Florida Dance Theatre performs at APAP
Florida Dance Theatre performs The Next Chapter by Stefan Dolbashian at APAP! Sunday, January 8th 2:30 & 7:30 Salvatore Capezio Theater/Peridance 126 East 13th Street, NYC All presenters, agents, and registered APAP Conference attendees are invited to the showcases and will be able to get in, free of charge, with their APAP badge. In addition [...]
Erin Gavin: From Baby Ballet to Ballerina
Erin Gavin began creative movement classes at age two and arrived at the Academy of FDT at age four. Florida Dance Theatre Artistic & Founding Director Carol Erkes saw the amazing raw talent and dedication even at that age. “She was very focused from the moment she walked in the door. She has her own [...]
Pics on the Promenade Dinner to Benefit Florida Dance Theatre
Pics on the Promenade Please join us in supporting: Florida Dance Theatre Oct. 21st 2011 Dinner Fundraiser Food served: 5-7pm Lake Mirror Promenade Meals are $4 Presale and $6 at event Presale Tickets are available at FDT Sponsored By: Woodmen of the World Meal Tickets include: Hamburger or Hotdog, Baked Beans & Chips Pics on [...]
Rocky Horror Show Experience
The Historic Polk Theatre and The Lipstick Players directed by Freddie DeJesus present The Rocky Horror Picture Show Experience Performances: Friday & Saturday, Oct. 28th & 29th Doors @ 9:30pm / Pre-show @ 10pm For live music, audience participation, fun & games! Show starts at midnight! Tickets $12 Buy early! Shows will sell out. For advance tickets [...]
Ultimate Broadway: Memorable Movement and Musical Moments
“Ultimate Broadway” Memorable Movement and Musical Moments Lake Mirror Center Saturday, Oct. 1st, 7:30 pm / Sunday, Oct. 2nd, 2:00pm This exciting performance combines the talents of Florida Dance Theatre’s professional company and the wonderful singers and actors from Lakeland Community Theatre. This Ultimate production includes over 30 numbers from Miss Saigon, Chess, Pal Joey, Oklahoma, [...]
Nutcracker 2011
Over 80 dancers, ages six through adult, showed up to audition for the Florida Dance Theatre NUTCRACKER 2011! It’s going to be a wonderful Lakeland Holiday Nutcracker! The Florida Dance Theatre’s public performances of The Nutcracker take place Saturday, December 10th at 7:30pm and Sunday, December 11 at 2:00pm. Celebrate the season with this classic [...]
Florida Dance Theatre 2011-2012 Season of Performances
“Ultimate Broadway” Memorable Movement and Musical Moments Lake Mirror Center Saturday, Oct. 1st, 7:30 pm / Sunday, Oct. 2nd, 2:00pm This exciting performance combines the talents of FDT’s professional company and the wonderful singers and actors from Lakeland Community Theatre. $20 Adults, $15 Students and $10 Children 12 and under Call Lakeland Community Theatre at [...]
Summer Youth Dance Camp
SIGN UP NOW!!! 11th Annual Summer Youth Dance Camp Part of the “DANCE DIMENSIONS 2“ program funded by The George W. Jenkins Fund from within The Community Foundation of Greater Lakeland Florida Dance Theatre, Polk County’s only professional dance company and training academy, is inviting boys and girls ages 6-10 to an exciting, educational, fun [...]
Intro-Intensive: 2 week dance training experience
There is so much going on at Florida Dance Theatre this summer including, Intro-Intensive: A two week dance training experience for young dancers of ages 6-10. Prerequisite: FDT Elementary Ballet II, III or IV Dates: June 27 – July 8, 2011 (closed July 4) Times: Monday – Friday, 10am – 2pm Schedule: 10:00 – 11:15 [...]
Summer Intensive 2011
Don’t miss this amazing opportunity to study with the directors of Polk County’s premiere professional dance company. Florida Dance Theatre’s Artistic & Founding Director, Carol Erkes, and Associate Director/Resident Choreographer, Ferdinand De Jesus, teach the 2 week intensive, along with guest teachers from around the country. Classes prepare the students for an open performance on [...]

