NBC Auditions for Men and Women

By appointment

balletnbcoffice@aol.com or 301 218-9822

(Professional and Apprentice Level)

Cecchetti Intermediate, Advanced & Diploma Course

2 Full Courses Offered

Diploma: June 28-July 2, 2010

Intermediate/Advanced: July 5 - 9, 2010

35 Hours ($550)

(Limited Enrollment for Dancers and Teachers)

Place: National Ballet Studio

2145 Priest Bridge Drive

Suites 5,6, and 7, Crofton, MD 2114

Contact: (301) 218-9822 (office) (410)721-9192(Studio)

About the National Ballet School

Studio Address: 2145 Priest Bridge Drive Suites 5,6, and 7, Crofton, MD 2114

Office/Mailing Address: PO Box 620 Tracy's Landing, MD 20779

Telephone: (301)218-9822, (410)721-9192 (Studio)

E-mail:balletnbofficec@aol.com

Three division of Study

! Children’s Division (4-13) including creative movement (age 4)
! Professional Division, including teachers training and diploma classes.
! Teen/Adult Division
Additional classes for boys and young men

Preparation towards Cecchetti Method Examinations

( http://www.cecchetti.org/method.html)

! Students are presented for examinations given by Imperial Society of Teachers of dancing (ISTD), CecchettiUSA and The Cecchetti Council of America (CCA).
! From Primary 1 (preliminary Ballet) to Diploma. Including teachers’ examinations.
!Participation in professional ballet performances by the National Ballet company
!Young Artists of the National Ballet (NBC 2)

Summary

The National Ballet School (NBS) is the official ballet school of the National Ballet Company (NBC). The National Ballet is a fully professional ballet company founded in 1948, located in Bowie/Crofton, Maryland. The training of NBS is based Cecchetti method and students are presented for examinations offered by Imperial Society of Teachers of dancing (ISTD),CecchettiUSA and The Cecchetti Council of America (CCA). These examinations are internationally recognized. NBS offers classes for all ages through the Diploma levels, and classes to train ballet teachers. NBS has trained many ballet instructors in this area. NBS also offer classes for teens and adults who wish to enrich their life through the experience of ballet.

Instructors of NBS are highly qualified. Pamela Moore is a permanent examiner of the CCA, as well as Vice Chair of the CCA Board of Examiners. Kimmary MacLean, Cara Schrack and Elizabeth MacLean specialize in the training of the young children – Creative Movement through Grade 3 offering a nurturing environment while developing the technical and mental skills required to progress in the art. Kirsten Koerner instructs the Teen/Adult classes in addition to working with all levels of children. Jessica Stibick joins the faculty this year having graduated from the NBS holding the Maestro Enrico Cecchetti Diploma. Miss Stibick is a principal dancer with the National Ballet Company and is a guest artist throughout the U.S.

Student of NBS participate in professional performances of the NBC. These performance provide valuable experience in the lively arts for school children at an affordable cost.

Personal Comments:

Many parents have expressed the appreciation of the discipline received by students of the NBS. Many of them have been disappointed by dance studios that are based on competitions that have huge costs, development of an unfriendly competitive environment, training only competing students, lack of fundamental training etc. In NBS, all students have the opportunity to receive certificates for their ballet skill and knowledge. Through performances, students learn to work together and help each other. Parents also develop friendship through various activities organized by Friends of the National Ballet (FNB). (Michiko Masutani)

PRESS RELEASE

National Ballet,Inc.

PO Box 620

Tracy's Landing, MD 20779

Office (301) 218-9822

Studio (410) 721-9192

www.nationalballet.com

“Nutcracker” at Bowie Center for the Performing Arts and Prince George ’s Community College

The National Ballet Company, celebrating 62 years of bringing the joy of dance to the people under the direction of Pamela Moore, presents “Nutcracker” on December 3 & 4 11 AM, December 5; 2:30 PM and 7:30 PM and December 6; 2:30 PM at the Bowie Center for the Performing Arts. Contact the Box Office at 410 721-9192 or 301 218-9822 to purchase tickets.

“Nutcracker” is presented under the sponsorship of the Bowie Center for the Performing Arts and the National Ballet, Inc. to introduce the citizens of Bowie and surrounding areas to the new 800 seat venue with state of the art technology. The National Ballet Company is made up of professional dancers from around the world known for their artistic excellence joined by the Young Artists of the National Ballet and the young children from the National Ballet School performing the children’s roles.

Evalina Wallis Cain and Se-Yong Kim will be featured in the roles of Clara and the Nutcracker Prince. Ms. Cain, a graduate of the National Ballet School returns to the National Ballet Company as a guest artist. Having grown up in Upper Marlboro, Maryland, Evalina is currently a member of the Roxy Ballet in New Jersey. Mr. Kim, from Korea is also a member of the Roxy Ballet with dynamic qualities in movement and mime. Jessica Stibick and Georgi Rusafov will be featured as the Sugar Plum Fairy and cavalier. Miss Stibick is also a graduate of the NBS and joined the National Ballet Company as a full member in 2000. Mr. Rusafov from Bulgaria, toured Spain, Greece, Germany, Holland and Italy as a principal dancer with Bulgarian National Opera and Ballet. Toured Egypt as principal guest artist with Roberta Ballet.

Special for our Young Audience patrons (ages 3-15, with adult)

On December 5 and 6 from 1 PM – 2PM children can meet their favorite Nutcracker characters, have photos taken with the dancers and attend an informal discussion with the director about the ballet while enjoying refreshments. Additional charge for photos. Limited to 100 children per performance. Make your reservation at 410 721-9192 or email us at balletnbcoffice@aol.com

Elizabeth MacLean

PR Coordinator

410 721-9192

balletnbcoffice@aol.com

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The National Ballet is a fully professional ballet company founded in 1948, located in Bowie/Crofton, Maryland. The company is made up of 20 dancers contracted from November 1 through May 15th. The National Ballet is a recipient in the United Way Campaign. and is funded in part by the Prince George's Arts Council, Target and Private Donations.

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