What's News!

2010-2011 Class Schedule Ready ... No Price Increase This Year!

The 2010-2011 schedule is now available. It's chock full of new classes as well as familiar old ones. Please make sure to ready it over carefully. Plus, it's filled with positive financial news, too: We have not increased our prices this year. And given the tough economic times, that's good news for everyone. Download the Brochure and Schedule 2010-2011.

BCA Opens State-of-the-Art Dance Facility ... Classes Underway!

BCA's transformation of the historical 5 Points Building into a state-of-the-art dance facility is now complete. And classes are underway!

BCA's new home -- located at 6 East Chestnut Street, Asheville -- is professionally outfitted in every respect: three spacious studios (including a 41 X 30 Main Studio), sprung floors, marley dance surface, mirrors, 12 foot ceilings, bathrooms, dressing rooms, and administrative offices. In addition, there is ample viewing areas, observation areas, and loads of convenient parking. Learn more about our new home.

We invite everyone -- including old friends and yet-to-be made new ones -- to drop by and visit our new home. We are open during all normal class hours. Hope to see you soon!

Press

1st Anniversary, New Building Spotlighted in Citizen-Times Article

To celebrate our 1st anniversary and our new building, Carol Motsinger wrote a nice piece. The article -- entitled "On 1st anniversary, Ballet Conservatory of Asheville grows and moves to new place" also has great quotes from Angie.

Download "On 1st anniversary, Ballet Conservatory of Asheville grows and moves to new place"

Citizen-Times Article Highlights BCA's Nutcracker

Carol Motsinger of the Citizen-Times wrote a delightful piece about Asheville's Nutcrackers. It's called "Must-see magic: ‘Nutcrackers' offer 3 visions of holiday classic" and highlights BCA's Nutcracker and Angie Lynn.

Download "Must-see magic: ‘Nutcrackers' offer 3 visions of holiday classic"

Citizen-Times Snaps Fabulous Photos of BCA's Nutcracker Cast

The Citizen-Times stopped by on Sunday, December 6 and snapped some wonderful photos of our Nutcracker dancers. Make sure to visit the link below and take a peak at your favorite dancer. All told 40 lovely shots were made.

Citizen-Times Nutcracker Slide Show

Asheville Citizen-Times Publishes Huge Article About BCA

"For years, Angie Lynn 'focused on being a professional dancer,' says Carol Motsinger of the Asheville Citizen-Times, "performing in European productions of Andrew Lloyd Webber's 'Cats' and 'Phantom of the Opera,' as well as touring the continent with the Vienna Festival Ballet...These days, she's focusing on what she called an unexpected, 'extra bonus' to her career: directing the new Ballet Conservatory of Asheville."

Download "New dance school at 5 Points"

Pre-Professional Training 2010-2011

Prepare For Your Dance Career With BCA!

BCA's pre-professional division prepares dancers ages 11 and up for careers in the dance profession, post-secondary dance programs and universities, conservatories, and other top pre-professional programs.The intermediate pre-professional program is for dancers ages 11 to 13. The advanced pre-professional program is for dancers ages 14 and over. Admission is by audition. BCA's pre-professional dancers are routinely cast in soloist and corps de ballet roles in BCA's Nutcracker and Spring ballets. For more information about BCA's pre-professional program or other details please call us (828-255-5777) or email us (angielynnballet@cs.com). We actively seek talented young dancers and look forward to hearing from you. Learn more about BCA's Pre-Professional division.

Pre-Professional Requirements

Dancers who successfully pass an audtion for the pre-professional program are required to take their level-specific classes, participate in BCA's productions -- including the Nutcracker and Spring ballet -- and attend class throughout the summer, including a recommended BCA summer intensive program. Other requirements include periodic progress conferences with the dancer and their parents, special rehearsals and activities, and absence policy, among others. Learn more about BCA's Pre-Professional division.

Pre-Professional Handbook 2010-2011 Now Online!

If you're a pre-pro -- or a pre-pro hopeful -- make sure you have a copy of your 2010-2011 handbook. It's chock-full of important information, including class requirements, dress code, and lots more. Download your pre-pro handbook.

Pre-Professional Contract

New this season is BCA's Pre-Professional Contract. It lays out the requirements that all BCA pre-pros can expect for this year. The pre-pro dancer and their parent/guardian are required to sign this agreement prior to enrollment. PLEASE MAKE SURE TO READ THIS CONTRACT OVER PRIOR TO THE AUGUST 21st AUDITION! Get your copy of BCA's pre-professional contract here.

