We at Berkeley Ballet Theater foster excellence in our students
by providing a rigorous, nurturing and diverse environment
in which they receive professional classical ballet training
and performance opportunities.
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Our school emphasizes a pure classical style, and encourages
students to develop technique in a manner that is safe for their
particular body.
There are no height or weight requirements and all body types are
welcome.
As performance is a valuable part of a dancer's education, we
provide opportunities for all students to participate in stage
productions.
Many of our faculty have enjoyed successful careers as professional
dancers in major companies.
Our instructors are among the finest available in the Bay Area
and include teachers of international renown.
Whether a student chooses a dance career or not, the components
of dance training and learning to perform offer invaluable
experience, discipline, and confidence that carry over into all
areas of life.
We believe that the joy of dance, with all its physical,
mental, and aesthetic benefits, should be available to
everyone.
Whatever a student's goal, we believe it is best achieved in a
well-disciplined but positive and loving environment.
New Adult Classes
- Variations with Miss Xiao. This one-hour class for Intermediate dancers may be taken on pointe or flat. Hear the stories and learn the very same variations that have been performed by ballet greats! Thursday 8:00-9:00 pm.
- Beginning pointe. These half-hour classes are free of charge when taken with the preceding Technique class. Tuesday (with Priya Starbuck) and Friday (with Marika Brussel) 9:00-9:30 pm.
Welcome New Artistic Director Ilona McHugh
The Board of Directors of Berkeley Ballet Theater is
delighted to announce the selection of Miss Ilona McHugh
as Artistic Director of BBT.
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Miss Ilona is stepping up from her current teaching position at
BBT to increased responsibilities.
Ms Ilona began her professional career at the prestigious American
Ballet Theater, where she danced for nine years under Kevin
McKenzie.
She served as Ballet Mistress for the Project Ballet Theater in
2002 and coached a number of students for prominent ballet programs
and competitions.
After moving back home to the west, she has taught in college,
adult and youth programs.
She is currently on the faculty of Marin Ballet Theater and the
Jewish Community Center of San Rafael, as well as BBT.
Please join the board in welcoming Miss Ilona to her new
position.
Thank you, Miss Sarah!
Many, many thanks to Sarah Marcus, Ilona McHugh's predecessor as Artistic Director. Sarah is moving to New York where she and her husband, jazz musician (and BBT Accompanist) Mitch Marcus, will be closer to their families, and will pursue new professional opportunities.
Spring Performance DVDs
DVDs of the 2009 Spring Performances can be ordered. Four performances will be available: Pre-ballet, Cast A (Saturday afternoon), Cast B (Saturday evening), and Adult. The cost is $24 per disk, plus tax. Go to www.movingcamera.tv
Online registration available
You can sign up for children's classes online.
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Registration for Summer 2009 is available now.
Please check back in late summer for registration information
for Fall 2009.
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