Master Class with Shelly Power
(See Important Class Update Below)
Shelly Power
Associate Director, Houston Ballet’s Ben Stevenson Academy
Shelly Power assumed the position of associate director of Houston Ballet’s Ben Stevenson Academy in 2004, bringing over 25 years of artistic and administrative experience. Her history with Houston Ballet includes being a scholarship student who studied at the Academy from 1978-1982 and Director of Administration from 1997-2002. Ms. Power began her dance training in her hometown dance school, Southbridge School of Ballet, in Massachusetts. She went on to study at Boston Ballet, Harkness Ballet and Houston Ballet. While at Houston Ballet, she danced in classical favorites such as The Nutcracker, Alice in Wonderland, and Swan Lake. Ms. Power then went on to teach at the Academy. During her administration of the Academy, Ms. Power created three new programs: Chance to Dance, designed to introduce dance to students in Houston’s inner-city schools; the first annual Teacher’s Training Seminar, attended by teachers from across the United States; and a college course work program for students of the Academy which allows them to accumulate up to 30 college fine arts credits which can be transferred to the University of Houston. In 2002, she left the Academy to finish her university education. Ms. Power graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University of Houston with a Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies, with specializations in fine arts, psychology and business. She also received a Certificate of Advanced Training in Nonprofit Management from Case Western University. Upon graduation in 2003, Houston Ballet Artistic Director Stanton Welch recruited Ms. Power to return to Houston Ballet’s Ben Stevenson Academy as Associate Director. Since that time, she has increased the number of performances given by Houston Ballet II, including engagements in Mexico, across the United States, Budapest and Germany. Power also greatly expanded the Academy’s summer intensive program; prepared students for high-profile competitions in Switzerland and China; and brought in internationally acclaimed teachers to work with Academy dancers. In 2007, Ms. Power assumed leadership of Houston Ballet’s outreach and education programs. In 2010, Ms. Power was a judge for the prestigious Prix de Lausanne competition in Switzerland and the Youth America Grand Prix Finals in New York City.
Important Class Update
Due to unforeseen circumstances and scheduling issues, Shelly Power will be unavailable to teach the June 12, 2011 Master Class. In her place, a highly requested teacher, Jolinda Menendez, has graciously agreed to teach for us. Ms. Menendez's bio is available on her website: http://sites.google.com/site/jolindamenendez/bio
On June 12, we will add 15 minutes to the class and shorten the Q&A to 15 minutes. Class will still start at 1:00 pm, with doors opening at noon.
Sunday, June 12, 2011 at The Dance Refinery at 1PM
- 12:00pm – Studio open for change of clothes/stretching/warm-up
- 1:00pm – Master Class Begins (90 minutes)
- 2:30pm – Break for complimentary refreshments
- 2:45pm – 30 Minute Question and Answer Period
Master Class Host Location:
The Dance Refinery
8335 Shelby Street
Indianapolis, IN 46227-6207
(317) 881-1905
www.thedancerefinery.com
Intermediate and Advanced Students Only - Space is limited to 30 students. Class fees are non-refundable.
Class Fee: $25
Observer Fee: $10
We offer a wait list in the event of a cancellation. If there is sufficient interest and advance notice, we may be able to add an additional master class. To be placed on a cancellation list, please email Eli Baker by clicking here. Please include your full name, contact information and the class date you are interested in.
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* All classes are subject to change or cancellation based on availability of Master Teachers due to unexpected scheduling conflicts, weather or flight problems or other unforeseen circumstance.