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Hope Garden's Danielle Creedon takes third!! At the recent Youth America Grand Prix semi-finals in Philadelphia, Miss Danielle Creedon took third place among about 100 Juniors , ages 12 - 14, in the contemporary dance Division. Youth America Grand Prix is the largest International Student Ballet Competition in the world awarding over $250, 000 in scholarship money to top ballet students. Also in the top 18, were Veronica Contreras (14), Suzanne Creedon (14), Hannah Wills (13), Kimora Maier (12) , and Camilla Feeley (12). This is a remarkable accomplishment for these young dancers. They worked hard over the past few months and through the winter break. Congratulations to Mme Ichijo and Hope Garden Ballet Academy!
Spring Registration: Classes begin January 9th! Forms are available this week, and classes close by the end of January. See the description of classes page, and Tuition page for information. We are off to a good start this semester and are looking forward to the recital concert on June 2.
New Studios Located near the Subway sandwhich shop in Poolesville, our brand new studios are large, with premier quality sprung floors. The mirrors are 50 feet wide and 8.5 feet tall in one studio, and 15' X 8.5' in the other. There is a pleasant and comfortable waiting area, and a flat screen TV to view past videos of our shows, and soon CNN and Fox News. We had a warm open house on September 9th, where the many helpers of this huge project were thanked, and even a town commissioner attended! Please come by and visit and see our new space.
Hope Garden Moves!! On March 26th, HGBA moved into a new (temporary) space, and left the studios at Healthworks. While this is a positive move in the long run, it was a shock that we were asked to vacate so suddenly by the end of March. Consequently, we are having a fundraising drive to help pay for our new home right next door to the temporary space we were in, and IT IS BEAUTIFUL! The architectural plans have come alive and we now have our new studios, but we still have build out costs to pay off even though most of it was doen by amazing volunteers. So be a part of the dream, the vision , of spacious studios and a safe and artistic environment for the enthusiastic youth and dancers of our area by donating now to our BUILDING FUND. Click on the PayPal button right below, and using your own credit card or PayPal, enter whatever amount you want to give, and we thank you in advance!! Please e-mail with questions, or suggestions to HGBallet@aol.com and come see us at the brand new studios, at 19710 Fisher Ave., in Poolesville, MD. We accept any donations at any time as well, you do not have to use PayPal. Thank you!!
Hope Garden Summer Classes and Camps: Technique, Movement, and Fun!
HGCBT Shows Growth and Beauty with Spring Concert "Classical Elements" The energetic Hope Garden Children’s Ballet Theatre celebrated the universal elements: Air, Water, Earth, Fire, and the Fifth Element. About Hope Garden Ballet Academy At Hope Garden Ballet Academy all students are treated with respect and love: the tiny dancer in a tutu; the teenage athlete who seeks to gain strength and flexibility; the adult who realizes the health benefits of the correct study of classical ballet; and the aspiring professional dancer who will one day grace the stage of a major dance company. Located in the town of Poolesville, in Upper Montgomery County, Maryland, Hope Garden Ballet Academy has been offering pre-professional as well as recreational classes in Classical Ballet for boys, girls, and adults since 1997. Artistic Director and founder Fran Ichijo has been teaching ballet for 30 years using the Vaganova system. Her dancers have gone on to become soloists and principals at ballet companies around the world. Hope Garden students have qualified for supplemental training at the Kirov Academy of Ballet in Washington, DC. She shares her passion for dance with kindness and fun. |
"Mrs. Fran has created a wonderful environment that has helped teach my daughter to be gracious and to appreciate art. She is growing into a dignified young lady."
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