!!!!! Exciting News !!!!!
Following the success of the Day of Dance Workshop last year run by Independent Ballet Wales, we will be running another workshop this September. The workshop will include a ballet class run by the dancers of IBW, a chance to meet & get to know the dancers, plus the opportunity to see their new performance of the Lady of the Lake.
Full details & booking forms are available to download here, places are limited. Keep the dates free:
Workshop 12th September 2010
Theatre18th September 2010
A1 Dance Academy now has new Ballet & Modern classes in Longhope. For more information please contact natalie@a1danceacademy.com
Monmouthshire Youth Ballet "Les Syllphides"
Congratulations to all of our young dancers who performed brilliantly in the Monmouthshire Youth Ballet performance of "Les Syllphides" at the Blake Theatre Monmouth. The students all had a very rewarding experience throughout the intensive training period culminating in a great performance.
Click HERE to see some photos of the performace.
Monmouthshire Youth Ballet "Les Syllphides"
This week a number of young dancers from A1 Dance Academy will perform in " Les Syllphides at the Blake Theatre Monmouth. Good luck to Annabelle Clarke, Menna Cadwallader, Holly Peters, Phoebe West, Chloe Evans, Taryn Birkett, Darcy Birkett, Melissa Kolic and Paris Mitchel & we hope they have a wonderful time. Evening Performances are Friday 26th & Saturday 27th February & Matinee Saturday 27th. Ticket are available from http//:www.primobelletto.com

Monmouth Dates- Saturday 10th & sunday 11th July
Forest Dates - Saturday 17th & Sunday 18th July
This will be at the Forest Theare, Royal Forest of Dean College, Five Acres, Coleford.
We would like all children to be involved in our production, If you wish for your child to be involved please ensure you are available for all of the weekend. Thank you.
Important notice
With immediate effect Miss Donovan's number has changed to:
07769 309019
Monmouthshire Youth Ballet "Les Syllphides"
Congratulations to all our A1 Dance Academy students who recently auditioned & have been offered places in Monmouthshire Youth Ballet's upcoming production of "Les Sylphides" at The Blake Theatre in February.
With special congratulations to those who have been awarded Scholarships!
More details will be announced soon.
Brilliant day of ballet with Independent Ballet Wales
Young dancers from A1 Dance Academy in Monmouth were recently treated to a great day of ballet with a series of dance workshops run by professional dancers from Independent Ballet Wales.
The students of all ages enjoyed taking part in the workshops with a challenging Master Ballet Class run by the Director of IBW Darius James for the seniors & a fun ballet class for the juniors ending in a short performance by the girls & boys.
As well as the classes, IBW dancers chatted to the students about the ballet company & performed dances from the ballets they are currently performing on tour. To round off the experience, the students enjoyed a wonderful performance by IBW of "How Green Was My Valley" at the Riverfront Theatre, Newport.
Photos of the day will added shortly.

Monmouth Leisure Centre Sunday 13th September
Here is a great opportunity to take part in a dance class with a professional ballet company AND see their upcoming performance of "How Green Was My Valley" at the Riverfront Theatre in Newport. Spaces are limited so book early!

PHOTO: Matt Wright @ Punctum Photographic
There will be two classes held in the Dance Studio at Monmouth Leisure Centre on Sunday 13th September. Juniors 8 to 11 years & Seniors age 12 years & over. Each class will be run by Independent Ballet Wales dancers, so you will get to meet & dance with professional dancers & get to know all about their upcoming performance, before going to see the performance on 19th September at the Riverfront Theatre in Newport.
| Juniors 8-11 years 1.30-3.00 £11.00 | Seniors 12+ 12.00-2.00 £13.00 |
| Enjoy a ballet class run by the dancers of Independent Ballet Wales. Meet the dancers & learn all about the performance. Includes demonstration by the dancers & dance class. | Come & join a "Ballet Masterclass" run by Independent Ballet Wales followed by a dance demonstration by the professional dancers. Experience required. |
In addition to the dance class you will also receive a ticket to the Performance of "How Green Was My Valley" 7:30pm 19th September at the Riverfront Theatre in Newport. (own transport & parental supervision will be required).
To book a place on the workshop please call 07747 444795 or download the booking form
The I.S.T.D has introduced a fab & exciting new Tap Syllabus for Primary up to Grade Three which we will be starting learn in September.
The R.A.D. has also updated their Pre-Primary and Primary Ballet Syllabi which will also be taught from September. This will mean a change in uniform for the new classes, so when you need to buy a new uniform, please ring Jill at Greenwy Trading 01594 825359 and she can advise what you will need.