Greater Lansing Ballet Company

About Greater Lansing Ballet Company

The Greater Lansing Ballet Company (GLBC) is a pre-professional ballet institution proudly providing audiences in Mid-Michigan with the opportunity to experience the art of ballet. As a non-profit organization, GLBC offers young people the chance to grow and gain skills in a professional atmosphere. With a solid foundation in various dance forms and a focus on artistic growth through high-caliber choreography, the GLBC remains a leader in the Lansing community, providing dancers with exciting, demanding opportunities. GLBC is also a member of Regional Dance America, a national organization devoted to the artistic development of ballet companies and dancers across the United States. Many dancers have gone on to pursue professional careers as a result of the connections made through RDA. The Greater Lansing Ballet Company is a treasured pre-professional institution that brings the beauty of ballet to the local community. As a non-profit organization, GLBC gives young people the chance to learn and perform ballet in a professional setting. With strong technical foundations in different dance forms and a commitment to artistic growth through first-rate choreography, the GLBC is a leading organization in Lansing, providing its dancers with thrilling and challenging opportunities. Moreover, GLBC is also a part of Regional Dance America, a national ballet organization that encourages and nurtures the artistic development of companies and dancers in the US. Through RDA, many students have gone on to pursue professional careers in ballet. The Greater Lansing Ballet Company is a prestigious pre-professional institution that brings the art of ballet to audiences throughout Mid-Michigan. As a non-profit organization, the GLBC presents young people a special opportunity to grow and develop their skills in a professional setting. With strong technical foundations in various dance forms and a focus on artistic growth through high-quality choreography, the GLBC is a leader in the Lansing area, providing its dancers with exciting and difficult opportunities. Furthermore, the GLBC is a proud member of Regional Dance America, a national organization of ballet companies that supports the artistic growth of companies and dancers throughout the US. Many dancers have gone on to pursue professional careers in ballet as a result of their involvement in RDA.

Programs

The classes, camps and experiences this business offers.

Classical Ballet

Classical Ballet is the foundation of GLAD’s dance training program and serves as the base from which we sculpt students into well-rounded and disciplined dancers. Starting from a young age, dancers begin to learn the fundamentals in a structured environment that introduces them to movement vocabulary they’ll need for the rest of their dance lives. As dancers progress through a Russian ballet syllabus with an emphasis in the Vaganova method, they are challenged to grow, not only as technicians but as artists and as people. In the higher levels, dedicated students train at a pre-professional level to facilitate a future career in the dance world. We also have an active and energized adult ballet program, helping to extend the ballet experience into the later years of one’s dance life. We strive for all our dance students to have a passion and appreciation for the art of ballet.

Request info

Modern and Contemporary dance

Modern and Contemporary dance techniques are essential additions to a versatile dancer’s training, and GLAD classes provide a diverse experience for dancers starting after they have achieved a grasp of ballet fundamentals. Approached with a technique-emphasized syllabus, students learn the elements and emphasis of many different styles, from the classics of Graham and Horton to the contemporary improvisations of Gaga and release techniques. Students are encouraged to explore the sensation of movement and are given the tools to better articulate themselves as dance artists.

Request info

Jazz, Hip Hop, and Musical Theatre

Jazz, Hip Hop, and Musical Theatre technique classes look to broaden a dancer's genre range. Students learn fundamental concepts and are exposed to multiple Jazz styles, such as Classical, Musical Theatre, Hip Hop, and Contemporary. Students are encouraged to explore Jazz styles in the safe and positive working atmosphere of the GLAD classes. Along with warm-up, floor progressions, and choreography, students will also be involved in group discussions. It's important for growing artists to be able to express ideas and develop strong verbal communication. The development of confident artists is crucial in the Jazz Technique.

Request info

Reviews

Location & details

🎯 Activities

🏕️ Amenities

🧒 Who they support

🏷️ Discounts