A Place of Excellence for Dance Training in Orange County
The Maple Conservatory of Dance provides dance training of the highest standards at our studios in Irvine and Newport Beach for ages 2 to adults. Join our email list and stay informed on our latest classes & updates!
VIEW OUR OPEN CLASS SCHEDULE FOR ADULTS & TEENS
Our Open Class Teachers:
Jennifer Backhaus (Adv. Modern), Marci Tuttle Bendheim (Modern),
Pili Doheny (Beginning Ballet), Patrick Frantz,
Steven Inskeep, Charles Maple, Stela Viorica
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Coppelia, A Spring Workshop for Ages 4-9
Starting Saturday, February 11 for six consecutive Saturdays
Ages 4-6: 1pm to 2pm
Ages 7-9: 2pm to 3pm
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Join us for an enriching and educational ballet experience as we enter Doctor Coppelius' magical and exciting workshop!
Children will have the opportunity to participate in all aspects of a dancer's life during this workshop. From learning about music and pantomime to creating their own props and learning creative, fun choreography from the ballet.
And finally, performing their own Coppelia part in costume for their peers and family on March 17!
Workshop Dates: Saturdays on February 11, 18 and 25, March 3, 10 and 17
Hurry, Spaces Are Limited -- Sign Up By February 1st
Workshop fee is only $150 per child.
Sign up by completing the workshop registration form below and turn in the form & payment to the Maple Conservatory's Irvine location
View & print out our Coppelia Workshop Registration Form (pdf) »
Maple Conservatory of Dance 2012 Summer Intensive Program
Join Us for Up to 8 Weeks of Intensive Training!
Alumni Steven Morse & Jordan Hammond
San Francisco Ballet Corps de Ballet MembersProgram Dates: June 25 – August 17, 2012
For Intermediate & Advanced Dancers Ages 8-24
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We're excited to offer male & female intermediate- & advanced-level dancers a unique opportunity to train at the Maple Conservatory of Dance for up to eight weeks this summer! (Participation requires a commitment of at least two weeks.)
Our summer programs will be taught by notable guest teachers and our world-class Maple Conservatory faculty using the same curriculum and teaching methods which have established the Maple Conservatory of Dance as the premier training ground in Southern California. Admission to our program is by audition only. The audition will take place on:
Sunday, February 12, 2012
Males & Females Ages 8-11
Registration 1:30pm, Audition class 2:00pm-3:30pm
Males & Females Ages 12-24
Registration 3:30pm, Audition class 4:00pm-5:30pm
"Maple Conservatory is an outstanding studio. Last summer, my dancers chose Maple over a nationally-known, top-tier ballet academy, and we know we made the right choice. The first-quality training, reasonably-sized classes, and welcoming atmosphere helped all the students there improve a great deal. This year, my dancers received several scholarship awards from company-affiliated schools conducting national auditions. There's no doubt that this happened as the result of the improvement they made at Maple and have continued to build upon." —Parent of 2010 Summer Program attendees
View complete details on our 2012 Summer Program »
You Are Cordially Invited To
Diamonds & Dance
An Elegant Evening with the Maple Youth Ballet
Saturday, March 31, 2012 (note date change)
5:00 pm to 8:00 pm
At the dazzling & spectacular
Black, Starr & Frost Jewelers
341 Bayside Drive
Newport Beach, CA
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Spend an elegant evening with the Maple Youth Ballet at the dazzling & spectacular Black, Starr & Frost Jewelers in Newport Beach at our annual spring fundraiser!
Featuring Fashions from Royal Underground and a Fabulous Raffle Give-Away!
The evening will feature fashions from Royal Underground, a new fashion line created by legendary fashion icon Kelly Gray, former CEO of St. John Knits and Nikki Sixx, rock-and-roll legend of the infamous Motley Crew. Converging high-end fashion with rock star stage clothing that is sexy, modern, edgy, and luxurious; Royal Underground helps everyone tap into their inner Rock Star.
Our fabulous raffle give-away will include these exciting prizes:
San Francisco Ballet Vacation Package Spectacular!
Two nights accommodations in a 4-star hotel in San Francisco; a pair of Orchestra-level tickets to San Francisco Ballet's Don Quixote at the historic War Memorial Opera House; and an exclusive San Francisco Ballet backstage tour! Staged by Helgi Tomasson and Yuri Possokhov in celebration of San Francisco Ballet's 2012 season, Don Quixote will feature all-new scenery and costumes!- A Luxurious Evening with ABT at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts
Two premium orchestra tickets to American Ballet Theatre’s performance at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts on Saturday, March 31 at 7:30 pm. plus a pre-performance dinner at the Center Club, the Center's exclusive private dining club.
View full details on our Diamonds & Dance spring benefit »
The Maple Youth Ballet proudly presents
Coppelia, A Timeless Romantic Comedy
Click image to enlargeOur Return Appearance at The Irvine Barclay Theatre!
Saturday, April 14 at 1:30 pm & 6:30 pm
Sunday, April 15 at 1:30 pm
At the beautiful & spacious
The Irvine Barclay Theatre
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Be intrigued by a doll who comes to life — or does she?
