As we say goodbye to our Nutcracker and our guests who danced with us, we are a bit sad, but ready to relax and enjoy the upcoming Holiday Season.
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- MasterBalletAcademy
- Phoenix, Arizona, United States
- Master Ballet Academy offers the highest quality instruction in ballet, while also offering contemporary, jazz and lyrical dance classes. We are commited to bringing out the very best in each and every one of our students.
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
Nutcracker is Over!
We've had six great shows at the Herberger Theater this past weekend. Everyone involved, dancers, teachers, parents worked very hard to make it the best it could get. The cast members had a great time during the long hours they have spent at the Herberger Theater, and they all enjoyed being on stage. We had wonderful sets, great costumes, and most of the time a full house. The shows looked professional while the dancers took the audience far away, to a magical place where snowflakes and fairies danced in a young girl's Christmas dream. The audience, children and adults alike, were mesmerized by the sets, the lights, the costumes, and mainly our dancers themselves. Great job, Everyone!
As we say goodbye to our Nutcracker and our guests who danced with us, we are a bit sad, but ready to relax and enjoy the upcoming Holiday Season.
As we say goodbye to our Nutcracker and our guests who danced with us, we are a bit sad, but ready to relax and enjoy the upcoming Holiday Season.
Thursday, November 4, 2010
November Newsletter
Quote of the month:
“I just know that when I go onstage, I give everything I have, not only my feet, not only my legs, not only my body. I try to tell a story. Sometimes I am able to cry because I feel like it. Sometimes I am able to love because I feel like it.” – Sylvie Guillem
Upcoming Events:
Nutcracker 2010
presented by Ballet &Friends
Choreographer, Artistic Director: Slawomir Wozniak
Shows at the Herberger Theater,
On Thanksgiving weekend,
Friday, Nov. 26th at 2pm and 7pm,
Saturday, Nov. 27th at 2pm and 7pm.
Sunday, Nov. 28th at 11am and 3:30pm.
Tickets available through the Herberger ticket office at http://www.herbergertheater.org/nutcracker
Studio Announcements:
The first week of November is Class Observation Week. We invite all parents, grandparents and everyone interested to come and watch your children in class, and witness their progress. You may observe any class during the week of November 1st -Nov. 6th. Thank you all for understanding our policy about staying in the waiting rooms the rest of the time. Your children are able to focus better in class and take snack/water breaks for a few minutes between classes. Hope you will enjoy Class Observation Week.
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If you are interested in competing for Master Ballet Academy, please sign up at the front desk, so Mr. and/or Mrs. Wozniak can meet with you and set a schedule for you. We are currently getting ready for Youth America Grand Prix ballet competition and The World Ballet Competition. Schedules for these competitions will be available at the front desk.
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We have lockers available for rent at the studio for $30/year. If you find yourself running late every time because you cannot find your dancer's shoes/leotard, etc. or coming directly from school and feel that it is too much for them to carry their dance bag in addition to their backpack, this option may be for you. Please let us know if you are interested.
Stretch Bands used in our stretch classes are available for purchase through the studio for $65 each. These stretch bands are imported from Germany and are the best for what the dancers are using them for. If your child's teacher recommends her/him to stretch at home, it is a great option. Also, because we have a limited number of them available for classes, some of the dancers may need to share them, so they may get less out of the class than if they had their own.
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T-shirts with Master Ballet Academy's logo are available for purchase, please ask at the front desk if you are interested. We are planning on offering Nutcracker 2010 commemorative t-shirts later in the month.
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Please remember that tuition is due on the 1st of the month. A late fee of $25 will be added to your bill after the 10th. In order to avoid this, you have the option to have us charge your credit card on file with a 2% processing fee. If you'd like to avoid both of these fees, please remember to bring in cash or check before the 10th of the month.
---------------------------------------------- There will be no classes on Thursday, November 25th. Happy Thanksgiving!
What The Nutcracker Means to Me
Writing Contest Winner
Isabella Fratesi, age 9, student of Master Ballet Academy
”When I walked out onstage for my first time in my angel costume, I couldn't help but look around at the faces in the audience. They were all mesmerized by the show. I smiled.
I was six then, but now every performance I sneak a peak at the audience, and every time I see their faces hypnotized by the beauty, the dances, the costumes, and most of all, the show itself.
It has become a tradition to perform in the Nutcracker each year. I feel like a different character each scene, but it's not the costumes, or the props, but the story itself. "
Student of the Month
Our student of the month this time is Nina Kravetz. Nina was nominated by her teacher, Ms Irena Wozniak for her hard work and dedication to the art of ballet. She is in level IV ballet classes and according to Ms. Irena she is the most improved student in the studio. Nina only started dancing a year ago, and she is already on pointe. She has had perfect attendance in the past month and works hard in each and every class she takes. Congratulations, Nina, keep up the good work!
