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ARCHIVED NEWS FROM 2018|2020 (Page 1 of 2)
JUNE 11, 2019
A MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR
Dear Patrons, Students, Families, Friends and Donors,
This past week-end’s performance was incredible. I am so very proud of each of my students for their hard work and dedication. Friday night showed them at their very best.
It takes a lot to produce a show of this size. I would like to thank those for their help before, during and after the performance.
First, let me thank my staff Liana Damiano, Amy Fernandez, Liz Friedman, Idael German, Melody Kline, Karen Manucy. Olivier Pardina, Risselle Alexandra Portuondo, Martha Satinoff and Emily Schubert. They are with me 100% of the time, their daily support is crucial not only to the education of my students but to performances, as well.
Thank you to Palm Beach Gardens High School, Cynthia McDade and Andre Coore. Thank you to Tyler Shaw for the lighting design. Thank you to Liana Damiano and Michael Keavy for the precious help with sound.
Thank you to all the volunteers and others who’s enerous help and hard work went beyond the call of duty including Cristina Ciolacu, Tangi Colombel, Erika DeOreo, Robyn Begley, Jessie Betancourt, Joseph J.
Bucheck III, Francelia Esther, Jodi Flanigan, Agnes Frank, Angela Gutierrez, Levonda Harris, Nicole Joslin,Christi Keavy, Michael Keavy, Riley Kimmerling, Roxy King-Currann, Krystle Little, Julie Luxton, Steve Luxton, Jeanette Medina, Monica Mery, Lindsay Moretti, Angie Moye, Denise Negron-Cruz, Suzanne Rothman, Emily Schubert and Ashley Walker.
Thank you to JoAnna Hoke and William Linn for the exquisite hand made costumes.
A huge thank you to Karen Manucy. I do not know what it would be like doing any project, event or performance without her extra time, organizational skills and complete devotion to Paris Ballet and Dance.
As promised, and as part of Paris Ballet’s upcoming Ten Year Anniversary, I made a huge announcement at the end of the performance. I am so excited to be bringing Paris Ballet to Dreyfoos Hall - the main stage – at the Kravis Center with a great Mixed Bill to include “Cinderella.” The performance will feature stars from American Ballet Theatre. We will be performing two days as a regular show offered to the general public, and as a part of the Kravis Center’s Educational Department’s S.T.A.R, Series when they bring in over 2,000 school children.
Our summer classes begin on June 17th with our very own Summer Intensive from July 29th through August 9th, 2019. Please check our website for complete information.
Pre-Register now for the 2019\2020 Season. Open Registration begins on July 20, 2019 for new students. It is best to register early!
Again thank you for this past performance, and for this past dance season.
Talent, dedication, hard work and commitment deserve great training so let us all keep making a difference! Remember, I want them to have it all!
Sincerely,
Jean-Hugues Feray
Founder and Director
Paris Ballet and Dance, and Paris Ballet Conservatory
JUNE 7, 2019
SPRING PERFORMANCE - OPENS TONIGHT!
Do not miss the end-of the-year Spring Performance. It is a fabulous mixed bill featuring The Sleeping Beauty Suite. Tickets may be purchase at the door starting one hour before the 7:30 curtain!
JUNE 6 2019
SPRING PERFORMANCE - TOMORROW
The sets are hung. The props and costumes are loaded into the theatre. Tech rehearsal is tonight with a dress rehearsal tomorrow morning.
The performance featuring The Sleeping Beauty Suite is at 7:30 tomorrow evening at Palm Beach Gardens High School Theatre in Palm Beach Gardens.
JUNE 1, 2019
FUNDRAISER AT LYNORA'S
Today's Fundraiser at Lynora's in Jupiter was a huge success! Thank you to everyone who attended while
eating incredible Italian food! Thank you to Lynora's for hosting such a great event!
MAY 16, 2017
FUNDRAISER ON JUNE 1, 2019
On June 1, 2019, Lynora's in Restaurant is hosting Plie for Pizza, a huge Brunch fundraiser at their Jupiter
location for Paris Ballet Conservatory. 10% of ALL proceeds of all food items will be donated - so eat up!
It is always important to remember that monies raised for the Conservatory benefit ALL students who attend classes at Paris Ballet and Dance!
