Portland Ballet
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Locality: Portland, Maine
Phone: +1 207-772-9671
Address: 517 Forest Ave., Suite #2 04101 Portland, ME, US
Website: www.portlandballet.org
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We’re so proud of our Syllabus and CORPS students for completing their annual exams last week! Even with the small groups, masks, and tape boxes in the studios, everyone did a fantastic job! Interested in joining Portland School of Ballet? Our Spring Trimester for young dancers (ages 3-7) begins March 8th, and auditions for our Summer Intensive (12+) are this weekend! Visit www.portlandballet.org for more info on all of our programming!
Last chance to sign up! Pre-registration is required this year. Unable to make it tomorrow? We are accepting video submissions through February 28th! #PBSI2021
Register today for the Spring Trimester of our Young Dancer Program! COVID-safe classes to get you moving in our studios or at home sign up now at www.portlandballet.org/youngdancers
Happy Valentine’s Day from Portland Ballet! Image (2011) by Tammy Sarchi. #PortlandBallet #balletlove
Just a little over a week, and only a few spots left for in-person Portland Ballet Summer Intensive auditions! Sign up and note that pre-registration is REQUIRED this year due to COVID. The #PBSI2021 is designed to help dancers ages 12-18 improve their technique, enhance their artistry, and fuel their passion for ballet! Our experienced faculty provides quality instruction, professional insight, and skills to help you broaden your voice in dance. More info at portla...ndballet.org/pbsi ! *picture is from a previous year! Portland Ballet follows all CDC- and state COVID-19 guidelines.
Have you signed up for Portland Ballet Summer Intensive auditions yet?! Spots are limited and pre-registration is REQUIRED this year Visit www.portlandballet.org/pbsi to secure your place today! #PBSI2021 ... *picture is from a previous year! Portland Ballet follows all CDC- and state COVID-19 guidelines. See more
The support from our community this past year has been incredible... we’re still here because of you! A big thank you from all of our staff and dancers we cannot wait to share our artform with you in 2021! Image by Sara Parker #PortlandBallet
Despite a challenging 2020, Portland Ballet is grateful for the many joyous moments we were able to have, thanks to our incredible staff, dancers, Portland School of Ballet families, and wonderful community! We are so grateful for your support, and wish you and yours a very Happy New Year! Clockwise from top-left: Dancers in ‘GALLERY: Composing Choreography’ (Feb, 2020)... Students in Portland Ballet’s ~very different~ Summer Intensive (July, 2020) Dancers before the outdoor performances of ‘Four Seasons’ at Thompson’s Point (Sep, 2020) Dancer Toni Marie Martin in the televised production of ‘A Victorian Nutcracker’ (Dec, 2020) Images by Jennifer Jones and Ernesto Galan/Scalped Productions #PortlandBallet See more
Limited spots left to audition in-person! Pre-registration required, so make sure to sign up
As the year comes to an end, please keep Portland Ballet on your holiday giving list. Your gift supports our dancers and creative work, our educational programs, and our outreach opportunities... and with your donation, you are helping us give back to our wonderful community! Make a tax-deductible Year-End Gift today at www.portlandballet.org/donate. Thank you for your support! Image by Lissy Thomas Photography
Missed the broadcast of ‘A Victorian Nutcracker’ on NEWS CENTER Maine a couple of weeks ago? Head over to our website from 11am-1pm today (12/26) for another look! Sit back, relax, and get transported to the Land of Sweets one more time: www.portlandballet.org/vicnutathome Brought to you in part by Bath Savings Institution, L.L.Bean, and Oakhurst Dairy. Image from Ernesto Galan/Scalped Productions. #PortlandBallet
SURPRISE!!! Due to popular demand, we are bringing back ‘A Victorian Nutcracker’ this Saturday! On December 26th from 11am to 1pm, you can watch this holiday special at www.portlandballet.org Originally aired on NEWS CENTER Maine, we are excited to share this reimagined production with you one more time! Happy Holidays from Portland Ballet! ... Brought to you in part by Bath Savings Institution, L.L.Bean, and Oakhurst Dairy. Image from Ernesto Galan/Scalped Productions.
