Boys Dance Tuition-Free at BGLV/PYB!

Offering tuition-free training for male students, ages 3 through adult. Whether seeking a career in dance, musical theatre, skating, gymnastics, or athletics, classical ballet training enhances balance, motor skills, flexibility, and strength. The concentration and discipline of ballet classes carry over into other areas of life, improving body awareness and physical health. The joy and musicality of ballet classes provide both an artistic and social activity, and foster teamwork, communication, and cooperation.

Performing opportunities abound in Pennsylvania Youth Ballet productions such as The Nutcracker in December and the spring ballet in June, as well as during other community events throughout the year.

Our 58th season begins the week of September 14. Open House, Ballet Boot Camp, and Nutcracker auditions will be held the weekend of September 12 & 13. To find out more and to register for classes, click here.

Make the leap into excellence – e-mail pyb@rcn.com or call 610-865-0353 now!

Special August Session of Ballet Classes – Enroll Now!

For the upper intermediate to advanced dance student (age 12 & older) who needs ballet classes in August, here’s your answer! BGLV/PYB is providing classes (includes ballet/pointe/variations) from 4:30-7:00 p.m. on August 18, 20, 25, & 27.  Check out the details by clicking here

Summer Dance Program – Week 6 (last chance!)

There is still time for all serious dance students, ages 9 & up, to study with us during our final week of the Pre-Professional Summer Dance Program! Don’t miss this wonderful opportunity to hone YOUR ballet skills.

Ballet Guild is thrilled to welcome Tim Fox to our studio this week as Master Teacher instructing students in the Pre-Professional summer intensive day program. Dancer, Choreographer, Actor, Pilates Instructor, Teacher – Mr. Fox’s avocations reflect his passion with, and his success in, the arts. He began his dance studies in Tulsa, Oklahoma and continued at the School of American Ballet and the American Ballet Theatre School, both in New York City. A corps de ballet member with the New York City Ballet, he danced leading roles under the direction of dance greats George Balanchine, Jerome Robbins, and Peter Martins. He was invited to join the San Francisco Ballet as Soloist by the director, Helgi Thomasson, and was promoted to Principal dancer within a  year. After retiring from San Francisco Ballet, he pursued an acting career and received roles in motion pictures and national commercials; he also taught Pilates and operated his own fitness studio for many years while in Los Angeles. He has taught at many of the finest dance institutions in the country and currently serves as dance instructor at Goucher College and Maryland Youth Ballet. You can read much more about Mr. Fox by downloading his bio sheet here: Tim Fox Information Sheet

The Ballet Guild’s unique event, “Meet the Artist,” will take place on Thursday July 30, 12:30-1:00 pm. Students and their parents/guardians are invited to our third floor studios at that time to meet Mr. Fox and to learn more about his dance and teaching career. A question and answer session will follow. Join us!

Summer Dance Program – Week 5 (already!)

We welcome this week esteemed ballet instructor, Peter Merz, former Associate Professor of Dance and head of ballet at Point Park University in Pittsburgh, PA, and newly-named Director of the Frederick Quinney Lawson Ballet West Academy in Salt Lake City, Utah. He will be teaching students in our daytime Pre-Professional Summer Intensive classes. Our unique event “Meet the Artist” will take place on Thursday, July 23, 12;30-1:00 p.m. Students and their parents/guardians are invited to our third floor studios at that time to meet Mr. Merz and to learn more about his dance career. A question and answer session will follow.

You can read about Mr. Merz by clicking on the following link: Peter Merz Information Sheet.

Exciting Guest Teacher Added to BGLV/PYB Summer Program Line Up!

Aynsley Inglis (http://www.aynsleyinglis.com/), who danced as the Sugar Plum Fairy in the Ballet Guild/Pennsylvania Youth Ballet production of “The Nutcracker” in both 2013 and 2014, has just been added to the impressive guest teacher list for the Guild’s 2015 Summer Dance Program.

