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  • June 2, Montgomery
    The Montgomery Ballet is excited to perform at the Montgomery AIDS Outreach (MAO) 21st Annual AIDS Benefit at the Alabama Shakespeare Festival. Ginny Smith and Ian Morris, principal dancers of the Montgomery Ballet, will perform the passionate Pas de Deux from Elie Lazar’s Lost, the Story of Carmen. The MAO AIDS benefit takes place Monday, June 2 at 7:30 p.m. on ASF’s Octagon Stage. Tickets are $25 and may be purchased by calling the ASF box office at (800) 841-4ASF. The benefit performance will showcase a variety of acts from ASF and other local arts organizations and is being organized by Kim Aycock (ASF Stage Manager) and actor Rodney Clark, who will also direct. ASF favorite Greta Lambert will emcee. The evening will be comprised of a variety of music, dance and irreverent satire performed by ASF company members as well as special guests such as Montgomery Symphony Orchestra Violin Fellow Sun Young Chinn, as well as the Montgomery Ballet and some surprise guests. Commemorating its 21st year, the event is a fundraiser for MAO clinics and services in the greater Montgomery area. Montgomery AIDS Outreach is a private, non-profit, community based AIDS service organization that was established in 1987. It has transitioned from a volunteer education and service organization to a full-time primary care facility. As of December 2006, there were over 8,700 AIDS cases reported in the state of Alabama. This number encompasses people of all ages and races and has transcended the barriers of gender, economic status and sexual orientation. The need for care and attention to this issue is ever-increasing, and MAO and ASF are proud to play a role in supporting those whose lives have been affected by this disease. Come support the Montgomery Ballet at MAO’s AIDS Benefit and enjoy the evening of performances!
  • June 2-6 & June 9-13, Huntsville
    Community Ballet School (Official School of Huntsville Ballet Company) is pleased to announce its 2008 summer intensive for intermediate and advanced dancers, June 2-6 and June 9-13. Classes will include ballet technique, Pointe, variations, choreography, character, modern, jazz, hip hop and pilates mat. Each week will culminate with an in-studio performance by all participants. Faculty will include Phillip Otto, Huntsville Ballet Company’s new Artistic Director and Rachel Butler, Community Ballet’s new School Director as well as CBS’s own faculty. For information and registration contact Community Ballet School at (256) 559-0961 or visit our website at www.communityballet.org. 
  • June 2-13, Birmingham
    BalletCenter is proud to present a 2-week Summer Ballet Workshop with ballet master Rafael Delgado June 2nd through the 13th. The full 2-week workshop will include floor barre, ballet technique, pointe & male technique and a variations & repertory class. This program is intended for serious minded ballet dancers ages 12 and above who are interested in improving their ballet technique skills. The workshop classes will be at an intermediate to intermediate/advanced level. Individual week and class rates are available. Pre-registration is required. Find more information     here, send an email to info@balletcenter.net, or call Jennifer at 205.616.8789.

    SCHEDULE OF CLASSES (Monday - Friday):
    • 9:00 Arrival (you may want to come in 5 min. earlier the first day)
    • 9:15 9:55 Floor Barre
    • 10:00 - Noon Ballet Technique
    • Noon-12:30 Lunch break (please bring your own lunch - refrigerator available)
    • 12:30-1:30 Pointe (or Pre-Pointe / Male Technique)
    • 1:30-2:30 Variations & Repertory
  • June 2-14, Andalusia
    Andalusia Ballet will hold their Summer Intensive June 2nd – June 14th. Students will receive expert training from guest teacher, Elie Lazar and ABA’s Artistic Director, Meryane Martin-Murphy. The workshop includes classes in: ballet, pointe, variations, pas de deux, special men’s classes, modern, conditioning, yoga and more. Upper level students have the opportunity to take classes and perform with company members from Lazar Ballet NYC. Ages 9- and up. For more information regarding registration, please contact (334) 222-6620 today. Spaces are limited and spots are filling fast!
  • June 2-14, Columbus
    The Columbus Ballet Conservatory offers summer classes in 2 separate sessions. Intensive Study: Beginning June 2, this two week intensive study program features master teachers for intermediate and advanced level dancers. For current conservatory students, this will be levels 3-6. The session provides these students with intense ballet classes and a variety of dance training as well as some theatre arts and classes focused on physical well-being. Our guest teacher during week one is Luba Gulyaeva, former Soloist with the Kirov Ballet, currently Ballet Mistress of the New Jersey Ballet. Week two will be taught by Kathleen Duffy, former principal soloist with Canada's Royal Winnipeg Ballet. Also, Pam Walden will teach modern, Tracy Dean will teach Pilates and Isiah Harper will teach Theatre and Pantomime. Videos will be shown during lunch time (bring lunch). Participation in both weeks is recommended. Download the flyer HERE.