Please help Portland Ballet finish the year strong! A gift of any amount supports our dancers and creative work, our educational programs, and our outreach opportunities- With your donation today, you are lifting up Portland Ballet, and helping us give back to our wonderful community! We cannot do what we do without your generous support. Make a tax-deductible donation now at https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?contribution=pbme
On December 22nd, 2019a year ago todayJennifer Jones took a bow following a beautiful performance as Arabian Coffee in ‘A Victorian Nutcracker’. At the time, she (and we!) didn’t know this would be her final show; Her farewell was slated to be ‘Midsummer Night’s Dream’ this past April, but the production was canceled due to COVID. Jen has been a part of Portland Ballet for over a decade now, and we are thrilled that she is continuing at PB in the roll of Ballet Maste...r. Join us in celebrating her career today! Congratulations, Jen, and thank you for sharing your artistry and grace with us for so many years! Images by Justin Day, Mark Peterson of Peterson Photographics, Jennifer Malloy, and Julie Rieger. Performance footage by VideoCreations and Ogden Media. #PortlandBallet See more
Portland School of Ballet's winter break begins tomorrow, but you can keep dancing through the holidays! For intermediate and advanced students (S5/S6/CORPS or equivalent from area schools, 12+) we are offering a Pre-Holiday class pack on Wednesday, December 23rd. AND Teen/Adult Open Intermediate Classes with Larry Lee Van Horne will take place on the 21st and 28th Register now at https://app.squarespacescheduling.com/schedule.php
Due to the weather, Portland Ballet is closed today and no in-person or virtual PSB-classes will be held. Stay safe and warm and enjoy the snow!
Thank you to everyone who tuned in to watch ‘A Victorian Nutcracker’ yesterday! We are so overwhelmed by your kind messages, emails, and comments! Big thanks also go out to our incredible staff and dancers; Amy Baxter and our costume- and behind-the-scenes volunteers; Micah Malloy and the team at NEWS CENTER Maine; the Victoria Mansion; Jamie Grant and Westbrook Performing Arts Center; the technical crew; Ernesto Galan/Scalped Productions; our amazing sponsors: Bath Savings Institution, Oakhurst Dairy, and L.L.Bean; the students and families of Portland School of Ballet; and our wonderful community for its continued support. Portland Ballet keeps dancing because of you
One more chance to see this holiday special... in just a few minutes! Tune into WCSH 6, WLBZ 2, NEWS CENTER Maine's website (under the 'WATCH' tab) and app, NEWS CENTER Maine's Roku app around 8pm, or check www.portlandballet.org/vicnutathome! Happy Holidays from Portland Ballet!
Woohoo! Did you watch the broadcast of ‘A Victorian Nutcracker’ this morning?! One more chance to see this holiday spectacle: Today, 12/12, at 8pm on WCSH 6, WLBZ 2, and NEWS CENTER Maine’s website, app, and Roku app. Also on Portland Ballet’s website! ***PLEASE NOTE THAT THE BROADCAST MAY START A FEW MINUTES EARLY/LATE DEPENDING ON THE NEWS***... Brought to you in part by Bath Savings Institution, Oakhurst Dairy, and L.L.Bean. #PortlandBallet See more
A mere TWO days till you can enjoy ‘A Victorian Nutcracker’ from home! Filmed at the Westbrook Performing Arts Center and the historic Victoria Mansion (pictured here!), this is an all-ages holiday special you won’t want to miss! Details about the broadcast at www.PortlandBallet.org/vicnutathome Brought to you in part by L.L.Bean, Bath Savings Institution, and Oakhurst Dairy ... Image from Ernesto Galan’s taping. #PortlandBallet See more
Ready for the snow to flutter on screen this Saturday! Tune into WCSH 6, WLBZ 2, or NEWS CENTER Maine’s website, app, or Roku app to see ‘A Victorian Nutcracker’ on December 12th at 9am and 8pm! Brought to you in part by L.L.Bean, Bath Savings Institution, and Oakhurst Dairy ... Image from Ernesto Galan’s taping. #PortlandBallet See more
Nell Shipman, Portland Ballet’s Artistic and Executive Director, was on STRIVE’s podcast yesterday! Have a listen to learn more about our broadcast of ‘A Victorian Nutcracker’ this weekend, and don’t forget to check out this amazing, SoPo-based organization!
