The Ballet Master Class series was developed when Mrs Page realized that there was a gap in ballet technique training for aspiring ballet dancers who were starting ballet after ages 4 to 6, the typical years for introductory ballet.  

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The series of classes is designed to help aspiring ballet dancers quickly improve their technique and mastery under the direction of local and nationally acclaimed dance instructors.  

 

Xavier Logan

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Xavier Logan is a proud native of Atlanta, Georgia and a rising senior at The Juilliard School.  He is a dancer, singer, actor and model. Xavier also recently became a full-time member of Ailey II dance company. Since joining The Juilliard School, Xavier has worked with Cidra Bell, Caii Quan, Jamar Roberts, Bobbi Jane Smith and many more. He recently received choreographic recognition presenting his work, "Welcome to the J(U)" in Juilliards's 2023 Choreographic Honors programming, making it the first hip-hop dance to grace Juilliard's Mainstage. Xavier was also recently selected as Teen Vogue X GLAAD 20 under 20 rising star. In 2024, Xavier performed the role of the Chocolate Nutcracker Prince in Clare and the Chocolate Nutcracker.  

T'Kea Le Grande

 

Artistic Director, Clare and the Chocolate Nutcracker

Founder/ Director, Avalon Dance Company

Program Manager/ Dance Instructor, Orlando Community Arts Ballet School

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T’Kea Le Grande is a native of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania .Lovingly called “Miss T’ by her students.  Miss T is the Owner of Avalon Dance and Author of the children's book" I can Dance Too". T'Kea Le Grande is trained in Limon, Graham , and Horton  techniques and while in college was influenced by the teachings of companies such as Limon and Ailey II. T’Kea has trained and mentored numerous students, some have gone on to major in dance at college and her students have participated in an extensive number of regional and national dance conventions and competitions. T’Kea is the Artistic Director and a lead choreographer for Clare and the Chocolate Nutcracker. She believes one moment on a dance floor can make a dancer and change a life!

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Bianca Oliveira

 

Choreographer and Stage Manager, Clare and the Chocolate Nutcracker

Performer, Choreographer and Instructor, Rhythm Dance Orlando

Dance Instructor, Orlando Community Arts Ballet School

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Bianca Oliveira was born and raised in Brazil, where she grew up studying, performing and competing in various dance styles. When she moved to the United States at the age of 17, she began her career as a teacher, choreographer, performer, and stage manager at Rhythm Dance Orlando which led her to work with other entertainment companies such as Spirit of Samba, Sea World, and Universal Studios. Miss Bianca's performance and teaching style carries a lot of her national culture and female empowerment!  Her main goal is to bring art and entertainment to people everywhere, hoping it touches their hearts and changes their lives as it has changed hers. Bianca served as the choreographer of the scenes "Brazil" and "Rainforest" and stage manager for the 2024 production of Clare and the Chocolate Nutcracker.

 

Michala Magee

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Choreographer , Clare and the Chocolate Nutcracker

Dance Instructor, Orlando Community Arts Ballet School

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Michala Magee is a recent graduate of the University of Florida with a bachelor's in Sports and Media Journalism, and a minor in Sociology of Social Justice and Policy. She is currently studying for a Master's degree in Entrepreneurship. While on campus she was a member of UF's gymnastics team for four years, and founded UF’s Black Student-Athlete Council where she served as Vice President and President for two years. A gymnast for 19 years, she is most passionate about helping young people excel in a creative space, which she does as she coaches gymnastics and choreographs floor and other dance routines.

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Classes are currently at capacity.  Click this link to be added to the waitlist.