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The schedule has changed a bit this week. Invites

The schedule has changed a bit this week. Invites for the Zoom classes will come to currently registered students by noon for afternoon classes, or by 6:00pm the night before morning classes.

Monday’s Schedule:
Level 1 - 4:00 pm
Level 2 - 4:00 pm
Level 3 - 4:00 pm
Level 7/BVII with pointe - 4:00 pm
Modern 1 - 5:30 pm
Int. Adult - 6:00 pm

Saturday’s Zoom Schedule: Dance with Me - 10:00

Saturday’s Zoom Schedule:
Dance with Me - 10:00 am
Pre/Beginning Ballet - 11:00 am
Ballet A/B - 11:00 am

Friday’s Zoom Schedule: Level 5/6/7/BVII - 5:00

Friday’s Zoom Schedule:
Level 5/6/7/BVII - 5:00 pm
Level 3/4 - 5:00 pm
Level 5/6/7/BVII Pointe - 6:00 pm

Thursday’s Zoom Schedule: Ballet A/B - 4:00 pm L

Thursday’s Zoom Schedule:
Ballet A/B - 4:00 pm
Level 3/4 - 5:00 pm
Level 5/6/7/BVII - 5:00 pm
Level 5/6/7/BVII pointe - 6:00 pm
Modern 3 - 6:00 pm

Wednesday’s Zoom Schedule: Ballet A/B - 4:00 pm

Wednesday’s Zoom Schedule:
Ballet A/B - 4:00 pm
Level 1/2 - 5:00 pm
Level 5/6/7/BVII - 5:00 pm
Beg. Adult - 6:00 pm
Modern 4/5 - 6:00 pm

Happy Birthday to Company Dancer, @julestheballeri

Happy Birthday to Company Dancer, @julestheballerina 💕🥳

Tuesday’s Zoom Schedule: Dance with me - 10:00 a

Tuesday’s Zoom Schedule:
Dance with me - 10:00 am
Beginning/Pre Ballet - 11:00 am
Level 4/5 - 5:00 pm
Level 6/7/BVII - 6:00 pm
Level 6/7/BVII Pointe - 7:00 pm

Zoom classes begin tonight! If you haven’t recei

Zoom classes begin tonight! If you haven’t received your email invitation, please email academy@balletvirginia.org

Monday’s Schedule:
Level 1 - 5:00 pm
Level 2/3 barre - 5:00 pm
Modern 1/2 - 6:00 pm
Level 7/BVII barre - 6:00 pm
int. adult ballet - 7:00 pm
Level 7/BVII pointe - 7:00 pm

Ballet Virginia along with all performing arts org

Ballet Virginia along with all performing arts organizations across the country are experiencing a time of great financial need. Our studios should be filled with dancing and music as our company dancers prepare for Sleeping Beauty and our academy students prepare for their year-end showcase Concert Classique. But instead the studios are silent and empty as we unite to combat the spread of COVID-19.

Twelve years ago, Ballet Virginia began with a small group of talented artists who had a dream to pass the gift of dance to the next generation. We've been bringing professional ballet productions such as The Nutcracker, Diversity in Dance, and Alice in Wonderland to audience members across Hampton Roads ever since.

We take pride in our belief that diversity, equity, and inclusion allow for more meaningful experiences, and that dance provides an opportunity to bring people of all backgrounds together to create a community that is richer, stronger, and more innovative.

We are asking for your help. Your gift makes it possible for Ballet Virginia to continue to operate. Our need is immediate, and every little bit will have a profound impact on our ability to continue enriching lives through dance.
Here is how you can help:
1. Make a donation to Ballet Virginia. If you are able, we can use your help. No amount is too small or too big. If our performances, academy classes, or community programming have brought you joy and/or purpose, now is the time to help ensure the same can be brought to many more.
2. Join our conversation. Subscribe to our emails, follow us on Facebook and Instagram and help spread the love of dance and how it can transform lives.
3. Buy a gift certificate. You are not just purchasing future seats at a ballet or future tuition, you are helping to support our immediate needs.
3. Enroll in our summer programming. We have classes and camps for all ages. You are never too old to learn how to dance!
4. Please keep paying your tuition if you are able. We will be providing Zoom livestream classes and pre-recorded classes to share with our students.

Link in our bio to donate! Thank you 💜

We miss our dancers!! Zoom classes will start next

We miss our dancers!! Zoom classes will start next week! 💕 Stay tuned 😊

Due to the ever-changing Covid-19 events, we have

Due to the ever-changing Covid-19 events, we have postponed our upcoming performance of Sleeping Beauty to May 29-30. Thank you to our friends at the Sandler Center for the Performing Arts for working to find our new performance dates. Dance is a beautiful escape from the stresses of life and we are hoping and praying we can transport you to a land of "happily ever after" at the end of May. Until then, keep dancing, wash your hands, and take care of each other.