She will teach the Pre-Professional Day Intensive students on Tuesday, July 7; Thursday, July 9; Tuesday, July 14; and Thursday, July 16. A “Meet the Artist” session will be held following the Thursday, July 16 classes from 12:30-1:00 p.m. at the Ballet Guild. All serious dance students from all schools are invited to enroll and attend these master classes – single class rate is $20.00; single day (3 classes per day) rate is $45.00; single week (5 days) rate  is $225.00. Please click here – scroll down the page to download the registration form and student handbook for information. Call 610-865-0353; e-mail pyb@rcn.com.

To find out more about Ms. Inglis and our “Meet the Artist” session, please download the information sheet below:

Aynsley Inglis – Meet the Artist 2015

Enroll now for the 2015 Summer Dance Program!

Enrollments are now being accepted for the Ballet Guild’s 2015 Summer Dance Program – featuring 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!

A fairytale dream come true for your little prince or princess at “Cinderella’s Ball” – a special event for children!

Your child’s fairytale dream can come true on Saturday, May 30th! Your little princess or prince can meet Cinderella, The Prince, The Court Jester, The Stepsisters, The Fairy Godmother, and other fun characters at “Cinderella’s Ball” which takes place at Zoellner Arts Center following the performance of   “Cinderella.” Sit in the beautiful carriage! Try on Cinderella’s sparkly shoe! Enjoy complimentary dance lessons with the Stepsisters and entertainment by the Court Jester! Light refreshments will be served in the Castle Ballroom. Bring your own camera for photo opportunities! Tickets for this very special children’s event are $15 for ages 15 & under and free for accompanying adults! Call 610-758-2787, or visit www.zoellnerartscenter.org today!  Tickets for the performance are also available by calling 610-758-2787, or visit www.zoellnerartscenter.org.

You are cordially invited to “Cinderella’s Ball”

Hear ye, hear ye! All subjects who are attending the Ballet Guild’s performance of Cinderella on the thirtieth day of May are hereby summoned to Cinderella’s Ball to be held following the performance in the Castle Ballroom at Zoellner Arts Center.

Firstly, join Cinderella in the Royal Coach on the stage for photographs (bring your own camera). Thereafter, journey up the Royal Staircase to the Castle Ballroom where you will meet The Prince, Cinderella, The Fairy Godmother, The Stepsisters, and other cast members for a festive afternoon. Enjoy dance lessons with the Stepsisters and entertainment by the spritely Court Jester; try on Cinderella’s beautiful slipper; savor light refreshments. Beautiful raffle items! A special gift for each child attending!

Tickets for children, ages 15 & under – $15.00 Free for accompanying adults. Call the Zoellner Arts Center Box Office, 610-758-2787; or click here. Tickets also available for a limited time in the Ballet Guild office.

Two BGLV/PYB Students are Freddy Nominees!

Ballet Guild of the Lehigh Valley is pleased to announce that two of its students, Rachel Altemose and Gianna Stettner, both seniors enrolled in the Pre-Professional Division, have received 2015 Freddy Award nominations in the category “Outstanding Performance by a Featured Dancer.”  Also nominated for “Outstanding Use of Costumes” was Bethlehem Catholic High School’s production of “Brigadoon” – BGLV/PYB Costume Mistress Kristin Dundon served as Costume Director for that musical. We congratulate these talented, dedicated nominees (and all others) on their achievements in the performing arts! If you attend our production of “Cinderella” on May 30th at Baker Hall, Zoellner Arts Center, you will be able to see these two dance nominees in action, as well as the beautiful costume creations of our Costume Mistress. Rachel is dancing the role of “Cinderella”, and Gianna is dancing the role of “Fairy Godmother.” Click here for tickets to “Cinderella.”

Read more about the Freddy Awards here: http://freddyawards.org/

2015 Summer Dance Program – Enroll Now!

Enrollments are now being accepted for the Ballet Guild’s 2015 Summer Dance Program – featuring classes for the serious pre-professional students as well as age-appropriate classes for ages three to adult. Great guest teachers are scheduled for the day intensive program! See the complete schedule and list of classes by clicking here.