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Summer Intensives a Requirement for Most Aspiring Ballet Dancers

Posted on August 31, 2016

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...]

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Mount Dora School of Ballet spring performance of “Coppelia” highlights dancers’ achievements

Posted on May 12, 2016

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...]

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Mount Dora School of Ballet students to stage ‘Cinderella’

Posted on May 11, 2013

Orlando Sentinel May 10, 2013 | By Christine Cole, Correspondent LEESBURG — With the spring performances of the classic fairy tale "Cinderella," scheduled for this weekend, the level of excitement has soared at the Mount Dora School of Ballet. "Our Spring Performance is a culmination of our dancers hard work, love of ballet, rehearsals…It's their big game," owner and teacher Kathryn Wheeler said. Because last year's full-length ballet performance sold out all of the 400 seats in … [Read more...]

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Local Dancers Accepted to Prestigious Summer Programs

Posted on April 5, 2010

Orlando Sentinel April, 2010 MOUNT DORA, FL – The Mount Dora School of Ballet is pleased to announce that once again a group of its students have been accepted to various Summer Intensive programs throughout the country. Summer is an important time for learning and growth in dance.  A student’s day is devoted to dance.  Students have the opportunity to work with different teachers and experience  artforms that might not be part of their regular school year program.  Another benefit is … [Read more...]

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Ballet technique is the foundation of our curriculum. Our faculty follows a syllabus steeped in the Russian tradition. The school has three distinct divisions. Our Children’s Division is for girls and boys ages 3 to 7 and our Classical Ballet Division is for girls and boys 8 to 19. We also have an Open Division for students 8 and up with classes in Character Dance, and Contemporary. Performing is a crucial component of the overall dance education. The … Read More

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Placement InformtaionChildren's Division: Students in the Children’s Division, ages 3 through 7, are placed by age as of September 1.Classical Ballet Division: Students new to Mount Dora School of Ballet wishing to register for the Classical Ballet Division, ages 8 through 18, are placed properly through a placement class. For class placement inquiries or for additional information, contact us at: 4280 N Hwy 19A Suite 4, Mount Dora, FL 32757 (352) 357-5536Open … Continue to Registration

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