    Fees:                   Week 1    Week 2       Both Weeks
    Intermediate            $215       $190             $372
    Advanced                $245       $215             $419
    An optional Saturday class (10:00-11:30 am) may be added.
    $15 if added with workshop or $20 as a single class (Space Limited).

    For more information, call David herriott at 706.641.5030, visit us online at     http://ballet.colstate.edu. To register by phone, call 706.507.8070.
  • June 2-20, Montgomery
    The Montgomery Ballet School will offer the enchanting Fairytale Ballet Camp, June 2-June 20 at the Montgomery Ballet Studio, 6009 E. Shirley Lane, Montgomery. Children 4-7 years old are invited to join this delightful camp for a wonderful experience in learning about classical ballet thru inspiration from some of the most famous fairytale ballets, such as Swan Lake, Sleeping Beauty and Cinderella. Classes will include ballet instruction, arts & crafts activities, opportunities to dress up in real ballet costumes from the Montgomery Ballet costume trunk, and snacks. To conclude this fun-filled program, students will re-create a fairytale ballet in a performance for family and friends. Classes will be 9am-12pm on Monday/Wednesday/Friday for 6 & 7 year olds, and 9am-12pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays for 4 & 5 year olds. To register or for more information, contact the Montgomery Ballet School at 334/409-0522,     school@montgomeryballet.org, or www.montgomeryballet.org.
  • June 2-21 and June 23-July 12, Pelham
    The Stevan Grebel Center for Dance in Pelham, Alabama announces its 2008 Summer Intensive Program June 2-June 21 & June 23-July 12. Senior Intensives I & II, ages 12 & up en pointe. $100 registration fee due at sign-up & will be applied to tuition. Remainder/Balance due on 1st day of classes. Full workshop (6 wks.) is $1200, 1/2 workshop (3 wks.) is $650. Workshop taken per week is $225. 1 hour classes are $12/class and 1.5 hour classes are $18/class. Class cards may be purchased for $120 and $180, good for 10 classes of 1 or 1.5 hours. Monthly tuition varies by number of hours taken per week and is based on $50/hour. Additional programs also include the Junior Camp Intensive I, June 2-14 for ages 8-11; and the Junior Camp Intensive II, July 7-19 for ages 5-7. Fee: $200 per week. Princesses and Princes for ages 3-4, June 16-21 & 23-28. Fee: $165 per week. Faculty includes: Stevan Grebel – Technique; Deborah Grebel – Technique; Amanda Brice – Technique; April Parker - Hip-Hop, Technique; Shannon Andrews – Yoga; and Emory Jarvis - Pilates and Conditioning. For more information, visit www.grebeldance.com.
  • June 3-6, Dothan
    Southeast Alabama Dance Company (SEADAC) will bring together dancers, teachers, and choreographers for "an explosion of dance," June 3-6. Our annual Summer Spectacular Dance & Choreography Camp has been introducing the latest dance styles and ideas, presenting dancers and choreographers in performance and nurturing supportive relationships within the Southeast Alabama community for many years. Our inspiring faculty will be teaching classes in Classical Ballet, Jazz, Lyrical, Modern and Choreography. This camp is open to dancers ages seven and up. Don't miss out! Send in your registration form by May 20, 2008 and take advantage of the early-bird registration rate of $250. After May 20, 2008 the registration rate is $275. Enrollment will be filled on a first come first serve basis. For more information or a brochure for either camp, please call the SEADAC office at 334-702-7139 or email us at seadac@graceba.net.
  • June 4-8, Dothan
    The Rise Up Praise Summer Dance Camp, produced by the Southeast Alabama Dance Company (SEADAC), is a dance training program that offers students a unique opportunity to grow spiritually through dance education. It is a safe Christian environment that provides a meaningful experience and fun for everyone. This camp allows students to use their body as an instrument of praise and sacred expression through dance. Techniques of African dance, jazz, modern and liturgical are incorporated into the program. This camp will be held at Covenant United Methodist Church in Dothan, AL. Students are required to participate in all scheduled activities. Students are not required to have prior dance training and all levels will be accomodated. Healthy snacks will be provided daily. Students ages seven and up are invited to participate. The registration fee is $115 per student, if received by May 15, 2008. After May 15, 2008 the registration fee is $125 per student. All registrations and payments are due by June 4, 2008. For more information or a brochure for either camp, please call the SEADAC office at 334-702-7139 or email us at     seadac@graceba.net.
  • June 6, Birmingham
    Natyananda invites you all to a grand evening of South Indian Classical Dance by Shaly Vijayan Friday, June 6, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. at the Children's Dance Foundation (CDF), Studio 1, in Homewood, AL. CDF is located at 1715 27th Court South, Homewood, AL  35209. Tickets are $7.00. For more information, call 205-481-0094.
  • June 7, Gadsden
    On June 7th 2008, at 7:00 PM, the story of the "Waking Beauty" will take place as classic Sleeping Beauty stories are retold and intertwined into one tale by Gadsden, Alabama’s Downtown Dance Conservatory. Written and choreographed by artistic director Linze Rickles McRae, the story begins much like the classic ballet, in a castle far away surrounded by a realm of faerie. The main roles will be danced by the Downtown Dance Artist’s Ensemble, a group of dancers also training at the Conservatory. The costumes of the main roles have been recycled and resewn from vintage dresses circa the 1950’s and 60’s. The sets are also originally designed, and the show will be sure to please audience members of all ages. The Downtown Dance Conservatory is housed inside the Hardin Center for Cultural Arts, and as a full member of the National Guild for Community Schools for the Arts, trains students from the surrounding community in classical and contemporary dance. Tickets for "Waking Beauty" can be purchased through the Conservatory. To purchase call 256-543-2787 ext. 41. Download the full press release HERE.
  • June 9-13, Birmingham
    May 23 is the deadline to sign up for The Dance Excellence Young Dancer Camp at the Alabama School of Fine Arts. Dance Excellence Young Dancer Camp is a community-based program for students age five through nine years old. It is designed to provide an excellent education in the art of classical dance. The program provides an excellent preparation for those wishing to audition to ASFA in the future. To register, call (205) 252-9241 for a registration form to be submitted with a non-refundable $50 registration fee (applied to tuition). Space is limited and will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. (Tuition is due in full May 23.) The registration fee will apply to total tuition of $150, which covers daily classes and snacks.

