Adult Modern Beginner Class starting on Feb. 16 at 7:45 - 8:45pm . Space is limitted. Register now!
"Free Studio Concert"
December 27 Tuesday at 1:00pm
Enjoy a free studio concert featuring Classical ballet, Japanese themed ballet, and contemporary dances.
Children from the audience will have an opportunity to learn a quick piece and perform it.
Great for families with young children!
Misako Ballet Company is a professional non-profit dance company located in Columbia, MD. Our repertory includes a mix of classical ballet and contemporary dance and we perform in Howard and Baltimore Counties. The company performed at the Columbias 40th Birthday Celebration, at Baltimores Artscapes on the Lyric Theater stage, at the 36th Maryland Council for Dance Artist Concert, and most recently at the International Festival in Baltimore.
Misako Ballet Company is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing young, gifted dancers with an opportunity to share their talents and to increase the beauty and grace of the Howard County arts culture through dance. Please continue to support our performances . We graciously accept all donations.
All gifts are tax-deductible.
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5485 Harper's Farm Road, #203
Columbia, MD 21044
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Ms. Misako started dance training in Japan and received a scholarship to study at the Royal Ballet School in London for three years. From there, she went on to the Matsuyama Ballet Company, one of the
major companies in Japan. She toured in Europe and China with Rudolf Nureyev. She served as a jury for the West Street of London Ballet School Audition in Japan. She coordinated the exchange student program between the Japan Ballet and the Australian Ballet. She was the guest
teacher at the Dance Day of Royal Academy of Dancing Mid-Atlantic Division in 2000 and 2001. She was the rehearsal assistant for Moscow Ballet's Nutcracker from 2002 to 2004 and the Washington
Ballet's new production of Nutcracker (Hippodrome production) in 2004. She was a faculty member at Towson University Children's Dance Division from 2002-2004. She is currently teaching at the UMBC dance department. Misako has also worked at several local dance studios over the past 10 years. Past students include Ashley Canterna who won the Varna International Competition. Misako formed Misako Ballet
Company in 2007. In 2008, she served as the audition teacher at Maryland Council for Dance Festival.
Debra DeVoe has taught ballet in Howard County for over thirty years. Attending the Royale Dance Theater in Buffalo, New York, she studied under Bernadine DeMike and many visiting guest artists, including Ballets Russes dancer Yurek Lazowsky, Michael Maule, and Francoise Martinet. She studied the Cecchetti and Vaganova ballet techniques, and character dance with the renowned Lazowsky. DeVoe became a teaching assistant when she was thirteen years old and discovered that she had a rapport with aspiring young dancers. After moving to Columbia, she had her own ballet school at Slayton House for over ten years. She has a Masters in Education, with an emphasis in Dance, from George Washington University. DeVoe is an ABT Certified Teacher, who has successfully completed the ABT Teacher Training Intensive in Primary through Level Three of the ABT National Training Curriculum.
Jessica graduated with a B.A. in Dance and a B.A. in Modern Languages and Linguistics from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County in 2003. She received her early training at MgM Dance Studio, Falls Road Dance Studio, and the Baltimore Actor's Theatre Academy. While at UMBC, she continued her training in Ballet and Modern dance and performed and choreographed for student dance concerts. She has also participated in workshops with Doug Varone and Dancers and Clancyworks and performed at the Dance Place in Washington D.C. with Doug Hamby Dance. Jessica has been teaching at Misako Ballet Studio since 2004.
Genevieve Ellis-Williams had early training at Carver Center for Arts and Technology in Towson. In 2003, she graduated from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County with a degree in Modern Languages and Linguistics and a minor in dance. She was an active member of the UMBC Dance Department, where she performed and participated in collaborative choreographic works and workshops.
