Ballet Conservatory of Asheville

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BCA Hosts Two Master Classes in May!

BCA will host two ballet Master Classes in May.  On Saturday, May 26 from 12:00 to 1:30 North Carolina Dance Theatre principal dancer Addul Manzano will teach at BCA.  Addul is a wonderful dancer and will play the role of Colas in BCA's production of La Fille.  Then, on Sunday, May 27 from 12:00 to 1:30 Nick Kepley will teach his second master class at BCA.  Nick just finished another run of Broadway's Mary Poppins and is the director of Motion Dance +Theatre.  These classes are open to any qualified dancer and ALL dancers are welcome!  The cost is $20 per class for BCA students ($30 for both classes).  The cost is $25 per class for visitors and guests.  For more info call BCA at 828-255-5777.  See you in class!

Graduating BCA Seniors Capture Numerous University Dance Scholarships!

BCA's Pre-Professional Division is delighted to announce that's it's two graduating seniors -- Ciera Barrow and Caroline Carlton -- have received multiple scholarships and acceptances to many top university ballet programs.

Ciera was accepted to University of South Carolina, Kennesaw State University, and University of Georgia.  She won scholarships to University of South Carolina and University of Georgia.  She will attend University of South Carolina in the Fall 2012.

Caroline was accepted to Marymount Manhattan University, Ohio State University, Point Park University, and Virginia Commonwealth University.  She won scholarships to Marymount Manhattan University and Point Park University.  She will attend Marymount Manhattan University in the Fall 2012.

Both of these talented young dancers have proven that dedication, hard work, and unrelenting desire have real world implications in the field of dance.  BCA could not be prouder of their accomplishments.  Congrats Ciera and Caroline! Learn more about BCA's Pre-Professional Division.

Summer Intensive 2012 Acceptances: Congrats BCA Dancers!

With the 2012 summer intensive audition season now behind us, we'd like to congratulate our BCA dancers on their acceptances! The quality of these accepting institutions and our dancers' sheer volume of acceptances are clear testaments to these talented young artists' hard work, dedication, and skill. Congrats! Learn more about all BCA Pre-Pro summer intensive 2012 acceptances.

We'd also like to take a moment to highlight BCA Pre-Pros that won summer intensive scholarships for 2012:

Joffrey Ballet: Emma Grace Hutchins, Lilian Eselgroth and Olivia Weidie

School of American Ballet: Claire Hutchinson

Keep up the good work BCA dancers!

Recital 2012 Info Available!

BCA will hold its Spring Recital 2012 at the Diana Wortham Theatre Sunday, May 20, 2012. Showtimes are 2pm, 4pm, and 6pm. Tickets are on sale now at the Front Desk. Two tickets are included with each student's performance fee -- additional tickets are only $5.00 and are available until Friday, May 18, 2012. For tickets and DVDs just download and fill out the Recital 2012 Ticket & DVD Order Form and bring it by the Front Desk with your payment. In addition, make sure to visit our Spring Recital 2012 tab at our performance page for important information about show times, class line-ups, where to go in the theatre, and much, much more. Don't miss this wonderful opportunity to see out talented young dancers perform!

Keigwin + Company Hosts Master Class at BCA

Keigwin + Company -- one of the hottest modern dance companies anywhere -- hosted a wonderful Master Class on Saturday, March 31 from 12:00 to 1:30 at the BCA studios. Leading the Master Class was Keigwin + Company dancer Jaclyn Walsh. The Master Class was open to the general public and was well attended by many dancers from BCA's Pre-Professional division. Keigwin + Company was in town performing on March 30 and 31 at the Diana Wortham Theatre. Learn more about Keigwin + Company.

BCA Presents "La Fille Mal Gardee" June 1 & 2 at the DWT

Join us Friday, June 1 at 7:30 and Saturday, June 2 at 2:00 and 7:30 for one of the most delightful ballets of all time, La Fille Mal Gardee -- the Wayward Daughter. Featuring Sarah London as Lise, Addul Manzano as Colas, Blair Chamberlain as Abagail, and the talented dancers from our Pre-Professional division, La Fille embodies the freshness of young love, ample good humor, and the delightful warmth of a new summer day. Add in one of the most wonderful ballet scores of all time and you have the recipe for a family-friendly evening like no other. Call Diana Wortham Theatre at (828) 257-4530 or visit www.dwtheatre.com to reserve your tickets today. Adults, $20; Children, Students & Seniors, $10. Tickets are also available at the BCA front desk for a limited time. Learn more about our production of La Fille.

Summer Intensive 2012 Auditions Sunday, Feb. 19, 2012

Join us this summer in the beautiful mountains of Western North Carolina as BCA presents its Summer Intensive 2012. Designed for serious ballet dancers ages 10 and up, BCA's intensive features an all-day curriculum, guest faculty from New York City Ballet and New York City Opera Ballet, and exciting excursions and activities in Asheville, North Carolina's picturesque surroundings.

