BBA at YAGP Regional Semi-Finals in San Francisco, CA Semi-Finals

I want to congratulate all our students who participated in the regional Youth American Grand Prix (YAGP) regional semi-final competition in San Francisco this past weekend, the first competition of any kind for Bayer Ballet Academy.

YAGP is the largest and one of the most prestigious competition in the USA and throughout the world and open to dance students of all nationalities 9-19 years old. Finals will be held in New York City later this Spring.

• Alina Taratorin, Jenya Orzhekhovska, Sabrina Yap were among the top twelve in their age groups in the classical ballet division.
• "Candy Kisses" (Annette Darrenougue, Lauren Powers, Alexandra Smelyanskiy, Alina Taratorin, Jamilla Zahir, Mira Wong)  were among the top twelve in the ensemble division. 
• Alina Taratorin was invited to the finals round in NYC later this Spring. To be selected for NYC Finals, solo participants must receive a total score of 95 or higher in their Classical
  Ballet variation; Receiving a score of 95 or higher in the Contemporary Dance category does not automatically qualify a participant for selection to NYC Finals
• Jenya Orzhekhovska, Sabrina Yap, Katya Sigal and Mira Wong were invited to the YAGP Intensive which takes places during the finals in New York City.
• Results on YAGP Facebook page

Congratulations to our ballet instructor Christie Revel who for the first time participated in the competition as a choreographer (rather than as a dancer.) Christie choreographed four contemporary dances that our students executed.

There are classical and contemporary categories with three (3) age divisions. Students may compete as soloists or in an ensemble. Professional dancers are not permitted to compete.

• Senior Age Division: 15-19 years old
• Junior Age Division: 12- 14 years old
• Pre-Competitive Age Division: 9-11 years old

Special thanks to our staff, Christine Wood and Elena Zabelin for their help and support as we prepared for and competed for the first time.

Thank you all!
 Inna Bayer

More photos are available on our Facebook page

 

Alina Taratorin, Age 9 placed in the top 12 of her age division for classical ballet. 

Photo credit: Elena Zabelin

UPDATED BBA Dance Week Free Classes - Pre-ballet through Ballet levels

Dance week is Sunday April 22rd - Saturday April 29th

Celebrate with Bayer Ballet at free classes all week. Schedule of classes is here. Class size is limited and reservations are required.

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February Free Trial Classes for Pre-ballet 1 and Pre-ballet 2

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You'll find news, special events (like our "Meet the Stars" series), photos from shows and other events and be alerted to any studio news. Please consider inviting some of your friends to see the page -- especially those you want to share info and photos about the shows, summer intensive and registration for classes. It's all there!

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BBA Dance Camp: Starts June 25 for ages 5 - 10

Our Summer Dance Camp program program has been specifically designed for our younger students.  We will have both indoor and outdoor activities created to stimulate both the body and mind.  This camp is intended to give children the chance to experience a variety of dance disciplines.  

Our program will provide multicultural enrichment as the children learn about the various cultures through dance.  A typical full day camp will include instruction in Pre-Ballet/Ballet, Character Dance, Hula, Tahitian, Gymnastics, Rhythm and Movement and crafts.

We are looking forward to a fun-filled summer and hope you will be a part of it.

PROGRAM SESSIONS

Session I - morning -----------June 25-29 (9:00am-1:30pm)     $300
Session II - afternoon---------June 25-29 (1:30pm-6:00pm)    $300
Session III - morning----------July 2-July 6 (9:00am-1:30pm)    $240 (no classes July 4)
Session IV - afternoon-------July 2-July 6 (1:30pm-6:00pm)    $240 (no classes July 4)
Session V - morning----------July 9-July13 (9:00am-1:30pm)   $300
Session VI - afternoon-------July 9-July 13 (1:30pm-6:00pm)  $300

Early morning and after camp program day care available (call for details)

FEES/TUITION

Registration Fee (non-refundable).......... $50  ($25 if registered before April 15th)
Deposit (non-refundable).......................... $100 (to be applied towards tuition)
Tuition  (per session non-refundable)..... $300 ($240 for sessions II & III)

BBA Summer Intensive

Mountain View Voice Article about Bayer Ballet Academy

 

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