American Hairlines holding fundraiser for the Ballet Guild!

American Hairlines, 74 W. Broad St. in Downtown Historic Bethlehem is THE PLACE TO BE on Saturday, November 23, 11 am – 3 pm.  Enjoy tasty treats and beverages, see the salon’s glorious array of beauteous Nutcrackers, shop for the special people on your gift list, AND help the Ballet Guild of the Lehigh Valley, Inc. at the same time.  Don’t miss THE holiday shopping event of the season!

Bring your camera for photo opportunities with Nutcracker dancers!

American Hairlines BGLV Fundraiser

The Adult Ballet Class will not be held on Saturday, October 5th

Please make us any missed classes in one of our other days/evenings if possible.

Tap your way to fun and fitness!

Beginning Tap Class – Fridays, 7:15-8:15 pm.

If you want to learn to tap dance – and who doesn’t?!!!! – come to the class at the Ballet Guild studios at 556 Main Street in beautiful Downtown Historic Bethlehem on Friday, September 27, 7:15-8:15 pm.  Miss Tami looks forward to welcoming you to an exciting, rhythmic form of dance that had its beginning in the mid-1800s from the fusion of ethnic dances – African tribal dances, Scottish, Irish, and English clog dances.  It continues to be an incredibly diverse form of dance, embracing all ages, shapes, and genders.  For beginning tap dancers, ages 7 & up.  Call for more information!  Don’t miss it!!

BGLV offering Jazz AND Tap classes this season!

It’s not too late to join the JAZZ & TAP classes forming this week!!

Children, ages 7 – 12, are invited to enroll for our Jazz and Tap classes on Friday evenings, beginning September 13, 2013.  Don’t miss this exciting addition to our classical ballet classes.

JAZZ, Friday, 6:15-7:15 pm

TAP, Friday, 7;15-8:15 pm

Click here for more information about our classes and to download a brochure!

Nutcracker Auditions – Join the Joy! Open to dancers from all areas and schools!

SEPTEMBER 15, 2013  See times below!

Open to dancers from all areas and schools! Must be age 6 by December 9, 2013.  ALL minors (under age 18) must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

The auditions will be in the form of a ballet class.  Correct classical ballet attire (solid color leotard, pink tights, pink ballet slippers) and appearance (Females: hair in a bun-no bangs/Males: Hair neatly combed) is required.  See the 2013-2014 Student Handbook on our website for further information regarding correct ballet appearance and attire. Females on pointe should bring pointe shoes, but not put them on until required.

Mandatory Parent Meeting during each audition session.  Information about the production will be available, and there will be a question and answer period as well.

Audition Fee:  $20

ALL dancers must provide a snapshot-sized photo, full length, (not head shot), in first arabesque position.

Arrive at least 30 minutes before the audition time in order to complete the paperwork. 

AUDITIONS: Sunday, September 15, 2013

Ages 6-8, 12:30-1:30 pm

Ages 9-11, 1:30-2:45 pm

Ages 12 &  up, 3:00-4:30 pm

This year’s 45th Nutcracker production will feature a full orchestra – the South Side Sinfonietta – conducted by Eugene Albulescu, as well as a children’s choir.  All performances will take place at Baker Hall, Zoellner Arts Center, Lehigh University, 420 E. Packer Avenue, Bethlehem, PA 18015.

Performances for schools:  Wed. & Thurs., Dec. 11 & 12, 10 am; Fri., Dec. 13, 9:30 am & 12:00 pm

Performances for the public:  Sat., Dec. 14, 1 & 4 pm; Sun., Dec. 15, 2 pm

Call 610-865-0353 or e-mail pyb@rcn.com for more information.

Nutcracker Auditions – Sunday, September 15, 2013!

Open to dancers from all areas and schools! Must be age 6 by December 9, 2013.  ALL minors (under age 18) must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

The auditions will be in the form of a ballet class.  Correct classical ballet attire and appearance (Females: hair in a bun-no bangs/Males: Hair neatly combed) is required.  See the 2013-2014 Student Handbook on our website for further information regarding correct ballet appearance and attire. Females on pointe should bring pointe shoes, but not put them on until required.

Mandatory Parent Meeting during each audition session.  Information about the production will be available, and there will be a question and answer period as well.

