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In This Issue: Spring Semester starts on Jan. 30 Congrats to YAGP Participants Parent Guild Meeting Tonight Now booking for Spring: EBT Magic Bus
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 Who's excited for spring? |
Welcome to 2017! Our spring semester starts on January 30. Current students will automatically be re-enrolled for spring semester – no action required by parents other than paying tuition. If you would like to withdraw or change your dancer’s schedule, you must send an email to registration@emeraldballet.org.
Prospective students are invited to check out our schedule and take a free trial class. Emerald Ballet Academy welcomes everyone who wants to dance, ages 3 through adult.
SAVE THE DATE FOR OUR SPRING PERFORMANCE: MAY 20-21. EBT's end-of-the-year performance is happening earlier this year. In the last few weeks of class after the performance, students will be focusing on technique, learning classical variations, sewing pointe shoes (for those invited), and training for Teaching Institute. |
 Danil and Kaelyn in "Letters." |
Our dancers did such an outstanding job at the Seattle Semi-Finals of Youth America Grand Prix. We are so proud of their hard work and progress, as well as the supportive behavior they exhibited to fellow dancers. Special congrats go to:
PRE-COMPETITIVE
▪ Daniel Chernyavskiy: Top 12 Classical
▪ Elisa Munson: Top 12 Classical
JUNIOR
▪ Evan Ray: 3rd Place Men's Classical
▪ McKenzie Wilson: Top 12 Classical
▪ Danil Zinovyev: 1st Place Men's Classical, 2nd Place Men's Contemporary, 3rd Place Pas de Deux
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 Sicilian Tarantella ensemble. |
SENIOR
▪ Kaelyn Lefferts: 1st Place Contemporary, Top 12 Classical, 3rd Place Pas de Deux
In addition, the following dancers and ensembles have qualified to compete at the YAGP Finals in New York City, April 7-14: Danil Zinovyev (Soloist), Kaelyn Lefferts & Danil Zinovyev (Duet "Letters"), and the Sicilian Tarantella consisting of Misha Carnes, Brittany Condel, Rowen Ekelmann, Kay Evans, Danica Hanson, Ryan Hong, Eirmioni Ilvanakis, Ruslana Korolov, Catherine Lirtsman, Elisa Munson, Audrey Oakes, Evan Ray, Grace Sigl, Lisa Slattery, Mckenzie Wilson, Angelique Wu and Ashley Wu. |
 Pizza and the Parent Guild ... an irresistible combo! |
The Parent Guild supports EBT with time, ideas, fundraising and volunteers. Our next meeting is Thursday, Jan. 19, from 6:30-8:00 p.m. at MOD Pizza, just down the street from the studio (14309 NE 20th St. and Northup). We invite everyone to come check out this fun, fantastic group.
If you can't attend the meeting but still want to get involved, please email Parent Guild President Jay at info@emeraldballet.org to find out how. |
 Outreach is an essential part of EBT's mission. |
The EBT Magic Bus will be back this spring with a brand new presentation about Language Arts. Students will engage in word play through movement, exploring parts of speech, limerick, haiku and other literary devices.
The Magic Bus will perform on March 24 at 2:00 at Sunset Elementary in Issaquah (where EBT dancers Emma and Ethan Lavi attend). Would you like us to come to your school? We have limited availability, so contact us today to reserve your school's assembly! |
 Party time! Photo by Jack Penick |
Did you know that you can celebrate your child’s birthday at EBT?
Ballerina Birthday Parties are two hours long and include an art project, dance class and games. Activities can be tailored to girls and/or boys. The fee is $200 for up to 12 children. (Art supplies are included.) Contact us with questions or to schedule your party. |
 Please add a page to our Birthday Book. |
EBT is almost 10 years old! To help commemorate this milestone, dancers and their families are invited to bring an 8-1/2 x 11” memory page in a page protector to add to the Birthday Book located in the office. You are welcome to include pictures, memories, etc., on your birthday page ... the more the merrier. |
 Sofia's dance entry won 1st place in Reflections. |
Congratulations to Sofia Hatfield, who won 1st Place in the Dance Choreography category of Reflections for the Everett School District (Grades 3-5), and is advancing to state! You can watch and read more about Sofia's entry, "Introspection," on our Facebook page.
Is there an EBT superstar you would like to thank or celebrate? Email leah@emeraldballet.org so we can include more kudos and accomplishments in our next newsletter. |
We need:
▪ 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. |
Jan. 19: Parent Guild meeting
Jan. 30 Spring semester begins
Feb. 15: Online registration for summer begins
Feb. 20: Studio closed for President’s Day
Mar. 10-12: All-4-1 Dancepalooza master classes & performances
Mar. 24: Outreach performance at Sunset Elementary |
 Our Spring show is May 20-21. |
April 7-14: YAGP Finals in New York City
April 10-15: Studio closed for Spring Break
May 10: GiveBIG fundraising for EBT Scholarship Fund
May 20-21: Spring show: My Mama Had a Dancing Heart
May 29: Studio closed for Memorial Day
June 17: Last day of regular classes
June 19: Open classes for ages 10+ begin |
Emerald Ballet Theatre is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization that is committed to advancing the art of ballet through education, performance, community outreach, and collaboration with other arts organizations. The Academy offers classes for ages 3 through adult. |
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