
Pre-Ballet Summer Camp
Up and Coming Young Dancers Win Top Honors and Scholarship Funds
Congratulations to the classically trained students of Southland Ballet Academy who were recently recognized for their talent, skill and dedication by Youth America Grand Prix (YAGP-Los Angeles), Friends of Arts Education at the Cerritos Center, and the Semi-Finals round of the Music Center's Spotlight Awards Program.
Congratulations to our YAGP Finalists &
Scholarship Winners!
Roma Daravi - Scholarship to Bolshoi Ballet Summer Intensive; scholarship to Ballet West Summer Intensive; scholarship to The Rock Summer Intensive; invitation to Washington Ballet and San Francisco Ballet
Jamie Kopit - Final Round in YAGP New York; scholarship to Royal Ballet Summer Intensive; invitation to year-round study at Royal Ballet School
Sareen Tchekmedyian - Final Round in YAGP New York; performed in Gala for YAGP New York; scholarship to Ballet West Summer Intensive; scholarship to Houston Ballet Summer Intensive; model for Grishko photo shoot
Megan Yamashita - Scholarship to Steps Summer Intensive
Youth America Grand Prix
2009 Los Angeles
Semi-Finals
 Senior Age Division:
Grand Prix: Jamie Kopit
Top 12 Classical: Roma Daravi, Renee Kester, Jamie Kopit
Top 12 Contemporary: Ellen Akashi, Renee Kester, Jamie Kopit, Natalie Matsuura
Junior Age Division:
3rd Place Classical: Talia Kester
Top 12 Classical: Tyler Donatelli, Marie Fuchigami, Talia Kester, Katie Miltimore, Mariah Vega
Top 12 Contemporary: Talia Kester
Pre-Competitive Division:
Top 12: Michelle Lemburg
Ensemble Division:
2nd Place: Megan Yamashita & Edgar Nikolayan for Pas de Deux from Flames of Paris
Outstanding Teacher: Salwa Rizkalla
To Learn more about YAGP, [click here]
Spotlight Semi-Finalists
Non-classical: Ellen Akashi, Renee Kester, Sareen Tchekmedyian
Classical: Ellen Akashi, Jamie Kopit, Sareen Tchekmedyian, Nicole Vitale, Megan Yamashita
To learn more about the Spotlight Awards, [click here]
Friends of Arts Education
Scholarship recipient for 2009
Cerritos CenterThe scholarship winners are selected by a panel of professional artists and arts educators. They are given the opportunity to work with professional artists and to perform on the main stage of the Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts.
Congratulations to Ellen Akashi
To learn more about Friends of Arts Education at Cerritos Center, [click here]
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DISCOUNT DANCE SUPPLY FUNDRAISER
When you make a purchase at a Discount Dance Supply store location, please tell them you are from Southland Ballet Academy (or Festival Ballet Theatre) and 3% of your purchase will go to FBT. This does not apply to online or phone orders. Our code is TP00243.
Store Locations:
SANTA ANA STORE
1931 N. Tustin Avenue
Santa Ana, CA 92705
714-835-7275
ANAHEIM STORE
1501 N. Raymond Avenue
Anaheim, CA 92805
714-999-0955
LAGUNA HILLS STORE
24451 Alicia Parkway, Suite 9-A
Mission Viego, CA 92653
949-770-7107
Season's Performances
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20th Anniversary Gala
A history infused with the flavors of international guest stars, Festival Ballet Theatre celebrates 20 years of dance in Orange County through a gala tribute featuring its company dancers, world-renowned guest artists from American Ballet Theatre and San Francisco Ballet, children of Southland Ballet Academy, and special guests from the Upper Division of the Royal Ballet School (UK).
Performed in the intimate setting of Irvine Barclay Theatre, program highlights include a varied repertory of classical and contemporary ballet. Join us for evenings offering a blend of today’s brightest ballet stars, company talent fostered in our county, and a first look at the names you will read about tomorrow! [more]
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Premiers & Repertoire
Festival Ballet Theatre's 20th anniversary season kicked off with a showcase of company premieres. A varied repertoire of contemporary ballets by the nation's most sought-after choreographers includes the workd premiere of Brian Reeder's percussive neo-classical ode to the joy of movement, Paisiello Variations, as well as newly commissioned works by Melissa Barak and Lillian Barbeito.
This opening program of the 2008-2009 season also boasts Molly Lynch’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream, a bold updated rendition of Shakespeare’s enchanting classic… complete with Puck magically soaring high above the stage!Guest artists include Karine Plantadit and Ian Carney, principal dancers from the Broadway musical Movin' Out, in Twyla Tharp's Shameless. [more]
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The Nutcracker
Family-friendly and affordable, this professional production features important guest artists, FBT's professional company dancers, and exceptional budding young talent from across the Southland. Sumptuous sets, dazzling effects, opulent costumes and breathtaking dancing...The Nutcracker tradition continues. [more]
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The Sleeping Beauty
Festival Ballet Theatre celebrates the culmination of its 20th Anniversary Season with a full-length rendition of the beloved classical ballet, The Sleeping Beauty. A timeless love story, FBT’s heart-warming production of Tchaikovsky’s masterpiece brings to life fabled storybook favorites Princess Aurora, Puss-in-Boots, Little Red Riding Hood and the big bad Wolf… characters that remind us good always triumphs over evil. [more]
Reviews & Articles
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