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Summer Opportunities - Registration Begins April 15, 2025 God's Little Princess/Prince Camps - 2025
Week 1: June 2 - 6 for Level 1 & 2 Week 2: June 16 - 20 for Level 1 & 3 (Level 3 for Ballet I - see below for details) Week 3: July 21 -25 for Level 1 & 2 Due to high demand, dancers are limited to one week of camp. If space becomes available, dancers may register for one additional week of camp. If full or you would like to register for an additional week, please email ballet@perimeter.org to be added to waitlist. Three Levels this year: Levels may vary depending on age and # of dancers Level 1 (all weeks): 9:30-12:30 is for 3.5-5 year olds (must be 3 by 1-1-2025; dancers currently in preschool-K for 2024-25 school year). Dancers must be fully potty trained! Bring lunch. Level 3 (June 16-20): 1:30-4:30 is for dancers currently in Grade 3 (Ballet I) for 2024-25 school year. This week will be the most advanced and is for 3rd graders only. Bring snack. Dress code: Any color leotard, light pink or skin-colored (for darker skin tones) tights, pink ballet flats, & a cover up of any kind. If you plan to register for fall classes, see our dress code under general information before purchasing a leotard for camp! Presentation: Parents are invited to attend a class presentation on the last day of camp (Friday) during the last 30 minutes of class. Confirmation: Confirmation will be sent with additional information before the beginning of camp.
Intermediate Summer Intensive 2025 --- June 9 - 13
This Intensive is for: Times: Tuition: Confirmation: Confirmation will be sent with additional information before the intensive. Dress Code: About the Classes: In addition to ballet classes, dancers will broaden their horizons with jazz and musical theater. Also on the schedule is choreography that will be learned and used for KidsQuest (a ministry of Perimeter Church) on Sunday morning, June 16th. Leslie Harper is a native of McDonough, GA. She received her dance training at the Georgia Youth Ballet under the instruction of Magdalena Maury and Jonsie Pollock. In 2005, Leslie was accepted into the trainee program at Ballet Magnificat, a professional Christian touring ballet company based in Jackson, MS. After three years of training, Leslie was promoted into the Omega company and spent 9 years dancing and touring professionally. She traveled all over the world – spreading the Gospel through dance in the States, Europe, Canada, Israel, and Africa – performing in huge concert halls, state opera houses, school auditoriums, and even outside in open city squares. She has also taught ballet, pointe, and set choreography each year at Ballet Magnificat’s Summer Dance Intensive in Jackson, as well as in ballet schools all over the States. Leslie considers it a deep privilege to have served the Lord in this way. She has a heart to see younger dancers develop an excellence in their artistry so that Christ’s beauty and power may be magnificently displayed on the stage. Avery Scott Lee began her dance training at Perimeter Ballet, attending summer intensives at Atlanta Ballet, the International Ballet Intensive, Ballet Magnificat, and the University of South Carolina Summer Dance Conservatory. She then went on to receive a BA in English and a BA in Dance from the University of Georgia. Through the university, she worked with Amelia Reiser of Staibdance, Jillian Mitchell of Kit Modus, Seyong Kim of Baltimore Ballet, and most notably, the Martha Graham Dance Company on their 100-year anniversary tour. Additionally, Avery conducted dance research and produced her own choreographic work that was nominated to be adjudicated at a national dance conference. Since graduation, Avery has apprenticed with the professional company Kit Modus, been awarded 2nd place in classical dance at the New Prague Dance Festival, and she now works as a company member of Atlanta Contemporary Dance Company while teaching dance throughout Metro Atlanta. Becky Brown is the director of Perimeter Ballet. She received her training with the Atlanta Ballet and Robert Barnett. She holds a BA in Ballet from Brenau University and performed professionally with the Atlanta, Boston and Savannah Ballets. Becky has over 30 years teaching experience, including the development of ballet programs in Savannah and Newnan. She directed the LaGrange Ballet for 6 years. Becky has always had a passion for the ballet classics. Her favorite roles that she has danced include Sugar Plum Fairy in The Nutcracker and Aurora in Sleeping Beauty. She has also performed various roles in Cinderella, Coppelia, Swan Lake, Giselle, and Four Seasons among others.
