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Michigan Ballet Academy announces Ericka Goss as new Artistic Director
January 26, 2024
Michigan Ballet Academy is proud to announce the appointment of Ericka Goss as new Artistic Director. In her time as Lead Teacher for Michigan Ballet Academy, Ms. Goss has used her vast experience as a professional ballet dancer and teacher to combine the elements of Classical Ballet with her knowledge of modern dance education. Ms. Goss’ teaching methods emphasize technique and artistry with wellness to create well-rounded dancers who can sustain the rigorous demands of the art form. Under her training and mentorship, her students have placed at prestigious competitions such as the Youth America Grand Prix, the American Dance Competition Youth International Ballet Competition, and the World Ballet Art Competition, in addition to being invited to perform as finalists…
Life & Work with Michigan Ballet Academy
Today we’d like to introduce you to Michigan Ballet Academy. Them and their team share their story with us below:
Michigan Ballet Academy was founded by two former Grand Rapids Ballet Company principal dancers, Gaiane and Akop Akopian. The Akopians branched off of GRB about 10 years ago to start a school that reflected their Russian training and started their school with over 30 pre-professional students. These students went on to find placements in major ballet companies around the world, including Grand Rapids Ballet, Dutch National Ballet, Compania Nacional de Danza de Mexico, English National Ballet, and many prestigious university dance programs…
Deos Contemporary Ballet to Become Resident Professional Company at MBA
Art Organizations Form Alliance to Strengthen Ballet Opportunities in West Michigan
Two Ballet Organizations Find Growth Together During COVID Pandemic
Grand Rapids, MI: Deos Contemporary Ballet, a professional ballet company based in West Michigan, and the Michigan Ballet Academy have formed a strategic alliance in their desire to strengthen ballet education and professional performance in the Grand Rapids area…
Review: Michigan Ballet Academy performs delightful ‘Don Quixote’
By Adrienne Warber for Balletforever.com
Signs of a good ballet production include a happy audience, dancers who performed with enthusiasm and skill, and an overall impression of a story well-told. Michigan Ballet Academy’s performance of “Don Quixote” last weekend April 13-14 at the Jenison Center for the Arts included all of these elements and more…
Set for Success: Michigan Ballet Academy gives back to dancers and community alike
By Michaela Stock for Revuewm.com
World-class ballet training, unrestricted access to the arts and a strong work ethic define the Michigan Ballet Academy’s mission for its nonprofit ballet school…