    YOUNG DANCER camp
    $150 tuition for ages 5-9
    June 9-13, 9:00-11:00am
    June 13, 11:00 a.m. performance for families and friends

    Teacher Margaret Galloway brings more than 25 years of studio and stage experience, including training and performing with UAB Ballet and the Alabama Ballet in major productions like Swan Lake, Nutcracker, Giselle, Romeo and Juliet, Cinderella and La Bayadere. She has danced corps de ballet and solo character roles. She has studied in New York, Los Angeles and Chicago, with extensive mentoring from Dame Sonia Arova, the former director of the Alabama Ballet, and choreographer Thor Sutowski, both internationally acclaimed.
  • June 9-20, Mobile
    Mobile Ballet is pleased to announce a summer intensive with guest instructor Michael Wardlaw, June 9-20. Wardlaw is a former soloist with Cincinnati Ballet, director of the Northwest Florida Ballet Pensacola School, and a guest artist with Mobile Ballet. Two sessions are offered: one for students ages 12-14 and one for students ages 15 and up. Jazz classes are available on those same days and will be taught by Mobile Ballet faculty member Zoe Lombard Todd and guest faculty. For more information, please call Mobile Ballet at (251) 342-2241.

    Mobile Ballet also is offering master classes June 13-14 with Sheryl Ware, faculty member of School of American Ballet and former soloist with New York City Ballet. Classes are offered for students 12-14 and students 15 and up. Enrollment is limited. For more information, please call Mobile Ballet at (251) 342-2241.

  • June 9-21, Huntsville
    Alabama Youth Ballet is holding a two week ballet workshop for advanced and intermediate dancers taught by renowned teacher, Luba Gulyaeva, June 9 through 21. The intermediate level has space available for the second week and the advanced level for both weeks. AYB's studio is located at 1405 C Weatherly Plaza in Huntsville. For information or to register call (256) 881-5930 or visit our web site at www.alabamayouthballet.org.

