Category Archives: BYB Spotlight
BYB Spotlight: Mother and Son Duo
Meet Maria Franzini and her son, Theo! They are BYB’s next Spotlight! Maria is Bluegrass Youth Ballet’s Fairy Tale Camp music teacher, and Theo is a BYB student who just completed level B. This mother son duo share a passion for the arts, and they love to inspire others! Maria’s extensive educational training in music and movement captivates children and provides […]
Read MoreBYB Spotlight: BYB Boutique Manager, Jennifer Morgan
Our next BYB Spotlight is our Boutique Manager, Jennifer Morgan. The Boutique at BYB provides BYB students with their ballet attire (leotards, tights, shoes, bun nets, etc.). All students of Bluegrass Youth Ballet are required to wear a specific uniform for class. However, dance attire is not the only purpose the BYB Boutique serves. It is also a place where […]
Read MoreBYB Spotlight: Moms & Daughters – Delgados
Our next BYB spotlight is Elsa Delgado and her mom, Teresa. Elsa has been dancing with BYB since 2006, and is currently in Level G. She trains with BYB six days a week and is a very dedicated dancer! The Delgados are part of our work-study program, which Adalhi started in 2005 and is an […]
Read MoreBYB Spotlight: Photographer Keith House
This BYB Spotlight features Keith House. Keith is BYB’s resident photographer! He plays an important role in every BYB performance, though he will not be seen on the stage. He may be heard in the audience clicking and snapping his camera! Keith’s photos provide a visual history of Bluegrass Youth Ballet’s shows! He has impeccable timing when it comes to […]
Read MoreBYB Spotlight: Governor’s School for the Arts
It is almost time for the annual Governor’s School for the Arts (GSA) auditions! BYB students are consistently accepted into Governor’s School for the Arts, earning them eligibility for a host of College Scholarships and educational opportunities in all fields of study! Each year 200 of Kentucky’s finest young artists, spread across nine different arts […]
Read MoreBYB Spotlight: Instructor Abbie Whitman
Our next Spotlight is BYB Instructor Abbie Whitman. Miss Abbie is passionate about passing on her love of dance to the next generation! At BYB, she teaches all levels of Ballet Technique/Pointe. In addition, she teaches Character Dance and Modern for Levels A, B, and C. Abbie enjoys fulfilling the need for high quality ballet training in […]
Read MoreBYB Spotlight: Supporter J&R Construction Services, Inc.
Our next BYB Spotlight is supporter J&R Construction Services, Inc. J&R is building a better community by offering their design and build expertise to clients. But, they’re also working to build a better community now and for future generations by helping to instill discipline, focus, and an appreciation for the arts in today’s youth. They’ve been […]
Read MoreBYB Spotlight: Student Isabelle Morgan
Our next BYB Spotlight is student Isabelle Morgan, who has been dancing with BYB since she was 4-years-old! Isabelle has taken our motto “…No Dream is Too BIG!” to heart, setting BIG goals for herself and working to achieve them through discipline and perseverance. Isabelle’s dream was to dance with the prestigious School of American […]
Read MoreBYB Spotlight: Ballet Instructor Jen Levine
Our next BYB Spotlight is one of our Ballet Instructors, Jen Levine. Miss Jen teaches children in the Primary (ages 2-6) and Elementary (ages 7-10) Divisions. She has shared her enthusiasm for teaching young children ballet at BYB for over 10 years! When Miss Jen teaches, she has a special way of capturing children’s imaginations and […]
Read MoreBYB Spotlight: Costume Mistress Cindi McKay
Our next spotlight is on BYB’s Costume Mistress Cindi McKay! It’s unusual for a school of our size to have a dedicated Costume Mistress, which is why we’re so very thankful for all of the hard work that Cindi does to make our productions look so professional. You can’t miss Cindi…she’s usually got yards of […]
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