Congratulations to all 80 dancers who auditioned on Saturday. This was the biggest year ever! Click here for the Nutcracker cast list. Please pick-up a rehearsal schedule in the office. Reminder: schedules will not be posted on the web. Also, please check the dry/wet eraser board in the office for any changes- EVERY MONDAY. On a personal note... As I stood in the room amid a sea of pink and black, I observed my dancers performing a port de bras combination that almost brought me to tears. Tears of joy as I contemplated my 10th year Anniversary... my 10 year as Owner, my 10th Nutcracker. It has been an honor to work with so many wonderful dancers, parents and siblings, talented choreographers and teachers throughout the years. So many people have dedicated their time, energy, and creativity to ensure that the magic of the Nutcracker will go on at FBC. I am looking forward to the next 10. Love, Ms. Jen.

This just in... FBC's 2007 Spring Recital will be held at Massaponax High School on:

Friday, May 25th @ 6:30pm &
Saturday, May 26th @ 2:00pm.

I do realize that this is over Memorial Day weekend, but I am working around the areas High School graduations and proms. The tentative Dress Rehearsal dates are Wednesday, May 23rd and Thursday, May 24th. Times and classes will be posted in the Spring. For more info check out our performance page. Also, Ms Jen is celebrating her 10 year Anniversary as owner of the Fredericksburg Ballet Centre and is planning an alumni reunion. Alumnis, stay posted for more info.

FBC's Competition Dance Team raised money to pay for fees and costumes this weekend by holding a Car Wash at Merryman's Service Center in Downtown Fredericksburg. Not only were the dancer's washing cars, but their siblings and parents joined in on the fun. It is estimated that 40+ cars were washed between 9 am and 1:30 pm, including Ms Jen's car. Many people just gave donations to support the girls. In fact, I live right around the corner from Merryman's and could hear the dancer's chanting, shouting and singing "Car Wash!" This was the first of many booster club fundraiser's to come. Thanks to all the parents who got a little dirty and a lot wet! Click here to see some photos.

Saturday, September 23rd
JR. Company INT I/II/III 10:00-12:00
SR. Company INT IV/V/Adv 12:45-3:15
Rehearsals begin on Saturday, September 30th.
Please pick-up a contract in the office.

Students in levels PreIntermediate, Beg III, Beg II & Beg I who meet FBC's eligibility requirements will be notified and "invited" into the Nutcracker. See office if your child meets eligibility requirements. Click here to see the dates of the 2006 Nutcracker.

Stop by the office and give us your email. In the past, I relied on hand-outs and the infamous "dry-wet" eraser board located in the office waiting area to get out important information about what was going on at FBC. I will still use the "dry-wet" eraser board and hand-outs, but want another way to get information out.