Youth ballet auditions on June 2         

[May 22, 2007]  BLOOMINGTON -- Are you currently a ballet student? Do you love to perform? USA Ballet Academy has a brand-new program just for you! Join the USA Ballet Youth Ensemble, a student performing group that will have its own performances in the fall, winter and spring as well as be a part of the USA Ballet's professional company's home seasons.

The Youth Ensemble's repertoire for 2007-08 is "Paquita," "Nutcracker" and "Les Sylphides."

Auditions will be June 2 at USA Ballet's new studios, 326 Fairway Drive in Bloomington (behind Kohl's): 3-4:30 p.m. ballet class; 4:30-5:30 pointe if applicable. The auditions are open to boys and girls age 8 and older.

For more information, contact Michelle Holmes-Bello at 309-665-0300 or [e-mail]

[Text from file received from USA Ballet]