Welcome to the 2024-2025 Ballet Dance Season! With so much in store this year, we wanted to take a moment to share some exciting updates and insights before the season gets into full swing.
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Backstage Newsletter – September 2023

Upcoming Performances
The Academy of Ballet Arts will be performing selections from our Summer Intensive Programs at the ArtWalk this Saturday, September 9, 2023. The following performances will take place in the studios located in the Pruitt Art Center:
A New Home for the Academy of Ballet Arts

By Markus Gottschlich
Creative Pinellas
March 29, 2023
It is a rare occurrence that a business founded in 1969 has a chance to redesign its community impact, but the renaissance of the Academy of Ballet Arts Inc is happening on April 1 in St. Petersburg.
The Warehouse Arts District Association (WADA) has invited the Academy of Ballet Arts to relocate their professional ballet school to the Pruitt Education Center on the WADA ArtsXchange Campus.
Ephraim Sykes Joins Upcoming Off Broadway Musical ‘Black No More’
By Greg Evans
Associate Editor/Broadway Critic
November 3, 2021
As ABT’s Cassandra Trenary Prepares for Her “Giselle” Debut, She Brings a Fresh Approach to the Role
By Marina Harss for Pointe Magazine
October 15, 2021
Momentum Choreographer’s Showcase at Studio@620

Academy of Ballet Arts very own Emily G will be presenting work this weekend at the Momentum Choreographer’s Showcase at The Studio@620
Saturday October 2, 2021 @ 7:00 PM
Sunday October 3, 2021 @ 2:00 PM
General Admission $15
Studio@620 Members/Students $10
3 Ways Dancers Can Cultivate Their Inner Artist
By Alexandra Martin for Pointe Magazine
September 27, 2021
Why Adult Ballet Students Should Be Taken Seriously
By Lindsay Martell for Dance Magazine
September 16, 2019
Desmond Richardson and Calvin Royal III on Mentorship

ABA alumni Calvin Royal III speaks with Desmond Richardson about Mentorship. In this delightfully candid conversation, Calvin speaks about his incredible relationship with Mama P. Click the Link below to watch!
ABA Alumni to teach at ACT

ABA alumnus, Calvin Royal III, will be participating in the 2020 Virtual Visiting Creator Week at the Arts Conservatory for Teens. Below is a link to a video with more information about the event, as well as a brochure.