Jessica Markiewicz received her early training at the Carter School of Dance and continued studying at the Ballet Royale Institute of Maryland. Ms. Markiewicz has attended summer programs at The Washington School of Ballet, the Kirov Academy in Washington D.C., and American Ballet Theater in New York City. She has also received her Cecchetti Intermediate Certificate. Graduating with a B.A. in Dance from Goucher College, Jessica also has an M.A. in Dance Education with a concentration in ABT Ballet Pedagogy from New York University. In addition to being a Maryland Certified Teacher in grades K-12, Jessica is an ABT Certified Teacher who has successfully completed the ABT Teacher Training Intensive in Primary through Level 7 of the ABT National Training Curriculum. Currently, she is a member of Misako Ballet Company, a teacher at Misako Ballet Studio, and assistant director of the Arundel High School Dance Company. Ms. Markiewicz is happy to be a part of Misako's vision, and is thankful for the opportunity to work with both the Studio and Company.
Melissa Lineburg began formal dance training at the Charles Town Dance Studio in West Virginia and later at the Frederick School of Classical Ballet in Maryland. While at FSCB, Melissa danced many roles including the Evil Step-Mother in The Cinderella as well as in the Maryland Regional Ballets production of The Nutcracker and The Sleeping Beauty. After a semesters break from dance to pursue her love of Graphic Design at Winthrop University, Melissa returned to dance for her remaining year and a half at Winthrop. After this time, Melissa transferred to Radford University where she continued a more intense study of classical ballet. At Radford, she performed in shows choreographed by both professors and students. Melissa performed as a demi-soloist in Inessa Plekanovas The Nutcracker and as soloist in The Motion Chamber choreographed by Keith Lee, Artistic Director at Dance Theatre of Lynchburg. Melissa graduated from Radford University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Dance Performance with a concentration in Ballet Technique and a Minor in Business Administration.
Carey Ballinger began her ballet training at the age of four at the Ballet Theatre of Annapolis (BTA). She became a junior company member with BTA in 1999 under the directorship of Edward Stewart. Carey graduated with a BFA degree in Dance from Jacksonville University in 2004. While in Jacksonville, she danced and choreographed with the Jacksonville University Dance Theatre and danced professionally as an Ensemble Member with the Florida Ballet. She has also trained with the Richmond Ballet, the Orlando Ballet, the Princeton Ballet, and the Charleston Ballet Theatre. Carey taught at the Ballet Theatre of Maryland School in 2007-2008. Carey lives with her husband, Rich, and their son, Evan. She and her husband currently operate their company, Capital Landscaping, LLC. Carey joined Misako Ballet Company in 2009 and enjoys performing with the company and teaching ballet.
Jodi Guzewich has been teaching dance for 12 years. She studied at Mid-Alantic Center for the Performing Arts and the Gniazdowski Studio of Ballet. She trained with private coach Dawn Verona. Jodi attended summer programs at North Carolina School of the Arts, Joffrey Ballet School, and Point Park University. In 2002, she earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Point Park University with a concentration in ballet. After college, Jodi danced and trained in New York City and became certified to teach the Pilates method under master teacher Deborah Lessen. While in New York, she choreographed for and trained dance students in Connecticut, New Jersey and Maryland. In 2004 Jodi moved to St. Louis and worked at The Pilates and Yoga Center of St. Louis and did substitute work with Ballet Midwest. Jodi moved to Wuerzburg, Germany in 2005 and created a dance program for the children on a military installation. Fort Hood, Texas, was her next location, where she again created and maintained a reputable ballet program on base and also continued teaching Pilates mat work.
Cecilia Ituarte has over 14 years of experience as a dance teacher. Cecilia holds an Associate Diploma in Ballet teaching and Advanced II degree in Modern Dance Theatre from the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing (ISTD). She graduated in Classical Ballet from the Royal Academy of Dance (RAD). As a dancer she has enjoyed performing in several cities in Mexico; in Trujillo, Peru and in Los Angeles, California in the U.S. with companies including: Mexico en Movimiento and Momentum Danza among others. She has choreographed pieces for her students. Cecelia is also a professional graphic designer.
Christine has been teaching Pilates classes since 2002. Christine is certified as a Pilates instructor by Peak Pilates in Pilates Mat, Pilates Reformer, Pilates Tower, Pilates Chair, and Pilates Barrel. She has also developed and taught Aqua Pilates classes.
A lifelong fitness advocate, Christine was first introduced to Pilates in 1997 by taking classes herself. That initial experience with Pilates began as a casual hobby, but soon developed into dedicated lifestyle.
