Director Iain Webb Announces The Sarasota Ballet 2012-2013 Season

Mon, 12 Mar 2012 20:36:16 +0100

Among the many highlights are:

Two full-length ballets, a world premiere of a new production of The Nutcracker where you see Clara run away with the circus, and Sir FRead More...

The Sarasota Ballet Invited to Perform in Ballet Across America, June 2013 at D.C.'s Kennedy Center

Fri, 09 Mar 2012 14:00:20 +0100

The Sarasota Ballet Returns to the Kennedy Center in June 2013

Dancers, Fans and Director Iain Webb are thrilled.

At a gathering to reveal highlights of The Sarasota Ballet’s 2012-2013 season, director Iain Webb proudly announced The SarRead More...

The Sarasotsa Ballet Unveils Plans for New Nutcracker Production

Fri, 02 Mar 2012 14:37:38 +0100

The Nutcracker –world premiere performances of Sarasota’s own Nutcracker

Choreographer Matthew Hart and Set Designer Peter Docherty Research Sarasota Circus History to Develop a new Circus Themed Production of The Nutcracker.

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Feb 24 AFTER PARTY for Knight of the Royal Ballet

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 15:43:58 +0100

You're Invited!!

to the Friday Evening After-Party Following the SOLD OUT Performance of

A Knight of The British Ballet

Valses Nobles et Sentimentales, Monotones I & II, Facade

choreography by Sir Frederick Ashton

The Sarasota Ballet has an EXCLUSIVE after-party where patrons have the opportunity to meet and greet our dancers and share conversations over hRead More...

Call for Dancers - National Auditions in NYC and Sarasota

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 00:00:08 +0100

Director Iain Webb – looking for male and female dancers for the 2012-2013 Season.

Auditions will be held :

NYC at Juilliard on 18 March 2012

Sarasota, Florida on 1 April 2012

Registration starts promptly at 2:00pm.

A Knight of the British Ballet - Sir Frederick Ashton

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 21:47:11 +0100

During the tenure of director Iain Webb, The Sarasota Ballet has gained an international reputation for the quality and frequency of performances by the great British choreographer, Sir Frederick Ashton who also served as artistic director of The Royal Ballet from 1963 until his retirement in 1970. Webb’s passion for the balRead More...

Nov 02 2010 Anatomy of an Artist interview with Margaret Barbieri

Fri, 30 Sep 2011 15:41:19 +0100

During the month of October, local radio show host, psychotherapist and author Lynne Bernfield interviewed several members of the Sarasota Ballet for her "Anatomy of an Artist" series.

Please click here to listen to Lynne's interview with Margaret Barbieri, rehearsal director and repetiteur with the Sarasota Ballet. Margaret describes her journey toward destiny – a life of ballet.

Hear more fascinating interviews at thelynneshow.com.

Director Iain Webb Signs Six-Year Contract with The Sarasota Ballet

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 11:49:31 +0100

Hillary Steele, Chair of The Sarasota Ballet Board of Directors, announced today that Iain Webb will be remaining with the company at least through the 2016-2017 season. Director Iain Webb, who has just completed his highly successful fourth season, was offered a contract extending his leadership of the Sarasota Ballet for six more years.

“We could not be more pleased with the tremendous growth our Sarasota Ballet has experienced since Iain arrived,” says Steele. &ldRead More...

Sarasota Ballet School Partners with The Studio Dance Company in Clearwater

Mon, 20 Jun 2011 11:48:10 +0100

The Sarasota Ballet School is proud to announce its performance of “The Enchanted Castle,” a full length ballet telling the story of Beauty and the Beast, on Sunday, May 15th at 2:00 pm at the Historic Asolo Theatre [5401 Bay Shore Road Sarasota].

Students from all levels of the Sarasota Ballet School, ages ranging from 3-18 years old, will participate in this production. The variety of characters and costuming will deliver an exciting Read More...

Sarasota Ballet School Summer Options

Wed, 04 May 2011 11:47:31 +0100

Summer is almost here and The Sarasota Ballet School is offering a wide variety of high quality summer options for the very young beginners up to pre-professionals.

Ballet Mini Camps are a perfect answer to the enthusiastic energy of your 4-8 year old. This is a great time for them to try ballet and discover the joy of movement, music and arts & crafts. Mini Intensives for students ages 9 and older take them a step further, and are great for students Read More...

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