Thank you NEWS CENTER Maine for the promo! Four days left till you can tune in to the Land of Sweets and enjoy this #Maine holiday classic! Will you be watching?! Let us know in the comments! ... Brought to you in part by Oakhurst Dairy, L.L.Bean, and Bath Savings Institution #PortlandBallet See more
THIS SATURDAY! We cannot wait to share this magical production with you! https://www.pressherald.com//portland-ballets-nutcracker-/
Please click on the link to read a message from Artistic and Executive Director, Nell Shipman. Your support today means we will be able to continue dancing and connecting with you this season, and for many seasons to come! www.portlandballet.org/donate
A little sneak-peak of what is to come... sections of our upcoming broadcast of ‘A Victorian Nutcracker’ were filmed at the Victoria Mansion, where this tale is based! Following the story of Olive Higgins, her Nutcracker Prince, and the Mouse King, you’ll be able to watch a reimagined-for-the-screen version of this holiday tradition at home this year! Saturday, December 12th... 9:00am and 8:00pm On NEWS CENTER Maine (WCSH 6 & WLBZ 2), the NEWS CENTER Maine app and website, and the NEWS CENTER Maine Roku app We hope you tune in and enjoy the season with us! Image from Ernesto Galan’s filming. #PortlandBallet See more
It’s #GivingTuesday! Your support today means we will be able to continue dancing and connecting with you, this season, and in the future! Donate now at www.portlandballet.org/donate! Image by Lissy Thomas Photography
Spread the word We are delighted to bring our beloved 'Victorian Nutcracker' to your home with these broadcasts on NEWS CENTER Maine! With sets, costumes, and characters inspired by Portland's very own Victoria Mansion, this is a true Maine holiday tale you won't have to miss out on this year! Generously sponsored by Oakhurst Dairy, Bath Savings Institution, and LL Bean.
Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Portland Ballet! Our gratitude has grown even greater this year because of the support and kindness of our incredible community in these challenging times. We look forward to the time when we can meet and gather with you in person again, but until then, we are thankful to be able to connect with you through TV performances, social media, and email and phone. Wishing you and yours a very safe and happy holiday,... The staff and dancers of Portland Ballet
With the weather getting colder and so many holiday traditions already lost this year, we couldn't bear the thought of a December without 'a Victorian Nutcracker'! Portland Ballet is delighted to bring this family-favorite to your home, with a reimagined version of this cherished production airing Saturday, December 12th at 9:00am and 8:00pm on WCSH 6 & WLBZ 2, the NEWS CENTER Maine Roku app, and the NEWS CENTER Maine website and app!
Not only is company member Erica Diesl a beautiful dancer, but she also has been a loyal volunteer at the Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland! This year, she is participating in their virtual Shelter Sleep-in fundraiser with 100% of funds going to the ARLGP Support Erica and the animals by donating to her fundraiser today (her theme is, of course, Muttcracker! #PortlandBallet #supportyourcommunity
Enrolling now for the Winter Session of our Young Dancer Program! 11-week sessions starting November 30th, and offering both in-person (with masks and social distancing) and virtual options! Ages 3-7. Limited spots available learn more and register today at https://www.portlandballet.org/schedule-policies. ... by Sara Parker #PortlandBallet See more
Day 2 of filming ‘A Victorian Nutcracker’ for NEWS CENTER Maine and it’s coming along great! We can’t wait to share this production with you Tune into WCSH or WLBZ on Saturday, December 12th at 9am and 8pm for a little bit of holiday magic... Sponsored in part by Oakhurst Dairy and Bath Savings Institution.
If you haven’t already, please go out and #VOTE today!
Renegade Writers return! Samaa Abdurraqib, Stephanie Cotsirilos, and Kerem Durdag finish their 2020 interarts writers series with cinematographer Chek Wingo -- in a video capturing words, music, humor, and Maine’s outdoor beauty. https://vimeo.com/471012364/52a3ca47a2
In honor of #WorldBalletDay, a ~very~ quick look back at some of Portland Ballet’s shows from the past few years! Let us know what your favorite #PBmemory or performance was! Comment below or tag us in your posts! Clips include: Jack the Ripper (ch. Nell Shipman)... Gallery: Dancers take Over (ch. Kaitlyn Hayes) Classical Tribute A Victorian Nutcracker (video by Chris Ogden) Gallery: Composing Choreography (ch. Jennifer Jones & Adam Miller, video by Chris Ogden) Tales by Poe (ch. Nell Shipman, video by Chris Ogden) See more
Happy Monday! Ready to dance into another week More details about our Victorian Nutcracker broadcast on NEWS CENTER Maine this December coming soon! by Elizabeth Thomas #PortlandBallet
Are you a teen or adult looking to get back into the studios? Or maybe ready to try your first ever ballet class? Come dance with us!!! Sign up online and read more about our COVID- and studio policies at www.portlandballet.org/openclasses ! by Elizabeth Thomas
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Please see below an event by long-time Portland Ballet friend Stephanie Cotsirilos. Exciting news -- Portland Ballet hosts Renegade Writers’ debut online video, October 29! Samaa Abdurraqib, Stephanie Cotsirilos, Kerem Durdag, and guest artists present words, music, and an outburst of Greek dancing -- all captured on video by Chek Wingo, cinematographer and editor of New England Documentary Emmy nominee The Penobscot: Ancestral River, Contested Territory. Prepare for memories of home, legacy, loss, laughter, and the rise of the spirit despite oppression -- as well as a few tears among friends. Register for your free ticket at Eventbrite which will point you to the show: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/renegade-writers-return-in-onl
We are delighted to announce that a reimagined version of ‘A Victorian Nutcracker’ will be broadcast on NEWS CENTER Maine this December! In lieu of theater performances, you can enjoy this cherished family-favorite on TV this holiday season Dates and times to be announced soon!
