The
Montgomery Ballet
For more than
50 years, The Montgomery Ballet School has provided top quality instruction
for thousands of students, beginner through advanced and professional
levels. The Ballet’s program is designed for those who aspire to
a career in dance. The Montgomery Ballet is recognized for the quality
of its work; its strong, classically trained dancers; and its variety
of style ranging from classical to contemporary ballet.
Faculty
Elie Lazar, Artistic Director of the Montgomery Ballet, leads the outstanding
faculty. The teachers work with each dancer, focusing on their own technical
progress. “A school is the foundation of a company. Investing in
youth, their talent and potential should be the aim of an educational
organization. Precision and achievement cannot be gained quickly, but
need to be nurtured, directed and motivated. In our school we strengthen
not only the legs and arms, but also the soul of our students, as well
as giving them an opportunity to grow and develop to become responsible,
thinking and aware of their bodies.”
--Elie Lazar, Artistic Director
Classes
The Montgomery Ballet’s Summer Intensive Seminar focuses on ballet,
and also offers a wide variety of classes in other dance forms, including
Jazz, Modern, Character, Men’s Class, Variations and Partnering.
The Seminar is designed for those who desire the best training available,
and who are up for the challenge of a rigorous and fulfilling program.
Seminar Faculty place students in the appropriate class level on the first
day.
The Studios
Montgomery Ballet School is located in an airconditioned facility with
three large studios featuring high ceilings and sprung floors. The facility
is in Central Montgomery, located near many hotels, restaurants and businesses.
Performance Opportunities
All participants in the 2008 Summer Intensive Seminar will have the opportunity
to perform at the Montgomery Ballet’s 33rd Annual “Performance
on the Green”, lakeside at the Blount Cultural Park on July 18,
2008. Attended by thousands each year, this free outdoor performance has
been named a Top 20 Event by the Southeast Tourism Society, and is one
of Montgomery’s cultural highlights of the summer.
Scholarships
A limited number of merit-based tuition scholarships are available. Qualified
students may apply and audition for financial assistance under the Montgomery
Ballet’s assistance program. This program is designed to provide
training for students who would not otherwise have an opportunity to study
because of financial need.
Elie
Lazar, Artistic Director
Priscilla
Cromellin-Ball, Executive Director |
