Ballet San Antonio Academy is now registering for fall classes.  New classes this year include Dance Team Jazz and Zumba.

Dance Team Jazz is catered to students in Middle School and High School who aspire to participate in Pep Squad, Drill Team, or Dance Team at the High School Level.  This class will begin in October, and will be held on Wednesdays from 6:15pm - 7:30pm.

Zumba is a Latin dance fitness class catered to adults.  This class will be held on Tuesdays from 6:30pm - 7:30pm starting September 7.  There is no registration fee for Zumba, and the cost is $10 per class or $8 per class if you purchase a class card of 10 or more.

Ballet San Antonio and The San Antonio Symphony present The Nutcracker

CHILDREN’S AUDITIONS

Children between the ages of 7 and 16, with at least 2 years of ballet training and who are currently enrolled in ballet classes may audition for children’s roles.

Performances will be at the Majestic Theater, November 26-28 and December 3-5, 2010.
Children MUST be able to attend all scheduled rehearsals, as well as all performances.  Rehearsals will be scheduled on Saturdays and/or Sunday afternoons, beginning September 18 from 12:30-5:00pm.  Children MUST be available for theater rehearsals and performances November 23-28, and December 1-5, 2010.  No rehearsal on Thanksgiving Day.

Auditions will be held on
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2010 at

Ballet San Antonio Academy
903 Proton (behind Macaroni Grill off 1604)
For more information please call 210-404-9641.

12:30 PM- 2:00 PM
Auditions for Act 1 Party Girls.  Height requirement of 5’ to 5’6”.  Dancers must be at an intermediate level with at least 2 years of pointe work.  Those auditioning for party girls are encouraged to stay for the entire children’s audition as they may be chosen for other parts.

2:00 PM- 4:00 PM
Children ages 7 - 14 with at least two years of classical ballet training and who are currently enrolled in ballet class may audition for angels, party boys, soldiers, mice, and pages.

4:00 PM- 5:00 PM
Gymnast audition for Mother Ginger.

The San Antonio Express-News preview Coppelia, and highlight Father Steven Gamez’s role.  Click here to read the story.

Jasmina Wellinghoff, critic for the San Antonio Express-News, reviews Coppelia.  Click here to read the story.

Ballet San Antonio

BSA dancers visited children at the Laredo Medical Center on December 10 as part of the company’s expanded outreach efforts.  See more here

BSA’s 25th Anniversary is featured in SA City Pages

Jasmina Wellinghoff, critic for the San Antonio Express-News, reviews Off Center.  Click here to read the story.

The review of Ballet San Antonio’s Off Center can be found here. 

Ballet San Antonio Academy is currently enrolling students for the Fall Semester. Classes are offered in ballet, jazz, modern and hip-hop. Call (210) 404-2722 for more information.

Jasmina Wellinghoff of the San Antonio Express-News reviews The Nutcracker.  Click to read the full story.

The City of San Antonio’s Office of Cultural Affairs has named BSA dancer Sarah Aujon “Artist of the Month” for December 2008.

The complete story can be found here: http://www.sahearts.com/CreativeIndustry/ArtistoftheMonth/tabid/126/Default.aspx

Thank you to everyone who donated, attended, and sponsored Ballet San Antonio’s fundraiser.  The event was a success, and we are so grateful to have the support of the San Antonio community!

The Ballet San Antonio First Annual Fundraiser was held on Saturday, November 1, 2008.  Guests were treated to an elegant evening filled with beautiful decor, delicious food, and, of course, the wonderful dancers of Ballet San Antonio.  BSA would like to extend special thanks to the event co-chairs, Sylvia Hampsten and Yazmeen Fernandez, and to Steve and Janet Huffman, the hosts of the fundraiser.

Board President, Steve Huffman

Fundraiser guests, Sharon and Hunter Waite

Fundraiser guest Louella Quezergue with BSA dancer Mia Whitehead

Board Vice-President, Paul Vance and Artistic Director, Mayra Worthen

More photos from the event are available at Magnificat Photography

Ballet San Antonio today announced a partnership with Target® in recognition of its efforts in improving the lives of San Antonio children through Learning That Moves You, BSA’s educational outreach program.

This grant is part of ongoing efforts by Target to strengthen families and communities throughout the country. Since opening its doors, Target has given 5 percent of its income to organizations that support education, the arts, social services and volunteerism. Today that translates to more than $3 million every week.

“At Target, our local grants are making a difference in the communities we serve,” said Laysha Ward, vice president, community relations, Target. “We’re proud to partner with Ballet San Antonio as part of our ongoing commitment to give back to the communities where our guests and team members live and work.”

In the 2007-2008 season, Learning That Moves You reached over 2,500 San Antonio youth.

To find out more about bringing Learning That Moves You to your child’s school, please call the BSA office at (210) 404-9641.

Ballet San Antonio is a non-profit 501 (C)(3) corporation Tax #742371103.

To see our yearly non-profit statement visit guidestar.org