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

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

7-18-10

By Carol Motsinger, Asheville Citizen-Times

ASHEVILLE — When Angie Lynn started planning her 1-year-old Ballet Conservatory of Asheville, she expected that she would be leading a small school.

But it turns out, there were many more young people than she expected in Asheville who wanted a preprofessional dance school.

“Asheville was ready for us, and we were ready for Asheville,” Lynn said. More than 250 students participated in programming during the first year.

On Thursday, some of these dancers will showcase this passion in “A Summer Afternoon Dance Concert,” featuring variations from “Sleeping Beauty,” “Coppelia,” jazz, contemporary and modern pieces. More than 25 students from the conservatory's Summer Ballet Intensive will perform.

The Summer Ballet Intensive classes have also been the first crop of students to use the newly renovated Five Points Studios at 6 E. Chestnut St.

“Just a couple of weeks ago, we moved into the new studio,” Lynn said. “We are so happy to be there. It's so nice to be in the new building with a new professional spring floor.”

The new space includes three studios — and more opportunities to expand. Interested students can already sign up for classes in the fall.

On Aug. 14, the Ballet Conservatory of Asheville will host an open house with free ballet classes at Five Points Studios. The classes will be 10:30-11 a.m. for ages 3-5 and 12:30-1 p.m. ages 6-8. The open house will be 2:30-5 p.m. for all ages, and will include live music, a tour of the studio and opportunity to meet faculty and register for classes.

Make reservations at 255-5777 or www. balletconservatoryofasheville.com.

IF YOU GO

What: “A Summer Afternoon Dance Concert.” When: 2-3 p.m. Thursday.

Where: Diana Wortham Theatre, Pack Place. Admission: $10.

For information: Call 255-5777 or visit www. balletconservatoryofasheville.com.