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Nutcracker Auditions for BGLV Students!

Posted on 9.14.20 in Blog

Pennsylvania Youth Ballet is committed to presenting “The Nutcracker” for the 52^nd consecutive year! In order to adhere to all safety standards and maintain the health and safety of our students, we will plan to present the Nutcracker in a virtual setting, to be live-streamed to public and school audiences. We hope that you will be a part of this unique and innovative production!

Rehearsals will be in person at the studio, but for small groups with safety measures in place.
Performances will be staged virtually and live-streamed for public and school audiences. Dates in December 2020 will be announced shortly, when they are finalized.

Audition Date: Sunday, September 20, 2020

12:00-1:00 pm, ages 6 & 7
1:30-2:30 pm, ages 8 & 9
3:00-4:00 pm, ages 10-13

For students enrolled in the BGLV Community Division only who are at least 6 years old by December 8, 2020. Space is limited. Register in advance via your Parent Portal in Jackrabbit. Click here.

Classes will begin in September!

Posted on 8.17.20 in Blog

Registrations for all classes will begin soon – our 62nd season starts the week of September 14, 2020! Enroll early due to space limitations! Click the following link for schedule: https://www.bglv.org/classes/

COVID- 19 HEALTH & SAFETY PLAN

Posted on 6.27.20 in Blog

For Ballet Guild of the Lehigh Valley’s COVID-19 Health & Safety Plan for the 2020 summer dance program, please click on the following link: Covid 19 Health & Safety Plan – 627-2020

COVID-19/Coronavirus Update from BGLV/PYB

Posted on 3.13.20 in Blog

Dear Ballet Guild Students and Parents,

Due to the closure of all Pennsylvania public schools by the Governor, the Ballet Guild will follow the recommendation of the State and close the ballet studio effective Saturday, March 14 through Saturday, March 28. There will be no classes or rehearsals during this time. We will update everyone regarding resuming classes and rehearsals as this situation progresses, and will offer make-up classes to those who are interested. At this time we are fully committed to proceeding with the “Peter Pan” ballet on May 29^th and 30th. Zoellner box office remains open for reservation of voucher seats and sales. Please do not hesitate to contact the office with any questions or concerns.

Sincerely,

Ballet Guild Board of Directors, Artistic Director, and Staff

COVID-19 Message from BGLV/PYB

Posted on 3.12.20 in Blog

March 12, 2020

Dear Ballet Guild Students and Parents,

As concerns about the coronavirus (COVID-19) increase, the Ballet Guild board and staff would like to update you on how we are planning to approach this public health issue. We are following updates from the Bethlehem Area School District as well as the CDC. It is our priority to keep all students safe and healthy.

We would like to repeat the recommended measures that health agencies are suggesting:

Wash hands often for a minimum of 20 seconds with soap and hot water.
If soap and water is not available, use hand sanitizer.
Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth unless you have just washed your hands. Wash again after you touch your face.
Clean frequently touched surfaces using disinfectant products.
We strongly encourage all students/staff who feel ill, have a fever, or have cold symptoms to stay home until symptoms are gone. The Ballet Guild will allow make-up classes for as many days as are necessary, due to illness.

The Ballet Guild is increasing its normal cleaning procedures to keep our facilities and equipment as free from germs as possible. Encouraging your children to wash hands before and after classes and rehearsals will help us greatly.

At this time the Ballet Guild is continuing its normal class and rehearsal schedule. If classes do need to be cancelled, we will communicate an adjusted schedule as soon as possible. We will do everything possible to keep our students safe and healthy.

Please feel free to contact the office with any questions or concerns.

Sincerely,

The Ballet Guild Board of Directors, Artistic Director, and Staff

Master Class with Amy Brandt of Pointe Magazine’s “Ask Amy”

Posted on 2.25.20 in Blog

Sunday, March 15, 2020 – 12:00-1:30 pm, followed by a 30-45 minute Question & Answer session.

Open to dancers ages 13 & up.

$20 fee for BGLV students / $25 fee for non-BGLV students

Complete the registration form below & mail or email to the BGLV office.

Amy Brandt – Master Class Registration Form – 3/15/2020

Amy Brandt has been the editor in chief of Pointe magazine since 2014, following a 19-year dance career. Originally from Libertyville, IL, she trained at Dancenter North, the Ruth Page Foundation and the Milwaukee Ballet School. Ms. Brandt danced professionally with the Milwaukee Ballet and The Suzanne Farrell Ballet, dancing soloist roles in works such as Agon, Divertimento No. 15, La Valse, Swan Lake and The Nutcracker, among others. In 2009 she started writing regularly for Pointe, most notably her “Ask Amy” advice column. She later became an associate editor for Dance Magazine and Dance Teacher. Ms. Brandt graduated summa cum laude from Marymount Manhattan College in 2014 with a BA in English and World Literatures, and currently serves on its advisory board.

Peter Pan, the Ballet – Auditions – Saturday, January 25, 2020

Posted on 1.8.20 in Blog

“Peter Pan, the Ballet” Auditions – Saturday, January 25, 2020; 1:30-2:45 pm.

Open to BGLV Students in the Guild’s Community Division who are enrolled in classes at the Ballet Guild and who will be six years old no later than May 28, 2020.

The performances will be held on Friday, May 29 (10:00 a.m. for school students) and Saturday, May 30 (2:00 p.m. for the public). Rehearsals will begin on February 22, 2020.