Charlottesville Ballet presents a special edition of our “Meet the Artist” Series– just in time for The Nutcracker Suite! Meet Elissabeth (Elli) Barker, a student of Charlottesville Ballet Academy who will play the role of Clara in the 2011 production with the professional company. See her interview below about her training, the role of Clara, […]
Our Monthly “Meet The Artist” Series: Elisa Alexander
Charlottesville Ballet’s “Meet the Artist” profiles return for the 2011-2012 Season! This November issue features company dancer Elisa Alexander– check out her interview below and look for her new choreography in Charlottesville Ballet’s performances at null. Enjoy! Elisa Alexander THE BASICS Name: Elisa Alexander Age: 24 Astrological Sign: Libra… the charmer Hometown: Kearneysville,West Virginia […]
Moira’s Tour Diary Part 2
Hi everyone! It was a long and eventful but very fun weekend in Lynchburg. Sunday morning we enjoyed breakfast at Market at Main before class at Dance Theatre of Lynchburg with Keith Lee. Our class and rehearsal were held in the beautiful sky studio on the top floor of Dance Theatre’s building-there’s an incredible view of the […]
Moira’s Lynchburg Tour Diary #1
Hi everyone! I’m Moira, one of Charlottesville Ballet’s apprentices. We’re on the road in Lynchburg this weekend, performing our wonderful children’s ballet, A Fairytale Gathering, at Dance Theatre of Lynchburg–I play Little Red Riding Hood. It’s been a wild and eventful weekend! We arrived here in Lynchburg yesterday morning to do a school show at […]
Charlottesville Ballet gets a brand new look!
Charlottesville Ballet has a whole new look! We are thrilled to launch our brand new website as we begin the 2011-2012 performing season. The site now offers easy navigation between the Company and the Academy, more images/videos, and seamless integration with our new Patron Technology software. The new site was created by web designer Mike […]
Welcome to the Charlottesville Ballet Academy
The Children’s Ballet Series offers a unique experience for our youngest audience members. Our live performances and storybook ballet events are the perfect way to introduce your child to the magic of dance! LIVE PERFORMANCES: Charlottesville Ballet presents 45-minute, interactive performances that are specially designed for kids and families. Two-hour ballets that start at 8 PM […]
Charlottesville Ballet launches Charlottesville Ballet Academy!
Charlottesville Ballet is pleased to announce the opening of Charlottesville Ballet Academy, the official training school for the professional company! The Academy will provide world-class dance education for students ages 3 through adult beginning in July 2011. The location of the new studio is in Greene County, VA off of Route 33 in Stanardsville in […]
CBA on the 5 o’clock news!
Click the image to check out a video of Co-Director Emily Mott on the CBS 19 News promoting summer dance camps at Charlottesville Ballet Academy! The interview helps promote the City of Charlottesville’s “Staycation” initiative, which encourages families to stay local, save gas, and discover the amazing possibilities for summer fun right here in the […]
Our Monthly “Meet the Artist” Series- Guest Choreographer RAINEY LACEY
THE BASICS Name: Lorraine Lacey Jarrell a.k.a Rainey Lacey Age: 29 Astrological Sign: Cancer Hometown: Midlothian, VA Role in C’ville Ballet: Guest Choreographer FAVORITES… Food: Panang Curry Color: Green Book: A Voice In The Wind by Francine Rivers Movie: Amadeus Musician/Band: Sarah Jarosz, The Mural and The Mint, Dean Martin, Radiohead, Akon Quotation: “But […]
Our Monthly “Meet the Artist” Series- KIRSTEN GLASER
THE BASICS Name: Kirsten Glaser Age: 20 Astrological Sign: Scorpio Hometown: Brewster, MA Role in C’ville Ballet: Company dancer FAVORITES… Food: Chinese Food Color: Purple Book: The Help by Kathryn Stockett Movie: Thumbelina Musician/Band: The Rascal Flatts Quotation: “What is a friend? A single soul dwelling in two bodies.” -Aristotle Business/Store in C’ville: Gotta say […]