OTHER IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES
NOW: Registration for Summer Classes
Performance at the Gardens Mall CANCELLED
June 7, 2019:Spring Performance featuring The
Sleeping Beauty Suite
MAY 12, 2019
HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY
APRIL 27, 2019
GREAT OPEN HOUSE
Last night's Open House was a great success. It was lots of fun socializing with parents students and new people! All the dancers did a great job during the studio performances! Thank you for coming!
APRIL 19, 2016
ANNUAL OPEN HOUSE - APRIL 26
Paris Ballet and Dance's Annual Open House is this Friday, April 26. This is one of the most favorite events
of the year, It is from 6:00 Pm to 9:00 Pm and bring a friend!
APRIL 17, 2019
YAGP COMPETITION IS OVER
The 20th Youth American Grand Prix is over. Not only did Paris Ballet and Dance, and Paris Ballet Conservatory bring three Finalists, they also presented Director Jean- Hugues Feray’s Peer Gynt! All of the beautiful dancers had a wonderful experience. They not only performed extremely well during the competition but took very advanced master classes with worlds renowned teachers. Throughout the weekend they were seen by directors of major international companies and schools. Some have even been offered scholarships to a few of these schools for the Summer!
All the dancers had the opportunity to make new friends from around the world. Mr. Feray with his students
|and their families, also had a chance to explore and truly experience New York.
Only the best of the best – from around the world – make it to the Finals. Paris Ballet and Dance, and Paris Ballet Conservatory was there, and was represented very well!
“With all of them selected to be in the New York Finals including three finalists in the Solo Categories, my
choreography for “Peer Gynt,” with more of my dancers ...BRAVO TO ALL and thank you to everyone out there for the incredible support!"
Love and hugs to all!
Director Jean-Hugues Feray ...SEE FUN PHOTOS ON FACEBOOK
APRIL 14, 2019
SECOND DAY OF YAGP FINALS IS OVER
Yesterday was day one at the Youth America Grand Prix Finials in New York. Competition has already proven to be tough and at the highest level! Paris Ballet and Dance, and Paris Ballet Conservatory are up to the challenges as the dancers presented Jean-Hugues Feray's Peer Gynt last night. Mr. Feray said, "They performed beautifully. I am very proud of them!"
Caelan Gagnon competed today. Mr. Feray said, "Caelan had his best performance today. He nailed it..." Sebastian Bondar and Devon Luxton compete tomorrow. Wish them well! ...See NY Photos on Facebook
APRIL 6, 2019
WEEK BEFORE YAGP FINALS IN NEW YORK
This is the week before the 20th Youth America Grand Prix in New York! Director Jean-Hugues Feray has been |working very hard with everyone on a daily basis. However, these last few days before this major competition in New York will be incredibly intense preparing the strenuous last few days.
Paris Ballet and Dance, and Paris Ballet Conservatory are very proud to be bringing three Finalists: Sebastian Bondar, Devon Luxton and Caelan Gagnon. Also in the competition will be Mr. Feray’s incredible Ensemble Piece Peer Gynt to also include dancers Crina Ciolacu, Maia DeOreo, Raelin Flanigan, Lily Golish, Clare Keavy, Cyan Love, Byron Matysek, Andrea Medina and Mario Mery.
Youth American Grand Prix is considered the Olympics of Dance. Competition is at the international level bringing dancers from all over the world. Many dancers are selected to join renowned professional companies and/or selected to attend incredible schools connected to such companies.*
Only the BEST OF THE BEST young dancers make it this far! 12,000 dancers from all over the world and only 550 soloists made it to the New York finals!
* Many of Paris Ballet and Dance, and Paris Ballet Conservatory dancers have already been selected to attend summer courses with schools like Paris Opera Ballet School, Bolshoi Ballet Academy, American Ballet Theatre, The Joffrey Ballet Academy in Chicago, Next Generation Ballet and many more. See complete and very impressive list in the February 2, News Update. YAGP Semi-Final information in March 14 update (below).
MARCH 31, 2019
TICKETS GO ON SALE APRIL 6 FOR SPRING PERFORMANCE 2019
Tickets ON SALE at 9:00 AM on April 6, 2019 for Spring Performance 2019 featuring The Sleeping Beauty Suite and more! Get ready to go!
MARCH 29, 2019
PARIS BALLET AND DANCE STUDENTS ACCEPTED INTO AREA ARTS SCHOOLS!
