Category: a ballet magazine
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How to make a decision for summer intensive
Every year, around this time, hundreds of people write in, lost in the confusion of acceptances, rejections, and the emotional rollercoaster of summer-intensive decisions.
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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. […]
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Is this the end of live arts?
This is not about the politics, or vaccination policies, this post is just my personal thoughts… Recently the Metropolitan Opera announced they will require proof of vaccine boosters to enter the world’s largest opera house… (click here for full article) Major shows, institutions, and opera have also withdrawn holding live performances this month… The world […]
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The Next Step for A Ballet Magazine
A Ballet Magazine is making the bold move to A Ballet Education’s website. With September Issue fast approaching we here at A Ballet Magazine thought of sustainability. Sustaining something is not about holding on to the modes that no longer serve the overall community, but rather the necessary push for adaptation and change.
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Legacy
Blacks in Ballet The idea of leaving a legacy behind is something associated with greatness, acts of valor, or making a lasting impact in a community. This idea has been the center of literature, film, art as whole and even in day to day life. A lot of the times, these people who leave a […]
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LOOKBOOK: Ballet Romantic
We had the incredible pleasure to work with the beautiful and gracious, Ashley Hod, and the charming and charismatic, Andrew Vyette during their stay in Arizona, NYCB closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The two were extremely inspirational during this difficult year; staying diligent in staying in shape, while also continuing to teach amidst the […]
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Getting to know Garrett Smith
The Choreographer Creating Not So Tiny Waves Worldwide Accomplished dancer and freelance choreographer Garrett Smith shares everything from his choreographic journey, to culinary interests, and using Instagram as a business tool. His work is sought after by companies and dancers worldwide and recently crossed over into commercial television with Netflix’s Tiny Pretty Things. This is […]
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ISSUE 24! The Crossover Issue
Issue 24 features a ton of new content! Our cover story features Dmitri Kulev Classical Ballet’s Justin Padilla and Adam Takahashi and how Dmitri Kulev Classical Ballet is taking Russian training to the next level.
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SPRING 2021: ISSUE 23
Issue 23 is here! Our Spring Issue is here thanks to Liz and Ashley! This issue is jammed pack with beautiful content created just for you. Here is what you can find in this issue: COVER STORY: Permission to Pause, By Elizabeth Weldon, cover photo by Collete Mruk of Ava Giachetti. At all stages of […]
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Helgi Tomasson to Retire in 2022
After nearly 40 years of leading the San Francisco Ballet, Helgi Tomasson is retiring. Helgi Tomasson has made the San Francisco Ballet a world-class company, and arguably the best school in the country. For more about his career and his interview check out the Sf Chronicle Here. Photo: Helgi Tomasson has served as artistic director […]
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A Ballet Magazine | Issue 21: The Holiday Issue
We are so excited to announce that our Holiday Issue is here! This beautifully crafted issue features some amazing content! Here is what our Winter Issue has for you!
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Growing Up Black by Lauryn Brown
When I was younger, kids in my ballet class were awarded stickers for coming to class in the proper uniform with their hair in a neat ballet bun. My mom arranged my thick natural hair into individual braids that were nicely pulled back for class, however, I was the only girl who did not get a sticker for being in the proper uniform. I was always told my hair was not right for the class. Eventually, I told my mother about the issue. We met with the director who apologized, and I finally got my stickers. This experience was traumatizing for me. It could have deterred my interest in this art form. Ballet schools must be more accepting of the cultural and racial differences of their students. The ballet community should accommodate hairstyles for Black dancers who have beautiful, naturally coarse hair. Training to be a professional ballerina is challenging and takes a lot of discipline, regardless of who you are.
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The September Issue is Here!
The September Issue is here!Our September Issue here and it is our largest issue ever! Our 20th issue is over 200 pages and the first issue in the history of the Magazine where I did not produce it and I couldn’t be more proud. This issue brings the news that I will be stepping down […]
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THE SUMMER ISSUE IS HERE!
The Summer Issue is Here!!! Our Biggest Issue Ever! 120 PAGES! Ballet in the Age of Quarantine.
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The Ballet Clinic
Come Train with ME!!!! The Ballet Clinic is a place for serious dancers to come in, get their work done, and get out. We are still looking to fill 2 advanced/pre-pro boy spots and 2 girl spots (preferably ages 14+ who are looking to go away to a full-time professional school next fall). In our beginning group, we still have 6 spots left. Our faculty includes: Ashley Baker (ballet), Eric Hipolito Jr (mens, boys,pas de deux), Terin Christopher (contemporary) and myself.
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Issue 16
Issue 16 is now out! This issue features the wonderful and talented students that inspired us to open The Ballet Clinic. The issue was photographed by Ashley Lorraine Baker.
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ISSUE 15
Issue 15 featuring the director of Elite Classical Coaching: Catherine Lewellen. Beautifully photographed by JoLee Photography, Issue 15 is a stunner.
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The Top Ten Ballet Schools (2018)
Summer is ending, which means it is time to take a look at the BIG TEN issue. This issue features American Ballet Theatre’s Hee Seo and her foundation’s work of the YAGP KOREA. In this issue we will take a look at Ballet Ivy Leagues, the Top Ten Ballet Schools, and some of the best […]
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ISSUE 11
Inside the world’s largest ballet competition. This year over 10,000 kids auditioned and competed at the Youth America Grand Prix and tens of thousands of dollars in scholarships were given out to promising young talent across the world. This issue is packed with the enormous talents emerging from the Youth America Grand Prix.
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A Ballet Education Scholarship
A Ballet Education has committed/pledged to raise $27,000 dollars in scholarship funds for various organizations including the YAGP Korea, Burbank Dance Academy, the Cirio Collective & helping support kids with the financial aid to attend Summer Intensives and the YAGP. This crowdfunding initiative is to help support the art form that I love with all […]
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