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Master Ballet Class with Mark-David Bloodgood
August 17-18, 2024
Merrillville Studio | See Schedule
8888 Louisiana St., Merrillville, IN
12-2:30pm Advanced Ballet: $50
2:45-4:15pm Intermediate Ballet: $40
4:30-5:45pm Ballet ages 9+: $30
Mark David Bloodgood trained on a full scholarship at the prestigious Pacific Northwest Ballet. He continued his professional training and company work with Columbia City Ballet, Milwaukee Ballet II, and BalletMet II. He was a company member with ARC Dance Productions, the Indianapolis Ballet, and the St. Louis Ballet, where he danced roles such as Cavalier, Snow King, Prince Charming, and Romeo.
Nutcracker 2025 Auditions
August 24-25, 2024
Merrillville Studio | See Schedule
8888 Louisiana St., Merrillville, IN
It’s not quite the holidays yet, but it’s not too early to plan for this year’s Nutcracker. Everyone’s favorite holiday tradition is months away but we’ve set the dates for auditions for ages 5 and up. Pre-registration is preferred.
Cinderella
May 4-6, 2024
Theatre Northwest, IUN, 3401 Broadway, Gary, IN
Join Indiana Ballet Theatre as we present Cinderella for our annual spring performance! This beloved favorite is a comedic classical ballet choreographed by Rostislav Zakharov to music composed by Sergei Prokofiev. Watch this fairytale ballet come to life with Cinderella, Prince Charming, Fairy Godmother and the crazy step sisters, Esme and Theodora. Don’t miss this this magical, memorable performance, perfect for the entire family of all ages.
Theatre Northwest Location Information: The theatre is located across the street from the main IUN Campus. The theatre is located in the Arts & Sciences Building on the second floor. It is accessible by both stairs and an elevator.
Parking: General Parking in lots 8 and 9 located between 33rd and 34th on the East side of Broadway. Accessible parking located in lot 13 (East side of Broadway off of 33rd).
Kaliedoscope 2024
Saturday, February 17, 2024
Memorial Opera House, 104 Indiana Avenue, Valparaiso, IN
Indiana Ballet Theatre as we present our annual modern-contemporary dance concert KALIEDOSCOPE! Founded and directed by IBT Artistic Director Amanda Tuohy, this contemporary showcase has been a fan favorite since its inception in 1999. Audiences return year after year to enjoy this concert which beautifully and artistically connects movement to the human experience. This performance is perfect for all ages.
Master Tap Workshop with Mark Yonally
Saturday, January 27, 2024
WORKSHOP STUDIO LOCATION:
Merrillville Studio – 8888 Louisiana, Merrillville, IN
10:00am – 12:30pm | Experienced Tappers 8+ (Class and Tap Dance History and Theory Session)
12:30pm -3:00pm | Advanced & Intermediate Tappers (Class and Tech, Tap Games, and Choreo)
Yonally (he/him) is the founder and Artistic Director of Chicago Tap Theatre, one of the most critically well-regarded dance companies in Chicago. They perform an annual three-show season in Chicago and tour both throughout America and Europe. Their performances have been chosen as the Top Ten Dance events of the year by the Chicago Tribune, the Chicago Sun-Times, SeeChicagoDance and Windy City Media. Their 2016 Time Travel Story Show, “TimeSteps” was selected as the Best New Production of 2016 by the Dance Magazine Reader’s Poll. Mark has developed a national and international reputation as a performer, with solo performances in Chicago, Helsinki, Barcelona, New York, Amsterdam and Paris. He has been blessed to have Sam Weber, Sarah Petronio, Dianne Walker, Bill Evans and Billy Siegenfeld as mentors. Mark has also recorded with live musicians, including an appearance with the Polyphonic Spree on their song “Mental Cabaret” and on stage with them at Lollapalooza. Learn more about Mark Yonally