American Academy Ballet Summer Intensive June 3--21

The Daily Independent, Ashland, Ky.

18 May 2024 at 4:48 pm·1-min read

May 18—CHARLESTON — American Academy Ballet, School of the Charleston Ballet, is enrolling students for a comprehensive, three-week summer intensive. The summer session will run June 3 through 21. Several guest teachers will join permanent staff instructors that include Charleston Ballet's Artistic Director, Kim Pauley, and instructor Angela Price.

Classes throughout the day will include ballet, modern, variations, circuit training, seminars and related activities. The AAB Summer Intensive also includes Adult Beginner ballet classes and pilates.

AAB will have classes for students ages 8 and older in the Charleston Ballet studios at 100 Capitol St.

Deadline to register is June 3.

For more information, call (304) 342-6541, email info@thecharlestonballet.com or visit thecharlestonballet.com.

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