AWARDS / NEWS
Awards
- Ballet students received scholarships and acceptances to ABT, SAB, SFB, Boston Ballet, Kirov Academy and Trainee position in SF Ballet School
- Jazz and Tap students earned high Gold and Platinum awards in Competitions
- San Jose Youth Ballet, DTI'ss non C profit organization received a Commendation Award from the City of San Jose and the City of Milpitas
- Community Arts Fund recipient
News Article
Evergreen is home to a talented troupe of youth dancers. Dance Theatre International held its Summer Showcase on June 11. The joy of the students and the delight of the viewing audience were evident in each of the more than 30 dances presented. From the tiny three-year olds doing their first plie to music in front of proud parents, to the ultra-modern piece choreographed by Yannis Adoniou of Kunst-Stoff , the audience was treated to the progression of training and a level of professionalism that took the Showcase well beyond just a recital. It was a mixed performance showcasing the variety and depth of talent being developed in our local youth. The discipline and technique of classical ballet was evident in the grace of the smallest dancers, and even in the exuberance of the hip hop performers. A variety of dance forms were represented: tap, jazz, modern, hip hop, and ballet. For many of the dancers, the Showcase was their last time to be with their fellow dance students before going off for summer activities. Many dancers will study at Dance Theatre International in its world-class Ballet Intensive; others will go to San Francisco or New York to study with the San Francisco Ballet, the School of American Ballet, or the American Ballet Theater. They will return from their summer ready to audition for The Nutcracker a magical performance also to be held locally in early December.
Evergreen Valley Performing Arts Center is a remarkable venue. It's a modernized version of the Montgomery Theater, large enough to hold a professional performance; small enough for all seats to be prime. The dancers were treated to a quality back-stage experience, and the audience was treated to professional lighting, sound, and entertainment.
Dance Theatre International, located in Evergreen Village, is owned by Maggie Ferla and Xavier Ferla who danced to acclaim world-wide and deliver their mission of fostering lifelong love for the arts through positive experiences building children's confidence, focus, artistry, and grace needed for success in their future years. Based on the performance on the 11th, they are achieving their mission.