Southern Maryland Arts & Culture
Ballet Arts Academy
3074 Crain Hwy
Waldorf, MD 20603
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Ballet Arts Academy at the Old Waldorf School was established in 2005 by Jayne Stefani-Keating for the purpose of providing the community with a dance environment devoted exclusively to the study of classical ballet. In addition, the Academy offers complementary enrichment activities that provide an enduring appreciation for music, art and aspects of stage production and performance. The primary focus is educational offering a comprehensive course of instruction in classical ballet that follows the Vaganova method of training, service to the community through educational outreach and scholarships, and enrichment by engaging local and regional artists, musicians, dancers, poets, actors, theatre technicians, and master teachers for workshops and seminars which will be available to our students and members of the community.
The Ballet Arts Academy intends to build for all students an awareness of the relationship between the discipline of ballet and the cultivation of poise, self-confidence and an enduring respect for artistry and the joy of dance. Training at the Academy will also ensure a strong technical foundation for those wishing to advance to a pre-professional level of dance. The Academy is a 501c(3)a non-profit organization.
The Ballet Arts Academy intends to build for all students an awareness of the relationship between the discipline of ballet and the cultivation of poise, self-confidence and an enduring respect for artistry and the joy of dance. Training at the Academy will also ensure a strong technical foundation for those wishing to advance to a pre-professional level of dance. The Academy is a 501c(3)a non-profit organization.
Ballet Arts Academy (BAA) Announces new season of classes beginning September 7, 2010...
The Ballet Arts Academy at the Old Waldorf School, under the direction of Oscar C. Hawkins, is pleased to announce its new season of classes beginning Tuesday, September 7. Lessons for children, teens and adults are offered in Russian Classical Ballet following the Vaganova method of training as well as core curriculum classes in Pointe, Character and Court Dance, European Contemporary, Ballroom and Yoga/Pilates. Placement sessions for Pre-Ballet through Advanced Vaganova level classes can be arranged by calling 240.377.6390. For general information about the BAA please log on to www.baaonline.net or call the academy at 301.932.4002. Classes are quickly filling to capacity so call soon and become part of a wonderful season of classes and performances.
Ballroom Dance and Yoga/Pilates offered at Waldorf’s Ballet Arts Academy
Adults and teenagers can improve their flexibility and core strength and learn ballroom dances such as the Fox Trot, Cha Cha and Waltz at the Ballet Arts Academy at the Old Waldorf School.
Two new adult-focused classes at the BAA include “Ballroom Dance” and “Yoballates” (yoga, dance and Pilates) and both are taught by former professional dancers.
The ballroom dance teachers, Tracy R. Kirkham and Paula A. Kirkham, began their ballroom dance education in 1986 at Brigham Young University, a school recognized nationally and internationally for American Social and International Style Ballroom curriculum as well as their award winning formation ballroom dance teams.
While performing as members of the BYU Ballroom Dance Company from 1987-1990, the Kirkhams trained in Bronze, Silver and Gold levels of American and International styles. They received high honors on all adjudicated medal exams associated with these courses. While touring with the BYU Ballroom Company, they performed in the U.S., Tahiti, New Zealand and Australia. They also competed separately and together in amateur Dancesport events in Utah, California and Idaho.
After an absence from the dance studio (as the parents of seven children), they have begun teaching again and their first sessions will offer a beginning level experience in Foxtrot, Cha Cha, Waltz and Swing.
In “Yoballates,” Brandye Lee, a certified yoga instructor and master dance teacher, combines yoga, ballet and Pilates for a strengthening and relaxing class. Lee was a featured dancer in the National Gazelle Tour of Disney’s Tony-award-winning Broadway musical, The Lion King and spent three seasons as a dancer with Ailey II, the second dance company of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater.
Lee teaches at several Washington, D.C., dance schools and is co-owner of a holistic wellness company, B2 Movement for Change.
Interested students may register for classes by downloading a registration form at http://www.baaonline.net, or by calling 240-377-6390, or e-mailing: balletartswaldorf@gmail.com.
Two new adult-focused classes at the BAA include “Ballroom Dance” and “Yoballates” (yoga, dance and Pilates) and both are taught by former professional dancers.
The ballroom dance teachers, Tracy R. Kirkham and Paula A. Kirkham, began their ballroom dance education in 1986 at Brigham Young University, a school recognized nationally and internationally for American Social and International Style Ballroom curriculum as well as their award winning formation ballroom dance teams.
While performing as members of the BYU Ballroom Dance Company from 1987-1990, the Kirkhams trained in Bronze, Silver and Gold levels of American and International styles. They received high honors on all adjudicated medal exams associated with these courses. While touring with the BYU Ballroom Company, they performed in the U.S., Tahiti, New Zealand and Australia. They also competed separately and together in amateur Dancesport events in Utah, California and Idaho.
After an absence from the dance studio (as the parents of seven children), they have begun teaching again and their first sessions will offer a beginning level experience in Foxtrot, Cha Cha, Waltz and Swing.
In “Yoballates,” Brandye Lee, a certified yoga instructor and master dance teacher, combines yoga, ballet and Pilates for a strengthening and relaxing class. Lee was a featured dancer in the National Gazelle Tour of Disney’s Tony-award-winning Broadway musical, The Lion King and spent three seasons as a dancer with Ailey II, the second dance company of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater.
Lee teaches at several Washington, D.C., dance schools and is co-owner of a holistic wellness company, B2 Movement for Change.
Interested students may register for classes by downloading a registration form at http://www.baaonline.net, or by calling 240-377-6390, or e-mailing: balletartswaldorf@gmail.com.