Upcoming Events
April 29 - May 6
National Festival 2012 in Montreal, Canada
The Alabama Dance theatre has their sights set on Montreal, Canada! Congratulations to these dancers, staff, and choreographer Sara Sanford for the selection of “The Way of Grace,” to be performed on Thursday night. Safe travels!
July-23 - August 6
Summer Dance Seminar
Join us with master teachers Shawn Black & Sabra Perry. This intensive two week seminar will give intermediate & advanced dance students the opportunity to study with master teachers of national acclaim.
June 11-29 & July 2-20
Register for Summer Classes Today!
There’s no better time to hone your technique than in the summer. Registration is now open! Call (334)241-2590 for more information.
June 4-8
Tutus & Tiaras
Creative Movement, Crafts, Story Time & Snacks Included!
9:30-12:00
ages 3-8
We’ll be sure to give your Princess the Royal Treatment! Call (334)241-2590 for more information.
History
The Alabama Dance Theatre was founded in 1986 by Kitty Seale, Artistic Director. ADT is an award winning, regional ballet company with an eclectic repertoire. The company emphasizes serious training for the pre-professional dancer. The training foundation is classical ballet drawing strongly from the Russian Syllabus.
ADT’s dancers perform classical and contemporary ballets by nationally recognized guest choreographers, as well as emerging choreographers within the company.
A partial listing of choreographers and guest teachers include:
- Francesca Corkle – Joffrey Ballet
- Magda Aunon – Fort Lauderdale Ballet Classique
- The late Dame Sonia Arova, Thor Sutowski – San Diego Ballet
- Alan Hineline – Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet
- Ron Cunningham – Sacramento Ballet
- Magaly Suarez – The Art of Classical Ballet, Cuban Classical Ballet of Miami
- Amelie Hunter, Wes Chapman, Thom Clower, Eldar Aliev, Leslie Jane Pessemier, Larissa Sklyanskaya and Orlando Molina
Additional scholarships (local and national) include:
- ACES City Arts Council Awards – 50 since 1990
- National Choreography Conference – 7 winners & 4 alternates since 1992
- College Scholarship offers – 19 since 1990
- National Foundation for the Advancement in the Arts – 3 since 1992
- Presidential Scholar in the Arts – 1 since 1994
- Alabama State Arts Council Artist Fellowship – 4 since 1997
- Panoply Overall Choreography Awards – 5 since 1989
- RDA Choreography Connection Award
The Alabama Dance Theatre is a proud member of the Alabama Dance Council.