Known by her for her enthusiasm and encouraging attitude, Christine enjoys helping people achieve their personal fitness goals. Christine blends excellent teaching skills with passion, creativity, motivation and education.
Christine holds a Bachelors degree from Towson University, and a Masters Degree from the College of Notre Dame of Maryland. She continues to take advanced workshops and certification training in the health industry to increase her knowledge and better serve her clients.
Misako Ballet Studio offers many different classes for dancers of all ages and still levels. Our studio also offers fitness classes, birthday parties, and summer camps.
Please contact us if you would like to register for a class.
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Zumba class on December 20th and 22nd starts at 7:30pm.
December 17th Adult Beginner class starts at 8:45am.
***Ms. Misako has been nominated for the Howard County Arts Councils 2010 Howie Awards in the category of Outstanding Arts Educator.
The Misako Ballet Company is organized exclusively for educational and artistic purposes, more specifically to advance the cultural environment by bringing ballet to a wider audience and to educate youth in the art of ballet.
The uniqueness of Misako Ballet Companys concept lies in meshing Japanese dance choreography with Western classical ballet: a new concept for both Japanese and American dance cultures.
Honoring the diverse culture of Howard Countys population, Misako Ballet Companys board of directors, guest artists and performers reflect that diversity whose membership represents many races and ethnic backgrounds. Misako Ballet Company inclusive style includes venues that are accessible to all, regardless of physical challenges and impairments, age, race, culture or creed.
The Misako Ballet Company provides ballet performances at a variety of venues throughout Howard County in order to reach the countys diverse population. Guest choreographers participate by showcasing unique dance pieces that reflect multi-cultural genres. Company performances are held at senior centers, nursing homes, local libraries, public schools, public higher education institutions and at regional venues such as the Washington, DC Cherry Blossom Festival, Baltimore Citys Artscape and International Festival.
Misako Ballet Studio now offers a selection of Ballet-themed Birthday Parties for young children. All packages include a fun ballet class taught by an experienced teacher. Various add-ons (dress-up, craft, & game) are available for an additional price. A MBS Birthday Party is the perfect way to celebrate your young ballerina's special day!
Themes
Sleeping Beauty
In this package, the birthday girl will play the part of Princess Aurora and she and her guests will learn 2 simple dances to selections from the Sleeping Beauty Ballet in order to tell the story through movement.
Swan Lake
The birthday girl and her friends will become a graceful flock of swans and take a special "swan" ballet class. At the end of the class, the children will perform the ballet Swan Lake for their audience.
Carnival of the Animals
This package is a great choice for very energetic children! Guests will take in imaginary animal safari in which they travel to the jungle to play and dance with the animals.
Cinderella
In this package the birthday girl and her friends will learn dances that show how Cinderella changes from a girl who spends her days doing chores into a beautiful ballerina princess. They will perform the Cinderella students for an audience of parents.
***(Other themes may be available upon request)
Basic Party Packages Include
* 1 1/2 hour party for birthday child and 11 guests
* Ballet class taught by experienced teacher
* Special crown for birthday child to wear during the party
* The fee for basic Package is $155.00
Available Add-Ons
* Additional guests :$12.50 per additional guest
* Decoration Package ((includes streamers, a happy birthday sign, silk flowers, and several other decorations). $15.00
* Craft Option (a teacher-led craft replaces part of the dance class or the "routine" section of party)cost per guest $2.50
* Game Option (replaces 10-15 minutes of dance class or "routine", includes small prizes) $15.00
* Dress-up Option (tutus & tiaras will be provided for the dancers to wear during the "routine" portion of party) $25.00
*A non-refundable down payment of 50% of the total cost is due to reserve your day. The remaining balance is dueon the day of party.
***Boys are welcome at all parties.
After two years of successful, sold out shows, we are set to grow. We are a a small non-profit 501(c)3 professional company with a repertory of classical ballet, modern, contemporary and Japanese themed dances. Dancers have the opportunity to learn a varied repertory which includes Misako's original work and that of guest choreographers. We perform frequently in informal and formal venues. In addition to our own concerts at Howard County Arts Center, we have performed at Artscape and the Baltimore-Kawasaki Sister City Gala. Our next gig is at the Cherry Blossom Festival in DC. Dancers are paid for most concerts. If you have a strong background in dance, either classical ballet or modern and are 18 years or older we encourage you to try out. Come meet our director and share your talents with us. Our audition is ongoing and occur in a low-stress class atmosphere. Please call to set the date. If applicable bring pointe shoes.