Sunday, February 19, 2012
1:00 to 2:00 Ages 10 to 11
2:30 to 3:30 Ages 12 to 13
4:00 to 5:00 Ages 14 and over

Dancers must pay a $20 registration fee, submit a completed audition application form and a photograph showing first arabesque. The photo does not need to be professional quality and will not be returned. Girls must wear full-length pink tights, black leotards, and pink ballet shoes. Girls should also bring pointe shoes. Boys must wear full-length black tights, white T-shirts, and black or while ballet shoes. The audition will consist of a one-hour ballet class. Dancers who apply by audition will be notified of their status within 10 days of their audition. You may pre-register for an audition space by contacting BCA's summer program at 828-255-5777 or emailing us at info@balletconservatoryofasheville.com. The auditions will be held at Ballet Conservatory of Asheville, 6 East Chestnut Street, Asheville, NC 28801. For more details visit BalletConservatoryofAsheville.com/summer. See you in class!

Welcome to Ballet Conservatory of Asheville

Welcome! We're Ballet Conservatory of Asheville (BCA) and we're delighted you've taken the opportunity to learn more about us. We offer dance programs for children, teens/adults, and pre-professionals. Included are classes in nearly every major dance form, from ballet and pointe to tap, jazz, hip-hop and modern. We welcome all dancers with any level of experience from ages 3 to adult. In addition to our regular school year programs, we also offer summer classes & workshops for all ages and a summer intensive for serious ballet dancers.

Our philosophy is simple: We want our students to gain good technique, learn proper class etiquette, and enjoy the wonderful world of dance. And while we offer classes in all disciplines, we are primarily a ballet school with a strong pre-professional training program.

Our faculty brings rich professional backgrounds and outstanding teaching and education credentials. BCA's leadership team includes Angie Lynn (Director), Wayne Burritt (Ballet Master), and Christopher Lynn (Managing Director). Our professional facilities are located in the 5 Points Building, 6 East Chestnut Street, Asheville, North Carolina.

We produce the Nutcracker, a Spring ballet, and a Recital each year. Our performances are produced at Asheville's Diana Wortham Theatre, widely considered to be one of the finest dance venues in the U.S.

We are a busy conservatory so please feel free to follow us through our news and events page as well as on Facebook . Thank you for visiting!

How To Enroll

Enrolling in BCA's programs is easy. First, discover our different programs and what classes you are interested in. Then, download and fill out a registration form. At that point, please feel free to give us a call at 828-255-5777 or drop by our studios at 6 East Chestnut Street, Asheville. We can help you decide which classes are ideal for you, space availability, and fees. We'll then give you the details about your classes, a copy of our policies and procedures, and you'll be all set.

For pre-professionals, please visit our pre-professional section for details on auditions, requirements, and fees.

Contact Us

If you'd like to learn more about BCA programs, classes, and events, please don't hesitate to contact us. You can call us at 828-255-5777 or email us at info@balletconservatoryofasheville.com. We also encourage you to drop by our facilities at 6 East Chestnut Street, Asheville.

Children’s Summer Workshops

All workshops meet Monday to Friday. Fees are $155 per week plus $10 summer registration fee for new students. Take $10 off for each additional workshop. Broadway Week is $290 for both morning and afternoon sessions, a savings of $20.

Download the Summer 2012 Brochure & Schedule

Download the Summer 2012 Registration Form

June 11 to 15, Swan Lake Week

9:30am to 12:30: Ballet & Modern

Ages 5 to 7 & 8 to 11

June 18 to 22, Broadway Week

9:30am to 12:30: Dance Workshop -- Ballet, Modern, Jazz, and Tap

Ages 5 to 7 & 8 to 11

1:00 to 4:00: Theatre Workshop -- Acting, Voice, Choreography

Ages 7 to 9 and 10 to 12

July 23 to 27, Firebird Week

9:30am to 12:30: Ballet, Modern & Jazz

Ages 5 to 7 & 8 to 11

July 30 to August 3, Alice in Wonderland Week

9:30am to 12:30: Ballet, Modern & Jazz

Ages 5 to 7 & 8 to 11

August 6 to 10, Midsummer Night's Dream Week

9:30am to 12:30: Ballet & Modern

Ages 5 to 7 & 8 to 11

Weekly Ballet Classes for Children

Weekly ballet classes for children meet on Wednesdays. Fees are $80 for the six week session plus $10 summer registration fee for new students. August 1 is make-up day.

June 13 to July 18 (6 weeks)

12:30 to 1:15: Ages 6 to 8

1:15 to 2:00: Ages 5 to 7

Ballet Classes for Children Ages 10 to 12

Held during the three weeks before and three weeks after BCA's summer intensive.

June 4 to 23 AND July 30 to August 18

Monday and Wednesday, 2:00 to 3:30

Payment Options:

1. Unlimited Classes for all 6 weeks $130 or $25 per week.

2. Individual Class drop-in rate $15.

$10 summer registration fee for new students.

Learn more about all of BCA's cool summer classes!