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Our students accomplishments testify to the success of our program

 

MJL Ballet Alumni

Isabella Rybarczyk

Isabella is the founding member of MJL Ballet. When meeting with the Director, Isabella goal for the 2020/2021 Season was to be accepted to train at a school connected with a major ballet company. In 6 months of training with MJL Ballet, Isabella reached her goal. Isabella will be training at Orlando Ballet! We are so unbelievably proud of her!


Update: Isabella was recently promoted to join Studio Company of Texas Ballet Theatre

Sydni Shamoun

Sydni received a full tuition scholarship to University of Arizona for their dance program. This scholarship pays for her 4 years in college. Sydnie joined our program and in 4 months accomplished her goal if not more. We are so proud of her!

News

Our student Emiliia was part of 24 students age 9-11 selected from around the world to compete at World Ballet Competition. She competed with students from Germany, China, Brazil, Mongolia and more. She also represented her home country of Ukraine. 


One year ago she started dance, never been on stage to now sharing the stage and be part of some of the best young talent from around the world is a testament to her work ethic and dedication. We are so proud of her. 

MJL Ballet attends YAGP FInals

In March, our student, competed at YAGP Chicago Semi Final and received  3rd place. Later she received an invitation to compete at YAGP Finals in Tampa, Florida where the best talent from around the world compete. She was 1 of 5 students in the Pre-Competitive classical division from Illinois. While at finals she received a scholarship to Alberta Ballet School (Canada)


At the start of the season, Grace told us all of her goals and in less than a year training with us, Grace surpassed all of them! We are so proud of her!

Competitions

Scholarships/Acceptances

Scholarships/Acceptances

YOUTH AMERICA GRAND PRIX  

Grace B. - 3rd place Classical - YAGP FINALIST 

Grace B. - Top 12 Contemporary 

Emily B. - Top 12 Classical

Emiliia M - Top 12 Classical & Contemporary - YAGP FINALIST

Sydney S - Top 12 Contemporary  


Universal Ballet Competition Chicago 

Olha D - 2nd place Contemporary

Arissa T - 5th place Contemporary

Grace B. - 3rd place Classical 

Grace B. - 2nd place Contemporary 

Layla B. - 4th place Contemporary 

Layla B. - 7th place Classical  

Oh My Love - 4th place


Universal Ballet Competition Pittsburgh 

Isabella R - Top 10 Senior Classical   

Isabella R - Top 10 Senior Contemporary


Local Dance Competitions 

Numerous 1st, 2nd and 3rd place awards

Best Technique Awards

Best Choreographer Awards


Scholarships/Acceptances

Scholarships/Acceptances

Scholarships/Acceptances

Alberta Ballet (Canada)

 Grace B - Scholarship 


Royal Ballet School London 

Emiliia M

Sydni S


Bolshoi Ballet  

Sydni S - Scholarship  

Luciano G  


 American Ballet Theatre NYC 

Isabella R

Sydney S


Ellison Ballet 

Emily B 

Sydni S 


School of American Ballet 

Grace B 


Houston Ballet  

Emily B  

Luciano G   


Washington Ballet 

Isabella R 


Ballet West 

Isabella R

Luciano G 


Ballet Met

Eleanor Z

Grace K


Colorado Ballet 

Luciano G - Scholarship 

Emily B 

Layla B 

Isabella R 

Sophia T

Maggie C


Orlando Ballet

Isabella R 


Atlanta Ballet 

Isabella R 


Ballet Austin 

Isabella R 

Sydni S 


Kansas City Ballet

Eleanor Z

Carle S


Texas Ballet Theatre 

Isabella R 

Eleanor Z

Carle S


Oklahoma City Ballet 

Isabella R 


Nashville Ballet 

Layla B 


The Rock School 

Grace B - Scholarship 


Charlotte Ballet 

Isabella R 


Cincinnati Ballet 

Isabella R 

Layla B

Carle S 


Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre 

Isabella R  


Philadelphia Ballet 

Isabella R 


Houston Ballet Junior Intensive  

Monica P 

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