“We treasure our stacks of videos and years of photos depicting growth and metamorphosis.” - Akiko, Kevin, Emma, & Nina
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Tabitha, who started dancing at BBT in 1997, shared some performance photos from the 2000s.
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As part of the 40th Anniversary Heritage Photos series, Margie shared three photos of her dancing with Robbie Nichols.
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“When the showcase ended, Sally Streets walked over to my parents and said seriously, ‘You have a dancer in your family.’ This story has meant so much to me ever since; what a gift, to have the identity I most hoped for recognized and encouraged in that way.” - Laura
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“I agreed to come into the morning class that Sally was teaching, with the understanding that both of us could say no with no hard feelings. Sally was very positive and very encouraging, so I went ahead and did it. And then I did The Nutcracker like a minute and a half later. I’ve apparently been Fritz for half of the time it’s been playing.” - Brian Fisher
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“A particularly magical moment was the Snow Queen, we were mesmerized by her dance. After that show, Ashira knew she wanted to go to BBT.” - Kathleen
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Photo of Studio A at the Julia Morgan Center from long-time BBT community member Heather.
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“During the eight years that I’ve had the opportunity to be at BBT, I’ve noticed that it's the in-between moments that make being a part of BBT extraordinary.” - Ali Taylor Lange, Executive Director
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“It is amazing to watch the progress of the young dancers as they progress from being an angel or a page to being a snow queen, sugar plum fairy, or their cavaliers. The experience of putting on a professional show rather than a ‘recital’ is something that trains the young dancers for life!” - Sally Streets, Artistic Director Emerita
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“Ballet is more than just an art form. In the right circumstances it becomes a forum and a catalyst for all forms of art and the entire creative community.” - Robbie Nichols
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Company members pose outside of Studio A at the Julia Morgan Center for the Arts on College Avenue. Note the original Classical Ballet Center sign and Ms. Sally standing on the far left in the third row.
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“As our 40th Season unfolds, we’ll be sharing stories, interviews, photographs, and more to commemorate BBT’s milestone anniversary. You’ll be able to follow along and share your own memories with the community through our online journal, social media scrapbook, and alumni events.” - Robert Dekkers, Artistic Director and Ali Taylor Lange, Executive Director
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