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Ballet Chelsea presents The Nutcracker on Dec. 1-2 & 8-9, 2018 in Chelsea and Jackson, Michigan

October 31, 2018October 11, 2018

Ballet Chelsea and the Jackson Symphony Orchestra are pleased to join forces once again to present Ballet Chelsea’s 21st annual performance of The Nutcracker on December 1-2 (Chelsea, Michigan) and December 8-9 (Jackson, Michigan). The annual production is a full-length, narrated ballet, choreographed by Ballet Chelsea Artistic Director Wendi DuBois and will feature a live symphony orchestra. … Read more

Join Us! Ballet Chelsea 2018-19 Fall Session Registration, Open Houses, and Auditions

October 12, 2018August 16, 2018

Visit Ballet Chelsea at our upcoming Open Houses Ballet Chelsea will hold our 2018-19 Open House on August 26 from 3-6pm and August 28 from 5-7pm. New and returning students and their families are invited to tour Ballet Chelsea’s state of the art studios, meet dance instructors, register dancers for fall session, purchase Ballet Chelsea … Read more

Ballet Chelsea presents Coppélia on March 23-24, 2018

March 15, 2018February 25, 2018

A wonderful, comic tale of love, family, and magical toys brought to life Ballet Chelsea is pleased to invite you to its premiere performance of Coppélia on March 23-24, 2018. Audiences of all ages will enjoy this family-friendly, wonderful, comic tale brought to life through dance and music. Coppélia will be performed in Chelsea, Michigan on … Read more

Ballet Chelsea honored with Small Business Leadership award from Chelsea Area Chamber of Commerce

February 1, 2018February 1, 2018

Thank you to the Chelsea Area Chamber of Commerce for choosing Ballet Chelsea to receive this year’s Small Business Leadership Award! Jane Thompson, president of the Ballet Chelsea board of directors, called the award “a wonderful surprise” and said it was “wonderful to be recognized by so many business people in Chelsea.” “We’re truly grateful … Read more

Ballet Chelsea to host 2018 summer auditions for Ruth Page, Grand Rapids Ballet, Burklyn Ballet

January 31, 2018January 22, 2018

Ballet Chelsea is pleased to announce that our studio in Chelsea, Michigan will host auditions for 2018 summer dance programs for Ruth Page Center for the Arts, Grand Rapids Ballet, and Burklyn Ballet Theatre. Auditions are open to dancers from any studio or school. Please check the ‘MORE INFO’ links below for details about each program and registration requirements. CLICK HERE … Read more

2018 Dance Beat! Winter Showcase to be held on Jan. 6

December 27, 2017December 27, 2017

Ballet Chelsea is pleased to present a special performance featuring our Dance Beat! students on Saturday, January 6 at 7:00pm at the Washington Street Education Center, 500 Washington St., Chelsea, Michigan. Please join us for this fun and exciting concert! WHEN: Saturday, January 6 @ 7pm WHERE: George Prinzing Auditiorium Washington St. Education Center 500 E. … Read more

Ballet Chelsea’s 20th Anniversary production of The Nutcracker: An Interview with Lucy Ann Lance at Ann Arbor’s 1290 WLBY

November 26, 2017

Thank you to Monica Monsma, Executive Director of the Chelsea Area Chamber of Commerce, for inviting Ballet Chelsea President Jane Thompson to join her for the Chamber’s weekly talk with Lucy Ann Lance at Ann Arbor’s talk station 1290 WLBY. We talked about our upcoming performance of The Nutcracker with the Jackson Symphony Orchestra, as … Read more

Ballet Chelsea presents The Nutcracker on Dec. 8-10, 2017 in Chelsea and Jackson, Michigan

March 1, 2018October 10, 2017

20th Anniversary production of “The Nutcracker” features collaboration with the Jackson Symphony Orchestra Ballet Chelsea proudly presents its 20th Anniversary performance of The Nutcracker, a Christmas Eve tale about a young girl named Marie and her magical journey to the enchanted Kingdom of Sweets. This December’s production features a collaboration with the Jackson Symphony Orchestra, bringing … Read more

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This Sunday, February 24th, Ballet Chelsea will be hosting auditions for the Ruth Page Summer Intensive. The audition will be taught by Victor Alexander, the Director of the Ruth Page School of Dance and the Co-Director of the Ruth Page Civic Ballet. This summer's dance intensive program offered by the Ruth Page Center for the Arts is designed to push young dancers in their technique and musicality. Students will meet forty hours a week for class with teachers from all over the world. Students will reap the benefits of continued training with their own renowned faculty while also having the honor to learn with guest artists and teachers from across the globe. For more information visit, www.ruthpage.org/summer-intensive

Registration opens at 1:00pm and the audition will take place from 1:30-3:00pm at Ballet Chelsea.

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WHERE ARE THEY NOW: Natalie Krienke

Natalie attended the Washtenaw International high School in Ypsilanti and graduated with an international baccalaureate degree. Growing up in the area, she has been dancing at Ballet Chelsea for about 11 years and was adamant about participating in every performance offered by Ballet Chelsea. Currently, Natalie is a student at the University of Michigan pursuing a degree in Movement Science from the School of Kinesiology, while also looking to add a double major in Dance. After graduation she hopes to attend physical therapy school and ultimately specialize in physical therapy for dancers. Natalie is also in the process of becoming a certified Pilates trainer.

“Ballet Chelsea, and my time with Wendi, taught me to love hard work, a skill that has become invaluable to me especially now! Wendi taught me to always strive for the next level excellence in my work, myself and others. Ballet Chelsea is not just a place to dance, it is a place that inspires community among its students and staff pushing us in both our individual and group goals, which stretch beyond dance. This taught me a lot about myself and how I interact with others and the world. My advice would be to always trust in your foundation and do what sparks joy, whether it is dance or something totally different; find what drives you to work hard and go after it!” ... See MoreSee Less

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I've had some private Pilates sessions with Natalie, she is wonderful. Makes the work fun and really knows her stuff. Sure to meet all her goals!