Standing at the Edge of a Bright Future
Mount Dora School of Ballet student accepted into the prestigious Royal Ballet Summer Intensive Producing some of the world’s most renowned dancer’s of all time, The Royal Ballet School in London is without a doubt on the radar of every serious ballet student. To be accepted into their summer program is reserved only for a select few. Elizabeth Powers of the Mount Dora School of Ballet was one of those talented few who called the Covent Garden, London location of the highly regarded school, … [Read more...]
Dreams Wrapped Up In a Bun
Mount Dora School of Ballet Students Take Their Training To The Big Apple Like clockwork every weekday morning, they silently shuffled through the apartment, collecting their things and winding up their long silky tresses into a tight lacquered bun at the top of their heads. In tandem, they slid the kitchen table over to the wall, propped up a full length mirror, longways, atop the table and laid out an amalgamation of hair supplies with the synchronicity of a big city ballet. In silence … [Read more...]
Summer Intensives a Requirement for Most Aspiring Ballet Dancers
Mount Dora School of Ballet Student Accepted Into The Prestigious Bolshoi Ballet Summer Intensive With Scholarship Since a toddler, Amanda Lily Kountanis had been preparing for this day; the day she crossed the threshold of the prestigious and world renowned Bolshoi Ballet Academy Summer Intensive. Breathing in a bundle nerves, she bravely embraced the unknown world that lay ahead. At 10-years-old, Amanda Lily's ballet story just moved to a new level. For those with dreams of … [Read more...]
Mount Dora School of Ballet spring performance of “Coppelia” highlights dancers’ achievements
May 12, 2016 Orlando Sentinel By Christine Cole, Corespondent LEESBURG — When Kathryn Wheeler talks about the spring performance of her students at the Mount Dora School of Ballet Saturday and Sunday, she mentions the ballet they will present, "Coppelia," was cast to illustrate the progress of the dancers and the achievements of the older students. "Annika Slaby will attend the summer program of the Ellison Ballet," Wheeler said. "It's her dream Summer Intensive. Admission to … [Read more...]