Join us for auditions and dance with us!The Alabama Youth Ballet Company is a 501(C)3 non-profit corporation and is presently the performing wing of The Stevan Grebel Center for Dance. It offers students the opportunity to train and perform with directors Stevan and Deborah Grebel through high-quality classes and featuring classical and contemporary ballet performances in a pre-professional setting. It has grown out of a desire and a vision to contribute and promote dance education through performances and community outreach in the Jefferson/Shelby County area as well as throughout the state of Alabama. The AYBC is dedicated to providing local dancers the opportunity to develop their talents in a professional and theatrical setting; working with dancers from around the world, and build an appreciation of ballet arts through workshops and performances.
Official company auditions are held twice per year, in May and August, as well as by invitation and class evaluation. Placement auditions are for dancers ages 8 and up for the junior and senior level companies. Membership is renewed annually through auditions for placement. Placement is first by age, and then by ability.
Official company auditions are held twice per year, in May and August, as well as by invitation and class evaluation. Placement auditions are for dancers ages 8 and up for the junior and senior level companies. Membership is renewed annually through auditions for placement. Placement is first by age, and then by ability.
Membership includes, but not limited to, 5+ ballet classes per week, one contemporary, lyrical, two variation classes per week, men's classes, pointe classes, rehearsals, performing and competing opportunities in the Youth America Grand Prix or International Ballet Competition and free summer camps at Grebel Dance.
Youth Ballet involvement requires a high degree of commitment and time spent in classes, rehearsals, stage preparation; as well as the ability to follow directions, along with self-discipline. The Alabama Youth Ballet is non-discriminating and offers young dance students the ability to grow and learn in a positive, self-fulfilling, and disciplined atmosphere that will enhance their self-esteem and build their knowledge of the world of professional dance - in the classroom and on the stage. Students will also
study with guest teachers and perform with quest artists and choreographers.
Youth Ballet involvement requires a high degree of commitment and time spent in classes, rehearsals, stage preparation; as well as the ability to follow directions, along with self-discipline. The Alabama Youth Ballet is non-discriminating and offers young dance students the ability to grow and learn in a positive, self-fulfilling, and disciplined atmosphere that will enhance their self-esteem and build their knowledge of the world of professional dance - in the classroom and on the stage. Students will also
study with guest teachers and perform with quest artists and choreographers.
Interested students should arrive 15 minutes prior to auditions to register. Our photographer will take company pictures and headshots later. The audition fee is $20. Black leotard, pink tights, and pointe shoes (if on pointe already) are required for auditions. Black tights and white shirt for men
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