The Facts, November 4, 2003
ACADEMY OF BALLET AND DANCE ARTS
DEBUTS IN BRAZORIA COUNTY
The
Academy will offer quality professional training in four dance arts areas –
Classical Ballet, Jazz, Modern, and Musical Theatre, to students from all parts
of Brazoria County and neighboring communities. The curriculum is designed to
provide beginner, intermediate and advanced dancers with a solid foundation in
technique, assist those who wish to become a professional dancer or those who
study for the pure enjoyment of the art
form. This is accomplished with the
Russian Vaganova method.
The Vaganova method, acknowledged the world over
as the foremost training syllabus, is known for its Artistic clarity, use of the
upper body, and for the development of a strong center for adagio and allegro
work. The Academy also has staff members who are highly trained in other dance
curriculum such as the Royal Academy of Dancing and Cecchetti methods. The strong foundation provided by the Vaganova method plus the influence
provided by the other styles ensures a well developed dancer with a competitive
edge.
Each dancer may participate in Master Classes
throughout the year as well as
Summer Intensive Workshops with nationally known dance teachers. Classes are
offered year round in our studio, equipped with specially designed
"fully-floating" sub-floors covered with a professional no-slip dance surface.
The Academy of Ballet and Dance Arts is founded and directed by Deborah Rayburn who is also the owner and director of the Woodlands Dance Academy in The Woodlands, Texas.
Mrs. Rayburn began her dance training with Houston's Rogulio Rodriguez and continued her training with Houston's Margo Marshall, Deborah Quinam, Barbara Legualt, and the Houston Ballet Academy. She performed with the ballet companies City Ballet of Houston, Houston Dance Theater, Allegro Ballet, the Repertory Dancers, and as a Guest performer. Mrs. Rayburn earned her degree in dance and later was invited to study with Ballet Austin. She continues to take classes, study and perform locally. Mrs. Rayburn has taught dance in the Houston area for the past eighteen years.
Ballet is a performing art, and performances are an important part of the students training. Academy students have the opportunity to participate in Festival Ballet's annual production of "The Nutcracker". Each fall students audition for roles in the ballet. The opportunity to perform with the company members, professional guest artists, and artistic staff, is a rewarding learning experience. The Academy presents a spring performance annually, which features students from all levels of the Academy
For more information on the Academy of Ballet and Dance Arts or Festival Ballet please call 979-292-0117 or visit the website at www.festivalballet.info