PYB Dancers to take the stage for Bethlehem’s 275th Anniversary Party!

Dancers from Ballet Guild of the Lehigh Valley/Pennsylvania Youth Ballet will take the stage at Levitt Pavilion at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 25th during the City of Bethlehem’s 275th Anniversary Party! Don’t miss your chance to see these talented young people perform excerpts from Vivaldi’s “The Four Seasons!” Click on the following link for the schedule of events: http://bethlehemanniversary.com/community-celebration/schedule-of-events/

Summer Dance Program begins next week!

Some openings remain in the Ballet Guild’s six-week Summer Dance Program, beginning next week! Classes for the serious pre-professional students as well as age-appropriate classes for ages three to adult. Whether you are looking for more ballet classes to enhance your dance career, or if you or your child would like to try the art of classical ballet, we have what you need! Professional, highly-trained instructors, age-appropriate classes for all ages. Great guest teachers are scheduled for the day intensive program! See the complete schedule and list of classes by clicking here!

Music Director & Violin Soloist join the cast members in dress rehearsal!

Eugene Albulescu, Music Director, and Michael Jorgensen, Violin Soloist, joined the PYB dancers in today’s Dress Rehearsal for Vivaldi’s “The Four Seasons” – to be presented along with “Carnival of the Animals” at Baker Hall, Zoellner Arts Center on Friday, June 3, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. Click here to purchase your tickets!

Aquarium dancers in “Carnival of the Animals”

Our beautiful Aquarium dancers rehearsing today in the Ballet Guild studio for “Carnival of the Animals”

A sneak peek at “Carnival of the Animals”!

The Lion has made his appearance in today’s dress rehearsal of “Carnival of the Animals.” Don’t miss this wonderful production – perfect for families!

Tickets going quickly for “Carnival of the Animals” and Vivaldi’s “The Four Seasons”!

“Carnival of the Animals” and Vivaldi’s “The Four Seasons”, two family-friendly ballets with live music, will be presented at 7:00 p.m., Friday, June 3, 2016 at Baker Hall, Zoellner Arts Center by Ballet Guild of the Lehigh Valley/Pennsylvania Youth Ballet. Tickets are selling quickly at Zoellner Arts Center Box Office – Click here to purchase yours!

Dancers from the Pennsylvania Youth Ballet will appear in this year’s spring ballet, featuring choreography by Artistic Director Karen Kroninger Knerr, and the South Side Sinfonietta, conducted by Eugene Albulescu. Violinist Michael Jorgensen will be the featured soloist in Vivaldi’s “The Four Seasons.”

Three BGLV/PYB Dancers Nominated for Freddy© Awards!

Many talented students attend classes at Ballet Guild of the Lehigh Valley and/or perform in our productions each year. In addition to their schedule of classical ballet studies each week, these accomplished young people manage to find time to fit in school musical rehearsals and performances! Hearty congratulations to those who received nominations for a Freddy© Award this year:

Meghan Altemose – “Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role” and “Outstanding Small Ensemble Performance” from Saucon Valley’s production of “Thoroughly Modern Millie”

Lizzy (Elizabeth) Burke – “Outstanding Performance by a Featured Dancer” from Moravian Academy’s production of “Big Fish”

Madelyn Dundon – “Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role” and “Vic Kumma Award for Outstanding Solo Vocal Performance” from Bethlehem Catholic’s production of “Wonderful Town”

Best wishes to all those nominated, and our sincere compliments to all who participated in their school musicals – whether part of the stage crew or a major performer – every single person is important to the success of the entire production!

Three BGLV/PYB dancers nominated for Freddy© Awards!

Many talented students attend classes at Ballet Guild of the Lehigh Valley and/or perform in our productions each year. In addition to their schedule of classical ballet studies each week, these accomplished young people manage to find time to fit in school musical rehearsals and performances! Hearty congratulations to those who received nominations for a Freddy© Award this year:

Meghan Altemose – “Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role” and “Outstanding Small Ensemble Performance” from Saucon Valley’s production of “Thoroughly Modern Millie”

Lizzy (Elizabeth) Burke – “Outstanding Performance by a Featured Dancer” from Moravian Academy’s production of “Big Fish”

Madelyn Dundon – “Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role” and “Vic Kumma Award for Outstanding Solo Vocal Performance” from Bethlehem Catholic’s production of “Wonderful Town”

Best wishes to all those nominated, and our sincere compliments to all who participated in their school musicals – whether part of the stage crew or a major performer – every single person is important to the success of the entire production!

“Carnival of the Animals” AND “Vivaldi’s Four Seasons” – Two Family-Friendly Ballets!

“Carnival of the Animals” and “Vivaldi’s Four Seasons” will be presented by Ballet Guild of the Lehigh Valley and its Pennsylvania Youth Ballet on stage at Baker Hall, Zoellner Arts Center on Friday, June 3, 2016 at 7:00 p.m.

A musical suite of fourteen movements, each one representing a different animal or animals, Carnival of the Animals is one of Camille Saint-Saëns’s best-known works. A group of four violin concerti, Antonio Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons was published in 1725. The seasons of “Spring,” “Summer,” “Autumn,” and “Winter” are gloriously represented in his famous score.  With original choreography by Artistic Director Karen Knerr and accompanied by live music conducted by Eugene Albulescu, this delightful program is sure to captivate children and adults alike!  Violinst Michael Jorgensen will be the featured soloist in “Vivaldi’s Four Seasons.”

Tickets on sale now – call 610-758-2787, or click here

Seats selling quickly for the school performance of “Carnival of the Animals/Vivaldi’s Four Seasons”

The school performance (10:00 a.m., June 3) of our 2016 Spring Ballet – “Carnival of the Animals/Vivaldi’s Four Seasons” – still has some seats available at a deeply discounted price of $9.00 each, but they are selling quickly! Please place your order now by downloading the form: School Performance Reservation Form 2016

With original choreography by Artistic Director Karen Knerr and accompanied by live music conducted by Eugene Albulescu, this delightful program is sure to captivate children and adults alike. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to give YOUR students the thrill of attending a theatrical dance performance accompanied by live music!