Enter the fanciful world of Coppelia, ballet's timeless tale of obsession and true love tested by an eccentric toymaker,
Featuring original choreography by Artistic Director
Additional Audience Treat!
Dr. Coppelius' Doll Making Workshop & Tea
Sunday, April 14 at 11:15 am to 12:45 pm
Tickets: $20.00 per person (call 949/660-9930 x24 to purchase)
A fun-filled event for children of all ages! Our Dr. Coppelius's Doll Making workshop will feature fun activities & crafts for children, a "meet-and-greet" with the characters from our Coppelia production, and scrumptious treats & delights. Children are encouraged to bring their favorite doll to the event!
Tickets On Sale Soon!
Tickets will be on sale soon at the Irvine Barclay Theatre box office. Stay tuned for more details!
View more details on our Coppelia performances »
New Open/Drop-In Class Schedule, Beginning Ballet Classes, Pre-Ballet Classes and More!
Our Fall Open/Drop-In Class Schedule for Teens & Adults
We continue to offer both morning & evening ballet classes on a drop-in basis for intermediate & advanced-level teens & adults, 7-days-per-week including Saturday & Sunday. Classes include ballet technique and pointe, and of course, are led by our world-class faculty!
View our Open/Drop-In Class Schedule
Our Teen/Adult Beginning Ballet Expand for Fall
We continue our popular Beginning Ballet classes for teens and adults by expanding to two levels:
- Beginning Ballet 1 (Wednesdays at 7:30pm-8:30pm) No experience necessary!
- Beginning Ballet 2 (Mondays & Thursdays at 6:30pm-7:45pm)
Fall class session is September 6-February 5. Simply register by purchasing a 16-class card.
Boys Technique, Conditioning & More! for Ages 8-11
This is a new class for boys ages 8-11 on Thursdays at 4pm-5:30pm, which will be led by Charles Maple, Marci Tuttle and special guest instructors! This class is designed especially for boys and will focus on basic ballet technique, stretching, cardio conditioning, movement and music. No experience is necessary!
To enroll contact Kim Olmos at 949-660-9930, ext. 27 or email her at kim@mapleconservatory.com.
New "Duets" Class for Ages 2 & 3; New Creative Movement Class; Pre-Ballet Expands
We offer new and expanded classes at our Irvine location:
- New "Duets" class for adults or parents and their child ages 2 & 3
- New Creative Movement class for ages 3 & 4 (children must be potty-trained)
- Pre-Ballet class schedule for ages 4 & older is expanded
Contact us for details and to sign up!
New Intermediate Level for Ages 10 & Older in Our Open Dance Division
We're opening up a new Intermediate level in our Open Dance Division for dancers ages 10 & older. Our Open Dance Division is perfect for those dancers who want to receive instruction from our world-class faculty but cannot commit to our Classical or Professional Dance Division. We're accepting application now! Contact us for more information!
New Open Intermediate & Advanced Jazz for Ages 9 & Older
We offer two open Jazz classes for dancers ages 9 and older led by Rochone Anderson:
- Intermediate Jazz for Ages 9-13: On Wednesdays at 6:30pm-7:30pm
- Advanced Jazz for Ages 14 & Older: On Wednesdays at 7:30pm-8:30pm
Fall class session is September 6-February 5. Simply register by purchasing a 16-class card.
Contact us more information and to sign up »
Announcing Our New Online Store!
We are pleased to announce our new online store, a place where dancers, parents, alumni, out-of-town relatives and friends can shop for branded clothing and other items featuring our official logos!
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New Student Applications Still Being Accepted for 2011-12
Fall Classes Begin on Tuesday, September 6th
The Maple Conservatory of Dance is still accepting new student enrollment applications for our 2011-2012 Conservatory program.
Our Conservatory program attains the highest international standards for dancers of all levels and interests, while emphasizing quality ballet training and superb performance opportunities. Featuring our world-class dance faculty, our Conservatory program consists of four divisions:
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Completed enrollment applications, along with the non-refundable application fee of $20.00 are still being accepted. But we advise everyone to turn in their applications as quickly as possible.
Learn how to apply to our Conservatory program »
Backhausdance in Residence at the Maple Conservatory of Dance
Artistic Director Jennifer Backhaus & Ballet Mistress Kim Olmos Also Joins Faculty
The Maple Conservatory of Dance is proud to announce that Backhausdance, Orange County’s award-winning contemporary dance company, will officially be in residence at our Irvine location beginning this fall! We are also honored to welcome Backhausdance Artistic Director, Jennifer Backhaus to our Conservatory faculty as well as Backhausdance Rehearsal Assistant & Ballet Mistress, Kim Olmos.
Read the Complete Announcement »
View Our New YouTube Weekly Video Podcasts
Subscribe on Our Maple Conservatory YouTube Channel
We are pleased to annouce our new YouTube video podcasts. New videos are posted weekly on our Maple Conservatory YouTube channel!
Subscribe on our YouTube channel site and be notified on exciting updates and videos each week. Upcoming topics include: Men in Ballet, a How-To series, featurettes on our Maple Conservatory dancers, and much more!
Visit YouTube.com/mapleconservatory & view our videos »
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