Advanced Summer Intensive 2025 --- May 27 - 31
Required for all Perimeter Ballet Apprentice I & II/Company dancers and suggested for students currently in levels III-V. Open to Advanced & Intermediate Level dancers on pointe or who receive instructor’s recommendation. The week will feature classes in technique, pointe, variations, musical theater, jazz, and Progressing Ballet Technique. Teachers include those from Perimeter Ballet faculty as well as various guest teachers below. Times: Tuition: $350 for 9:00-5:00 dancers; $275 for non-company dancers - registration begins online April 15. Maiqui Mañosa joined Atlanta ballet in 1980. She advanced to principal dancer where she was recognized for her performances in Nutcracker, Sleeping Beauty, Giselle, Swan Lake, Dennis Nahat’s Copella as Swanilda, Midsummer’s Night Dream as Tatania, Eugene Loring’s Billy the Kid as the Sweetheart, and La Fille Mal Gardee as Lizette. Maiqui received wide acclaim for her interpretation of Tom Pazik’s Romeo and Juliet and his world premiere of Madame Butterfly with the Philippine Ballet Theater in the role of Cio-Cio-San. Pazik created this ballet for Maiqui. Atlanta Ballet’s Director, Robert Barnett featured Maiqui in several Balanchine, including the Dark Angel in Serenade, the Siren in Prodigal Son, Tchaikovsky’s Pas de Deux, Allegro Brillante, Concerto Barrocco, Scotch Symphony, Square Dance, Stars and Stripes and Tarantella and Themes & Variations. Maiqui was chosen to represent the Philippines in a cultural exchange program with China, performing with the Central Ballet of China. She was invited to work with the Singapore Dance Theater as ballet mistress, where she staged Graham Lustig’s Cinderella and works of the late Choo San Goh. She returned to the United States and joined the faculty of Rock School for Dance Education where she became Principal Teacher. Currently, Maiqui stages ballets for renown choreographer Val Caniparoli both in the US and internationally. One of her more memorable experiences was in Moscow coaching Bolshoi Ballet’s ballerina Anastasia Volochkova in Val Caniparoli’s ballet “Lambarena.” She continues her guest teaching in summer workshops around the country. Leslie (Shivers) Harper is a native of McDonough, GA. She received her dance training at the Georgia Youth Ballet under the instruction of Magdalena Maury and Jonsie Pollock. In 2005, Leslie was accepted into the trainee program at Ballet Magnificat, a professional Christian touring ballet company based in Jackson, MS. After three years of training, Leslie was promoted into the Omega company and spent 9 years dancing and touring professionally. She traveled all over the world – spreading the Gospel through dance in the States, Europe, Canada, Israel, and Africa – performing in huge concert halls, state opera houses, school auditoriums, and even outside in open city squares. She has also taught ballet, pointe, and set choreography each year at Ballet Magnificat’s Summer Dance Intensive in Jackson, as well as in ballet schools all over the States. Leslie considers it a deep privilege to have served the Lord in this way. She has a heart to see younger dancers develop an excellence in their artistry so that Christ’s beauty and power may be magnificently displayed on the stage. Stacey Slichter has been teaching children of all levels for over ten years. She began training in Miami, Florida under the direction of Lynne Dresson, Gloria Gaither, and Victoria Leigh. She spent her summers training at The Houston Ballet Academy. Stacey has enjoyed an illustrious professional dance carreer. After attending and graduating from The Harid Conservatory, she joined The Sarasota Ballet of Florida as a company member. She has also danced with Ballet Eddy Toussaint USA, Ballet Memphis, and Atlanta Ballet, in addition to performing with The Sarasota Opera. She is a sought-after guest instructor. Caitlin Gray’s diverse background, which includes dance, gymnastics, and circus arts, has made her a much sought-after teacher and choreographer. She has taught master classes all over the U.S. and abroad, including South Africa, United Kingdom, U.A.E., Turkey, Hong Kong, Japan, Singapore, Canada, and Australia. Caitlin has most notably worked with director Baz Luhrmann and Oscar-winner Catherine Martin on both the World and Australian premieres of their film “The Great Gatsby,” earning rave reviews. She has also choreographed for the CBS show, “Reckless,” featuring Cam Gigandet (Twilight, Burlesque) and Anna Wood. Caitlin has worked extensively with Sony Music, choreographing live performances and music videos for many of their artists, including The Veronicas (“You Ruin Me,” ARIA Winner, Best Video of the Year) and Bonnie Anderson (“Blackout,” “Rodeo”). Additional credits include the BMW Series 5 Launch in Singapore, Marina Bay Sands “Beyond Expectations” in Tokyo, NBC Kids, Miss USA, Speedo International’s Olympic Product Launch, Liberty Bowl Halftime Show, and several music tours, including performances on the Big Time Rush Tour. Caitlin is a faculty member at Broadway in NYC, and is also on faculty at Kennesaw State University Department of Dance. Autumn Eckman is an Assistant Professor of Dance at Kennesaw State University. She received her classical training from the Houston Ballet Academy. She danced with Giordano Dance Chicago, where she also served as Assistant Artistic Director, Resident Choreographer and Director. Her choreographic commissions include pieces for professional companies and universities across the United States. Her choreography has been presented at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Bates Dance Festival, Performatica (Mexico) and many more. Autumn holds an MFA in Choreography from the University of Iowa.
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