Seven FDT Academy Members Compete in “Youth America Grand Prix”
Seven members of FDT’s Academy will be competing at the Stratz Center on January 4th and 5th. The competition is called “Youth America Grand Prix”. Please read about YAGP here. Please click here for a complete schedule of all the performances. FDT performances: Friday, January 4th Anna Henricks, “Rain”, and Ali Simmons, “In Flux”, perform solos between the hours [...]
Nutcracker 2012
It’s going to be a wonderful Lakeland Holiday Nutcracker Ballet! The Florida Dance Theatre’s public performances of The Nutcracker take place Saturday, December 8 at 7:30pm and Sunday, December 9 at 2pm at the historic Polk Theatre. Celebrate the season with this classic holiday event. Reserved seating is available by calling the historic Polk Theatre at 863-682-7553. [...]
2012-2013 Academy Class Schedule
Click on the link or image below to view/download the 2012-2013 Florida Dance Theatre Academy Class Schedule and Fee Structure. Schedule is subject to change. 2012-2013 schedule dated 8.17.12
Open House & Registration
Florida Dance Theatre’s Annual Open House and Registration is on Saturday, August 18, 2012 from 10:00am – 1:00pm. Scholarship auditions and Youth Ensemble auditions follow the open house.
Youth Ensemble Auditions
FDT Youth Ensemble Auditions August 18, 2012 3:00 – 4:30 Florida Dance Theatre Youth Ensemble is open to all Academy students in Ballet 4 or higher. Two ballet classes per week are required of all members. Financial obligations and schedule are available upon request.
Scholarship Auditions
FDT Scholarship Auditions August 18, 2012 Ages 6 – 8 1:00 – 1:30 Ages 9 – 11 1:30 – 2:00 Ages 12+ 2:00 – 2:45 Florida Dance Theatre awards full and partial scholarships to students based on a combination of merit and financial need. These scholarships are available through a generous donation from our long time sponsor, Publix Charities.
“Quiet Now” at Florida Dance Theatre
Don’t let the name fool you. No one is racing cars at the Youth America Grand Prix (YAGP). They’re dancing. The world’s largest student ballet scholarship competition awards over $250,000 annually in scholarships to leading dance schools and students 9 to 19 years old. YAGP competitions are held worldwide. Lakeland’s own Florida Dance Theatre (FDT) trained five of [...]
Summer Intro-Intensive 2012
Florida Dance Theatre Summer 2012 Intro-Intensive A two week dance training experience for young dancers ages 7-10 Prerequisite: FDT Elementary Ballet II, III, or IV Date: June 25 – July 6, 2012 (closed July 4th) Times: Monday – Friday, 2p.m. – 6p.m. Schedule: 2:00 – 3:15 Ballet 3:15 – 3:30 Break 3:30 – 4:30 Modern [...]
Class Schedule as of January 9, 2012
View and/or download the Florida Dance Theatre class schedule for the sessions beginning on January 9, 2012 by clicking the link below. View/Download 2011-2012 Academy Schedule2
New Monday Classes at Florida Dance Theatre
ADULT BEGINNER BALLET CLASS: 11:00 am-12:00 pm PREBALLET (AGES 3-5) CLASS: 1:00-1:45 pm ELEMENTARY BALLET 1 CLASS: 1:45-2:45 pm TEACHER: SUZANNE LOVELY (on staff at FDT) Classes begin on Monday, January 9, 2012. Class prices and schedule follow the FDT dance program. Sign up now! Call 802-0399 or email info@floridadancetheatre.org to indicate interest in a [...]
