Birmingham dance students spend summer break at School of Nashville Ballet

The School of Nashville Ballet accepted two young dancers from Birmingham to participate in its Summer Intensive program, where they spent part of their summer developing their ballet technique and performance skills at the official School of Nashville Ballet. These dancers were Hueytown resident Mary Bailey Campbell and Meadowbrook area resident Mia Horton.

Horton attends Evangel Christian School and studies dance at Briarwood Ballet.

Campbell and Horton were among 45 Summer Intensive students selected as recipients of School of Nashville Ballet scholarships based on exceptional ability.

This year’s Summer Intensive program included more than 300 students from 33 states across the country, as well international students from Canada and New Zealand. Students had the chance to train with Nashville Ballet’s internationally recognized teachers and guest faculty, as well as be seen by Nashville Ballet Artistic Director & CEO Paul Vasterling.

This past summer, Nashville Ballet offered seven Summer Intensive sessions for ages 11 and over, ranging from one to five weeks. Students had the opportunity to board at nearby Belmont University in suite-style apartments, offering them a taste of independent living.

For more information on Nashville Ballet’s Summer Intensive, please visit www.nashvilleballet.com/siinfo.

-Submitted by Nashville Ballet.