Skye Ballet Center

11/26/2022

SBC- Nutcraker Rehearsal 11/25/2022

Fun Time lapse video by Quang Phan from rehearsal

But come see today in person at the theater!

Skye Ballet Center

11/26/2022

Skye Ballet Center Events

TODAY!!!!

SBC Presents The Nutcracker
SLHS Theater
Reston VA

1:00 and 6:00 performances

11/26/2022

Fabulous rehearsal today and we are ready to be in the theater!

11/25/2022

ONE MORE day till our Nutcracker performances!

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11/24/2022

Meet our Nutcracker!
World renowned talent!

Eric Poor age 13
The Nutcracker
Eric Poor was born in Washington, D.C. He began studying dance at age 4, training in all styles of dance while living in Northern Virginia. At age 10, Eric began his formal ballet training with Stanislav Issaev at CityDance Conservatory in Bethesda, Maryland. Eric has spent several summers training at CityDance with The Dance Theatre of Harlem and international guest artists such as Alex Neoral and Yvan Dubreuil. In 2022, Eric attended the ABT Summer Intensive and became an ABT National Training Scholar.

Eric’s awards include the Hope Award at the Youth America Grand Prix regionals in 2020 and 2021, the Youth Grand Prix at YAGP Regionals 2022, first place in both classical and contemporary in the Pre-Competitive Division at the Youth America Grand Prix Finals in 2021 and Top 12 in the Junior Age Division at the Youth American Grand Prix Finals 2022. Eric was also awarded the National Outstanding Dancer for the New York City Dance Alliance in 2020. Eric has performed choreography by Lorraine Spiegler in the CityDance Dream Gala in 2020, the Youth American Grand Prix 2021 Finals Gala, Youth America Grand Prix Mexico 2021 Gala, and the New York YAGP Ambassador Gala 2022. At the YAGP Finals Gala 2022, Eric performed in the World Premiere of Maria Konrad’s piece, “Spectrum” with the YAGP Ambassadors.

Don’t MISS this exciting talent!

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11/24/2022

Meet our Nutcracker!
World renowned talent!

Eric Poor age 13
The Nutcracker
Eric Poor was born in Washington, D.C. He began studying dance at age 4, training in all styles of dance while living in Northern Virginia. At age 10, Eric began his formal ballet training with Stanislav Issaev at CityDance Conservatory in Bethesda, Maryland. Eric has spent several summers training at CityDance with The Dance Theatre of Harlem and international guest artists such as Alex Neoral and Yvan Dubreuil. In 2022, Eric attended the ABT Summer Intensive and became an ABT National Training Scholar.

Eric’s awards include the Hope Award at the Youth America Grand Prix regionals in 2020 and 2021, the Youth Grand Prix at YAGP Regionals 2022, first place in both classical and contemporary in the Pre-Competitive Division at the Youth America Grand Prix Finals in 2021 and Top 12 in the Junior Age Division at the Youth American Grand Prix Finals 2022. Eric was also awarded the National Outstanding Dancer for the New York City Dance Alliance in 2020. Eric has performed choreography by Lorraine Spiegler in the CityDance Dream Gala in 2020, the Youth American Grand Prix 2021 Finals Gala, Youth America Grand Prix Mexico 2021 Gala, and the New York YAGP Ambassador Gala 2022. At the YAGP Finals Gala 2022, Eric performed in the World Premiere of Maria Konrad’s piece, “Spectrum” with the YAGP Ambassadors.

We have enjoyed having Eric work with us these past few months!

Don’t MISS this exciting talent!

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11/24/2022

Skye Ballet Center Events

TWO more days!!!

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11/24/2022

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at SBC!
We are thankful for our entire SBC Community, dancers, families and supporters!

Photo by JTS.Flicks

11/23/2022

Our fabulous Cavalier Simon!

Simon Tischler age 15
(November 26 is his Birthday ! )

The Cavalier

Simon has done many roles in Skye Ballet Center’s Nutcracker over the years including Little Chinese, Party Boy , Fritz, Nutcracker and now Cavalier.
Simon currently trains at CityDance Conservatory Day program with Stanislav Isaeev, as his Classical teacher and coach , and Lorraine Audeoud Speigler as his Director and Contemporary choreographer. We thank City Dance Conservatory for loaning us these sweet and amazingly talented gentlemen!
Simon was one of 9 male dancers in Aida the Opera at Kennedy Center with Choreography by Jessica Lang.
He performed Fritz in Ballet West Production of The Nutcracker at The Kennedy Center.
YAGP awards over the years include Top 12, Top 6, Third Place, Second Place, First Place Senior.
Simon is a Ballet in the City Ambassador.
YAGP Finals 2022
NYCDA awards over the years include OD National Scholarships, Future Star, Rising Star award given by Jared Grimes, Top 18 Overall for Solo
NYCDA Nationals 2020- ABT Gillespie School Full Year Scholarship, Steps on Broadway SI scholarship, Complexions SI scholarship,
Cariel Coates Music Video- O’Holy Night Cover
Performances with Focus Cia. de Danca choreographed by Alex Neoral
Bronze in World Ballet Grand Prix and invitation to Finals hosted in South Korea
Most recently Simon attended American Ballet Theater summer intensive on scholarship as well as the Boys Ballet Summer Intensive.
Simon has also performed in various classical ballets, and learned various classical variations as well as learned contemporary repertoire choreographed by choreographers such as Rob Priore, Diana Amalfi, Koresh Company, Philidanco Company, Alex Neoral, Therese Gahl.

11/23/2022

THREE Days till our SLHS Performances of The Nutcracker!

Saturday November 26
1:00 and 6:00

Our gorgeous Grand Pas Couple Simon and Lily ⭐️✨

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11/22/2022

More great photos by Quang X Phan
Thank you!

