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Calendar of Events:  Calendar – 2024-2025 Season

Classes began the week of September 9, 2024! Click the following link to download the brochure with class listings: Brochure – 2024-2025

 

Check out our newest addition to our sensational class schedule – Broadway Dance!!!  Ages 11 & Up! Study with professional theatre performers and learn the art of intention and storytelling through movement in this class, where students will have the opportunity to dance to music from both classic and modern musicals, and periodically learn original Broadway choreography from shows performed professionally by the teaching faculty. Click the following link for a PDF to read more about Broadway Dance and our new staff members: Broadway Dance Information

For complete information about uniforms and class attire, directions, parking, policies, procedures, and more, download a PDF of the Student Handbook: Handbook – 2024-2025

Male dancers ages 3 through 18 are invited to dance for no tuition costs at the Ballet Guild – see flyer: Boys Dance Free Flyer 2

 

 

CLASS INFORMATION 

We offer classes for ages 3 to adult, including a Pre-Professional Division for the serious dance student.

Our teachers foster a positive and supportive learning environment in each class, where students will be encouraged to build confidence through accomplishments in dance. To meet the needs of our students, we offer classes through our two-division system: Pre-Professional and Community. Students in both divisions may audition for our yearly production of The Nutcracker at Zoellner Arts Center, Lehigh University, as well as our annual Spring Ballet, and other productions that may occur throughout the year.

Brochure – 2024-2025

Handbook – 2024-2025

BGLV Uniforms – 2024-2025

 

PRE-PROFESSIONAL DIVISION

 

This intense course of study is designed for the serious dance student with previous ballet experience and include Ballet, Pointe, Jazz, & Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT). Placement of all students in this division is determined by audition. For more information, email pyb@rcn.com or telephone the office (610-865-0353). 

Classes emphasize the development of ballet skills with a focus on knowledge, proper placement, and alignment. Students will learn ballet vocabulary through barre and centre work while building stamina, strength, flexibility, and musicality. In addition to Pointe work, classes in Variations, Repertoire, Tap, Jazz, and Modern are also given. Additional performance opportunities will take place throughout the year.

Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT) is included in the class schedule for Pre-Professional Division students. This revolutionary supplementary dance training (developed by Marie Walton-Mahon) will sharpen technical precision and includes exercises to strengthen core stability, muscle control, and balance. Click here for more information about this exciting program! In this class, students will be working with various sizes of exercise balls (provided by BGLV) and resistance bands on a yoga mat. Each student may provide his/her own Resistance Band measuring 6” wide and 9 feet long; or may purchase one for $10.00 at the Ballet Guild. Students should bring his/her own yoga mat.

Brochure – 2024-2025

Handbook – 2024-2025

BGLV Uniforms – 2024-2025

 

 

COMMUNITY DIVISION

 

Classes are offered for ages three through adult. The youngest students begin with an introduction to the basics of ballet; these include rhythm, dynamics, and terminology. Youth level classes are offered for the student who wishes to learn ballet or improve his/her technique without the commitment required in the Pre-Professional Division.

Students ages 6 & up also have the opportunity to audition for Ballet Guild productions. Adults with dance experience will find our classes fulfilling and will gain a greater sense of well-being and technical knowledge.

Brochure – 2024-2025

Handbook – 2024-2025

BGLV Uniforms – 2024-2025

WEATHER RELATED CANCELLATIONS

Weather-related cancellation or closing announcements will be made via the following website:  WFMZ-TV 69News Stormcenter Update | wfmz.com  (use the words “Ballet Guild” when searching)