Summer Intensives LIVE!

Hey Everyone, I am going LIVE on Instagram: Sunday, October 9 at 10:00AM Arizona Time. I will be answering questions LIVE and giving you some useful tips as you go into audition season. Follow me on Instagram: @ ABalletEducation Don’t forget Fall Clearance is happening at The Ballet Planner!

Summer Intensive Guide 2023

It is that time of the year again; the time where everyone is overwhelmed, overworked, exhausted, and juggling a million different things. Yes, the 2023 audition season is upon us, and it is more stressful than ever. It could be that this is the first year back of full in-person auditions since the pandemic restrictions.Continue reading “Summer Intensive Guide 2023”

Don’t Miss Out This Summer!

Are you feeling left out? Everyone is announcing their summer intensive commitments and you don’t have somewhere to go? Did you miss audition season due to injury, travel restrictions, or just didn’t know? Don’t worry! We got you covered.

Come Join Us This Summer!

It’s official! A Ballet Education Summer Intensives are here! We will be offering 3 programs. The first program is June 12-18 (16 students) of advanced skill level. This program is designed to help keep you in shape before you are off to your summer course! Sign up here! Our second and third programs are JulyContinue reading “Come Join Us This Summer!”

The Darlings of Arizona

A look at how Arizona has quickly become one of the US Hotspots in Dance featuring: Amber Skaggs (Master Ballet Academy), McKenna Johnson, and Evelyn Lyman (The Ballet Clinic).

Should I keep Dancing?

Recently, a young woman wrote in asked if she should keep dancing. Her e-mail was nothing new, we get these emails all the time. But, as she went on and explained her proposed trajectory, I was reminded why I started A Ballet Education. I asked if I could share her e-mail, and she politely declinedContinue reading “Should I keep Dancing?”

Audition Season is Upon Us

Right now, in 2021, audition season seems almost impossible. Ballet Companies and Schools are flooding their programs for the sake of recovering dollars lost during COVID, and parents are questioning whether or not sending their student away is even an option. I get it. 2021 is a mess. So, I am blogging today to helpContinue reading “Audition Season is Upon Us”

The Throwback that Inspires

A Ballet Education can sometimes be more than ballet. We through this Thursday back to the movers of today’s start and see where they have gone.

Too Young to Be Taken Seriously?

Are you tired of hearing that your student is too young for a summer intensive? Tired of not being taken seriously? A new summer course has been designed for your child!

YAGP FINALS 2021: Female Junior Final Round.

Early Thursday morning, the sparks were flying with the announcement of the selection of Final Round Competitors for the Junior (ages 12-14) Women. A total of 35 exceptionally talented young dancers from the US, Canada and Mexico were selected to compete in the first act of YAGP’s Junior Women’s Gala at The Straz later this evening.