Summer Program 2011 August 8 - 19

Featuring…

AnnaREZNIK

Ms. Reznik's career began in Moscow at Bolshoi Ballet Academy and the Bolshoi Institute of Choreography. As a Principal Guest Artist, Choreographer and Teacher, Ms. Reznik has worked with many companies including Northern Ballet Theatre, Joffrey Ballet, Ballet Met, Tulsa Ballet Theatre, and Essex Dance. Her thorough knowledge has produced many young dancers who have been accepted into programs and companies including the School of American Ballet, American Ballet Theatre, Staatsoper Berlin, Boston Ballet, Joffrey Ballet, Royal Winnipeg Ballet, Pacific Northwest Ballet, Universal Ballet Academy, Houston Ballet, Cincinnati Ballet, Harid Conservatory and Nutmeg Conservatory. She received the "Outstanding Teacher Award" at Youth America Grand Prix (YAGP) in 2007.

ChristopheMARAVAL

After nine years as a Principal dancer with Pacific Northwest Ballet, Mr. Maraval joined the faculty at “Ecole Superieure de Ballet Contemporain de Montreal”…the most prestigious school in Quebec. Mr. Maraval has been teaching Vaganova style with someFrench Flair, American musicality and energy to all levels of students. He has also coached for numerous competitions and other performances. Christophe's style is to teach his students method, rigor and the passion for dance. He is presently working as the artistic director at Naples Ballet. Christophe believes Ballet is a discipline that will follow you for life.

AmyEARNEST

Ms. Earnest received her training at the School of Atlanta Ballet; under the direction of Tom Pazik, School of American Ballet, Joffrey Ballet, and Pacific Northwest Ballet School. As a professional dancer she performed with Hartford Ballet, North Carolina Dance Theatre, Tulsa Ballet, and Pacific Northwest Ballet. She performed principal roles in George Balanchine's; William Forsythe's; Alonzo King's; Nacho Duato's; Kirk Peterson's ballets. Ms. Earnest has been teaching and coaching students for the last thirteen years. She is also a certified Pilates instructor. Ms. Earnest is an ABT Certified Teacher in Primary through Level 3.

MiaBROWN

Mia Brown has been teaching dance in Denver, Colorado for over 15 years.  She has trained with choreographers such as Cris Judd, Wade Robson, Mia Michaels and Liz Imperio among others.  Mia brings expertise in hip hop, contemporary and jazz, having performed nationwide in each.  She frequently teaches workshops and master classes throughout the country as well as receiving numerous awards for performance and choreography.  Mia currently directs the dance program at Cherokee Trail High School in Aurora, Colorado and is the creative director of a new in studio dance convention, Elevation.

FabriceMAUFRAIS