Two former Ballet Ensemble of Texas dancers and Ballet Academy of Texas students have been awarded new contracts for the 2010-2011 season as professional dancers.  Diana Herrera (pictured here in "Paquita") is the newest member of Dallas Black Dance Theatre. Tye Love (pictured here in "The Nutcracker") will be performing with the Oklahoma City Ballet.  Congratulations to them both!

Abby Lett, a student at the Ballet Academy of Texas and former Ballet Ensemble of Texas dancer (pictured here in "Torelli", Spring, 2009) has received the honor of becoming one of the "Elite Proteges" for 2010-2011 of the "PULSE" organization, which regularly holds weekend conventions in training and performing with such noted teachers and choreographers as Mia Michaels, Tyce Diorio, Wade Robson, and Brian Friedman.  "Elite Protégé" is the highest form of scholarship offered at the PULSE. Abby will travel to 13 cities  as an assistant for their faculty. She will attend all PULSE events for FREE for an entire year and the PULSE also handles all travel arrangements and accommodations.  Congratulations to Abby!

Former Ballet Ensemble of Texas dancer Lindsey Yoes-Gillings is the newest member of Dallas Black Dance Theatre 2.  She also has taught Beginner Jazz at the the Ballet Academy of Texas.  Congratulations to Lindsey!

The GOAL of the Ballet Academy of Texas is to provide quality, professional dance instruction for all ages.  The primary focus is on classical ballet technique which provides a strong foundation for all other dance forms.  Our goal for the recreational dancer is to gain self-confidence through the physical and mental accomplishments that come from positive dance instruction.  The professional background of the directors and staff will provide the more serious student with the knowledge and training necessary to prepare for a career in dance.  The school was awarded the OUTSTANDING SCHOOL award for the Southwest area at the Youth America Grand Prix, an International Ballet Competition, in 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2010.

The Ballet Academy of Texas opened a new, state-of-the-art 11,000 sq. ft. facility in October, 2005.  It consists of four large studios, all with sprung marley flooring, viewing areas into all the studios, and two large waiting areas. It is conveniently located in the center of Coppell near the corner of Sandy Lake Rd. and Denton Tap Rd., just south of I-121.