November Birthdays
Teachers:
Slawomir Wozniak - November 2nd.
Students:
Alexa McCall - Nov 11th,
Alivia Gleason - Nov 14th,
Juliette Katz - Nov. 18th,
Annika Vaughn - Nov. 18th,
Sammi Farber - Nov. 22nd,
Allie Burman - Nov. 25th,
Alexandria Dravillas - Nov. 26th,
Lexie Yunger - Nov. 26th,
Mackenzie Alvenshire - Nov. 29th,
Katya Minaletos - Nov. 29th,
Kristen Beasley - Nov. 30th,
Savannah Wheeler - Nov. 30th
Happy Birthday to them all!
“I just know that when I go onstage, I give everything I have, not only my feet, not only my legs, not only my body. I try to tell a story. Sometimes I am able to cry because I feel like it. Sometimes I am able to love because I feel like it.” – Sylvie Guillem
Upcoming Events:
Nutcracker 2010
presented by Ballet &Friends
Choreographer, Artistic Director: Slawomir Wozniak
Shows at the Herberger Theater,
On Thanksgiving weekend,
Friday, Nov. 26th at 2pm and 7pm,
Saturday, Nov. 27th at 2pm and 7pm.
Sunday, Nov. 28th at 11am and 3:30pm.
Tickets available through the Herberger ticket office at http://www.herbergertheater.org/nutcracker
Studio Announcements:
The first week of November is Class Observation Week. We invite all parents, grandparents and everyone interested to come and watch your children in class, and witness their progress. You may observe any class during the week of November 1st -Nov. 6th. Thank you all for understanding our policy about staying in the waiting rooms the rest of the time. Your children are able to focus better in class and take snack/water breaks for a few minutes between classes. Hope you will enjoy Class Observation Week.
-------------------------------------------------
If you are interested in competing for Master Ballet Academy, please sign up at the front desk, so Mr. and/or Mrs. Wozniak can meet with you and set a schedule for you. We are currently getting ready for Youth America Grand Prix ballet competition and The World Ballet Competition. Schedules for these competitions will be available at the front desk.
-------------------------------------------------
We have lockers available for rent at the studio for $30/year. If you find yourself running late every time because you cannot find your dancer's shoes/leotard, etc. or coming directly from school and feel that it is too much for them to carry their dance bag in addition to their backpack, this option may be for you. Please let us know if you are interested.
Stretch Bands used in our stretch classes are available for purchase through the studio for $65 each. These stretch bands are imported from Germany and are the best for what the dancers are using them for. If your child's teacher recommends her/him to stretch at home, it is a great option. Also, because we have a limited number of them available for classes, some of the dancers may need to share them, so they may get less out of the class than if they had their own.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
T-shirts with Master Ballet Academy's logo are available for purchase, please ask at the front desk if you are interested. We are planning on offering Nutcracker 2010 commemorative t-shirts later in the month.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Please remember that tuition is due on the 1st of the month. A late fee of $25 will be added to your bill after the 10th. In order to avoid this, you have the option to have us charge your credit card on file with a 2% processing fee. If you'd like to avoid both of these fees, please remember to bring in cash or check before the 10th of the month.
---------------------------------------------- There will be no classes on Thursday, November 25th. Happy Thanksgiving!
What The Nutcracker Means to Me
Writing Contest Winner
Isabella Fratesi, age 9, student of Master Ballet Academy
”When I walked out onstage for my first time in my angel costume, I couldn't help but look around at the faces in the audience. They were all mesmerized by the show. I smiled.
I was six then, but now every performance I sneak a peak at the audience, and every time I see their faces hypnotized by the beauty, the dances, the costumes, and most of all, the show itself.
It has become a tradition to perform in the Nutcracker each year. I feel like a different character each scene, but it's not the costumes, or the props, but the story itself. "
Student of the Month
Our student of the month this time is Nina Kravetz. Nina was nominated by her teacher, Ms Irena Wozniak for her hard work and dedication to the art of ballet. She is in level IV ballet classes and according to Ms. Irena she is the most improved student in the studio. Nina only started dancing a year ago, and she is already on pointe. She has had perfect attendance in the past month and works hard in each and every class she takes. Congratulations, Nina, keep up the good work!
November Birthdays
Teachers:
Slawomir Wozniak - November 2nd.
