Memorial Day Weekend - we will be CLOSED!

Just a reminder that Ballet Petite will be CLOSED for Memorial Day Weekend - Saturday, May 26th through Monday, May 28th! Have a wonderful holiday!

First Position

Have you seen the new docu-drama highlighting the young dancers who compete at the Youth America Grand Prix? Hopefully, we will be seeing it soon, but I've heard some great things about it already! It's playing at the Bethesda Row Cinema. And check out some more articles here and here.

Ballet Bloopers

Hello Dancers! I know sometimes we get caught up in being absolutely perfect on stage - ballet is a dance of precision and perfection that we can get too critical of ourselves. Its ok to make a mistake, we are only human after all! Here is a video of some ballet bloopers that happened on stage - watch as the performers keep on going even when they trip up!

May Madness!

Hello Dancers!

We have so much coming up this month and in June that I decided a special post about all our events would be best. Here are the exciting activities coming up at Ballet Petite:

May 12th: Ballet Performance Company Charity Performance will be held at Glen Echo Park. Showtime is 10:30 am and all proceeds benefit the National Children's Medical Center.

May 12th - 18th is Spring Observation Week! Parents and grandparents are invited into class so bring your cameras!

May 19th: Come visit Ballet Petite at McLean Day! We will have giveaways and a special visitor! http://mcleancenter.org/special-events/mcleanday.asp

May 19th & 20th: our Musical Theatre Performance Company will be presenting Aladdin Kids and Into the Woods Jr at the JCC in Rockville! Call 301-229-6882 for tickets.

May 26th - 28th all Ballet Petite offices will be CLOSED and there will be no class for Memorial Day!

June 7th - 10th our Youth Performing Arts classes will be presenting their spring recitals! Check your tickets for the exact day/time of your recital.

June 25th: Summer Camps Begin!

Whew! There is a lot but we are excited about it! Also - don't forget that the Fall 2012 schedule is online and ready for registration! Sign up as a VIP for the full year and receive a 10% discount plus discounts in the boutique, Petite Parties, and a secure spot in your class for the year with unlimited class changes!

Happy Dancing!

Meet Miss Mallory!

Miss Mallory recently joined Ballet Petite. She hails from Sweet Briar College and has been dancing for many many years! I wanted to get to know her a little better, as she will be teaching Saturday classes in Bethesda this Spring and camps this summer!

When did you start dancing? And when did you know that you wanted to dance for the rest of your life?
I started dancing when I was 7 years old.  There were only two dance studios in the area of my small town and they offered pretty basic classes and so tap and jazz were my first dance classes.  [Not sure why I did not choose to take ballet first, but I think at that age I just liked the look of the dance styles that appeared to be upbeat and "sassy"]   And to answer the second part...I guess I figured out that I wanted to dance forever after I kept trying all kinds of new things.  I was the kid that always had to be doing something different.  I tried gymnastics, horseback riding, karate, softball, and of course dancing.  Dance is what I always came back to, and was always something fun and natural to me.

What is your favorite genre of dance?
Favorite genre..That's tough.. They each have their own beautiful qualities.. probably Jazz and Modern..but I love Ballet too.. :)  

What was your favorite role and/or piece that you danced in? 
Most of the roles that I have danced in were student works and choreography, so nothing like the Nutcracker or Swan Lake... So I might have to get back to you on this one......


What is your favorite thing to do when you're not dancing? 
I love sweets and so I love to bake.... I also like to discover new places and travel. 

And of course, a question we ask all Ballet Petite teachers, what is your favorite color and your favorite candy?
Favorite colors: Coral and Turquoise. Candy- M&Ms or chocolate truffles!! 

Pointe Shoe Documentary

Hello Dancers! Ever wonder how your magnificent pointe shoes are made? The process is actually quite fascinating - the shoes are a work of art themselves! You can read the article here: link. And watch the video below!