Dear Ballet Virginia families, Following Governor

Dear Ballet Virginia families,

Following Governor Ralph Northam’s order to close all K-12 schools in the commonwealth, we will follow suit.

All Ballet Virginia academy classes will be cancelled beginning Monday, March 16th. All evening classes today and all Saturday classes and rehearsals tomorrow will still take place. Please use your personal discretion to determine if you want to bring your children to classes this evening and tomorrow.

Next week will now act as our Spring Break. We will plan to be opened for all classes the week of April 13th – 18th.

We are working on virtual ballet classes and activities for the week of March 23rd. Please stay tuned for further instruction.

All Saturday Sleeping Beauty rehearsals will still take place as we are still planning our performances for April 4th and 5th at The Sandler Center for the Performing Arts.

Our employees will still be at the studios during these two weeks, so feel free to reach out with questions or for private/semi-private instruction.

Thank you for your continued support and understanding.

Sincerely,

Janina Michalski, Artistic Director

Suzanne Lownsbury, Artistic Director

Amy Sokol, Executive Director

Lisa McCarty, Children’s Program Director

Dear Ballet Virginia families, Please be aware th

Dear Ballet Virginia families,

Please be aware that we are monitoring the ever changing COVID-19 situation. The health and safety of our students, families, faculty and staff are of utmost importance.

As of now, classes and rehearsals are still taking place. As mentioned in an earlier email, we are constantly cleaning all surfaces and barres. Hand sanitizer is still in all the studios and we do ask that you please have your dancers wash their hands with soap and water for 20 seconds before entering class.

If the local public school systems decide to close, we will follow suit. At that point we will continue to monitor the situation day by day for reopening as quickly and safely as possible. If and when this situation occurs, we will consider this our academy spring break and we will plan for all classes during the regularly scheduled spring break April 13th through April 18th. We are also looking into Skype/Facetime options for virtual ballet classes, so that all students can maintain some sense of normalcy and continue with their ballet education. Of course, make-up classes will be permitted for any missed classes and we are also looking into scheduling additional make-up class options if needed.

Our April 4th and 5th performances of “Sleeping Beauty “ are still being planned. We are in contact with The Sandler Center for the Performing Arts and The City of Virginia Beach and will follow their guidelines in the coming weeks.

We will continue to send updates as the situation evolves. Anytime we are dealing with the unknown, the initial response can be one of nervousness and panic. We believe we have a good foundation for a plan in place to continue classes so that all the academy dancers are ready for a great end to their year of hard work and artistic growth!

Thank you for your continued support and understanding.

Sincerely,

Janina Michalski, Artistic Director

Suzanne Lownsbury, Artistic Director

Amy Sokol, Executive Director

Lisa McCarty, Children’s Program Director

Big THANK YOU to all of our supporters for three s

Big THANK YOU to all of our supporters for three sold out shows of Diversity in Dance! Our staff, dancers, and volunteers are so grateful to all of you!

Next up: Sleeping Beauty at the @sandlercenter April 4 + 5!

Show 2 ✅ only ONE more show tonight at 7:30! Hu

Show 2 ✅ only ONE more show tonight at 7:30!

Hungry before the show? Head over to @redwoodsmoke to have some yummy BBQ dinner, a portion of the proceeds will go to Ballet Virginia!

Two more shows today! Only a few seats left, so ge

Two more shows today! Only a few seats left, so get them while you can!

Sip with Soul: 1:00
Performance: 2:00
Sip with Soul: 6:30
Performance: 7:30
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Our first show was amazing! Thanks to all who came

Our first show was amazing! Thanks to all who came out and supported Ballet Virginia! Two more chances to see us tomorrow at 2:00 & 7:30! Come Sip with Soul an hour before each show!

We have added a few more seats for this weekend’

We have added a few more seats for this weekend’s shows due to the exciting amount of interest in our performance! Tickets are on Eventbrite ‼️

TONIGHT! Our first show of Diversity in Dance at 7

TONIGHT! Our first show of Diversity in Dance at 7:30! Come to the ore show fundraiser “Sip with Soul” beginning at 6:30 and meet the dancers after the show!

TOMORROW!! Diversity in Dance at 7:30. Only a few

TOMORROW!! Diversity in Dance at 7:30. Only a few tickets left!

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