Students:
Alexa McCall - Nov 11th,
Alivia Gleason - Nov 14th,
Juliette Katz - Nov. 18th,
Annika Vaughn - Nov. 18th,
Sammi Farber - Nov. 22nd,
Allie Burman - Nov. 25th,
Alexandria Dravillas - Nov. 26th,
Lexie Yunger - Nov. 26th,
Mackenzie Alvenshire - Nov. 29th,
Katya Minaletos - Nov. 29th,
Kristen Beasley - Nov. 30th,
Savannah Wheeler - Nov. 30th
Happy Birthday to them all!
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Getting Ready for The Nutcracker
We are all working hard in getting the show ready. Show and ticket info is up on the Herberger Theater's website: http://www.herbergertheater.org/nutcracker
The dancers are almost ready! Hope you will see them perform. They are the best.
The dancers are almost ready! Hope you will see them perform. They are the best.
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
October Newsletter
Quote of the month:
“When I miss class for one day, I know it. When I miss class for two days, my teacher knows it. When I miss class for three days, the audience knows it.” – Rudolf Nureyev
Happy Fall, Master Ballet Academy families! October is finally bringing a bit of cooler weather to Phoenix, and with it, our Nutcracker season is starting. We held our auditions in the last weekend of September, and we’ve seen lots of wonderful dancers eager to be part of our show. The preliminary cast was announced on the last day of September, and we have our first rehearsals scheduled on Friday, October 8th. Hope everyone is excited. Please plan on attending the cast meeting for important information about the production and to sign up as volunteers. Thank you to the parents who already signed up. The production would not be possible without all of you.
October is also Michael Jackson month. In his honor, Nikkia is teaching Thriller to her hip-hop students. Hope you all have fun with that! Anyone want to join them? Just sign up for his month. It is a great way to celebrate Halloween, too.
Speaking of Halloween, on Saturday, October 30th, we invite all students to dress up for class. Of course, you should still consider that you'll need to dance in your costume, and you'll need to wear your dance shoes, but other than that, you can be as creative as you'd like. Best costume in each class will win a small prize.
Studio Announcements:
Unfortunately Zumba will no longer be available on Wednesday nights. You can still get a good workout with Tony on Saturdays, regular times.
If you are interested in competing for Master Ballet Academy, please sign up at the front desk, so Mr. and Mrs. Wozniak can meet with you and set a schedule for you. We are currently getting ready for Youth America Grand Prix ballet competition and The World Ballet Competition.
Upcoming Events:
Nutcracker 2010
Cast meeting: October 8th, 5pm
First rehearsal is following the meeting, at 5:30 pm, Oct. 8th.
Please plan on attending both.
Rehearsal schedule is posted at the studio and emailed to the dancers.
If you don’t get an email with the schedule, please contact the studio and make sure that we have a correct email for you on file.
Shows: at Herberger Theater,
On Thanksgiving weekend,
Friday, Nov. 26th at 2pm and 7pm,
Saturday, Nov. 27th at 2pm and 7pm.
Sunday, Nov. 28th at 11am and 2pm.
Writing Contest
In 100 words or less describe what the Nutcracker ballet means to you, your past experiences, if you’ve done it before, your thoughts about it if it is your first time. Best entries (it could be as short as one sentence, or a full paragraph) will be published in the November newsletter, as well as in the Nutcracker program. Please email entries to the studio at masterballetnews@gmail.com no later than October 30th.
Student of the Month
Our student of the month this time is Billy Lee. He is signed up for unlimited classes and is taking ballet technique, stretch and ballroom. He had perfect attendance this past month, he is always there on time, and is working hard in every class. He has a great attitude in and outside the classes. Billy is a home schooled 8th grader.
October Birthdays:
Gabi Keski - October 13th, Tony Garcia (Zumba teacher) - October 17th, Hailey and Kirsti Reinsch - October 17th, Hayley Man - October 17th, Karina Sbiera - October 20th, Sophia Maxie - October 20th, Rachel White - October 27th, Elyse Salisz - October 31st.
Happy Birthday to you all!
“When I miss class for one day, I know it. When I miss class for two days, my teacher knows it. When I miss class for three days, the audience knows it.” – Rudolf Nureyev
Happy Fall, Master Ballet Academy families! October is finally bringing a bit of cooler weather to Phoenix, and with it, our Nutcracker season is starting. We held our auditions in the last weekend of September, and we’ve seen lots of wonderful dancers eager to be part of our show. The preliminary cast was announced on the last day of September, and we have our first rehearsals scheduled on Friday, October 8th. Hope everyone is excited. Please plan on attending the cast meeting for important information about the production and to sign up as volunteers. Thank you to the parents who already signed up. The production would not be possible without all of you.
October is also Michael Jackson month. In his honor, Nikkia is teaching Thriller to her hip-hop students. Hope you all have fun with that! Anyone want to join them? Just sign up for his month. It is a great way to celebrate Halloween, too.
