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The School of Philadelphia Ballet is broadening its pre-professional offerings with the launch of its Contemporary Division for dancers ages 15 through 20 for the 2026-27 school year. Designed to complement rigorous classical training with contemporary movement practices, the program aims to prepare students for careers in contemporary ballet, second companies, and mixed-repertory settings. The […]
For pre-professional dancers, a summer at the School of Philadelphia Ballet means choosing your own adventure from its roster of expertly crafted experiences, led by school director Davit Karapetyan and Philadelphia Ballet artistic director Angel Corella. During the five-week Summer Intensive Program, Karapetyan advocates for a balanced, holistic practice that starts well before morning pliés. He emphasizes that SIP students should learn to […]
As a principal dancer with San Francisco Ballet, Davit Karapetyan was known as “the ultimate classicist”: an artist who brought buoyant jumps, clarity of line and thoughtful commitment to every role. Director of the School of Philadelphia Ballet since August 2022, Karapetyan hopes to draw out those same qualities (and more) in his young charges—and […]
From new directors to retirements and beyond, here are the major educator moves you should know about from summer 2022. Dean John Bedford and chair of the dance department Jo Rowan retired from their positions at the Ann Lacy School of American Dance and Entertainment at Oklahoma City University on June 30. Associate dean Melanie […]