Kingsport Ballet is accepting registrations for Fall classes with the addition of a few special offerings.
Kingsport Ballet is partnering with Vidya Yoga and Fitness in Johnson City to offer ballet classes at their state of the art yoga studio. “We will begin offering two classes on Wednesdays,” said executive director Bertina Dew, “and we will gauge interest and see where that takes us.” “We have historically had students commute from up to a 90-mile radius — this gives us a chance to provide more access geographically.”
“We are really excited about this partnership,” commented Vidya Yoga owner, Ashley Davis. “We have had a very successful business in Kingsport for the past six years and opened our JC studio in 2023. We aim to provide the JC community with a service they will love, and partnering with KB will give additional opportunities for young parents to have a unique experience. While their child is in ballet class, they can take their own yoga or fitness class.”
New students who want to register for the ballet classes in Johnson City may do so through the online registration process on Kingsport Ballet’s website, www.kingsportballet.org. If they wish to register for an adult yoga/fitness class going on at the same time, they may do so through the Vidya website.
Ballet classes offered in Johnson City beginning in August are Prep I/II (ages 5 and 6) and BI/II (ages 7-9) Wednesdays 4:45-5:45 and 6-7 p.m. respectively.
Kingsport Ballet is also redefining their program offerings in Kingsport, providing two distinct training tracks: company track and recreational track. The company track provides pre-professional training for the dedicated and serious ballet student and performer, opportunities for pas de deux classes and participation in high level performances, while the recreational track allows students to still study under top notch professional instructors but on a more part-time, a-la-carte basis. Both tracks offer contemporary dance and provide varied performance options.
Nutcracker 2024 will take place at the Ballad Health Performing Arts Center Dec. 12-15. Tickets are available for sale.