Speaking of Halloween, on Saturday, October 30th, we invite all students to dress up for class. Of course, you should still consider that you'll need to dance in your costume, and you'll need to wear your dance shoes, but other than that, you can be as creative as you'd like. Best costume in each class will win a small prize.
Studio Announcements:
Unfortunately Zumba will no longer be available on Wednesday nights. You can still get a good workout with Tony on Saturdays, regular times.
If you are interested in competing for Master Ballet Academy, please sign up at the front desk, so Mr. and Mrs. Wozniak can meet with you and set a schedule for you. We are currently getting ready for Youth America Grand Prix ballet competition and The World Ballet Competition.
Upcoming Events:
Nutcracker 2010
Cast meeting: October 8th, 5pm
First rehearsal is following the meeting, at 5:30 pm, Oct. 8th.
Please plan on attending both.
Rehearsal schedule is posted at the studio and emailed to the dancers.
If you don’t get an email with the schedule, please contact the studio and make sure that we have a correct email for you on file.
Shows: at Herberger Theater,
On Thanksgiving weekend,
Friday, Nov. 26th at 2pm and 7pm,
Saturday, Nov. 27th at 2pm and 7pm.
Sunday, Nov. 28th at 11am and 2pm.
Writing Contest
In 100 words or less describe what the Nutcracker ballet means to you, your past experiences, if you’ve done it before, your thoughts about it if it is your first time. Best entries (it could be as short as one sentence, or a full paragraph) will be published in the November newsletter, as well as in the Nutcracker program. Please email entries to the studio at masterballetnews@gmail.com no later than October 30th.
Student of the Month
Our student of the month this time is Billy Lee. He is signed up for unlimited classes and is taking ballet technique, stretch and ballroom. He had perfect attendance this past month, he is always there on time, and is working hard in every class. He has a great attitude in and outside the classes. Billy is a home schooled 8th grader.
October Birthdays:
Gabi Keski - October 13th, Tony Garcia (Zumba teacher) - October 17th, Hailey and Kirsti Reinsch - October 17th, Hayley Man - October 17th, Karina Sbiera - October 20th, Sophia Maxie - October 20th, Rachel White - October 27th, Elyse Salisz - October 31st.
Happy Birthday to you all!
Sunday, September 26, 2010
Nutcracker Auditions
The auditions went great! We had lots of wonderful dancers show their talents. Thank you to all of the judges who took time off from their busy schedules to be with us and help audition the students.
Cast will be announced on the 30th of September. As always, though, this will only be a tentative cast, the final cast will be announced after a few rehearsals, closer to the shows.
We'll keep everyone posted!
Cast will be announced on the 30th of September. As always, though, this will only be a tentative cast, the final cast will be announced after a few rehearsals, closer to the shows.
We'll keep everyone posted!
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
"Master Classes With the Stars" - Astrit Zejnati from Ballet Arizona
The master class is held at our studio.
Fee: $25 if pre-registered; $30 if paid the day of the class.
For more information please contact the studio:
Master Ballet Academy
3210 E. Bell Rd
Phoenix, AZ, 85032
tel: (602) 996-8000
Saturday, September 11, 2010
Friday, September 10, 2010
Welcome!
Master Ballet Academy has opened its doors to ballet students in January of 2007. Since then we have seen our dancers progress and their love for dance grow. We added modern, jazz, and contemporary dance to our curriculum to ensure that our dancers are well rounded. We've performed two shows each year, The Nutcracker with collaboration with Ballet & Friends every winter and a spring show in May at the end of the season.
Last year was especially successful for our students. After our successful Nutcracker show some of our most talented students went on to compete in regional, national and international competitions, bringing back awards for the studio. We closed the season with our spring show dedicated to Chopin, with a ballet choreographed by our own Slawomir Wozniak.
With the new season starting, we are once again getting ready for The Nutcracker. Our open auditions will be held on the 25th of September, where we hope to see many talented dancers. Our show this year will be on Thanksgiving weekend at the Herberger downtown Phoenix. We will keep everyone posted about how things will progress.
Last year was especially successful for our students. After our successful Nutcracker show some of our most talented students went on to compete in regional, national and international competitions, bringing back awards for the studio. We closed the season with our spring show dedicated to Chopin, with a ballet choreographed by our own Slawomir Wozniak.
With the new season starting, we are once again getting ready for The Nutcracker. Our open auditions will be held on the 25th of September, where we hope to see many talented dancers. Our show this year will be on Thanksgiving weekend at the Herberger downtown Phoenix. We will keep everyone posted about how things will progress.
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