Thank you to everyone who joined us these past two Saturdays for 'Four Seasons' It meant so much to dance again, and we are so grateful to our wonderful community for coming out to Thompson's Point and supporting us during these times! https://www.pressherald.com//outdoor-performance-by-portl/
Ticket sales for Four Seasons end TODAY (9/25) at 5:30pm! Rush over to www.portlandballet.org for your last chance to see this live, outdoor performance at Thompson's Point! by Jennifer Jones
Did you see we added a third performance of ‘Four Seasons’ this Saturday (9/26) at 5:30pm? Your absolute final chance to see this LIVE outdoor show this fall don’t miss it! Tickets and information at www.portlandballet.org/2020-2021 ... by Jennifer Jones See more
Due to popular demand, we are ADDING another performance this Saturday, September 26th at 5:30pm Don't wait purchase your tickets now at www.portlandballet.org
UPDATE: The performance this Saturday, September 26th is now also sold-out! We are so excited to be dancing in front of our wonderful community again by Jennifer Jones
We had so much fun performing ‘Four Seasons’ at Thompson's Point today Our first time back in front of a live audience since March! Thank you to everyone who came out and joined us Only limited tickets remain for the show next Saturday don’t miss out and visit www.portlandballet.org/2020-2021 soon! #livearts
Woohoo Our first show of Four Seasons is officially sold out! Make sure to get your tickets for the second performance: Saturday, September 26th at 3:30pm! Tickets at www.portlandballet.org/2020-2021 we hope to see you there! ... by Elizabeth Thomas
Have you spotted Artistic Director Nell Shipman in the September issue of Maine Women Magazine yet?!
Try an Adult/Teen class for free next week Online registration REQUIRED and please read through the COVID-policies! Tue, Sep 15 at 6:30pm Intermediate w/ Larry Lee Van Horne Wed, Sep 16 at 6:15pm True Beginner w/ Grace Koury Fri, Sep 18 at 9am Intermediate Flow w/ Larry Lee Van Horne... Move freely in the studio again after all those months at home, or give a new hobby a try! Register at https://www.portlandballet.org/teenadult
Proud to have Artistic Director Nell Shipman featured in the Style-section of the September issue of Maine Women Magazine! http://mainewomenmagazine.com/maine-style-on-point-with-po/
Just a little over a week away... We’re so excited to be performing again! Join us outside at beautiful Thompson's Point for the Four Seasons bring your own chair for this socially distanced show! September 19th and 26th at 3:30pm (read more at portlandballet.org/2020-2021). We hope to see you there! by Elizabeth Thomas
We hope you had a good Labor Day weekend! Not only do our school classes start up again today, but our 'regular schedule' for Teen/Adult Classes is back! Start moving again and come try a class New COVID-policies in place including signing up in advance through our website. Read more and save your spot at https://www.portlandballet.org/teenadult . Had a class card pre-pandemic? Contact us at 207.772.9671 to get your credits converted to our online system!
Portland Ballet is thrilled to announce a socially-distant, LIVE production this September! Artistic Director Nell Shipman has taken on the challenge of creating a ballet inspired by the limitations and possibilities of physical distancing: the Four Seasons All state- and CDC-guidelines will be in place Read more and get your tickets now at https://www.portlandballet.org/2020-2021 !
Different kind of Faculty Meeting this year We’re looking forward to seeing students again next week, both virtually and in-studio!
