Our annual Nutcracker auditions are this Saturday, Sept. 21. EBA students and community dancers (ages 8 and up) are encouraged to audition for our beautiful full-length production. There is no fee to audition. Registration is online and on-site; please arrive 10 minutes early. Emerald Ballet Theatre will perform The Nutcracker with EBT Orchestra on Dec. 7, 8, 14 and 15 at 2:00 p.m. at the Northshore Performing Arts Center in Bothell. Non-profit children's groups and veterans are invited to attend our Dress Rehearsal/Informance on Dec. 7 at 10:00 a.m. Questions? Email info@emeraldballet.org. | Do you own or work for a business that would benefit from exposure to thousands of Puget Sound patrons? Advertising in EBT's high quality programs is easy and affordable — rates start as low as $100 for a 1/4-page ad. We are also accepting sponsors for our 2019-2020 season. This is a terrific opportunity to show your support for the arts and youth in our community. Contact leah@emeraldballet.org for more information. | Many of our faithful costume volunteers “retired” last year, so our lovely Costume Manager is looking for new helpers. Do you have machine, hand-sewing, or costume experience? Please email Ms. Katie at katie@emeraldballet.org to get involved. Thank you! | The first Teaching Institute (TI) event of the year was on Tuesday, Sept. 17. Many thanks to Ms. Erin and Ms. Carli for sharing so many awesome tips and techniques for Classroom Management. October's workshop will focus on Nutrition and Dancer Wellness. Stay tuned for details! The EBT Teaching Institute is a year-round program designed for highly-motivated EBA students to apply their technical and artistic skills as trained dancers to the field of teaching and community arts outreach. Though events vary from year to year, programming options allow students to focus on different aspects of teaching, choreography and production. All TI participants are also considered for the Outstanding Mentor Scholarship for teens. | Kudos to all the wonderful people who volunteered at our Studio Spruce-up on Friday, Sept. 6: Jerry, Laurie & Josselyn Angelo • Lauren Carpita • Jinny Cocorocchia • Ming and Lisa Diller • Delwin, Kristen & Miranda Elder • Katie & Sofia Hatfield • Jeremy and Maggie Hsu • Julie James • Paul Kirschbaum • Sandy and Mr. Kwong (Sandy's dad) • Anna Maria Malins • Genya Minkin • Stacey Stovall • Ciara Sutter • Viktoria Titova • Sarina Zhang Did we forget to mention someone? Please let us know. | Take the stress out of party planning and book a Ballerina Birthday Party at EBT. Parties are two hours long and include an art project, dance class and games, led by two ballerinas. Activities can be tailored to girls and/or boys. The fee is $250 for up to 12 children. (Art supplies and access to dress-ups and music are included.) Learn more about Ballerina Birthday Parties here. | Do you shop at Amazon? If so, we encourage you to select EBT as your charity of choice ... then every time you buy eligible purchases, EBT will receive 0.5% of your price. Designate EBT as your charity of choice here. TIP: Bookmark and shop from smile.amazon.com so you always know you are benefiting EBT. Thank you! | We need: ▪ Adobe subscription for design software ($29.99/month).
▪ Grocery store gift cards to purchase healthy foods/drinks for snack sales.
| ▪ | Adobe subscription for design software ($29.99/month). | | ▪ | Grocery store gift cards to purchase healthy foods/drinks for snack sales. | Please email info@emeraldballet.org if you can help. Donations to non-profit EBT are tax deductible to the full extent allowed by law. | Welcome and welcome back to all our students and families! In addition, we are thrilled to welcome several new teachers to the EBA faculty this year: ▪ Erin Crall – PreBallet, Ballet, Bounding Boys & Contemporary
▪ Carli Samuelson – PreBallet & Ballet
▪ Victoria Gutierrez – Ballet & Adult Movement (Pilates)
▪ Ashleigh Wilson – Contemporary
| ▪ | Erin Crall – PreBallet, Ballet, Bounding Boys & Contemporary | Read all about them – and our longtime teachers – on our website. |  L to R: Ms. Erin, Ms. Carli, Ms. Victoria, Ms. Wilson | | The year is off to a terrific start. Here are a few friendly reminders to keep everything running smoothly: ▪ Make sure your dancer brings a water bottle to class (and takes it home).
