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Standing at the Edge of a Bright Future

Posted on August 31, 2016

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...]

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Dreams Wrapped Up In a Bun

Posted on August 31, 2016

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...]

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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 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...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: American Ballet Theatre, Bolshoi Ballet Academy, Harid Conservatory, MDSB, Mount Dora School of Ballet, Orlando Ballet, San Francisco Conservatory, Summer Intensive

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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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