Our Placement Record

Our students have been placed in many of the top-tier ballet schools, academies, and universities in the U.S., including School of American Ballet, American Ballet Theatre School, San Francisco Ballet School, and New York University/Tisch School of the Arts. In addition, our students have also won positions in leading ballet companies -- including Miami City Ballet, Nashville Ballet, and Ballet Tech -- as well as on Broadway. Learn more about BCA's Pre-Professional division.

Teacher's Corner

Pilates Guru Jennifer Gianni To Teach on Saturdays This Fall!

BCA is proud to announce that celebrated pilates guru Jennifer Gianni will teach Pilates on Saturdays from 10:30 to 11:30. Jennifer taught our summer intensive students and we couldn't wait to have her back for the full school year! Jennifer's proprietary "Fusion Pilates" technique has won unparalleled critical acclaim. In addition, her client list includes such luminaries as Academy Award winner Hilary Swank, Maybelline Covergirl Erin Wasson, and "Lost" star Elizabeth Mitchell. Jennifer will teach pilates specifically designed for ballet dancers to both divisions of BCA's summer intensive. Learn more about Fusion Pilates Asheville.

What Makes Us Different

Whether you're enrolled in BCA's children's program, pre-professional program, or just want to take a class for fun, you'll recognize immediately what makes us different: Outstanding ballet training in a nurturing environment.

We don't do competitions. We don't charge huge fees. And we don't waste time.

The Children's Division -- which Angie directs -- provides ballet instruction for dancers ages 3 and up. Learn more about our classes.

Angie is a graduate of the prestigious Arts Educational School in London, England and a former professional dancer with numerous European companies, including the Vienna Festival Ballet. Most recently, Angie headed the dance program at the Asheville Arts Center. Read Angie's bio.

The Pre-Professional Division -- which Wayne heads-up -- provides high quality, intense ballet instruction for dancers looking to gain acceptance to summer schools, colleges, or other pre-professional ballet programs. Angie and Wayne will teach in both divisions. Discover pre-professional ballet training at BCA.

BCA also offers class in modern, hip-hop, jazz, and tap.

Nutcracker 2010

Nutcracker Shows Set for December 15 through 17 at the Diana Wortham Theatre!

BCA's holiday classic The Nutcracker will be presented at the Diana Wortham Theatre December 15-17, 2010. Tickets will go on sale soon. Please check back for updates. The shows will be as follows:

Wednesday, December 15, 7:30
Thursday, December 16, 7:30
Friday, December 17, 5:00 & 7:30

Learn more about BCA's Nutcracker.

Summer Intensive 2011

BCA's Summer Intensive 2011 will run from June 27 to July 23, 2011. We are in the midst of finalizing our plans, including a great slate of guest teachers and outstanding performing opportunities. Auditions will be held in January, 2011. In the meantime, please check out information about our Summer Intensive 2010, which was a huge success and ran from June 28 to July 23, 2010.

Online

Check Out Our Giselle and Summer Photos on Facebook!

We're in the midst of adding a ton of new photos of our Giselle 2010 show, the new building, and our summer intensive. Make sure to check them out on facebook.

Check Out Our New Calendar Page!

With our new calendar page, all of BCA's classes, performances, studio closures, and other events are now in one handy place. In addition, this calendar has a ton of interactive functionality, including learning more about an event's day, date, start time, duration, location (including a handy map feature) and other details. You can add this event to your google calendar, easily navigate anywhere you like in the calendar, change the default view, and even print yourself a copy! On this page, we've also included a BCA major events calendar and the latest downloadable versions of your favorite school calendars, including Buncombe County Schools and Asheville City Schools. Learn more about our calendar.

Use Your RSS Reader to Keep Up With BCA Facebook Posts

How would you like BCA's latest Facebook posts delivered right to your RSS reader? Then, you're in the right place. Simply go directly to BCA's Facebook page, click on the "Links" tab, and then click on "Ballet Conservatory of Asheville's Links" on the right side of the page. Learn more about Facebook RSS feeds.

More Photos on Facebook...Plus Become a Fan of BCA

For more photos of the studio and other BCA happenings visit our Facebook page! Plus, tell you friends to become "A Fan" of Ballet Conservatory of Asheville. That way you'll stay in tune with BCA happenings and events!

Downloads

Looking for a registration form, policies, and other hand-outs? Don't forget to visit our Downloads page!