▪ Cell phones are not permitted at the studio. If dancers need to make a call, they can ask office staff to use the landline.
▪ We have a Leotard Exchange bin. Feel free to drop off clean, gently-used leotards and pick up whatever items you may need.
▪ Please leave valuables at home. We cannot be responsible for lost or stolen items.
▪ Last, but not least, be especially careful when driving in the parking lot. The safety of our dancers is our number one concern. Thank you.
| ▪ | Make sure your dancer brings a water bottle to class (and takes it home). | | ▪ | Cell phones are not permitted at the studio. If dancers need to make a call, they can ask office staff to use the landline. | | ▪ | We have a Leotard Exchange bin. Feel free to drop off clean, gently-used leotards and pick up whatever items you may need. | | ▪ | Please leave valuables at home. We cannot be responsible for lost or stolen items. | | ▪ | Last, but not least, be especially careful when driving in the parking lot. The safety of our dancers is our number one concern. Thank you. | | Looking for a new activity to do with your little one? Come dance, explore, laugh, and more at DANCE WITH ME with the fabulous Ms. Caitlin. This engaging class for kiddos (18 months - 3 years) and their parents/caregivers is every Wednesday from 9:15-10:00 a.m. Children will: ▪ Enjoy music and creative movement
▪ Explore concepts like balance and rhythm
▪ Enhance listening skills and practice following directions
▪ Meet new friends and have fun
| ▪ | Enjoy music and creative movement | | ▪ | Explore concepts like balance and rhythm | | ▪ | Enhance listening skills and practice following directions | | ▪ | Meet new friends and have fun | The first session runs through Nov. 27. Classes are free during Sept., so come give it a try! | Now through Oct. 31, refer or bring a friend to PreBallet. If he or she signs up, you'll get a $25 credit on your account. New students can try out the class for free. Just have friends email info@emeraldballet.org to reserve their spot. PreBallet 1 (Ages 3-5) ▪ Wed. 3:45-4:30 with Ms. Erin M.
▪ Thurs. 3:45-4:30 with Ms. Carli
▪ Sat. 9:00-9:45 with Ms. Carli
▪ Sat. 9:45-10:30 with Ms. Carli
| ▪ | Wed. 3:45-4:30 with Ms. Erin M. | | ▪ | Thurs. 3:45-4:30 with Ms. Carli | | ▪ | Sat. 9:00-9:45 with Ms. Carli | | ▪ | Sat. 9:45-10:30 with Ms. Carli | PreBallet 2 (Ages 5-6) ▪ Wed. 3:45-4:30 with Ms. Erin M.