Grateful to be spending another week in the studios with our company members! We’ve missed the music, the dancing, and each other, and can’t wait to share our work with our awesome #PortlandMaine community again!
.... aaaand we’re back! Company dancers returned to work on Monday, slowly getting ready to present some new projects. Morning classes are physically distant and held in multiple studios to keep class sizes small. We’ve implemented various ‘layers’ of precautions to keep everyone safe, including new cleaning, screening, and ventilation procedures. Andfor nowwe are only rehearsing with one person at a time. But we’re so excited to just be dancing again! Stay tuned: Details for our fall season are coming soon!!! #PortlandBallet
Just a few weeks till our Fall Trimester starts! Only limited spots left due to our new COVID-policies and smaller class sizes make sure to sign up soon! Full procedure listed in our handbook and virtual classes available too >>> www.portlandballet.org/psb by Sara Parker #PortlandBallet
Our goal at Portland Ballet is to create a healthy, fun, and SAFE environment for all students to learn the art of ballet! Learn about our new precautions and COVID policies through our handbook (www.portlandballet.org/schedule-policies). Offering both in-person and virtual options! ... by Sara Parker #PortlandBallet See more
Smaller class sizes ‘Boxes’ taped on studio floors to maintain proper physical distancing Increased cleaning and disinfecting in between all classes Staggered entrance and exit times to prevent congestion in the hallways and allow time for cleaning Increased ventilation in the studios and sanitation stations in each room... COVID questions upon entering the building These are just a FEW of the many precautions we’re taking to start the new school year off in a fun and safe way! All procedures put in place with assistance from a healthcare specialist (and former Portland School of Ballet parent!) who is providing expert advisement to businesses, healthcare workers, and the community during these times. Virtual classes also available for those wishing to take class from home. Read about all the policies and school information at www.portlandballet.org/schedule-policies! by Sara Parker #PortlandBallet See more
Come skip, stretch, and march with us! Registration for the Young Dancer Program (ages 3-7) is now open find our new handbook with COVID-policies and the schedule at www.portlandballet.org/schedule-policies! by Sara Parker #PortlandBallet
We know you've been waiting... TEEN/ADULT CLASSES ARE BACK next week! Beginner Class Tuesday, 5:30-7:00pm Intermediate Class Thursday, 5:30-7:00pm... ***Online Registration is required*** Visit https://www.portlandballet.org/teenadult to sign up and read about our new COVID policies and procedures! by Mark Peterson of Peterson Photographics #PortlandBallet
We are so excited to announce Portland School of Ballet’s 2020/2021 school year! Given the pandemic and continuous updates on regulations, we have made some changes to our schedules and regulations to keep everyone safe and healthy find our handbook at www.portlandballet.org/schedule-policies ! We can't wait to dance with you again in September! by Sara Parker #PortlandBallet
Congratulations to all of the amazing students who participated in the #PBSI2020! This year’s Intensive was definitely different and included staggered hours, increased cleaning, smaller groups, COVID-questions upon entering, and a lot of physical distancing and virus-spread protection. And that all after months of staying (and training) at home! Nonetheless, our young dancers showed up everyday with joy and passion, and worked incredibly hard. Thank you all for be...ing part of the program! Summer courses continue over the next couple of weeks, but stay tuned- Announcements and schedules for the 2020/2021 school year are coming August 1st! (Pictured is Group C, showing some love for their level) #PortlandBallet #SummerinMaine See more
Already nearing the end of Week 2 of the #PBSI2020... We’re so grateful that we can be in the studio together again and we’re so enjoying these dancers’ hard work and passion. Can’t wait for Week 3!
What an incredible Week 1 of the #PBSI2020! Though the groups are small and physically distant (and policies are plentiful), our students have been great with our new procedures and are working so hard! Some of the offerings this week included Jazz and Pantomime for our youngest students; Pointe, Character and Conditioning for the older levels; and Ballet, Modern, and Pilates for all! We are also working on a special video project, instead of an in-studio performance this year. We can’t wait for 2 more awesome weeks!
Reflecting on the first wonderful day of our Summer Intensive... With a whole bunch of new procedures and policies, but also joy and excitement, we kicked off the #PBSI2020 today! Thank you to our staff, faculty, parents, and students for working hard and being diligent, to make sure we all stay safe and healthy. Here’s to a great three weeks!