Congratulations to Anna Albertsson, Abby Francisco, Lucy Giummo, Bryton Jentzch, Graeme Melcher Amelie Nobel, Jenna Simmons for being accepted into Bak Middle School of the Arts.
AND
Congratulations to Olivia Alintoff, Sophia Jackson, Mario Mery, and Crina Ciolacu/10th Grade and Byron Matysek/10th Grade, for being accepted into Dreyfoos School of the Arts.
“...And to all who auditioned and stepped up to the plate!
I am extremely proud of ALL of you!”
Mr. Feray.
MARCH 18, 2019
SPRING BREAK - NO CLASSES.
Classes resume on Monday, March 25, 2019.
MARCH 17, 2019
HAPPY ST. PATRICK'S DAY!
MARCH 14, 2019
PARIS BALLET AND DANCE BRINGS HOME YAGP WINNERS - A MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR
(WITH UPDATES: MARCH 17, 2019)
Dear Families, Friends and Supporters,
The 20th Youth America Grand Prix in Tulsa is now over. I am excited to announce my school, Paris Ballet and Dance and Paris Ballet Conservatory has again, brought home winners!
Most importantly, everyone did beyond expectations during this very tough competition. For most, this was their first time to experience the rigors and stress of competition at Youth America Grand Prix. I must say they all did extremely well. Also, our dancers were well-received by the audience!
Simple words cannot convey how extremely proud I am with everyone’s hard work, discipline, total dedication, and wonderful performances. It was also |a pleasure to share such close time with my students along with their mothers, fathers, and families members.
CONGRATULATIONS TO:
Sebastian Bondar who placed Second in the Junior Men Classical Category and is moving on to the NYC Finals.
Devon Luxton who placed Third in the Junior Men Classical Category and is moving on to the NYC Finals.
Caelan Gagnon who placed in the top 12 Pre-Competitive Category and with such high scores that he has been selected to move on to the NYC Finals.
Peer Gynt received Top 12 in the Ensemble Category with a very high score, and will go to the NYC Finals.
Congratulations to Crina Ciolacu and Clare Keavy who were in the top 24 out of 135 girls in the Junior Classical Category.
Congratulations to Raelin Flanigan, Isabella Gutierrez, Cyan Love and Maia DeOreo who out of 135 girls whom competed, had high and promising scores.
Congratulations to Lily Golish, Byron Matysek, Andrea Medina and Mario Mery who did not compete in individual presentations but who also danced with our other competitors in Peer Gynt.
I would like to also congratulate all the others throughout the country who either won, placed and who participated. It was a pleasure seeing all this talent come together this past weekend
As we have returned home, Spring Performance rehearsals will soon begin. As well as, the Annual Open House on April 26 where others can see what we presented this past weekend!
It just keeps getting better as we all make a difference!
Sincerely,
Jean-Hugues Feray
Founder and Director
UPDATE: MARCH 17, 2019
After competing at Youth America Grand Prix in Tulsa March 7 - 10, 2019, adding to the great Summer and YAGP results, Sebastian Bondar, Caelan Gagnon, Devon Luxton, Mario Meryand Byron Matysek and all got accepted into the following Summer intensives with scholarships with The Joffrey Ballet Academy in Chicago, Next Generation Ballet and The Bolshoi Ballet Academy. ...See Photos on Facebook
MARCH 9. 2019
DAY TWO OF YAGP COMPETITION IS OVER
Day two of competition at Youth America Grand Prix Semi-Finals is over with the ensemble presentation of Peer Gynt tomorrow. Director Jean-Hugues Feray has been very pleased with (and proud of) all each of his talented students. The audience reception has been great, as well. All performed at a wonderfully high level. Competition is tough because all the young dancers who participate at Youth America Grand Prix Semi-Finals come with their A-Game. Anything can happen. It is an incredible opportunity to just be there much less, perform on that huge stage with the other wonderful talent!
MARCH 7. 2019
PARIS BALLET AND DANCE/CONSERVATORY IN TULSA FOR YAGP
Paris Ballet and Dance students are already in Tulsa, Oklahoma for the 20th Youth America Grand Prix Semi - Finals. Director Jean-Hugues Feray has been spending the day today coaching each student for their solo presentations, and the ensemble ballet Peer Gynt. Youth American Grand Prix is considered the Olympics of the dance world. It is also a great place for students to see how they compare with others in the country and the world, while having the extraordinary opportunity to be seen and judged by great teachers, and directors from other major national and international schools, and world renowned professional dance companies.
