Academy of Classical Ballet

quality ballet training and performance opportunities for dancers
of all ages (children & adults) in the greater Denver area

June 3 & 4
Classical Dance Theatre
presents

La Bayadere
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Carla A. Parks, Artistic Director
Carla's professional training began at the University of Utah (original home of Ballet West) under Willam Christiansen.  She has a BA degree from Stanford University in Biology and Chemistry and an MA from the University of Colorado Boulder in Dance. She studied locally at Ballet Arts Center (W. Lawrence Boyette),Boulder Ballet Arts Center (Barbara DeMaree), and Colorado Ballet. Carla has performed with Ballet Arts Theatre, Portland Dance Theatre, and San Jose Dance Theatre. She opened the Academy of Classical Ballet in January of 1980. She has trained all ACB teachers in pedagogy as well as technique. Many of her students have gone on to professional careers.  

Sarah Foster
Sarah has trained at the Academy of Classical Ballet since she was a young teenager. She has the qualities of a "born teacher", knowing how to balance discipline in the classroom with freedom of movement. She follows the prescribed syllabus for each age group she teaches. Parents love her. Students love her. Sarah is also studying to become a teacher in the public school system. We are fortunate to have her expertise. Sarah is also a member of our company, Classical Dance Theatre.

Briana Selstad Bosch
Briana returns to the Academy of Classical Ballet, where she started her ballet study under Carla Parks at a young age. She then received extensive traing from the late Lawrence Boyette, and Karen Williamson, both of ABT. Briana continues to practice and teach Williamson’s floor barre, which emphasizes turnout and injury prevention. Briana’s professional training also includes time spent at the Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet, and culminated with study under Melissa Corr at Colorado State University. Past roles have included the Dewdrop Fairy and Snow Queen in NUTCRACKER, the lead Sylphide in LES SYLPHIDES, and the Queen of the Dryads in DON QUIXOTE.

Academy of Classical Ballet
5470 Marshall St.Arvada CO 80002
303/420-5613