Today has been a learning experience for us, and we hope for you too. There are countless incredible BIPOC dancers, directors, and companies out there, making amazing art and using their platforms the listing in this image is not by any means complete! We encourage you to follow them, and keep checking the #JuneteenthDanceBreak hashtag, to read and see more of the many brilliant black dancers and their achievements, beauty, and talents. We know we will. Seeing both the b...allet community and our local #PortlandME community honor and celebrate Juneteenth today was inspirational, and as we move forward, we will keep working to make this art form we love more inclusive. Thank you to Theresa Ruth Howard from ‘Memoirs of Blacks in Ballet’ for leading #JuneteenthDanceBreak, and for continuing to educate, encourage, and inspire the dance world! See more
Today is Juneteenth, and PB is joining the global dance community in celebrating Black creativity and power, and sharing dance legacies. #JuneteenthDanceBreak (Left) Mary Hinkson, born 1925 in Philadelphia, studied dance while attending the University of Wisconsin. She received both her B.S. and her M.S. in physical education. Following graduation, Hinkson moved to New York and was one of the first black dancers who joined the Martha Graham Dance Company. There, Graham ...created many parts for her. After performing many featured roles, Hinkson had a long career as a dance instructor at the Graham School, Julliard, and at the High School of Performing Arts. She also taught contemporary techniques to world renowned companies, such as the Joffrey Ballet, Royal Danish, Dance Theater of Harlem, and Stuttgart Ballet. (Right) Joe Nash (1919-2005) and Pearl Primus (1919-1994). Nash was a prominent historian of African American dance history A self-taught dancer, he grew up during the Harlem Renaissance and was in military service during World War 2. When he returned from the War, Nash began studying dance literature and performing on Broadway. He also taught and lectured in Philadelphia and New York, and was widely considered a top expert on the role that African-American dancers played in the development of modern dance. Primus was a dancer, choreographer, anthropologist, and a teacher. Born in Trinidad and raised in New York, she received her degree from Hunter College before making her dance debut in 1943. Primus founded her own company three years later, and was praised for her dramatic-yet-graceful movement. Her works were often inspired by black writers or racial issues. She received a grant to study dance in Africa, and continued her research in the Caribbean and southern US. In 1991, Primus was honored with the National Medal of Arts. These are just 3 of the COUNTLESS of black artists who made significant contributions to the dance scene in the past century, and whose legacies live on today. #Juneteenth #blackartists #balletrelevesforblacklives See more
Today is Juneteenth, and PB is joining the global dance community in celebrating Black creativity, power, and sharing dance legacies. (Left) Clarence ‘Buddy’ Bradley grew up in Harrisburg, PA in 1908 He was a primarily self-taught dancer who performed, coached, and created routines for Broadway actors and dancers in NYC in the late 1920s and early 1930s. Bradley then left New York for London, where he staged major musical productions and films. He choreographed with ballet... stars like George Balanchine and Frederick Ashton, and taught famous ballerinas, including Alicia Markova. Bradley became the first black dancer to run a British all-white company and was considered a best kept secret in dance choreography. (Top right) Sylvester Campbell was born in Oklahoma in 1938. He trained at the School of American Ballet, the schools of the Royal Ballet and Ballet Rambert in London. In 1960, Campbell started at the Netherlands Ballet (now Dutch National), where he became a soloist. He later danced as a guest artist with the Deutsche Oper in Berlin, with Maurice Béjart in Paris, and as a soloist with the Royal Winnipeg Ballet. After his performing career, Campbell returned to the US and ran the dance department of the Baltimore School of Arts for 15 years. (Great interview with Campbell in an old ‘Ballet Review’ can be found on our website’s Resources-page). (Bottom right) Syvilla Fort (born in 1917) began her own training at a young age, and started giving lessons to neighborhood children at the age of nine. She studied at the Cornish School of Allied Arts, and was introduced to Katherine Dunham, who offered Fort a spot in her company. After Fort’s performing career ended in the mid-1940s following a bad knee injury, she was appointed as chief administrator and instructor at the Katherine Dunham School of Dance. When the school closed in 1954, Fort and her husband opened their own studio in New York and Fort developed the ‘Afro-Modern technique’. She become a prominent teacher, shaping dancers and actors such as James Earl Jones, James Dean, José Limon, and Jane Fonda. (These are just 3 of the COUNTLESS of black artists who made significant contributions to the dance scene in the past century, and whose legacies live on today. This post is part of PB’s participation in #JuneteenthDanceBreak < check the hashtag or our wall for more stories and images today)
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