Contact Us
Tickets for
"Classical WIth A Japanese Twist "
February 12, Sunday at 2pm, 2012
At Jim Rouse Theater
Adults $12
Seniors and Students Over 12 $10
Childten 12 and under $ 6
Call us at 410-884-9690 or go to the contact and send the e-mail.
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This concert will feature "Japanese Rhymes and Songs" and "The Four Seasons" choreographed and directed by Artistic Director, Misako Aoki-Oda. The program will include variations from Carmen, Le Corsaire, Paquita and the ballet Pas de Quatre. Additionally we will present "HoWePlay" choreographed by Howard County's Eva Anderson who directed the longest running dance company in our county's history, the Eva Anderson Dancers. The Washington Toho Koto Society will provide a musical interlude.
This concert will include guest performances by hip hop dancers Danielle Sten and Lance Guillermo of "On the DL" who will perform "The Encounter". We also welcome Baltimore Dance Project, Carol Hess's "The Collected" and the Nona Lee Dance Theater, a newly formed troupe directed by Angel Chinn, who will perform "Pluto".
"Classical with a Japanese Twist" features company dancers Carey Ballinger, Genevieve Ellis-Williams, Melissa Lineburg, Jessica Markiewicz, Jessica McElvaney, Emily Runkle, Amy Scaringe and Amanda Wade.
The Jim Rouse Theater at Wilde Lake High School, 5460 Trumpeter Road, Columbia, MD 21044. Ticket prices are $12 for adults; $10 for seniors and students; and $6 for children 12 and under.
This is a family friendly concert.
For more information call 410-884-9690, email misakoballetbd_gmail.com
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February 12, Sunday at 2pm
Jim Rouse Theater
" Classical With A Japanese Twist"
What happens if I miss a class?
If you know you are going to miss a class in advance, please request a make-up card from your teacher. If you become ill or must miss class due to an unexpected circumstance, please call the studio as soon as possible to let us know you will not be able to make it to class and you will receive a make-up card when you return. You will then be able to make up the missed class by attending another class at your level. Please present the make-up card to the teacher of this class at the beginning of class.
What performing opportunities will there be?
Creative Movement students will invite friends and families into the studio on the last day of Fall Session and Spring Session classes to show them what they've learned. The studio will provide a tutu that matches their leotard for them to wear during their Show.
All other students may participate in the Holiday Concerts in December and the Spring Performance in the Spring. Holiday Concerts are held at Misako Ballet Studio in the larger studio with stage lighting, a curtain, and costumes. There will be several concerts so that it will not be too crowded.
Spring Performances are usually held in May at a larger theatre. In the past, we have performed at Smith Theatre. Please note, there is a performance fee for both performances to help cover costs of rehearsals, costume rentals, lights etc. The fee for the Holiday Concert is less than the Spring Performance fee because it held in our studio.
Our more advanced dancers in 2A, 3A, and 4A may be selected to join our Student Company or Junior Student Company. These Student Company members are sometimes asked to perform with Misako Ballet Company, a professional, non-profit dance company in residence at Misako Ballet Studio.
What if I will be out of town/on vacation/etc and unable to make it to the performance?
Participation in the concerts is not mandatory, all students are still welcome in our classes. Please let your dance teacher know as soon as possible if your child will not be performing.
What are the benefits of taking more than one class per week?
For students ages 7 and up (and sometimes mature 6 year olds) who enjoy their ballet classes and want to take their dancing to the next level, we recommend twice a week classes. Twice a week classes ensure that the student is able to build and retain the muscles he/she works so hard to train in each class. Alignment, flexibility, coordination all begin to increase at a much faster pace because the student finds it much easier to retain information during the smaller break between classes. We understand that students often have many after-school commitments, but if ballet is something that they have a real interest in, multiple classes per week will allow them to truly realize their full potential as a dancer.
