CLICK the above photo to see clips of YAGP variations.
CLICK the above photo to see 2011 YAGP competitors.
MDSB dancers enjoyed a triumphant weekend at the YAGP Regional semi-finals in Huntington Beach. The superior quality of our performances prompted the judges to award seven First Prizes for Pas de Deux and two First Prizes for Ensembles in recognition of our students' excellence! All of these First Place winners are invited to compete in the New York City finals in April. This is a hugely successful and unprecedented outcome!
Marat Daukayev School of Ballet: 1st Place Winners for Pas de Deux
Elizabeth Addas and Mikhael Kinley-Safranoff: Variation from Giselle
Isabella Franco and Edgar Khatchaturov: Variation from Coppelia
Maine Kawashima and Adam Bernstein: Diana & Acteon Pas de Deux
Matisse Love and Eli Gruska: La Fille Mal Gardee - Classical
Matisse Love and Eli Gruska: The Knucklecracker - Contemporary
Callahan Porter and Bret Coppa: Variation from The Nutcracker - Classical
Callahan Porter and Bret Coppa: Strings & Keys - Contemporary
Marat Daukayev School of Ballet: 1st Place Winners for Ensembles
Maine Kawashima, Anne Kim, Elizabeth Seo and Isabella Seo: The Little Humpbacked Horse
Natalie McCall and Matilda Sakamoto: React
Marat Daukayev School of Ballet - Outstanding School Award
Andi Schermoly - Outstanding Choreographer
Regional Semi-Finalists:
Anna Yeh: Top Twelve, Pre-Competitive, Contemporary
Callahan Porter: Top Twelve, Pre-Competitive (New York Finalist)
Isabella Franco: 1st Place, Pre-Competitive, Contemporary (New York Finalist)
Isabella Franco: 3rd Place, Pre-Competitive, Classical (New York Finalist)
Kimika Ishikawa-Temple: Top Twelve, Pre-Competitive
Misako Benso: Top Twelve, Junior, Classical (New York Finalist)
Adam Bernstein: 3rd Place, Junior, Classical (New York Finalist)
Adam Bernstein: 3rd Place, Junior, Contemporary (New York Finalist)
Eli Gruska: 2nd Place, Junior, Classical (New York Finalist)
Maine Kawashima: Top Twelve, Women's Senior Classical
Edgar Khatchaturov: New York Finalist
Anne Kim: Top 24, Junior, Classical
Matisse Love: Top Twelve, Junior, Classical(New York Finalist)
Matisse Love: Top 12, Junior, Contemporary (New York Finalist)
Isabella Seo: Top 24, Junior, Classical
Congratulations to all of our performers!
MARAT DAUKAYEV SCHOOL OF BALLET SUMMER INTENSIVE - July 2nd to August 10th, 2012
We are pleased to offer early enrollment to currently enrolled students of MDSB so that you may set your child's summer dance schedule. Enrollment for the 2012 Summer Intensive Ballet Program will open as of February 15th. The summer intensive was sold out last year and we have a limited number of students we can accomodate. Please register early to guarantee your child's place. Other students can enroll at a later date if space is available.
The summer intensive is designed to rapidly advance students in ballet technique. Whether students aspire to dance professionally or just want to improve their skills in a friendly and supportive environment, the program provides the joy of dance without the pressure of the academic school year. All levels have daily stretch and technique classes and are grouped by Advanced (ages 13+), Intermediate (9-12), and Junior (6-8). While boys have a separate program during the academic year, they will be grouped together with girls during Summer Intensive.There are informal performance showcases every two weeks.
All applicants should enroll for a minimum of 2 weeks. Students from other schools must take a placement class before the summer intensive begins. Further details will be available shortly.
NUTCRACKER PERFORMANCE
Thanks to everyone who participated in making our annual 2011 Nutcracker a grand success. Our four performances, which were held the weekend of December 10th and 11th at the Luckman Theatre, were extremely well received. A heartfelt thanks to all of our dedicated teachers, parents, volunteers, and especially to all of our students who worked so hard and danced so beautifully.
See you again next year at the Luckman Theatre for our 2012 performance!CLICK the photo on the left to see a clip from our 2011 Nutcracker Performance.
SPRING SEMESTER 2012
Classes for the Spring semester began on January 3rd. We welcome all new students! Please call the office to schedule a class to determine placement before enrolling.
CLICK the photo to the left for the class schedule and registration link. Our class for the youngest age group is called Creative Movement and your child must be three years old to enroll.
SUPPORT THE MARAT DAUKAYEV BALLET THEATRE
Thank you to all ballet patrons who donated to the Marat Daukayev Ballet Theatre in 2011. Your generosity made our Nutcracker possible, and made it possible for many dancers to participate in the performance who would not otherwise have been able to do so. We will need your on-going support for 2012.
Please make your tax deductible, charitable donation to the Marat Daukayev Ballet Theater.
CLICK the photo for further info or select the DONATIONS button below.
CONSERVATORY CLASSThe MDSB school would like to offer Conservatory Class in the early afternoon for the serious ballet student. Please call the office if you are interested.