  • June 9-28 & June 30-July 19, Birmingham
    The Alabama Ballet invites intermediate and advanced ballet students ages 11 -19 to audition for an incredible 3 to 6 week summer program at our ballet facility, featuring six state of the art studios. An exceptional faculty of resident and guest teachers will provide careful instruction to further each young dancer’s technical and artistic progress. Daily technique, pointe and variations classes will be supplemented by informational seminars on topics important to the young dancer. The program will culminate in an end of session performance. Housing is available. Call Libba Owen at 205-322-1874 or visit www.alabamaballet.org for audition information.

    Session I: June 9-June 28
    Session II: June 30-July 19

    Faculty: Tracey Alvey, Alabama Ballet Artistic Director, former London City Ballet principal; Roger Van Fleteren, Alabama Ballet Resident Choreographer, former ABT soloist and London City Ballet principal; Amanda McKerrow, Former ABT Principal; John Gardner, Former ABT Soloist; Shawn Black, Alabama Native and former ABT soloist; Teri Weksler, Southern DanceWorks Artistic Director, former dancer with Mark Morris Dance Group; Margi Cole, Artistic Director and founder of The Dance COLEctive in Chicago; Donnette Cannonie, Dancer with The Dance COLEctive, hip-hop instructor.
  • June 9-July 19, Huntsville
    The Academy of Classic Arts is now open for a summer school June 9th to July 19th, 2008 and is taking registrations for the fall semester starting August 18th 2008. Check the web site www.academyofclassicarts.com for information. A Christ driven school devoted to the training of classical ballet for dancers ages 3 years old through to professional, classes for teens/adults. Opportunities for dancers to create ballets through our choreography program. The official school for Ballet Huntsville, a new regional ballet company for the dancers of Academy of Classic Arts. Carrie Rothwell: Director of ACA, Interim Director of Ballet Huntsville until February 2009 when Clinton Rothwell will take over the directorship of the company.
  • June 10-17, Birmingham
    The Alabama Ballet presents Bikini Beach Club (BBC) June 10-July 17. Spend your lunch hour getting ready for swimsuit & beach weather! BBC offers a Pilates Mat Class by Mary Margaret Scalici, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12:15pm-1:00pm. Come do your workout and grab a healthy sandwich and water as you head back to work. BBC runs for 6 weeks-June 10-July 17. Cost - $130. Reserve your spot today! Where: Alabama Ballet Center for Dance, 2726 1st Avenue S. To reserve your spot, e-mail     libbaowen@alabamaballet.org, phone: 205-322-1874. Download the BBC Flyer HERE.
  • June 12-14, Birmingham
    Ballet Magnificat Workshop at Westwood Ballet: Summer brings a freer schedule, so sieze the opportunity for new discoveries in dance. Make this summer one to remember! Westwood Ballet is blessed to have Tracey Thompson from Ballet Magnificat for a ballet workshop Thursday, June 12th through Saturday, June 14th, from 10:30a.m.-3:30p.m. The workshop is for ages 4th grade and up and will cover beginner to advanced pointe. Fee: $100. Download the flyer HERE. For more information call (205) 798-0900 or Amanda at (205) 966-3103 or email amanda@awballet.com.
  • June 14, Birmingham
    Latinsoul Productions presents Salsabor! Latin Dance Night @ WorkPlay in Birmingham. Free Salsa/Merengue dance lessons at 9pm. All ages welcome. 21 to drink responsibly! $10 cover, dress to impress. WorkPlay is located at 500 23rd Street South. The WorkPlay building is located on the corner of 23rd St. & 5th Ave. South. For more info please call 205.301.7227. The party begins at 9pm with FREE Salsa/Merengue dance lessons. A dance partner is not required. Please arrive early to take advantage of the dance lessons. Latinsoul Productions is celebrating over 15 years of bringing Alabama the HOT Latin sound! If you've never been to one of our parties you better not miss the opportunity to see why everyone loves a Latinsoul party! Our parties are always Caliente! We have a ton of incredible new music that is sure to make you move your feet, hips and bodies throughout the night! Latinsoul's DJ Carlos Otalora, will be playing the finest in Salsa, Merengue, Bachata, Reggaeton and more all night long. Check out our website at     http://www.latinsoulprod.com, or check out our Myspace page at http://www.myspace.com/latinsoulproductions with video and other pics from our hot dance parties! Come join our network of Myspace friends. Tickets for Salsabor are only available at the door the night of the show. Please arrive early to purchase tickets and avoid waiting in line. For more info on Workplay check out their website at: http://www.workplay.com.