Competition begins tomorrow. Excitement is at a peak aseveryone prepares!
Best wishes to Jean-Hugues Feray, Paris Ballet and Dance and Sebastian Bondar, Crina Ciolacu, Andrea Médina, Maia DeOreo, Raelin Flanigan, Caelan Gagnon, Lily Golish, Isabella Gutierrez, Clare Keavy, Cyan Love, Devon Luxton, Mario Mery, Byron Matyesk
...And to all dancers competing this coming weekend!
MARCH 1, 2019
PARIS BALLET STUDENT TO APPEAR AN NATIONAL BROADWAY TOUR IN WPB
We are so proud of our Little Paris Ballet and Dance Ballerina Caroline Joslin who was cast as Lulu in the National Broadway Tour during its West Palm Beach run of Waitress while at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts. She will be amazing on that big Kravis Center stage!
The performances are March 5 -10 2019.
FEBRUARY 23, 2019
AUDITION FOR THE SLEEPING BEAUTY
The school audition for The Sleeping Beauty is today.
Best wishes and good luck to all!
FEBRUARY 22, 2019 (Updated March 17, 2019)
PARIS BALLET AND DANCE STUDENTS ACCEPTED INTO TOP SUMMER INTENSIVES
Congratulations to all these Paris Ballet and Dance students for their acceptances in the following Ballet National and International Summer Intensives!
Olivia Alintoff: Next Generation Ballet with 15% Scholarship. Endia Banks: The Nutmeg Conservatory. Gabriella Betancourt: Joffrey Ballet School with a scholarship and American Ballet Theatre. Keira Bliss: American Ballet Theatre. Sebastian Bondar: The Joffrey Ballet Academy in Chicago, Next Generation Ballet and The Bolshoi Ballet Academy with scholarships. Maia DeOreo: Paris Opera Ballet School, France, Bolshoi Ballet, Miami City Ballet. Raelin Flanigan: Paris Opera Ballet School, France. Caelan Gagnon: The Joffrey Ballet Academy in Chicago, Next Generation Ballet and The Bolshoi Ballet Academy with scholarships. Lily Golish: Joffrey Ballet School with a 75% scholarship. Isabella Gutierrez: Bolshoi Ballet, Sarasota Cuban Ballet. Sophia Jackson: Next Generation Ballet with a 20% Scholarship. Addison Joslin: Pennsylvania Ballet, Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet. Clare Keavy: Paris Opera Ballet School, France, San Francisco Ballet, Pacific Northwest Ballet Charlotte Kimmerling: Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet. Cyan Love: Ballet West, American Ballet Theatre, Joffrey Academy in Chicago. Devon Luxton: Paris Opera Ballet School, France with full boarding, and The Joffrey Ballet Academy in Chicago, Next Generation Ballet and The Bolshoi Ballet Academy with scholarships. Ella McDermott: SAB Junior, SAB CA, and American Ballet Theatre. Mario Mery: The Joffrey Ballet Academy in Chicago, Next Generation Ballet and The Bolshoi Ballet Academy with scholarships. Byron Matysek: The Joffrey Ballet Academy in Chicago, Next Generation Ballet and The Bolshoi Ballet Academy. Amelie Nobel: The Nutmeg Conservatory and Joffrey Ballet School. Juliana Wolfington: Bolshoi Ballet with full Scholarship and Ellison Ballet.
FEBRUARY 18, 2019
GETTING READY FOR YOUTH AMERICA GRAND PRIX
On March 6 through 10, 2019, Paris Ballet and Dance will be in Tulsa, Oklahoma as part of the Youth America Grand Prix 20th Anniversary competition season. Please understand Paris Ballet and Dance would not be going if Director Jean- Hugues Feray didn’t think these students were ready to compete at the Semi-Finals. Everyone has been working very hard to present ourselves in the best light. Each student should be very proud of their hard
work and dedication.
FEBRUARY 15, 2018
STUDENTS ACCEPTED INTO PARIS OPERA BALLET SUMMER INTENSIVE
Several Paris Ballet and Dance students have been accepted into the Paris Opera Ballet Summer Intensive for 2019. This is the same world renown and prestigious school where Director Jean-Hugues Feray received his incredible training while beginning his distinguished career!