Ballet Conservatory of Asheville -- Angie Lynn Director

Ballet Conservatory of Asheville -- La Fille Mal Gardee 2012

Join us Friday, June 1 at 7:30 and Saturday, June 2 at 2:00 and 7:30 at Diana Wortham Theatre for one of the most delightful ballets of all time, La Fille Mal Gardee. 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. Tickets on sale now!

Summer Intensive 2012

Ballet Conservatory of Asheville -- Summer Intensive

Join us this summer in the beautiful mountains of western North Carolina for a four week ballet intensive unlike any other. Ages 10 and up. Room & Board available. Auditions are Sunday, February 19, 2012 or by videotape.

North Carolina Dance Theatre principal dancer Addul Manzano will star as Colas -- opposite BCA's own Sarah London as Lise -- in La Fille Mal Gardee. Addul brings the perfect blend of technical prowess and strong acting ability to this delightful ballet about young love. Shows are Friday, June 1 at 7:30 and Saturday, June 2 at 2:00 and 7:30 at Diana Wortham Theatre. Tickets on sale now!

Ballet Conservatory of Asheville -- Summer Classes

Pre-Professionals

Ballet Conservatory of Asheville Pre-Professional Training

BCA's Pre-Professional division prepares dancers ages 9 and up for careers in the dance profession, post-secondary dance programs and universities, conservatories, and other top pre-professional programs.

Boys Program

BCA offers boys ages 7 and up a robust program of dance. Our experience has shown that well-trained boys are often offered full scholarships to many of the finest summer intensive programs. Boys also play important roles in many of BCA's ballets, especially the Nutcracker.

Children

Our classes for children 3 and up include ballet, tap, and broadway jazz. Our talented young dancers often perform in the Nutcracker and Spring ballets. Young dancers with a serious interest in ballet may want to learn more our Beginner Pre-Professional program.

Teens + Adults

Our teens enjoy classes in ballet, tap, jazz, and hip-hop. These classes are open to anyone and include beginner and intermediate level dancers.

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Angie Lynn, Director

Angie Lynn Ballet Conservatory Of Asheville

Angie Lynn was born in England and enjoyed an extensive professional dance career, after training at The Arts Educational Schools, London, earning a diploma in dance performance. As a certified associate member of the Royal Academy of Dance and the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dance, she earned certificates in classical ballet and modern dance education.

She first joined Vienna Festival Ballet, touring in “Swan Lake” throughout England and Europe. She then ventured into musical theatre, performing for 6 years in Andrew Lloyd Webber's world-class productions of “Cats”, as Victoria, the white cat; and “Phantom of the Opera”, as Meg Giry. Links: Vienna Festival Ballet, “Cats” - Really Useful Co., “Phantom of the Opera” - Really Useful Co., Andrew Lloyd Webber.

Angie studied and performed in New York City before moving to Asheville in 2005 with husband Chris and their three daughters. In Asheville, she built an award winning young dancers program as Dance Director and lead ballet instructor at the Asheville Arts Center, recognized as a Best Dance Program winner by WNC Parent Magazine’s Parent Choice Awards.

She is excited to open a brand new, professionally equipped dance studio and conservatory with formidable studio partner and master teacher, Wayne Burritt. Their new conservatory integrates Angie & Wayne’s recognized nurturing styles, their notable artistry and professional dance standards.

"I am privileged to share from my professional dance experiences, when teaching young students, nurturing them as they develop beautiful ballet technique, graceful coordination, musicality and confidence."