  • June 14, Pelham
    Praise and Worship Workshop at the Stevan Grebel Centre for Dance, Saturday, June 14th, 1:00-3:00p.m. Fee: $25. Ages 10 years and up. Come worship through the art of dance with instructor Amanda Willis Brice. No dance experience required. Learn stretches, basic ballet fundamentals with a lyrical ballet warm-up, choreography exercises, and a dance piece set to Christian music. For more information, please call (205) 966-3103 or email Amanda at amanda@awballet.com. Also, visit the Grebel Dance Centre website at www.grebeldance.com, or call (205) 987-7234. Download the flyer HERE.
  • June 16-18, Huntsville
    Merrimack Hall Welcomes Sabra and Kameron - So You Think You Can Dance Stars to Teach Master Classes June 16-18. Merrimack Hall is excited to announce Master Classes with the stars from Season 3 of Fox TV's smash hit So You Think You Can Dance. Sabra Johnson, last year's winner and America's Favorite Dancer, and Kameron Bink, one of the Top 10 Finalists, will be teaching 3 days of Master Classes at Merrimack Hall June 16-18 for ages 6 & up. They will also be hosting a Q & A with a photo opportunity, where they will talk about what it was like to be on the show. Sabra and Kameron are Contemporary dancers, whose combination of graceful and stylized movement is mesmerizing! Only 50 spots per class are available on a first-come-first-served basis. Please note age requirements for each class. For a complete class schedule, or for more information, please contact Leigh Caruso, Director of Dance Education, at (256) 534-6455 or via email lcaruso@merrimackhall.com.
  • June 16-August 8, Huntsville
    Community Ballet School (Official School of Huntsville Ballet Company) is pleased to announce its 2008 regular summer program for ages 3-adult, June 16-August 8. Classes offered include ballet, Pointe, modern, Jazz, tap and Pilates mat. New this summer are international Latin dance classes taught by Community Ballet’s own Olga Jacobs. Faculty will include Huntsville Ballet’s new Artistic Director, Phillip Otto and Community Ballet’s new School Director, Rachel Butler. For more information and registration contact Community Ballet School at (256) 559-0961 or visit our website at www.communityballet.org.
  • June 18-July 9, Pelham
    The Stevan Grebel Center for Dance presents Dharma Sword Training with guest teacher Swami Kalanatha. Wednesday, June 18-July 9, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Filipino and Korean methods: Korean long sword, Filipino stick/short sword. For more information call (205) 987-7234 or visit     the Grebel Dance Centre website at www.grebeldance.com.
  • June 20, Birmingham
    Dance with the Birmingham Swing Dancers on Friday, June 20 at the Kelly Ingram VFW Post 668, 1801 11th Avenue North, Birmingham from 8:00 – 11:00 pm. to the tunes played by the BSD’s very own DJ, Rick Alfano. Even though the focus of the BSD is Jitterbug/East Coast Swing, the DJ will also play a mix of Ballroom, Zydeco/Cajun, West Coast Swing and Bop!! Cost is $6 for BSD members, $8 for non-members. Soft drinks, water, etc can be purchased at the bar, light snacks will be provided. For more information or directions visit www.birminghamswingdancers.com or call Shirley at 205-903-0278. Everyone is welcome, join us and have a great time!
  • June 23-July 19, Montgomery
    The Montgomery Ballet’s 2008 Summer Intensive Seminar, June 23 - July 19, 2008, 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 Montgomery Ballet School is located in an air-conditioned facility with three large studios featuring high ceilings and sprung floors. The facility is in Central Montgomery, located near many hotels, restaurants and businesses. Lodging accommodations available on the campus of Auburn University of Montgomery. For more information, please contact the Montgomery Ballet Office at (334) 409-0522, montgomeryballet@knology.net, or online at www.montgomeryballet.org.
  • June 28, Birmingham
    Sevillanas Workshop taught by Irene Rimer. You must register 48 hours before class by emailing us at     irenerimer@msn.com or calling 205-933-8922 (please email us or leave us a message with your name, phone number, and the number of people attending in your group.) For accommodations within walking distance to the studio, please check www.cobblanebandb.com. Learn the four Coplas of Sevillanas in one workshop! Refreshments will be provided. Beginners with other dance experience are welcome. $75 per person; $60 per person if registered before 6/20. http://www.danceir.com/Bulerias%20Workshop%20May%2024.htm.

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