▪ Thurs. 4:30-5:30 with Ms. Erin. C
▪ Sat. 9:30-10:30 with Ms. Megan
| ▪ | Wed. 3:45-4:30 with Ms. Erin M. | | ▪ | Thurs. 4:30-5:30 with Ms. Erin. C | | ▪ | Sat. 9:30-10:30 with Ms. Megan | PreBallet 3 (Ages 6-7) ▪ Tues. 5:45-6:45 with Ms. Carli
▪ Thurs. 4:30-5:30 with Ms. Carli
▪ Sat. 10:30-11:30 with Ms. Megan
| ▪ | Tues. 5:45-6:45 with Ms. Carli | | ▪ | Thurs. 4:30-5:30 with Ms. Carli | | ▪ | Sat. 10:30-11:30 with Ms. Megan | PreBallet 3 dancers who register by Oct. 31 will be eligible to perform in our full-length Nutcracker. PreBallet 1 and 2 dancers can participate in the Petite Nutcracker Suite at the theatre. | It is always slightly bittersweet (but mostly sweet) when a student moves on from EBA. Here is a note from Rafe, who recently began a new adventure in Canada. We miss him already but are so very proud of him! "I am sad to be leaving Emerald Ballet Theatre as it was my home for over 2 years! I have loved dancing with everyone here and have made lifelong friends. During my summer intensive in Victoria, B.C., Canada, I was offered an amazing scholarship opportunity to do their three-year pre-professional bridge program and live in Victoria, Canada. This actually will end in me having a degree in dance and the ability to be introduced to companies all over the world. It is a totally different style than the one I have been learning at EBT and is really hard for me. I will always have Russian ballet as my first love! My advice to all the students at EBT is to take EVERY class possible and ALWAYS listen to Mr. Roman and Miss Viktoria. They know everything!! I love you all and will look forward to visiting when I come home for Christmas!" Did you know? The Boys Program at EBA is growing, and scholarships are available for the 2019-2020 school year. Boys ages 8+ are invited to audition with Mr. Roman during one of his Friday classes. The Bounding Boys class on Thursdays for ages 5+ is always free. Email info@emeraldballet.org for details. | We love catching up with EBA alumni and hearing their reflections about their time at our studio. Recently we chatted with Katie Lowell, 19, who graduated in 2018 and was the first recipient of the EBT Teaching Institute Outstanding Mentor Scholarship. Katie is entering her sophomore year at Mercyhurst University in Erie, Pennsylvania, where she is a double-major. She is studying to get a BFA in Dance and a BA in Early Childhood Education. Q: What are some of your favorite experiences or roles you have had since leaving EBT? Has anything surprised you? What has been most fulfilling?
Katie: I have had the wonderful opportunity to work with a lot of fellow classmates in student choreography, and have pieces and dances choreographed on me, which gives a very interesting insight to the choreography process. I was able to perform in our spring show in a piece set to music by Queen. I have also had the chance to try new styles including jazz and a class dedicated to contemporary partnering. It has been extremely fulfilling to expand my skills and knowledge as a dancer in new styles I had not previously tried. | Q: Describe a skill you developed or learned at EBT and how you continue to use it in your life today.
Katie: EBT helped me to develop my leadership skills, and my love of teaching, which lead me to become an education major, so that I can hopefully find ways to combine my love of dance and movement in my classroom in the future.
Q: What is your advice for younger dancers?
Katie: Have an open mind in your dancing – be willing to take risks, try new things, and fail, for you always have room to grow, and you learn more from your mistakes than from instant success. Try other styles besides just ballet if they are offered, because as important as ballet is, the dance world is so much more, and the more you can do the more doors will be opened for you in the future.
Q: Is there anything else you want to add?
Katie: Remember that college dance programs are a wonderful option for those who don't want to or can't join a company at 18. They continue your education, allow you to dance for hours each day, and offer many connections and opportunities to join companies or create a career in dance. Thank you, Katie! Look for more interviews with alumni in upcoming newsletters. | Sept. 21: EBT Nutcracker auditions - Open to the community
Oct. 1-Nov. 30: EBT Annual Fund
Oct. 7: Nutcracker Orientation meeting at 7:00 p.m. - Mandatory for new families
Oct. 25-31: Halloween Costume Week
Nov. 28-30: Studio closed for Thanksgiving Break
Dec. 7: The Nutcracker Dress Rehearsal/Informance for non-profit children’s groups and veterans at NPAC - Purchase tickets here
Dec. 7, 8, 14 and 15: The Nutcracker with EBT Orchestra at NPAC - Purchase tickets here
Dec. 15: The Petite Nutcracker Suite for PreBallet 1 & 2 students at NPAC
Dec. 19: Winter Break begins
Dec. 19-20: Open classes from 4:30-6:30 p.m.
Dec. 23, 27 & 30: Open classes from 10:00 a.m.-noon Subject to change. View full calendar here. | Emerald Ballet Theatre is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization that is committed to advancing the arts through education, performance, community outreach, and collaboration with other arts organizations. Follow EBT on Facebook and Instagram. Emerald Ballet Academy is the official school of EBT. Follow EBA on Facebook. | |
