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Outreach Programs

Numerous studies demonstrate the importance of arts education for developing well-rounded students. Students who engage in both applied and performing arts learn critical thinking, problem-solving, and social interaction skills essential for success. The International Ballet Theatre provides students with opportunities to experience and learn about dance art through various programs in collaboration with schools and nonprofit organizations.​​​​​

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Education & Outreach Welcoming Letter 09 -01 -2024

IBT'S Education and Outreach Programs With Local Schools & Youth Organizations

  • NEW: IBT'S INSPIRE PROGRAM - do you have a student who is curious about the arts and learning, demonstrates leadership, and never has experience a live art performance ?  IBT's wants to change that with our New INSPIRE program, learn more about it and nominate your student or group of students from your school or youth organization.

  • Field Trip to IBA - Pre-Schools, 1st & 2nd Graders

  • IBT Dancers Visit Your School or Youth Organization

  •  Special Nutcracker Performance for Schools & Youth Organizations

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NEW: INSPIRE PROGRAM

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Our NEW Education and Outreach Program INSPIRE aims to to give low-income and minority students (K-5th grade) from local public schools and youth organizations the opportunity to attend a live ballet performance and engage in a VIP experience with professional dancers in our community and nearby areas. The goal is to provide cultural exposure and inspire artistic curiosity.

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Eligibility Criteria
Students must be nominated by teachers, principals, or organization leaders and meet the following criteria:

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1.   Low-income and minority background: Offering access to the arts, fostering creativity, and potentially inspiring interest in the performing arts.

2.   Interest in arts and learning: Demonstrates curiosity and passion for creative expression.

3.   Culturally and academically curious: Students must show leadership, serving as role models in their classroom.

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Program Offerings
Selected students will receive:

·       Two tickets (student and caregiver) to a live ballet performance.

·       VIP Experience: Including a backstage tour, meet-and-greet with dancers, and an educational workshop on ballet.

·       Interactive Q&A session after the performance with dancers and staff.

Post-event engagement through reflection activities and a free try-out class at the International Ballet Academy for interested students.

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More details soon.

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If you want to nominate student(s) from your local school please reach out to outreach@ibtbellevue.org for details.

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Field Trip to IBA - Pre-Schools, 1st & 2nd Graders

What is it:

Small groups of 10-50 preschool students can attend our beautiful academy installations and engage in an hour event where young students witness an inspiring class, take a brief lesson from our most advanced dancers, do an activity, tour our installations and get to know 
all about IBA and life as a dancer. Designed for Homeschools, Public & Private Students

from Preschool, K-2 grade - This event is 100% FREE


How long are these school visits

Full activity is between 45-60 minutes long.

Who can request a school visit?
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This program is specially offered to preschools, 1st and 2nd graders in our area, being public, private school or homeschools.

Who do I contact if we are interested in any of the outreach programs for schools?
Please email outreach@ibtbellevue.org, Eliana A-Dotson, our Education and Outreach Program will respond to your request immediately.

What is the cost of this event: There is NO cost for us to visit your school. Our dancers and families proudly volunteer their time to support this program. 
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Support for these endeavors is provided by 4Culture.

IBT Dancers Visit Your School or Youth Organization

What is it:
Students get the wonderful opportunity to interact with dancers from our Preparatory Program, Pre and Professional Division, learn, do a movement with our dancers, ask questions and take pictures that will long last in student's hearts. 

School Visits are a perfect introduction to the history and stories behind each of our productions, where students find the connection between ballet and all forms of art (literature, theater, music) and discover new forms of personal expression through dance.

How long are these school visits

School visits happen 2-3 weeks prior to our magical performances at the Meydenbauer Theatre in Bellevue.  An IBT visit to your school offers an abridged 30-45-minute presentation.

Who can request a school visit?
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This program is wonderful for preschools and elementary schools in our area, any  public or private school, and/or any educational organization with a suitable public space where dancers and students can safely enjoy this unique event. ​​​​​​​​​​Visit to Children Seattle Hospital and other organizations were successfully done in 2023. 

Is this program exclusive to schools?
No necessarily, in 2023 we visited Seattle's Children's Hospital and it was a wonderful opportunity for us to explore these possibilities.  If you are interested, please email us and we can discuss details on what's is needed.

Who do I contact if we are interested in any of the outreach programs for schools?
Please email outreach@ibtbellevue.org, Eliana A-Dotson, our Education and Outreach Program will respond to your request immediately.

What is the cost of this event
There is NO cost for us to visit your school. Our dancers and families proudly volunteer their time to support this program.
 

 Special Nutcracker Performance for Schools & Youth Organizations

Open Classes 

The International Ballet Theatre wishes to share a love of dance with the broadest possible audience. Each year, IBT offers a shorter version of our beloved Nutcracker Performances especially to engage students from homeschool programs, public and private schools wishing to introduce and cultivate our love for the performing arts to the younger generations of our community.

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What is it: A shorter version of the Nutcracker Ballet Performance designed for young audiences. Students get a special treat to connect with our dancers, have a questions and answer section with our artistic director Ms Vera Altunina, and be mesmerized by the story of the Nutcracker.  

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Where is the School performance? Like all our productions, this school performance is at The Meydenbauer Theater in Bellevue.

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Is transportation provided? unfortunately, we can't provide transportation to the theater or from the theater. Schools and organizations must coordinate this aspect on your end.

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I want my school to attend the school performance, what do I do

Please email outreach@ibtbellevue.org, Eliana A-Dotson, our Education and Outreach Program will respond to your request immediately.

 

What is the cost of this event: 

Tickets are sold at a very reduced price. 

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Open Program classes are designed to accommodate a wide range of ages and physical skills.

 

Teens and adults of all skill levels can experience the exhilaration of joy, improved flexibility, and increased strength by engaging in the art of dance. These classes require nothing more than a passion for dancing. Dance is widely recognized as one of the most effective tools for stress relief, physical fitness, socializing, and adding a touch of enjoyment to one's life.

 

First Class is FREE For New Dancers In September & October

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Come an join us, have a little fun

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DANCE CAN BE YOUR SUPERPOWER - 

 

First Free Class for NEW Young Male

Dancers (3-8 y.o) during September,

October & November.

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This is a special invitation

to young male dancers

who wish to explore dance.​​

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Come and join the fun, discover your ​

superpowers!

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Social Hour - IBA/IBT
Outreach Parents & Students Connection Group 

We are thrilled to announce the launch of a new group for parents and students! We would like to create and nurture a supportive and engaging community where everyone can work together to create a supportive system for our dancers and families.

Let's cultivate a positive and enjoyable environment where parents and students can come together to learn, have fun, and form lasting connections.

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NEXT Social Hour: November 1st 10:30 -11:30 - STEM activity for Dancers​​​

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We invite all parents from all levels to come, ideally we would like representation from every level. 

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See you soon. 

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Eliana

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