Audition Fee:  $20

ALL dancers must provide a snapshot-sized photo, full length, (not head shot), in first arabesque position.

Arrive at least 30 minutes before the audition time in order to complete the paperwork. 

AUDITIONS: Sunday, September 15, 2013

Ages 6-8, 12:30-1:30 pm

Ages 9-11, 1:30-2:45 pm

Ages 12 &  up, 3:00-4:30 pm

This year’s 45th Nutcracker production will feature a full orchestra – the South Side Sinfonietta – conducted by Eugene Albulescu, as well as a children’s choir.  All performances will take place at Baker Hall, Zoellner Arts Center, Lehigh University, 420 E. Packer Avenue, Bethlehem, PA 18015.

Performances for schools:  Wed. & Thurs., Dec. 11 & 12, 10 am; Fri., Dec. 13, 9:30 am & 12:00 pm

Performances for the public:  Sat., Dec. 14, 1 & 4 pm; Sun., Dec. 15, 2 pm

Call 610-865-0353 or e-mail pyb@rcn.com for more information.

Ballet Guild Open House, Ballet Boot Camp, and Pre-Professional Auditions September 7 & 8, 2013

Fall greetings!  We’re kicking off the 56th season with an exciting weekend of activities Saturday and Sunday, September 7 & 8, 2013! 

Open House/Registration: 12-4 pm, both days – staff and instructors will be on hand to answer questions and give a tour of our studios.

Ballet Boot Camp: ages 8 & up, 1-3 pm, both days.

Mini Ballet Boot Camp: ages 5-7, 12-1, Saturday only.

Pre-Professional Auditions:  Students, ages 8 and up with previous dance experience, who wish to study in the Guild’s Pre-Professional dance program for the upcoming season should plan to attend both days of the Ballet Boot Camp, 1-3 pm.  Please call or e-mail the office in advance.

Classes begin the week of Monday, September 9, 2013.  There is room in all classes; however, some are filling quickly so don’t delay in registering your child – or yourself – now!

Ballet Boot Camp – Enlistments Still Open!

Ballet and dance students from all areas and all schools are invited to enlist in Ballet Guild’s Ballet Boot Camp for ages 8 & up or the Mini Ballet Boot Camp for ages 5 – 7.  Don’t miss this intense and fun dance class – here’s your chance to try a class with our teachers or to get in shape for your regular season.

Ballet Boot Camp – Ages 8 & up.  Saturday and Sunday, September 7 & 8, 1:00-3:00 pm  *  $40 for both days

Mini Ballet Boot Camp – Ages 5-7 .  Saturday, September 7, 12:00-1:00 pm  *  $15 for the class

To Enlist:  Download form below, print, complete, and mail with your payment now!

Ballet Boot Camp Registration 2013

Christopher Fleming teaching four classes at the Ballet Guild beginning Tuesday, August 13th!

There’s still room at the barre for the August session of four classes taught by Christopher Fleming, Artistic Director of Philadelphia’s BalletFleming for only $40.00!  Don’t miss the opportunity to study with this highly acclaimed choreographer and former New York City Ballet Principal dancer under the direction of George Balanchine.

The session will be held at BGLV studios on Main Street in Bethlehem on Tuesdays and Thursdays, August 13 & 15 and August 20 & 22, 2013, 6:00-8:00 p.m.  BGLV students (enrolled in the Pre-Professional Division Levels C & Advanced, and the 2013 Summer Program Pre-Professional Advanced Level), as well as advanced level students from all areas and dance schools with at least four years of serious ballet training, are welcome to attend.

Sign up for all four classes for the amazing price of only $40! Single classes are $15.00 each. Download information sheet and registration form below. 

August Session 2013 – Christopher Fleming

Ballet Boot Camp – Enlist Now!

Ballet and dance students – It’s time to get back in the action!  Can you handle two hours of ballet two days in a row?  If you think you can take it, then enlist now in Ballet Guild’s 2013 Ballet Boot Camp! 

Ballet Boot Camp – Ages 8 & up.  Saturday and Sunday, September 7 & 8, 1:00-3:00 pm * $40 for both days

Mini Ballet Boot Camp – Ages 5-7 .  Saturday, September 7, 12:00-1:00 pm * $15

To Enlist:  Download form, print, complete, and mail with your payment by September 1, 2013

Ballet Boot Camp Registration 2013