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Broadway Dance Classes Added to Curriculum!

Posted on 7.31.24 in Blog

Check out our newest addition to our sensational class schedule – Broadway Dance!!!  Ages 11 & Up! Study with professional theatre performers and learn the art of intention and storytelling through movement in this class, where students will have the opportunity to dance to music from both classic and modern musicals, and periodically learn original Broadway choreography from shows performed professionally by the teaching faculty. Click the following link for a PDF to read more about Broadway Dance and our new staff members: Broadway Dance Information


Tickets for “Coppelia” now on sale!

Posted on 4.25.24 in Blog

Performances « Ballet Guild of the Lehigh Valley (bglv.org)

Coppélia – a family friendly ballet – fun for everyone! Enjoy the special backstage visit after each performance!

Saturday, June 1, 2024 – 2:00 pm. Click here to purchase

Sunday, June 2, 2024 – 2:00 pm. Click here to purchase

Baker Hall, Zoellner Arts Center – on the campus of Lehigh University!

420 E. Packer Avenue, Bethlehem, PA 18015

 

With choreography by Artistic Director Karen Kroninger Knerr, Coppélia is an enchanting tale about a mad inventor and the life-like doll he creates.  When a village boy becomes infatuated with the doll (thinking it’s a real girl!), his fiancée becomes unhappy. The ensuing mix-ups and misunderstandings between the two young lovers sets the stage for plenty of hilarity.  Coppélia features the beautiful music of Léo Delibes, a French composer of the Romantic era, who specialized in ballets, operas, and other stage works. He influenced some of the greatest composers, among them Tchaikovsky, Saint-Saëns, Debussy, and Drigo.


Nutcracker Tickets Still Available!

Posted on 11.6.23 in Blog

Saturday, December 16 & Sunday, December 17, 2023 – 1:00 & 4:30 pm

Baker Hall, Zoellner Arts Center, Lehigh University

Full live orchestra and professional guest artists with Pennsylvania Youth Ballet!

Tickets on sale now at Zoellner Arts Center Box Office – Click here


Parent Observation Schedule Updated!

Posted on 4.13.23 in Blog

A new schedule for parent observation times has been set for classes in both the Pre-Professional & Community Divisions. See the updated “Calendar” PDF available for download on the website: https://www.bglv.org/classes/

Or check out the “Calendar” page here: https://www.bglv.org/events/


Adult/Teen Ballet Evening Class Canceled Monday, March 6

Posted on 3.6.23 in Blog

The 7:30 pm adult/teen ballet class for this evening only, March 6, 2023, is canceled.


Adult/Teen Ballet Classes Canceled – Monday evening, February 27, 2023

Posted on 2.27.23 in Blog

Because of the impending snow & ice storm, adult/teen ballet classes are canceled for this evening. Be safe, everyone!!


Cinderella Auditions – February 25, 2023

Posted on 2.1.23 in Blog

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2023 

Open to all dance students, ages 6 & up
1:00-2:00 – Ages 6-8
2:00-3:00 – Ages 9-11
3:00-4:00 – Ages 12 and up


Classes Canceled – Wednesday, January 25, 2023

Posted on 1.25.23 in Blog

Winter has finally made a call to the Lehigh Valley so we must cancel classes for today – Wednesday, January 25, 2023. Please be safe everyone and enjoy a day and evening at home!


Cinderella Auditions

Posted on 1.20.23 in Blog

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2023 

Open to all dance students, ages 6 & up
1:00-2:00 – Ages 6-8
2:00-3:00 – Ages 9-11
3:00-4:00 – Ages 12 and up

Performances: Saturday & Sunday, May 27 & 28, 2023 – Baker Hall, Zoellner Arts Center

More information to be announced.


Support the Arts – Receive a Substantial Tax Credit!

Posted on 6.6.22 in Blog

Each year, nearly 4,000 area students thrill to the beauty of ballet and live orchestral music during The Nutcracker for Students arts education program. Businesses can support this tradition and receive a substantial tax credit by contributing to the Ballet Guild of the Lehigh Valley through the PA Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) program.

 Why contribute to the Ballet Guild of the Lehigh Valley?

**The arts are key to a high quality of life

**Children of all income levels participate

**Teachers receive arts education resources to extend this experience

We hope we can count on your support!

We invite you to support The Nutcracker for Students Program by contributing through the Pennsylvania Educational Improvement Tax Credit Program. Pennsylvania has recognized The Nutcracker for Students as an innovative education program under the EITC program. By making a qualified corporate contribution, your company will be eligible for a tax credit equal to 75 percent of your contribution, up to $750,000, and in some cases, up to 90 percent of your contribution.

 To learn more:

The Nutcracker for Students Program: EITC – The Nutcracker for Students

Educational Improvement Tax Credit Opportunity: EITC PA – Opportunity

PA Educational Improvement Tax Credit Program

 Please email us with any questions at pyb@rcn.com