| Kirov Academy of Ballet | |
|---|---|
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| Location | |
4301 Harewood Rd NE, Washington, D.C. | |
| Coordinates | 38°56′28″N 77°00′12″W / 38.941°N 77.0032°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Ballet school |
| Established | 1990 |
| Closed | 2022 |
| 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]
References
- ↑ Kim, James S. (11 March 2015). "South Korean Ballerina Hee Seo Dazzles in 'The Sleeping Beauty'". KoreAm. Seoul, South Korea. Archived from the original on 12 November 2015. Retrieved 1 November 2015.
- ↑ Ritzel, Rebecca J. (May 7, 2021). "Former Dance School Comptroller Pleads Guilty in $1.5 Million Fraud". New York Times. Retrieved June 5, 2023.
- ↑ "Brookland School Property Trades for $22M". BLDUP. September 19, 2022. Retrieved June 5, 2023.
- 1 2 3 4 5 Ritzel, Rebecca J. (2022-02-08). "The Kirov Academy, a Leading Ballet School, to Close in May". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 21 May 2023.
- ↑ Scher, Avichai (March 8, 2020). "For transgender dancers, progress can't come fast enough". Retrieved June 4, 2023.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Hanna, Judith Lynne (June 12, 1999). "Kirov Academy of Ballet". Dance Magazine. Retrieved June 4, 2023.
- ↑ Kourlas, Gia (July 11, 2007). "So He Knows He Can Dance: A Prince Among Paupers". New York Times. Retrieved June 4, 2023.
- ↑ Lang, George (September 26, 2007). "Former Edmond resident causes storm over Indiana Jones". The Oklahoman. Retrieved June 4, 2023.
- ↑ Natalia Boesch (April 3, 2017). "Grace and Tenacity: Vanessa Zahorian Reflects on 20 Years at San Francisco Ballet". Pointe Magazine. Retrieved June 4, 2023.
- ↑ Ford, Penelope. "Let There be Light". Fjord Review. Retrieved 5 June 2023.
- ↑ Maxwell, Jenny (September 2021). "Made in Cola Town; Brooklyn Mack Dances Through Life". Columbia Metropolitan. Retrieved June 4, 2023.
- ↑ Al-Jamie, Anthony (March 27, 2016). "Ballerina Hyo Jung Kang". Seoul Journal. Retrieved June 5, 2023.
- ↑ Knox, Lawrence Elizabeth (March 29, 2017). "Connor Walsh: Houston Ballet's Yes Man". Arts and Culture Texas. Retrieved June 4, 2023.
- ↑ David Bain (February 22, 2006). "Brian Maloney Soloist, The Royal Ballet". The Ballet Association. Retrieved June 4, 2023.
- ↑ "Jonathan Jordan". www.balletmet.org. Ballet Met.
- ↑ Thygesen, Peter (April 28, 2022). "Ballerinaen med den skarptslebne teknik danser af". Politiken. Retrieved June 4, 2023.
- ↑ Brandt, Amy (July 28, 2010). "Take Your Tendus Overseas". Pointe Magazone. Retrieved June 4, 2023.
- ↑ Loeffler-Gladstone, Nicole (June 1, 2015). "Taking Control: Dana Genshaft Reflects on her Unique Training Path". Pointe Magazine. Retrieved June 4, 2023.
- ↑ "Dragoş Mihalcea". www.dance.utah.edu. University of Utah.
- ↑ Squires, Pamela (June 29, 1994). "Kirov's Grand Coming-Out". The Washington Post. Retrieved June 4, 2023.
- ↑ Sang-hee, Han (June 10, 2009). "East Meets West in UBC Ballet Chun-hyang". The Korea Times. Retrieved June 4, 2023.