Education

As members of BYB, the dancers are required to attend master classes and intensives throughout the year, giving them the opportunity to be exposed to nationally and internationally known teachers. Classes in a variety of disciplines with guest teachers and choreographers offer a fresh perspective and insight into their technique and can reveal areas that need extra focus. The master classes, intensives and workshops are open to dancers from other studios with the appropriate level of training in classical ballet. BYB dancers are required to attend professional performances to further enhance their education.  By exposing them to live performances it further inspires them to develop an appreciation of this special art form.

 
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Training with Laura Lloyd

For the last couple months, our dancers have had the great opportunity to receive training from Laura Lloyd. She is a full time lecturer with the Theater and Dance Department at Christopher Newport University. Thank you for your time and talent with us, Laura!

Summer Intensive 2024

Professional Performances

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Ferguson Center of the Arts

This week, company dancers and guests enjoyed a lovely evening of performances by the American Ballet Theater Studio Company at the Ferguson Center for the Arts, followed by a fun and informative question-and-answer session with some of the ABT Studio dancers.
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Virginia Arts Festival

Last Sunday, our dancers were delighted to see a powerful, inspiring program by Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater during the Virginia Arts Festival.
 
In 1958, Alvin Ailey founded Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater to carry out his vision of a company dedicated to enriching the American modern dance heritage and preserving the uniqueness of the African-American cultural experience.