Kirov Academy of Ballet explained

Kirov Academy of Ballet
Location:4301 Harewood Rd NE, Washington, D.C.
Country:United States of America
Type:Ballet school
Grades:6th through 12th
Campus Size:1.2 acres

The Kirov Academy of Ballet (formerly the Universal Ballet Academy[1]) was a ballet school in Washington, D.C. founded by Rev. and Mrs. Sun Myung Moon in 1990.[2] It closed in May 2022.

Facilities

The Kirov was located in a former monastery on a 1.2 acre campus in the Brookland neighborhood of northeast Washington, D.C. The 50,000 square foot gated facility featured dormitories, studios, and administrative space.[3]

Performance series

The Kirov’s spring and winter performance series were held in the academy’s 300-seat auditorium. Annually, the six performances served more than 1,800 people, including student performers, family members, children (including from underserved populations), and ballet aficionados of all ages.

Notable students

Kirov Academy of Ballet students have gone on to become leading dancers at top companies around the world.[4] Graduates and other students include Melanie Hamrick,[4] Sascha Radetsky,[4] Hee Seo,[4] Jayna Ledford,[5] Rasta Thomas,[6] Michele Wiles,[6] Danny Tidwell,[7] Tyler Nelson,[8] Vanessa Zahorian,[9] Sasha De Sola,[10] Brooklyn Mack,[11] Maria Bystrova,[6] Hyo-Jung Kang,[12] Melissa Hough,[6] Connor Walsh,[13] Rory Hohenstein,[6] Brian Maloney,[14] Jonathan Jordan,[15] J’aime Crandall,[16] Elizabeth Mason,[17] Lauren Strongin,[6] Dana Genshaft,[18] Laura O’Malley,[6] Adrienne Canterna,[6] Evan McKie,[4] Dragoș Mihalcea,[19] Yena Kang,[20] Hye-Min Hwang,[21] Jae Yong Ohm.[6]

See also

Notes and References

  1. News: Kim . James S. . South Korean Ballerina Hee Seo Dazzles in ‘The Sleeping Beauty’ . . Seoul, South Korea . 11 March 2015 . 1 November 2015 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20151112194126/http://iamkoream.com/south-korean-ballerina-hee-seo-dazzles-in-the-sleeping-beauty . 12 November 2015.
  2. News: Ritzel . Rebecca J. . May 7, 2021 . Former Dance School Comptroller Pleads Guilty in $1.5 Million Fraud . New York Times . June 5, 2023.
  3. News: September 19, 2022 . Brookland School Property Trades for $22M . BLDUP . June 5, 2023.
  4. News: Ritzel . Rebecca J. . 2022-02-08 . The Kirov Academy, a Leading Ballet School, to Close in May . en-US . The New York Times . limited . 21 May 2023 . 0362-4331.
  5. News: Scher . Avichai . March 8, 2020 . For transgender dancers, progress can't come fast enough . June 4, 2023.
  6. News: Hanna . Judith Lynne . June 12, 1999 . Kirov Academy of Ballet . Dance Magazine . June 4, 2023.
  7. News: Kourlas . Gia . July 11, 2007 . So He Knows He Can Dance: A Prince Among Paupers . New York Times . June 4, 2023.
  8. News: Lang . George . September 26, 2007 . Former Edmond resident causes storm over Indiana Jones . The Oklahoman . June 4, 2023.
  9. Web site: Grace and Tenacity: Vanessa Zahorian Reflects on 20 Years at San Francisco Ballet . Natalia Boesch . April 3, 2017 . Pointe Magazine . June 4, 2023.
  10. Web site: Ford . Penelope . Let There be Light . 5 June 2023 . Fjord Review.
  11. News: Maxwell . Jenny . September 2021 . Made in Cola Town; Brooklyn Mack Dances Through Life . Columbia Metropolitan . June 4, 2023.
  12. News: Al-Jamie . Anthony . March 27, 2016 . Ballerina Hyo Jung Kang . Seoul Journal . June 5, 2023.
  13. News: Knox . Lawrence Elizabeth . March 29, 2017 . Connor Walsh: Houston Ballet's Yes Man . Arts and Culture Texas . June 4, 2023.
  14. Web site: Brian Maloney Soloist, The Royal Ballet . David Bain . February 22, 2006 . The Ballet Association . June 4, 2023.
  15. Web site: Jonathan Jordan . www.balletmet.org . Ballet Met.
  16. News: Thygesen . Peter . April 28, 2022 . Ballerinaen med den skarptslebne teknik danser af . subscription . Politiken . June 4, 2023.
  17. News: Brandt . Amy . July 28, 2010 . Take Your Tendus Overseas . Pointe Magazine . June 4, 2023.
  18. News: Loeffler-Gladstone . Nicole . June 1, 2015 . Taking Control: Dana Genshaft Reflects on her Unique Training Path . Pointe Magazine . June 4, 2023.
  19. Web site: Dragoş Mihalcea . www.dance.utah.edu . University of Utah.
  20. News: Squires . Pamela . June 29, 1994 . Kirov's Grand Coming-Out . The Washington Post . June 4, 2023.
  21. News: Sang-hee . Han . June 10, 2009 . East Meets West in UBC Ballet Chun-hyang . The Korea Times . June 4, 2023.