11/22/2022

FOUR days till our Nutcracker performances at SLHS Theater!

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11/22/2022

Wonderful photos by Eric Gunn
Childrens Performance in studio

Come see us next week in the theater!

11/22/2022

Wonderful photos by Eric Gunn
Childrens Performance in studio

Come see us next week in the theater!

11/22/2022

Wonderful photos by Eric Gunn
Childrens Performance in studio

Come see us next week in the theater!

11/21/2022

FIVE more days!!!!!

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11/21/2022

Thank you all who attended our fabulous SOLD OUT Children’s Performances this past weekend!

Missed it?

Don’t worry ! Two more performances ( full length in the theater) next Saturday November 26th.

Photos by Quang Phan

11/20/2022

Jumping for joy as we have MORE Nutcracker performances next Saturday November 26
1:00 and 6:00
SLHS Reston VA

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11/20/2022

One more Children’s Nutcracker performance today!
Three fabulous shows yesterday!

Need tickets?
The Nutcracker
SLHS Theater
Saturday November 26

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11/19/2022

Clara’s story begins today!

Children’s Nutcracker performances
Today and tomorrow!

Missed getting tickets? No worries , we will still have tickets for our full length Nutcracker performances Saturday November 26!

Photo by Jeri Tidwell Dance Photography

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11/19/2022

Going to sleep tonight knowing TOMORROW we start our Childrens Performance Series! ❤️

Photo by Jeri Tidwell Dance Photography

11/18/2022

We had such a great time performing Waltz of the Flowers at the CAI ( Community Associations Institute) Annual Event

Thank you CAI!

11/18/2022

The cheer!!! 💜

11/18/2022

Yesterday we had an amazing experience performance at Dogwood Elementary School.

It was overwhelmingly wonderful as the kids truly screamed with delight with each dance and dancer.

Thank you for having us! ❤️

11/17/2022

More wonderful rehearsal and behind the scene photos by Gerard Rugel

11/17/2022

More wonderful rehearsal and behind the scene photos by Gerard Rugel

11/17/2022

More wonderful rehearsal and behind the scene photos by Gerard Rugel

11/17/2022

More wonderful rehearsal and behind the scene photos by Gerard Rugel

11/16/2022

A few rehearsal photos by Gerard Rugel

11/15/2022

SBC Nutcracker 2022 🎁

Our fabulous Drosselmeyer and adorable Mice. Don’t be fooled though.. the Mice are fierce and sassy and Drosselmeyer is always fabulous!

Tickets on sale for November 26 performances!

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11/14/2022

More Snow Scene goodness ❄️

11/14/2022

SBC Nutcracker 2022 🎁

SBC Nutcracker 2022

Our amazing Snow Scene is exciting to watch!!! ❄️

Featuring our Nutcracker Prince Eric Poor , Snow Queen, Clara and our gorgeous Snowflakes!

Snow costumes by Sally Schissler.

Tickets are available and on sale!!

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11/13/2022

Grand Pas Lily and Simon

Putting the layers together.. costumes!
Our gorgeous Grand Pas couple Lily and Simon rehearsing in costume.

* Fabulous fact, the Cavalier jacket and Sugar Plum tutu were made for Mr. and Mrs. S by Sally Schissler, former Costume Mistress and Designer of Alabama Ballet. ( also Mr. S mom!)
Our gorgeous Snow tutus are also made by Sally Schissler.

We are so lucky! 🌟

11/13/2022

Another FABULOUS Saturday Nutcracker rehearsal!!!

The party is ready and Dressing rooms set up for next week in studio Children’s Nutcracker!

The Children’s Nutcracker is sold out BUT Tickets still left for SLHS Theater performances

Saturday November 26
1:00 and 6:00 pm

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11/12/2022

Skye Ballet Center presents The Nutcracker

The Nutcracker
SLHS Theater in TWO WEEKS!!!!!

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Children’s Performances ONE WEEK from today ( Sold out🌟)

The Nutcracker Saturday November 26th, 2022 1:00 pm 6:00 pm South Lakes High School Theater Reston ,Virginia Join us for SBC's magical full length production of the The Nutcracker. Follow Clara and her Nutcracker on a delightful adventure! Drosselmeyer weaves his magic to send Clara and her Nutcrack...

11/11/2022

Not only are our dancers working on Nutcracker, but also preparing for our December Gala Performances.

Tickets are ON SALE now!

Celebrating TEN years of SBC!

Join us for an exciting and inspiring day of dance!

These performances will surely present the Beauty, Joy and Passion of SBC dancers!

This program is two separate performances .

The 1:00 performance featuring solos from all the great ballet Classics.

The 3:30 performance features Contemporary solos and group pieces.

Choreography by Alumni and faculty of SBC.

*Featuring SBC Alumni

Photo by Jeri Tidwell Dance Photography
Poster by SBC

11/11/2022

Happy Veteran’s Day! 🇺🇸
Thank you to all who have served. ❤️💙❤️

Photo by .flicks

11/09/2022

I had to.. a Simon Tischler appreciation post! ❤️

From Baby Prince to Cavalier, and so excited for all that lies ahead for this talented young man!

Don’t miss his performances Saturday November 26
1:00 and 6:00

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11/09/2022

Cavalier 🌟💪 Simon Tischler

Our fabulous Cavalier for November 26th performances!

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11/09/2022

We would like to congratulate Addie and Cate on their acceptance into the Kennedy Center Ballet Master Class Series!
( a little belated post!)

This select group of dancers are invited to attend Master Classes with the Ballet Companies that come perform this season.

Photos by Jeri Tidwell Dance Photography