Congratulations to Ballet South for a very successful 2007-2008 season.  Ballet South's Senior and Junior Company Season included: The Nutcracker Ballet at Valencia East, and 2 Annual Charity Performances.

Other performances include; Happenstance at the Johnny Holloway Theater, St. Mary Magdalene Fall Festival, Florida Festival at Eola Park, Central Florida Dance Celebration - Lakeland, Central Florida Dance Festival at the Johnny Holloway Theater, and the Spring Repertory Concert and Annual Charity concert at Trinity Prep Theater.

Congratulations and Good Luck to our graduating members of the Ballet South:

Kathleen Brennan, Natalie Elorza-Welling and Natalie Thoni

Ballet South Audition Schedule for the 2008-2009 Season:
Ballet South Company Audition - Saturday August 23rd 10:00a-1:00p Audition fee $20
Ballet South Jr. Company Audition, Saturday August 23rd 2:00p-4:00p Audition fee $15
 

     Ballet South is a local, non-profit student dance company under the direction of Russell Sultzbach. The company began in 1993 with 6 students and incorporated with non-profit status in 1999. Since then, local high– school students have been furthering their education within the camaraderie of this performing company. The belief that exposure to the arts enriches all our lives fuels the dedication of both students and teachers.
     Ballet South is the advance performing company of S.P.A., designed to allow the serious dancer age 14 and up a chance to perform. The junior company is an extension of Ballet South conducted by Christine French and directed by Russell Sultzbach. This company is for dancers ages 10-13 interested in a more expansive rehearsal and performance outlet. This takes a special commitment, training, and financial obligation.  There are special training requirements necessary for both companies. The auditions are held in the beginning of each dance season.
     Each year Ballet South presents The Nutcracker at Valencia Community College East Campus. The weekend includes the Nutcracker Brunch at which performers are available for autographs. Along with the weekend productions there are also charity concerts for children from select schools in Orange and Seminole counties, as well as other charitable organizations in the Central Florida are.
     Each spring Ballet South presents a Spring Concert. This is a repertory concert which allows the dancers to perform in multiple forms of dance, such as modern, jazz, and contemporary ballet. For the Spring Concert guest choreographers are brought in to set original pieces of work. There are also charity concerts included with the Spring Concert to many charity groups in the Central Florida Area.
     Ballet South commits to performing for various Community Festivals during the fall, winter holiday season, and spring events. Ballet South is supported by the efforts of the dancers, parent, and patrons.