The Ballet Guild In The News!

Read about the Ballet Guild/Pennsylvania Youth Ballet in the BNewsInsider today! Click on the link for the full article:

http://bnewsinsider.com/2012/09/17/merchant-mondays-ballet-guild-of-the-lehigh-valley/

Announcing the 2012 Nutcracker Guest Artists!

Ballet Guild of the Lehigh Valley is delighted to announce that Ashley Bouder, Principal dancer with New York City Ballet and Matthew Dibble, Twyla Tharp company member, will be dancing the roles of the Sugar Plum Fairy and her Cavalier, respectively, in the Ballet Guild’s 44th consecutive Nutcracker production in December at Zoellner Arts Center.  Click here to purchase your tickets online through the Arts Center Box Office.

Nutcracker Auditions – Sunday, September 9, 2012

Nutcracker Auditions – Sunday, September 9

Open to all students from all dance schools – must have previous dance experience.

Ballet Guild Studios, 556 Main Street, Bethlehem, PA 18018

Audition Fee: $20  

4:00-5:30 pm (ages 6-10)

5:30-7:00 pm (ages 11 & up)

Auditions will be in the form of a ballet class. Bring 4 x 6 photo, full figure in first arabesque position; wear proper ballet attire; and bring pointe shoes if on pointe.  Arrive 15 minutes early in order to register.  A parent or guardian should accompany dancers under age 18 and are required to stay during the audition for the mandatory parent meeting.   Pre-registrations not accepted.  Please call 610-865-0353 or e-mail pyb@rcn.com for further information.

All performances take place at Baker Hall, Zoellner Arts Center, Lehigh University, 420 East Packer Avenue, Bethlehem, PA 18015

Performances for Schools:  Wednesday, December 12 and Thursday, December 13 – 10:00 AM

                                                       Friday, December 14 – 9:30 AM & 12:00 PM

Public Performances:           Saturday, December 15 and Sunday, December 16 – 2:00 PM

Enlist in BGLV Ballet Boot Camp!

Have you ever wanted to try a class at the Ballet Guild? 

Do you need to refresh your ballet technique? 

Do you think you want to be part of Ballet Guild’s elite Pre-Professional Division of ballet students?

Come to Ballet Boot Camp the weekend of September 8th & 9th to accomplish YOUR dance goals!  Download and fill out the Enlistment Form and mail it to the Ballet Guild office by September 1st to begin a new era of ballet training!  You can audition for your spot in the Pre-Professional Division at Ballet Boot Camp – let us know you’re interested by calling 610-865-0353 or e-mail us pyb@rcn.com.

Mini Ballet Boot Camp (ages 5-7), Sat., Sept. 8, 12:00-1:00 pm – $15

Ballet Boot Camp (ages 8 & up), Sat. & Sun., Sept. 8 & 9, 1:00-3:00 pm – $40

Ballet Boot Camp Enlistment Form 2012

Ballet Guild class schedule for 2012-2013 now available!

The brochure for classes of the 2012-2013 season – our 55th – is now available for download below!  Registrations are now being accepted, and there is a discount for students registering and paying in full before August 31, 2012 – see the brochure for details.

2012-2013 Brochure

2012-2013 Registration Form

Ballet Guild announces Fall 2012 dates!

Ballet Boot Camp/Pre-Professional Division Audition (ages 8 & up)  September 8 & 9, 2012, 1:00-3:00 pm

Mini Ballet Boot Camp (ages 5-7)  September 8, 2012, 12:00-1:00 pm

Nutcracker Auditions:  Sunday, September 9, 2012  –  Audition Fee:  $20.00

4:00-5:30 pm, Ages 6-10

5:30-7:00 pm, Ages 11 & up

Classes Begin Monday, September 10, 2012

Brochure available in July!

Marjorie Berlin Fink Merit Scholarship Recipients

The Board of Directors is pleased to announce the recipients of the Marjorie Berlin Fink Merit Scholarships for the 2012-2013 school year:

Olivia Lovell – Age 7-9 Group

Abigail Bleicher Healey – Age 10-12 Group

Ava Gilotti – Age 13 & older Group

Sincere congratulations to these students in their accomplishment! All dancers who participated in the scholarship auditions are to commended on a job well done.

Car Wash at the Flapjack Fundraiser!

ONLY $5.00!!!!

Sunday, May 6, 2012, 8:00-10:00 am

Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill, 3730 Nazareth Pike, Bethlehem, PA 18020

Applebee’s Flapjack Fundraiser Breakfast

Sunday, May 6, 2012, 8:00-10:00 am

Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill, 3730 Nazareth Pike, Bethlehem, PA 18020

Advance Sale Tickets – $7.00.  Available from Ballet Guild office 610-865-0353

Dance-A-Thon

Saturday, April 28, 2012, 2:00-4:00 pm

In recognition of the importance of dance in each of our lives and to celebrate National Dance Week, BGLV is hosting a Dance-A-Thon Fundraiser at the studio. Students and friends and family members are welcome to participate! Please click below for Dance-A-Thon information and a pledge form.