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Philadelphia Ballet School & Dance School - Broad Street, 2nd floor Philadelphia, Pa 19145
1802 South Broad Street
2nd Floor
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19145
The Philadelphia Ballet School is located on Broad Street, 2nd floor in Center City Philadelphia.
PHONE: view phone215-454-2858
WEBSITE: http://www.philadelphiaballetschool.com/
E-MAIL: philadelphiaballetschool@gmail.com
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» Ballet School (21)We are excited to announce the opening of Philadelphia Ballet School, located at 1802 S Broad Street in Philadelphia. It is our mission to provide quality classical ballet training for those looking to pursue a career in dance as well as the avid recreational dancer. From an intimate, hands-on approach, students will gain an in depth understanding of ballet technique and a greater appreciation of the art form. At the same time, they will have the opportunity to train in other forms of dance for a comprehensive movement education.
Through repetition, explanation, and critical thinking, partnered with each individual’s dedication, students will have the tools they need to progress to the next level and discipline that will last indefinitely.
Christopher Fleming, Artistic Director
Samantha Barczak, Co-Artistic Director
Jane Koorts, Co-Artistic Director
As a member of the New York City Ballet, Mr. Fleming danced solo and principal roles in works by George Balanchine, Jerome Robbins and Peter Martins. He also headed a group of soloists and principals from the New York City Ballet, which toured Europe and performed his choreography as well as that of George Balanchine. With Mr. Balanchine's encouragement he embarked on a career as a choreographer and received a fellowship from the National Choreographic Institute.
Mr. Fleming served as the Artistic Director of the Compania Colombiana de Ballet at the Teatro Colon in Bogota, Colombia from 1985 to 1990. He was named Artistic Director of Bay Ballet Theatre in Tampa, Florida in 1993. In the mid 2000's, Mr. Fleming was Co-Director of Contrast Dance Theatre based in New York City. He has served as Assistant Director and Resident Choreographer for The Rock School for Dance Education, formerly of the Pennsylvania Ballet, for nearly ten years. His personal student roster has yielded professionals in nearly every division of the field, including some of the most prestigious companies in the United States. He has and continues to guest teach at countless schools and companies across the country and globe. Mr. Fleming has enjoyed and is currently undertaking a freelancing choreographic and teaching career.
He has choreographed a broad variety of works appearing in the repertoire of a number of different companies. Included are traditional full-length works, repertoire, and everything in between. Works seen throughout the country and internationally include The Who's Tommy, pas de deux Opus Three, The Myth and Madness of Edgar Allan Poe, Janis & Joe, Cafe Music, Gaspar, Play Ball!, and also several different instillations of The Nutcracker, Romeo and Juliet, just to name a few. Musical works include Honky Tonk Angels, the Garth Brooks musical, an international tour of K2, and Candide!, among others. Other works of considerable note include that celebrating the life and work of Anton Dvorak in the Czech Republic, The Awakening Ballet in collaboration with renowned artist Jean-Claude Gaugy, NBC television special Degas and the Dance, operatic works, feature coach and highest rated episode of MTV's MADE in 2005, along with countless medals of accomplishment by students performing works of his in such acclaimed competitions as Youth America Grand Prix, Grand Prix du Cirque, Moscow Competition, and New York International Ballet Competition
Ms. Koorts began her dance training in Macon, GA, under Alice Strawn Sheridan and Jean E. Weaver. She continued her training at University of Utah and London Studio Centre in England. There she studied with Principal dancers from The Royal Ballet and English National Ballet, and earned her BA Honours in Classical Ballet. Ms. Koorts toured throughout England and Wales with Margaret Barbieri's Images of Dance company, and also had the opportunity to perform at Her Majesty’s Theatre, London, in a Gala honoring Maria Bjornson.
Ms. Koorts has also performed with Columbia City Ballet and Ballet Savannah and helped to found Contemporary Ballet Theatre. As a member of Rebecca Davis Dance Company, Jane performed in Van Gogh, Darfur and Braving the New World. She earned her certification in Sports Massage Therapy in 2005 and is currently a teacher and Principal dancer at International Ballet Classique in Media, PA. Ms. Koorts is an experienced instructor in ballet, pointe and jazz, as well as dynamic flow yoga and body conditioning.
Ms. Barczak, an upstate New York native, received the majority of her dance training at Myers Ballet School, American Ballet Theatre, The Rock School and New York State Summer School for the Arts. She has performed with various companies in the United States such as Dayton Ballet, Northeast Ballet and The Pennsylvania Ballet. Under the direction of Christopher Fleming she has performed principle roles with Contrast Dance Theatre, Long Island Ballet Theatre and Circus Nexus. This past season she was a Principle Dancer and Outreach Coordinator for the Rebecca Davis Dance Company. As well, she has served as Ballet Mistress, staging Mr. Fleming’s ballet in the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico. Samantha has guest and privately taught, as well as coached students at various schools throughout her professional career.
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