We also recommend multiple classes per week to Adult dancers, especially beginners. Though it may seem daunting at first, the more you dance, the easier it is to progress.
When can I go on pointe?
Only students in 2A and up with the permission of their instructor may begin pointe training. The teacher must ensure that the student is old enough, strong enough, and that her body and mind are ready to begin pointework. Students who begin pointework are generally around age 11-13 and have been taking class at twice a week for at least 2 years.
What is the Dress Code? What should I wear to class?
For girls
Hair in a bun, pink leather ballet shoes, pink tights, and class leotard (see the list below).
No jewelry or dangling accessories.
For boys
Black ballet shoes, white T-shirt (tucked in), black shorts or tights and white socks.
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Class Leotards:
Creative Movement- Pink Bloch tank leotard
Rhythm and Steps & Introduction to Ballet- Purple Bloch tank leotard
Pre-ballet-Light Blue Bloch tank leotard
Ballet Basics 1 & Ballet Basics 2- Burgundy Bloch tank leotard
Teen Ballet- Black leotard
Ballet 1 & 1A- Light Pink Bloch leotard
Ballet 2A (a & b)- Dark Pink Freed leotard
Ballet 3A- Lilac Freed leotard
Ballet 4A- Navy Freed leotard
Modern Dance-Convertible tights & barefoot
Great Russian Nutcracker
Congratulations to Valerie Hsieh, Grace Koo, Clara Langan and Chloe Shader
For auditioning and being cast in the MOSCOW BALLET at the Hippodrome Theatre on December 11 & 12, 2010.
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Congratulations to Aiai Calmer, Vivian Yancey
For auditioning and being cast in the MOSCOW BALLET at the Lyric Opera Theatre on December 17 & 18, 2011.
Budding ballerinas participate in ballet classes, decorate their own dance-related props, and learn short dances from several ballets especially suited to their age group (Cinderella, Carnival of the Animals, A Midsummer Night's Dream and Sleeping Beauty). There will also be story and snack time, and an informal performance on the last day. Dancers should wear a leotard, white ankle socks and ballet shoes. Please bring a plain white t-shirt for the craft, a nut-free snack, and reusable water bottle each day.
For more information, contact Melissa Calleri at
410-313-4721 or mcalleri_howardcountymd.gov
Registrations for the camps are accepted through the Howard County Recreation and Parks website.
Schedule
Class Descriptions
Class Fees
Ballet Intermediate:
Monday 9:30 - 11:00am
Wednesday 9:30 - 11:00am
Friday 9:30 - 11:00am
Ballet Beginner
Saturday 9:30 - 10:45am
Zumba
Tuesday 6:45 - 7:45pm
Thursday 7:00 - 8:00pm
DANÇA TRÓPICAL
This class is an adult recreational cardio dance incorporating dances from Brazil, Cuba, Haiti, Africa and The Americas.
Zumba Fitness® will offer cardio dance strength and tone while DANÇA TRÓPICAL will feature organic movement vocabulary through traditional and social dances of these origins. The fusion will offer a fun way to strengthen, tone, and burn calories while learning about these enriched cultures, in a relaxed non-competitive environment....all while dancing!
Instructor: Ronald Burton, a certified Zumba Instructor who is also a professional Dance Insructor and Performer in the disciplines of Modern Dance, Jazz, Capoeira, Afro-Brazilian, Haitian, African, Latin Dance & Culture, and Indian Folklore.
Tuesday at 7:45- 8:45pm ( Last class of 2011 will be Dec. 7th.)
Drop-in $13.00
10 Class Card $120.00 ( valid 4 months)
Zumba® Fitness
The Latin inspired cardio-dance party! Burn calories, get tone & fit while dancing!
Tuesday at 6:45 7:45pm
Fee: $13.00 a class,
$120 for a 10 class card
New Session is Starting on May 31!
Instructor: Ronald Burton
Ballet 2A 2 times a week
Tuesday 5:00 - 6:15 pm
Friday 7:15 - 8:30pm
Ballet 3A 3 times a week
Monday 6:15 -7:30pm
Wednesday 7:00 - 8:15pm
Friday 6:45 - 8:00pm
